The setting of the Hythe Imperial Hotel is second to none. Its stunning sea views overlook the Kent coast, while beautiful gardens are just part of its landscaped grounds, set across 44 acres.
The hotel itself is an 18th-century manor, but has been recently refurbished with luxurious and contemporary décor. It boasts grand high ceilings throughout, and even has the largest chandelier in Europe!
Outdoor ceremonies can make use of the enchanting secret garden with its gazebo. Inside the hotel there is a grand ballroom or choice of intimate ceremony rooms, and the adjoining Coast restaurant offers AA-rosette fine dining. The Hythe Imperial also has an exclusive Moet & Chandon champagne bar, the only one on the south coast.
The hotel’s luxury rooms and suites, also recently refurbished, along with a world-class spa mean everything you and your wedding party need are in one location. The hotel also has great travel connections to London, Europe, and further afield.
Please arrange a visit to see for yourself what makes the Hythe Imperial one of the premier Kent wedding venues.
Our expert wedding team are here to help you plan every detail, to create your perfect Kent wedding. Choose from our selection of flexible wedding packages, or let us put together a bespoke wedding experience tailored for you. Every couple is different, but one thing is guaranteed. You’ll have a wedding with wow factor at the Hythe Imperial Hotel.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Georgia Hewitt
Congratulations on your engagement, we'd love to meet you and show you around Hythe Imperial Hotel, to see our wonderful coastal views. Please get in touch through Bridebook, and we will pop you a call.
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 Luxury Coastal Wedding Venue
Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
130
Reception Capacity
250
No. of Bedrooms
92
Sleeps No. of People
200
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes
Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Licence
Church Within Walking Distance
Dancefloor Available
Sound System Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Venue
Water View
Spa On-Site
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Ballroom
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Landscaped Gardens
Food and Drink
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Pricing for Hythe Imperial Hotel Luxury Coastal Wedding Venue
Describe the best wedding that happened at Hythe Imperial Hotel Luxury Coastal Wedding 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?
Have menu choices on the back of place cards to help the venue ensure service is organised and not delayed
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 Hythe Imperial Hotel Luxury Coastal Wedding Venue in 5 adjectives
Romantic
Luxurious
Grand
Intimate
Sumptuous
Where’s the best photo spot at Hythe Imperial Hotel Luxury Coastal Wedding Venue?
On the beach
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Hythe Imperial Hotel Luxury Coastal Wedding Venue?
Yes and because we like to be discreet and respectful to our couples, we won't name drop.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Salmon Blini.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Bacon or sausage baps.
What is Hythe Imperial Hotel Luxury Coastal Wedding Venue most unique feature?
Panoramic seaviews across the English Channel. On a clear day, you can see France and Dungeness.
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.
Press & Awards
All our awards & press mentions
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.