A grand Victorian mansion seated on Kent’s picturesque coastline, with a rich history dating back to 1880, The Hythe Imperial Hotel boasts 92 individually designed bedrooms, many with sea or golf course views and no two suites are alike, ensuring a personalised experience for every guest.
Take advantage of the spa and leisure facilities during your stay, with a comprehensive fitness class timetable. The 18-hole golf course offers breathtaking views of the English Channel and the Royal Military Canal.
Savour the culinary delights at the award-winning AA Rosette Coast Restaurant. Additionally, experience a traditional afternoon tea in our Windsor Parlour or on the manicured lawns.
For a more casual setting, our Martello Bar offers an extensive menu of drinks and food, open daily. Enjoy the coastal air and panoramic sea views while receiving friendly and attentive service from our enthusiastic team. And be sure to visit Kent’s exclusive Moet and Chandon Champagne Bar here for a unique experience.
Hop aboard Kent’s ‘mainline in miniature’ at Hythe to explore some of the county’s iconic natural landscapes, or take a walk on the wild side at Kent’s only safari experience, Port Lympne Reserve. A short drive from the Dover-Folkestone Heritage Coast, with the soaring White Cliffs of Dover – England’s spectacular land and seascapes really are at its doorstep. The hotel is also in close proximity to Dover Ferry Port, Eurostar, Ashford International and Canterbury.
Discover a unique blend of history, hospitality, and coastal beauty at the Hythe Imperial Hotel.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking (250 cars)
- Health club
- Spa
- Golf course (18-hole)
- Restaurant
- Café
- 2 Bars
- 92 Bedrooms
- 5 Meeting rooms
- Check-in: 16:00
- Check-out: 11:00
- Lift
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Room service
- Luggage storage
- Laundry service
- Dry cleaning
- Accessible public areas
Short Breaks & Special Offers
Bedrooms & Suites
Classic Room
Contemporary style en suite bedroom offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, 34" TV, digital radio, fridge, writing desk, direct dial telephone, dataport, alarm clock, ironing station, tea and coffee making facilities, mineral water, toiletries, and hairdryer. King bed. This room can accommodate a maximum of 2 guests.
Classic with Sea Views
Contemporary style en suite bedroom offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, 34" TV, digital radio, fridge, writing desk, direct dial telephone, dataport, alarm clock, ironing station, tea and coffee making facilities, mineral water, toiletries, and hairdryer. King bed. Sea views over English Channel.This room can accommodate a maximum of 2 guests.
Classic Room with Sofabed
Contemporary style en suite bedroom offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, 34" TV, digital radio, fridge, writing desk, direct dial telephone, dataport, alarm clock, ironing station, tea and coffee making facilities, mineral water, toiletries, and hairdryer. Double bed & sofa bed. This bedrooms can accommodate 2 Adults and 1 Child maximum.
Executive Family Room
Contemporary style en suite bedroom offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, 34" TV, digital radio, fridge, writing desk, direct dial telephone, dataport, alarm clock, ironing station, tea and coffee making facilities, mineral water, toiletries, and hairdryer. Double bed and 2 single beds. Family rooms can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children.
Executive Double Room
Contemporary style en suite bedroom offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, 32" TV, digital radio, laptop safe, writing desk, direct dial telephone, dataport, ironing station, trouser press, Illy coffee machine, mineral water, hairdryer, and key card access. Larger than classic rooms. King-size bed. This room can accommodate a maximum of 2 guests.
Deluxe Room
Contemporary style deluxe room offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, 42" - 55" TV, laptop safe, writing desk, direct dial telephone, ironing station, trouser press, Illy coffee machine, mineral water, toiletries, 1 Can of coke and 1 can of Diet coke. 1 small bottle of Orange juice. 1 tub of Pringles. 1 small bar of chocolate. - The White Company Noir, hairdryer and key card access. Seating area. King-size bed. - NB: Fridges are not re-stocked on multiple night bookings. Kindly note Deluxe Suites are not suitable for persons aged under 18 years.
Junior Suite with Sea Views
Contemporary style suite offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, 42" - 55" TV, laptop safe, writing desk, direct dial telephone, ironing station, Illy coffee machine, 1 Still and 1 Sparking water.1 Can of coke and 1 can of Diet coke.1 small bottle of Orange juice. 1 tub of Pringles.1 small bar of chocolate. 1 small bottle of Red Wine. 1 small bottle of White Wine. toiletries - The White Company Noir , hairdryer, and key card access. Separate lounge overlooking the sea. King-size bed. - NB: Fridges are not re-stocked on multiple night bookings.This room can accommodate a maximum of 2 guests. Kindly note Junior Suites are not suitable for persons aged under 18 years.
Belcourt Suite with Sea Views
We say: The best room in the house, this sumptuously styled suite enjoys 180-degree uninterrupted sea views. Perfect for a romantic weekend away. After relishing room service at your very own dining table, you’ll get a great night's sleep in the luxury Seventh Heaven bed, or perhaps you'll first want to sink into your regal roll-top bath. For a truly exclusive experience, you have your own entrance lobby and electric blackout blinds: Contemporary style suite offering free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, 42" - 55" TV, Bluetooth surround sound system, laptop safe, writing desk, direct dial telephone, alarm clock, ironing station, Illy coffee machine, mineral water, 1 can of coke and 1 can of Diet coke, 1 small bottle of Orange juice, 1 tub of Pringles, 1 small bar of chocolate, 1 small bottle of Red Wine, 1 small bottle of White Wine. - NB: Fridges are not re-stocked on multiple night bookings. The White Company ‘Noir’ toiletries, hairdryer, and key card access. Separate lounge overlooking the sea. King-sized bed. This room can accommodate a maximum of 2 guests. Accessible? The Belcourt Suite is located on the third floor - with a single flight of stairs up to the mezzanine floor - and has a roll-top bath and walk-in shower. Kindly note the Belcourt Suite is not suitable for persons aged under 18 years.
Food & Drink
Coast Restaurant
Take your seat in Coast where fresh, local, seasonal ingredients are placed front and centre – with produce from the surrounding 'Garden of England' and fresh fish landed daily. The cuisine isn't over-elaborate, it's cooked with simplicity and care to allow the quality, freshness and flavour of the ingredients shine through. Please reserve a table for dinner in advance.
Moët & Chandon Champagne Bar
Picture the scene... You've spent a glorious day exploring Kent's heritage coast, or perhaps you've been tucked up in the spa. It's now officially l'heure de l'apéro (the French version of the cocktail hour). And so it is that Moët & Chandon invite you to sit down, relax and whet your appetite before the focal point of the evening - dinner. Take a sea view seat and a glass of chilled Moët, or 'liquid luxury' as it’s aptly called. Browse the champagne and cocktail menus and choose from a selection of delicious sharing plates and complementing drinks. Is there anything more perfect than deliberating between a glass of Ice Imperial Rosé (served over ice, the latest way to enjoy your champagne) and a French martini, perhaps with a side of scallops, or some local rock oysters?
Afternoon Tea
Don’t miss the opportunity to indulge in afternoon tea whilst staying in this glorious setting - savour homemade scones with fruit preserve and cream, sandwiches, cakes and a pot of tea. Both traditional afternoon tea and champagne afternoon tea are available to order, served in the afternoon tea parlour overlooking the gardens. Afternoon tea can be booked in advance, at a special price, when booking your room via ClassicBritishHotels.com.
Sunday Lunch
Whether it's beef, chicken, or cod loin, all cooked to perfection by an award-winning team, Sunday roast is a favourite classic British tradition of ours. Start with a leisurely lap of the pool, and finish on the sweet-toothed note - chocolate tart served with salted caramel ice cream.
Wellness
Spa | Health Club
The spa at the Hythe Imperial Hotel offers a secluded space to relax, de-stress and revitalise. Highly experienced therapists will take you on a sensory journey with pampering by Caudalie including facials, massages and exfoliation treatments. The Spa features a hot stone relaxation area, a quiet space for deep relaxation, four treatment suites and three nail stations. The health club offers a heated indoor pool and an air-conditioned gymnasium.
- Indoor pool
- Spa pool
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Treatment suites
- Gymnasium
- Personal trainers
- Aerobics studio
- Fitness classes
Spa Treatments
A range of sensory spa treatments, using Caudalie products, are available to book.
- Massages
- Facials
- Body wraps & scrubs
- Holistic therapies
- Skin rejuvenation
- Manicures & pedicures
- Eyebrows & lashes
- Waxing
- For men
Golf Courses
Hythe Imperial Golf Club
Set in the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hythe Imperial Golf Club enjoys breathtaking sea views. The 9-hole, 18-tee track is bounded on one side by the English Channel and on the other by the Napoleonic Royal Military Canal. Hard-to-gauge coastal winds and strategically placed bunkers make this gem of a course a unforgiving yet rewarding challenge.
- 9 holes
- Links course
- 5,402 yards
- Par 68
- Practice area
- Putting green
- PGA qualified tuition
- Equipment hire
- Buggies
- Clubhouse
Location
Princes Parade, Hythe, Kent CT21 6AE, Great Britain
- Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal (3 miles)
- Folkestone Central Train Station (4 miles)
- Lydd Airport (13.75 miles)
- London Gatwick Airport (69.75 miles)
- Folkestone Harbour (4.5 miles)
- Port of Dover (12.25 miles)
Places to Visit
- Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway -
- White Cliffs of Dover – National Trust -
- Canterbury Cathedral – World Heritage Site -
- Leeds Castle – Treasure Houses of England -
Meetings & Events
Ballroom
Theatre
Cabaret
Banquet
Reception
Boardroom
Classroom
U-Shape
Dinner-Dance
High
- Ground floor
- Natural daylight
- Air-conditioned
- Wheelchair access
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