The Empress Hotel commands a prime, central position on the Victorian promenade overlooking Douglas Bay and is just a short walk from Douglas town centre. Built at the end of the last century, the hotel has been extensively upgraded. Hotel facilities include a fully equipped gymnasium, sauna, steam room and a lounge to relax in. There are Health & Beauty Treatment rooms which offer relaxing and energising treatments including facials, waxing and massages.
Hotel Rooms
The Empress Hotel has 102 bedrooms, 3 luxurious executive suites plus several executive sea facing rooms and a penthouse overlooking Douglas Bay. All of the bedrooms are fully equipped with the comforts of home and depending on the room type, some have a luxurious en-suite marble bathroom, complimentary refreshments, a range of channels on the latest LCD flat screen televisions, hairdryer, trouser press. Internet access point and Wi-Fi are chargeable.
Standard Rooms
Our standard rooms have been designed for comfort and convenience and have the following facilities:-
- LCD flatscreen television
- Hairdryer
- Trouser press
- Direct dial telephones
- Broadband ADSL internet access point and Wi-Fi are chargeable
Executive Rooms
Our executive rooms are sea facing with spectacular views of Douglas Bay and are larger in size than our standard rooms.
As per our standard rooms and specification, each room has an LCD flatscreen television, hairdryer, trouser press, direct dial telephones. Internet access point and Wi-Fi are chargeable.
Many of our executive rooms also have a sofa seating area and some have bay windows.
Executive Suites
The Empress Hotel has 3 executive suites each which each have an entrance porch area. The bedroom is to the left and rear of the building and a separate lounge and desk working area is to the right and front of the suite, with large windows and sea views across Douglas Bay.
The bedroom has a zip and link king size bed, flatscreen LCD television, vanity/desk area, marble bathroom, trouser press, hairdryer and Wi-Fi internet access. The lounge has a sofa, tub chairs, coffee table, LCD flatscreen television and desk area. Wi-Fi Internet access is chargeable.
Penthouse
On the fourth floor, there is a luxurious Penthouse. A super-king size bed awaits you, along with a sofa area against a gallery window. Doors leading onto a private balcony offer spectacular views over the whole of Douglas Bay. The standard specification as per all of our rooms with the emphasis on comfort and convenience.
- Zip and link king size bed
- Flatscreen LCD television
- Vanity / desk area
- Marble bathroom
- Trouser press
- Hairdryer
- Wi-Fi Internet access (chargeable)
- Sofas, tub chairs, coffee table
Meeting & Conference Venue
The Prince Albert Suite accommodates up to 180 conference delegates and is ideally suited for product launches, training courses and private functions. It is fully air conditioned.
The hotel is renowned for hosting fantastic parties and celebrations whether this be in the Prince Albert Suite or an outside catering event.
For smaller gatherings the Connaught is the perfect alternative with space for up to 60 delegates. In addition, syndicate rooms and breakout coffee and dining facility layouts can be arranged.
Both Conference suites can be set up with equipment to suit your requirements. Our dedicated staff will ensure that you and your delegates receive a warm welcome as they arrive. We can provide a wide range of catering from a sandwich lunch, finger buffet or sit down lunch.
Restaurants
The Empress Hotel has 3 different restaurants.
The Conservatory, located on the upper ground floor has spectacular views of Douglas Bay and offers a traditional à la Carte menu, including fresh locally caught fish and mouth watering grills.
Aroma offers a good choice from its 'Eat as Much as you Like Buffet' with dishes from around the world, specialising in Chinese, Indian & British and European food.
For casual dining, the Piano Bar is a popular alternative, offering popular items from the Conservatory plus a range of lighter snacks.