The Empress Hotel, Douglas
Overview
Located around a 20-minute stroll from Conister Rock, the comfortable 4-star The Empress Hotel Douglas offers a sauna, a shared lounge, and a garden. Featuring a private garden, the smoke-free hotel boasts a convenient location, in proximity to Manx National Museum.
Location
The hotel is only 1.5 km from Douglas Harbour Port and just 500 metres from St Ninians Church. The quality accommodation is nearly a 10-minute ride from Hillberry Corner in Douglas.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Douglas Beach, which is merely 0.9 km away. Onchan Park also lies approximately a 15-minute ride away.
You can catch the bus at Central Promenade / The Esplanade bus stop, just a few steps from this Douglas hotel.
Rooms
The Empress Douglas welcomes guests to 102 rooms fitted with ironing facilities as well as a flat screen TV. Private bathrooms include nice touches such as bath sheets. A bath and a walk-in shower are provided in marble bathrooms. You can enjoy views of the courtyard.
Eat & Drink
An à la carte restaurant at The Empress serves vegetarian specialities. Guests are welcome to a lounge bar on site. The bar area includes a lounge, and a piano and a TV. Chutney Berry, situated 250m from this Douglas property, is a perfect place to enjoy Eastern European cuisine.
Leisure & Business
The Empress Douglas also provides wedding services and sporting events. There is a health club on site. This hotel also provides a conference space and a business centre for those arriving on business.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Manx folklore storytellingGuests can enjoy a theatrical and interactive storytelling experience, where Manx folklore and local myths and legends are brought to life.
Gin masterclassLearn about the history and variations of gin and participate in a gin-making workshop, led by a local distillery expert and using the hotel's own copper still.
Whiskey tastingSample a selection of the finest Irish and Scottish whiskeys, accompanied by expert-led educational insights into the distillation process and the production of each specific whiskey.
Chocolate-making workshopChocoholics can indulge in a workshop, creating their own bespoke chocolate bars using a range of ingredients, including locally-sourced Manx honey and sea salt.
Calligraphy workshopDiscover the art of calligraphy and create your own personalized keepsake using traditional calligraphy techniques.
Oil painting classGuests can channel their inner artist and learn from a professional oil painter in a scenic workshop overlooking the hotel gardens.
- Cookery class
- Garden tour
- Personalized whiskey blending
- Fitness boot camp
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Stargazing
- Artisanal cheese tasting
- Ghost walk
Location
Convenient Location
The Empress Hotel is near Douglas Bay, Manx Museum, and Douglas Head, a key area for visitors.
Coastal Neighborhood
The Douglas neighborhood is a waterfront district known for its scenic promenade, featuring Douglas Lighthouse and Grand Union Camera Obscura.
Local Bites to Try
Jaks Bar & Smokehouse, Little Fish Cafe, and The Tea Junction serve a variety of dishes from seafood to British cuisine.
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