Imperial

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.
A corner building with a pub and bistro on the ground floor, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.
A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a sign reading "SHENANIGANS," and a rustic interior design.
An outdoor café with wooden tables and metal chairs, a chalkboard menu, and a caution sign on the gate.
A corner seating area with patterned upholstery, a radiator, and a mirror on the wall.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
$96 nightly
The current price is $105 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

Explore the area

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458 High St, Maitland, NSW, 2320
  • Place, Hunter Valley Steamfest
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Maitland Regional Art Gallery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Maitland Showground
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Maitland

With a stay at Imperial in Maitland, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Hunter Valley Steamfest and Maitland Regional Art Gallery. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Maitland Showground and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Walka Water Works.

What's nearby

  • Hunter Valley Steamfest - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Maitland Regional Art Gallery - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Maitland Showground - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Maitland Gaol - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Hunter Valley Gardens - 31 min drive - 29.3 miles

Getting around

  • Maitland Station - 11 min walk
  • Metford Station - 14 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Junction Hotel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lavenders Riverside Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Family Hotel - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Imperial

Imperial offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 48-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At Imperial, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a business center and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LCD TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Shenanigans Imperial
Shenanigans Imperial Hotel
Shenanigans Imperial Hotel Maitland
Shenanigans Imperial Maitland
Shenanigans At The Imperial Maitland, Greater Newcastle
Imperial Hotel
Imperial Maitland
Imperial Hotel Maitland
Shenanigans at the Imperial

Imperial Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 325 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional country hotel with old world charm, well kept and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and the location was convenient. Great with the access to dinner. The available kitchenette was not very well maintained which was unfortunate. The room itself was a good size.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff, clean & tidy room, v handy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Clean room and staff was amazing, easy access to parking and easy access to shops
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable as was amenities. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff who looked after us with a late check in an ice bucket for a couple of night caps. Room was tidy and clean Can recommend highly enough
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beds were comfortable, bathrooms were ok, no included breakfast as advertised and loud band down stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff & food was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff & food was lovely & affordable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old pub
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overnight pit stop
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean cheap nice room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasnt stay, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained pub and accommodation in a very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room convenient location pleasant staff - all I needed for 1 night, will stay again if I need to - highly recommend for the price, excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place 2 park for da night

It a great view and place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location.Lovely restaurant and cold beer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good value excellent meal staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025