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Price: From £4,695
Guests: 130
Bedrooms: 92
Deals available: 5
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (5)
- Exclusive Bridebook DealBridebook Couple Discount10% off Hythe, Twilight or Sunday package if you have over 100 guests!
- Late AvailabilityLast Minute Dates Available£1000 Off
- Bridebook DealSeasonal Offer AvailableThe £5k Package
- Bridebook DealMidweek Offer AvailableMonday is the new Sunday!
- Bridebook DealOffer Available2026 Pick'N'Mix Offer
Description
Description
Overlooking the stunning Kent coastline, Hythe Imperial Hotel is an iconic seaside wedding venue where timeless glamour meets modern luxury. With panoramic sea views, beautifully refurbished interiors, and direct beach access, it offers a truly romantic setting for couples looking to create unforgettable memories.
The hotel features a selection of 7 licensed ceremony spaces, from the intimate Elizabeth Room and elegant Imperial Ballroom to the charming outdoor Gazebo. Each space is finished with contemporary décor and natural light, providing the perfect backdrop for both classic and modern celebrations. The venue’s spectacular 11-metre chandelier and landscaped gardens create stunning photo opportunities throughout the day.
Couples can choose from a range of flexible wedding packages designed to suit different styles and budgets. Every package includes a dedicated wedding coordinator, red carpet arrival, welcome drinks, elegant table settings, and access to the gardens for photography, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.
Renowned for its AA-Rosette dining, the hotel offers exceptional three-course menus and buffet options, complemented by private tasting experiences. Unique features such as Kent’s only Moët & Chandon Champagne Bar, luxury accommodation, and first-class leisure facilities including a gym, swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room make every wedding feel like a mini getaway.
From first enquiry to final farewell, the experienced team at Hythe Imperial is committed to delivering beautifully organised, personalised weddings, allowing couples to relax and enjoy every moment of their special day.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Georgia Hewitt
Congratulations on your engagement! We’d love to welcome you to Hythe Imperial Hotel and show you around our beautiful wedding spaces and stunning coastal views. Please get in touch with us through Bridebook and we’ll be in touch to arrange a visit.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1880
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5
Overview of Hythe Imperial Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
130
Reception Capacity
250
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
92
Sleeps No. of People
200
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for Hythe Imperial Hotel
Pricing for Hythe Imperial Hotel
What's Included?
Furniture included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Guest accommodation included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Canapés included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included
Hythe Package Includes:
Red carpet arrival Arrival drink of Prosecco
3 course breakfast including freshly brewed tea and coffee
Half a bottle of House wine per person A glass of prosecco for the toast
Evening buffet consisting of bacon, sausage and egg baps
Private use of our ballroom including sundecks and terrace with private bar
White table linen, white napkins, and full skirting
Cake stand, knife and microphone for speeches
Complimentary two-night stay in a deluxe room; 1st night for either the bride or the groom the night before the wedding and 2nd night for the couple on the wedding night
Personalised wedding planning advice from your initial enquiry to your special day 15% discount on your guest’s accommodation based on public pricing on the relevant dates up to 15 rooms
Ample car parking spaces for up to 250 vehicles
Complimentary use of the back and front gardens including photograph opportunities in our Gazebo
Wooden artist easel for table plans
Complimentary sweet cart for 50 guests
1 month’s free gym membership for the wedding couple
Hide detailsReviews (29)
- CCarol & stuart breckenridge07/12/2025Wedding day Wedding dayWe had a fantastic day .tori and her team are amazing Couldn't have wish for a better wedding dayWe had a fantastic day .tori and her team are amazing Couldn't have wish for a better wedding day
- LLiz and Tony10/10/2025Wedding Day! Wedding Day!Just back from our wedding at the Hythe Imperial, Tori our wedding planner was so kind , helpful and professional. All of the team were smashing but a special shout out to the lovely Lola who is just delightful. Our entire family were really impressed by the hotel, the food and the service we received. Many thanks for making our day!Just back from our wedding at the Hythe Imperial, Tori our wedding planner was so kind , helpful and professional. All of the team were smashing but a special shout out to the lovely Lola who is just delightful. Our entire family were really impressed by the hotel, the food and the service we received. Many thanks for making our day!
- PPiers and Charlotte Blanchard03/10/2025What dreams are made of!What dreams are made of!We got married in early November. We had excellent support and assistance by our wedding planner that switched hands in the month before the wedding itself. I was nervous as we had bonded with the first planner Georgia but Tori took over seamlessly. They were very adaptable as details change as you’re working through the process. They accommodated everything we dreamed of having and were very person centred. I the bride stayed the night before, where we had a sit down meal with close family and friends. Delicious and stress free. I was able to bring all decorations and everything but the kitchen sink in order to make sure the day when without a hitch. The team allowed me to store items the night before which took the stress out of the evening before. On the day, the front desk kindly organised our guests and the groom. They ensured the beautician and hair stylist got up to the bridal suite ensuring we have beverages and everything we needed. The rooms were decorated beautifully and I was able to see them before we used them. The wedding breakfast was to die for and served wonderfully. We said our speech’s first and David announced us in as a couple and for each that said a speech in the loudest and most brilliant way. He orchestrated the team with professionalism and without error. He and Tori made our wedding. The music for the evening guests was beautifully tailored to us and our buffet was amazing. The photos in this idyllic location are spectacular and show stopping. I would choose my wedding at the Hythe all over again. We loved our day and hold cherished memories forever. Thank you. Couldn’t fault a thing!!! We got married in early November. We had excellent support and assistance by our wedding planner that switched hands in the month before the wedding itself. I was nervous as we had bonded with the first planner Georgia but Tori took over seamlessly. They were very adaptable as details change as you’re working through the process. They accommodated everything we dreamed of having and were very person centred. I the bride stayed the night before, where we had a sit down meal with close family and friends. Delicious and stress free. I was able to bring all decorations and everything but the kitchen sink in order to make sure the day when without a hitch. The team allowed me to store items the night before which took the stress out of the evening before. On the day, the front desk kindly organised our guests and the groom. They ensured the beautician and hair stylist got up to the bridal suite ensuring we have beverages and everything we needed. The rooms were decorated beautifully and I was able to see them before we used them. The wedding breakfast was to die for and served wonderfully. We said our speech’s first and David announced us in as a couple and for each that said a speech in the loudest and most brilliant way. He orchestrated the team with professionalism and without error. He and Tori made our wedding. The music for the evening guests was beautifully tailored to us and our buffet was amazing. The photos in this idyllic location are spectacular and show stopping. I would choose my wedding at the Hythe all over again. We loved our day and hold cherished memories forever. Thank you. Couldn’t fault a thing!!!
- JJody and Kevin28/08/2025I want to do it all again 5*sI want to do it all again 5*sIf you are thinking of having your wedding here don't hesitate! The whole team were so incredible. They are all amazing at their job. You can just sit back and relax and let them do their thing. Tori is an amazing lady and excellent at her job. Steve and Tom also stuck out for us at being incredibly helpful and easy to talk to/deal with. The Belcourt suite was superb.. we didn't want to leave :( All the facility's were fantastic, accessible and in perfect working order.If you are thinking of having your wedding here don't hesitate! The whole team were so incredible. They are all amazing at their job. You can just sit back and relax and let them do their thing. Tori is an amazing lady and excellent at her job. Steve and Tom also stuck out for us at being incredibly helpful and easy to talk to/deal with. The Belcourt suite was superb.. we didn't want to leave :( All the facility's were fantastic, accessible and in perfect working order.
- CCarol and Lea21/08/2025Wow! What a day, what a venue!Wow! What a day, what a venue!From our first meeting with the hotel to our wedding day they were brilliant! Very helpful, professional and just such a great team. Tori was always at the other end of the phone whenever we needed her. The whole team were so great on the day - even taking part in our peg game! The food was AMAZING! Everything ran so smoothly, it was the most perfect day in such a stunning venue. We went to a wedding fair there too which was so helpful and we went with most of their recommended suppliers...From our first meeting with the hotel to our wedding day they were brilliant! Very helpful, professional and just such a great team. Tori was always at the other end of the phone whenever we needed her. The whole team were so great on the day - even taking part in our peg game! The food was AMAZING! Everything ran so smoothly, it was the most perfect day in such a stunning venue. We went to a wedding fair there too which was so helpful and we went with most of their recommended suppliers...
- AAshleigh and Jamie11/08/2025Making our day so special!Making our day so special!I just want to say a huge thank you to you & your team for absolutely everything & making our day so special. With 5 months before the wedding losing our venue and worrying we wouldn’t be able to get anywhere, you saved the day and restored everything for us. Nothing was too much trouble for yourself or any of the staff, everyone had such a kind heart and always made sure things were going as smoothly as possible- even with the rain starting when we were getting married! I just want to say a huge thank you to you & your team for absolutely everything & making our day so special. With 5 months before the wedding losing our venue and worrying we wouldn’t be able to get anywhere, you saved the day and restored everything for us. Nothing was too much trouble for yourself or any of the staff, everyone had such a kind heart and always made sure things were going as smoothly as possible- even with the rain starting when we were getting married!
- SSophie & Chloe01/08/2025The best day of our lives!The best day of our lives!We found this wedding venue absolutely amazing and honestly couldn’t fault a single thing. From start to finish, everything went incredibly smoothly, which put both me and my wife completely at ease on the big day and allowed us to truly enjoy every moment. Our coordinator, Tori, was simply second to none. She was always incredibly prompt with her responses, never made us feel like any request was too much, and went above and beyond to help us create our perfect day. Without her dedication and support, our wedding wouldn’t have gone nearly as well as it did. From our very first meeting, Tori made us feel completely comfortable and her attention to detail was outstanding. We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone involved who made our wedding so special and truly one to remember. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!We found this wedding venue absolutely amazing and honestly couldn’t fault a single thing. From start to finish, everything went incredibly smoothly, which put both me and my wife completely at ease on the big day and allowed us to truly enjoy every moment. Our coordinator, Tori, was simply second to none. She was always incredibly prompt with her responses, never made us feel like any request was too much, and went above and beyond to help us create our perfect day. Without her dedication and support, our wedding wouldn’t have gone nearly as well as it did. From our very first meeting, Tori made us feel completely comfortable and her attention to detail was outstanding. We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone involved who made our wedding so special and truly one to remember. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
- RRosaline and Jesse03/07/2025Incredible impression on usIncredible impression on usFrom the very first visit, the Hythe Imperial Hotel made an incredible impression on us. The team were warm, responsive, and never made us feel pressured to commit. When we chose them as our wedding venue, everything was clear and upfront — the quote was transparent with no hidden fees, and the whole process felt smooth and stress-free. A special thank you goes to our amazing wedding coordinator, Tori. She was always on hand to answer questions, offer guidance, and make us feel supported every sFrom the very first visit, the Hythe Imperial Hotel made an incredible impression on us. The team were warm, responsive, and never made us feel pressured to commit. When we chose them as our wedding venue, everything was clear and upfront — the quote was transparent with no hidden fees, and the whole process felt smooth and stress-free. A special thank you goes to our amazing wedding coordinator, Tori. She was always on hand to answer questions, offer guidance, and make us feel supported every s
- AAmy and Paul03/07/2025Fantastic Experience, Fantastic Experience,After attending a wedding at the Hythe and switching to it for our accommodation last minute, my partner and I had such a great experience, we decided we had to come back for a much needed couple’s weekend of R&R. We booked directly with the hotel for a fantastic rate with both dinner and breakfast included. When we arrived, we upgraded to a beautiful room with a giant claw bathtub that even my 6”4 partner enjoyed. The beds are huge super king size so it was a very comfortable night’s sleep. TheAfter attending a wedding at the Hythe and switching to it for our accommodation last minute, my partner and I had such a great experience, we decided we had to come back for a much needed couple’s weekend of R&R. We booked directly with the hotel for a fantastic rate with both dinner and breakfast included. When we arrived, we upgraded to a beautiful room with a giant claw bathtub that even my 6”4 partner enjoyed. The beds are huge super king size so it was a very comfortable night’s sleep. The
- AAmanda and Roger03/07/2025Wedding Day Wedding DayLast April we choose Hythe Imperial Hotel as our Wedding Venue and wasn't disappointed. Our wedding Coordinator Tori was fantastic from start to finish. I can't believe we have been married two weeks and still remember the day as if it was yesterday. The day was perfect from start to finish and this is down to Tori and the Hotel staff. Thank you to Hythe Imperial Hotel for making our wedding day the best day ever and a day we will never forget.Last April we choose Hythe Imperial Hotel as our Wedding Venue and wasn't disappointed. Our wedding Coordinator Tori was fantastic from start to finish. I can't believe we have been married two weeks and still remember the day as if it was yesterday. The day was perfect from start to finish and this is down to Tori and the Hotel staff. Thank you to Hythe Imperial Hotel for making our wedding day the best day ever and a day we will never forget.
Location & Contact Details for Hythe Imperial Hotel
Location & Contact Details for Hythe Imperial Hotel
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HIH Wedding Fair
22nd March 2026
Join us for canapés and Prosecco as you tour our ceremony rooms and bedrooms. Meet trusted suppliers and chat with our wedding team about your perfect spring celebration.
HIH Wedding Fair
19th April 2026
Enjoy a spring showcase with canapés and Prosecco. View our ceremony spaces and bedrooms, meet recommended suppliers, and discuss your plans with our expert team.
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
All our weddings are special and the best in their own right which makes it difficult to choose.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Focus on what truly matters to you as a couple.
It’s easy to get caught up in expectations, trends, and other people’s opinions, but the best weddings are the ones that reflect you. Decide early what’s most important - whether that’s the food, the atmosphere, the guest experience, or the location and let everything else fall into place around that.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
The best idea I have seen recently would be instead of table numbers, a couple named their tables after cities in Europe they’d visited and on each table, they had a photo of the two of them in front of the a landmark from that city - it was fun for the guests to work out what table they were on.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Romantic
Luxurious
Grand
Intimate
Sumptuous
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Has to be my personal favourite - right in front of our beautiful chandelier.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Yes and because we like to be discreet and respectful to our couples, we won't name drop.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Mini Roast Beef Yorkshire Puddings of course!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Our Sweet Cart with Cake!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Panoramic seaviews across the English Channel. On a clear day, you can see France!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The team at the hotel are very passionate about their clients and guests that use the hotel. It's fantastic to watch how the team all pull together to ensure our couples have a truly remarkable and magical day.
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Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook GiftFree Bottle of Champagne
Bridebook Special OfferBook through Bridebook, and the couple will receive a bottle of Moet for their wedding day.
