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title: "Imperial Hotel vs Iris Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Imperial Hotel or Iris Hotel in Llandudno? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-04
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# Imperial Hotel vs Iris Hotel

Both are in Llandudno, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Craig-y-don
## [Imperial Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/imperial-hotel-llandudno/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1661180/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · Craig-y-don
## [Iris Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/iris-hotel-llandudno/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.4 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1667503/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 120 m apart.

### Choose Imperial Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.4)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 98 / 37)

### Choose Iris Hotel if you want

-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 37 / 98)

### Why is Imperial Hotel better than Iris Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.4) (+0.6)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (98 vs 37 rooms) (×2.6)

### Why is Iris Hotel better than Imperial Hotel?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  More guest reviews (266 vs 69), so the rating is more reliable (×3.9)
3.  Allows pets
4.  Has an on-site restaurant
5.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (37 vs 98 rooms) (−61)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Imperial Hotel | Iris Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.6) | 8.4 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.5 | – |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Public transport | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.5) | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.6) | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 69 | 266  (+197) |
| Google rating | – | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 445 |
| Rank in Llandudno | top 15%  (+65%) | bottom 20% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Distance to Craig-y-don centre | 960 m | 1.1 km |
| To the beach | 90 m | 60 m |
| To public transport | 380 m | 350 m |
| To the airport | 65 km | 65 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 58 | 73  (+15) |
| To the nearest food shop | 430 m | 330 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 7 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 98 | 37 |
| Floors | – | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2011 |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+10) | 9 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:30 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

120 m apart

Imperial Hotel: city centre: 580 m, nearest station Llandudno railway station: 380 m, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): 65 km, beach: 90 m, 58 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

Iris Hotel: city centre: 470 m, nearest station Llandudno railway station: 350 m, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): 65 km, beach: 60 m, 73 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Llandudno

[Llandudno weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/wales/llandudno/weather)

## Imperial Hotel or Iris Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Imperial Hotel or Iris Hotel?

Imperial Hotel leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Imperial Hotel or Iris Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Imperial Hotel and Iris Hotel?

The two hotels are 120 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/imperial-hotel-llandudno-vs-iris-hotel-llandudno/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/
