Is Imperial Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Imperial Hotel?

As of 19 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Imperial Hotel on 1 Nov 2025 start from AU$134.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Imperial Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Imperial Hotel located?

Situated in Castle Douglas, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Threave Garden and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Threave Castle. RSPB Ken-Dee Marshes Reserve and Lock Ken are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the area

Castle Douglas is home to Imperial Hotel. Threave Castle and MacLellan's Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at 7stanes - Dalbeattie and Loch Ken Marina. Galloway Activity Centre and Cally Gardens are also worth visiting.

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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

23 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We liked the quietness of the hotel. Comfortable beds, good breakfast and friendly staff.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina

17 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely staff. Great night at the pub, good music, friendly locals.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

16 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Although the hotel is dated I have stayed before so knew what to expect. It’s very central to Castle Douglas & that is the main reason I stayed there!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lind

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent trip, thoroughly enjoyed my stay, very friendly staff

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lynda

29 July 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The beds were hard it was not up to standard. The room was not very clean.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ivor

3 July 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It’s a 200 plus year old listed building so a little old fashioned and quirky. I was initially in room 9 but Patricia the owner moved me to room 1 because when the bar is busy at weekends room 9 is pretty noisy until 1130 or so. Room 1is very peaceful. Excellent food at the Olive Retreat 5 minutes walk away. Everything you need is close at hand. The staff are delightful. If I find myself in the area I would return.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

4 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Imperial Hotel

Nice and friendly hotel, with good facilities and great location and price. Would stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

28 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant stay in old hotel. Nice breakfast

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

William

21 Sept 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It is with a very heavy heart that I must leave a poor review of this hotel. The staff are lovely and the breakfast is great but I'm afraid the standard of accommodation is unsatisfactory! No hot water for three days! Boiled kettle to heat bath water! Bed has left me with shoulder and neck pain! The bed frame is burst, with wood and stuffing exposed and I felt the bed was sloped! The window had a gap and failed to close properly which made the room more noisy. ( busy road which is no fault of hotel). The Saturday night karaoke is horrendous which again Saturday night entertainment is unavoidable in most establishments! Dirty hand prints on wall and torn duvet! I didn't check the bed further as I didn't want to know! This is budget but standards must improve as it does not reflect the lovely personalities of the owners and staff! You deserve better! Please, please give your treasure a bit more attention.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kym

21 May 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Very accommodating and made to feel very welcome - the room had everything you would need for a 1 night stay - decor very dated in need of a bit of paint - had a great shower - en-suite dated but spacious - bedding was clean and crisp - bed was hard so not for us but could suit someone else. Cheap and cheerful - breakfast was great - very friendly all round

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gayle

24 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Over night stay

Room waa spacious clean. Bed comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom

22 Feb 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Staff superb

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Duncan

29 Apr 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Very dated property. Shower was practically useless, a trickle of water going in various directions. Washbasin cracked, dirty and extremely unhygienic. Noise from outside until very late. Noises on several occasions throughout the night - each time lasting ten minutes or more. Will never return…!!!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

20 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Pleasant & Friendly. Steep stairs (fpr 80 year olds)

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

24 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommended

Lovely find in Castle Douglas. The staff were friendly and helpful. The locals were friendly too. Bar was well stocked. Room was clean and large with everything you need in it. Easy to come and go as you please. Breakfast (and the service) was 10/10. Plenty of parking at the rear. Can't recommend enough.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

paul

5 May 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Staff are lovely... hotel is tired

Hotel is somewhat stuck in a time warp... rooms are definitely 70s and need kicking and dragging into 21st century... breakfast came on hot plates but food was lukewarm... for £70 a night there is much better out there

8/10 Good

Mark

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Weekend off

We were greeted with a friendly smile from Heather. Made to feel welcome instantly. Staff were lovely. Bedroom was clean and the bed comfy. Yes there's room for an update of the bathroom but it all works. Breakfast was good and a friendly smile and welcome each morning from Martin. Hotel bar was good with banter from the locals. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jaqui

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

It was a nice little room for our stay. Friendly people who gave us good information, however a few things that could be deal-breakers: - No sockets next to the beds. - The bathroom tap would drip all night and the water from it was always freezing cold, the flush on the toilet felt too weak to do anything. - The doors were very loud&creaky, trying to leave the room quietly is impossible. - Karaoke downstairs went on until gone midnight 2x days. We could hear a drunk guy banging on the table downstairs from our room and anyone talking outside, cars etc. If you don’t mind these things then it was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

30 Dec 2022

Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointing

The hotel is in desperate need of an upgrade. We had a heater in the room that kept switching on and off if we moved. It wasn’t the quiet Wednesday night we expected. The bar played the juke box until 2245 and you could here all the pub goers until they left at 2320.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Heidi

8 July 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

8 June 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melvin

25 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

20 May 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorna

17 May 2025

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dermot

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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