Hotel Description

The Empire Hotel is situated on the corner of Princess and Main Streets and has historic associations with Palmerston North as it was the city s first school In 1890 the school was relocated to Campbell Street and the building was converted into a hotel and has since been a popular hotel both for local residents and visitors to the city In 1990 the owners of the building started to extensively renovate the hotel back to its original style and was finally completed in 1996 The Trinity Group has been managing the site since November 2004 The hotel has 14 rooms available for guests Each room has an en suite bathroom tea coffee making facilities and SKY TV The hotel is happy to arrange rooms for your guests at a special rate Corporate and group rates available on request The Empire boasts Palmerston North s only Mexican Restaurant El Gusto Mexican Cantina The hotel specializes in Mexican cuisine and have a healthy range of tequilas with over 20 and building each week Sangria s and Margaritas are the best in town If you re looking for a secluded night with a loved one or a bashful night with 12 of your friends the hotel can cater for all The Empire is a great place to come if you want to watch live Super 15 rugby action or if you want to party the night away the old Cobb Bar as its affectionately known is one of the most popular bars in town An excellent DJ has the crowds going wild every Thursday Friday and Saturday nights right to 3am Without a doubt the best place in town to enjoy a fun night out The upstairs balcony area is an ideal spot for a cold ale on a sunny afternoon or cool down after a hard day s work It s the only balcony bar in Palmerston North The Balcony Bar is also available for private functions more information on these can be found under the functions link The hotel also offers receptionSurrounding AreaThe Empire Hotel is situated on the corner of Princess and Main Streets and has historic associations with Palmerston North as it was the city s first school Room TypesStudio Room Studio Room offers one double bed and one twin bed with alarm clock cable satellite TV color TV hair dryer on request heating kettle laundry service non smoking rooms refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities Looking for a place to lay your head and your on a budget Look no further These studio rooms comes with a double and single bed with a full en suite These rooms are above or near busy late night bars that stays open to 3 am on Thursday Friday and Saturday So please bear that in mind Premium Room Premium Room offers one double bed and one twin bed with alarm clock cable satellite TV color TV hair dryer on request heating kattle laundry service non smoking rooms refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities The Premium Studio Room are come with a single and double bed with a full en suite These room are located away from the busy bar night