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Last update: December 2025

About

Overlooking the channel along the stunning Kent coastline, imagine tying the knot in a setting of sheer glamour and elegance. With our affordable wedding packages, we cater to a range of budgets, ensuring every couple has their perfect day.
As an award-winning wedding venue, we pride ourselves on making Kent weddings extraordinary. Escape the usual logistics nightmares and celebrate your magical day all under one roof. Discover Kent's best-kept secret and say 'I do' at Hythe Imperial Hotel.

Ceremony rooms

Garden Room | Elizabeth Room | Ballroom | Gazebo | Coast Restaurant

At the Hythe Imperial Hotel, we have different ceremony spaces depending on your guest numbers and taste. From our small and intimate garden room to our elegant ballroom, your guests will love the recently refurbished and contemporary décor. We also offer you the opportunity to get married in our beautiful outdoor gazebo.

Packages

Hythe | Twilight | Small and Intimate | Micro | Bespoke

Our wedding packages are there to suit whichever wedding style you have visioned.

All our packages come with an experienced wedding coordinator, red carpet arrival, welcome drinks, white linen tablecloths, napkins, crockery, cutlery, glassware, cake stand and cake knife, chivari chairs, tables, easels, and use of gardens for photos.

Menus

3 Course Dinner | Hot Fork Buffet | Finger Buffet | BBQ style Buffet

With a AA-Rosette fine dining badge, our wedding menus are always complemented on. You will have a choice of buffets or a 3 course dinner served to your guests. We offer menu tastings to our couples, giving you the opportunity to try the food and wine for your perfect day.

Bespoke touches

Champagne Bar | Largest Chandelier in Europe | Beach side | Gym | All under one roof

The Hythe Imperial has an exclusive Moet & Chandon Champagne Bar for you to relax in, privately, after the ceremony. Couples deserve time together on this important day and our Champagne Bar is an excellent setting.

As well as this, our hotel is right on the beach. Kent’s glorious coastline makes the best back drop to your couple shots at any time of day or weather.

This is a venue you can have it all in one place. With registered ceremony rooms and spaces for wedding breakfasts, you and your guests do not need to travel between locations.

When you book your wedding, you are gifted a 1 month free gym’s membership and then whilst staying here, your guests can experience our state-of-the-art gym too, fitted with all Technogym equipment. You will be spoilt for choice with 8 different styles of free weights, and 17 cardio & weights machines. Our treadmills & cross trainers are fitted with high quality screens which will allow you to choose from a range of program options, as well as applications such as YouTube & Netflix to help you clear your mind, and keep you entertained.

If the gym isn’t for you, take a dip in our heated pool or enjoy a bath in our large oval jacuzzi to relax after your journey. Our newly installed sauna and steam room, with eucalyptus infused steam will help you clear your senses.

Finally, it has to be seen, our chandelier. It is the longest chandelier in Europe at 19m tall. It makes a fantastic feature of your wedding day.

Book your appointment now and find out what special offers we have. https://calendly.com/weddings-hytheimperialhotel/30min

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Small hotel
Coastal weddings
Historic
Landmark
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Swimming pool
Fitness centre

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Car parking
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Reviews for Hythe Imperial Hotel

J
Jo Gough Sent on 01/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding location

We got married at the Hythe imperial on 27/09/25 and from start to finish the whole experience was fantastic. Tori our wedding planner helped to bring our ideas to life, we chose the Twilight package then added things to suit our needs.
All of our guests loved the hotel complimenting the whole staff team from the fantastic food to the cleanliness and the friendly staff.
We found that with planning ahead our special day didn’t go over budget either. We would recommend going to the wedding fairs to get ideas to help you plan your big day.
The Bridal suite is like no other! Highly recommend adding this in.
Waking up on your wedding day next to the beach watching the sun rise then breakfast in your suite is the perfect way to start your day.
We highly recommend The Hythe Imperial for weddings, you won’t be disappointed.
C
Carol Sent on 21/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

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, who again were great on the day.

There’s not a single negative to say at all from start to finish. We got to know some familiar faces from booking, menu tasting, dropping items to the hotel and each member of staff always greeted us like we knew them and congratulated us throughout the day.

The attention to detail, service, venue, everything! Was just so perfect and we are 2 very happy brides :) Shout out to the toastmaster and DJ too who were part of our package - both great!
S
Sophie Sent on 01/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing - Could not fault anything

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!
R
Rosaline Sent on 08/07/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day


From 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 step of the way. The menu tasting day was a real treat — we felt pampered, the food was splendid, and all our requests were met with flexibility and care.

As the big day approached, the staff maintained a calm, elegant, and professional energy that helped us relax and truly enjoy the moment. On the wedding day itself, every member of staff was kind, attentive, and on point. Tori made sure every detail was exactly how we wanted it — even down to helping us track down missing room cards! There were no issues at all — just seamless service, clean and beautiful spaces, and a relaxed, joyful atmosphere. Everything exceeded our expectations.

We ended up extending our stay because we simply didn’t want to leave. The surrounding area, the spa, the swimming pool, the gym, the views — all were excellent. Our guests were equally impressed and only had great things to say about the service.

We also want to take a moment to say this: as a Black couple, we felt completely welcomed. In some parts of the UK, you may worry about how you’ll be received — but this was a warm, inclusive, and respectful environment from start to finish. We genuinely felt at home.

Thank you to Tori, Lily, and the entire Hythe Imperial team for making our day unforgettable. We’ll absolutely be back — whether for an anniversary or a holiday. You made our dream wedding a reality.

Rosaline and Jesse
Carly-anne
Carly-Anne Sent on 01/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of our lives

What can I say? Our wedding day was absolutely everything we could have dreamed of and more. The staff went above and beyond to make sure it was stress-free. Smooth sailing and magical! From all the meetings. The tastings. Checking and double checking all the final details. Nothing was too much. Tori our coordinator was the very best. Even when I emailed asking the same things over again. We had our wedding in the gazebo. And it was absolutely perfect. Thank you so much to all of the staff at the hythe imperial hotel for making our wedding a day to remember. Not just for us but our whole family. Everybody just keeps saying how amazing and wonderful it was
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 01/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our lives!

We genuinely had the best day of our lives and there isn’t a single thing we would change! Every member of the team at the Hythe Imperial was fantastic.

Our guests didn’t stop praising the venue and the wedding breakfast, one guest even said it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding!

Tori was absolutely outstanding and is a credit to the hotel. She consistently went above and beyond for us and knowing she was coordinating our day gave us complete peace of mind.

We just wish we could go back and do it all again!
S
Stephen Sent on 04/02/2025
2 out of 5 rating

Cancelled Wedding

In December 2024, after 20 years together, we pensioners booked the Hythe Imperial Hotel for a small wedding planned for February 2025. Our event included the ceremony, a wedding breakfast, and two nights’ accommodation for 10 guests, with a deposit paid on December 5th. Unfortunately, my partner became severely ill over the Christmas period and beyond, requiring critical medical care. On January 6th, we notified the hotel by phone and email to cancel, explaining the situation and providing over six weeks’ notice.
On January 10th, the hotel informed us that the full balance was still due under the terms and conditions. Despite our explanation, they offered no flexibility but proposed a small settlement discount of £245 (8.4%) if the balance was paid immediately.
While we understand the importance of adhering to terms and conditions, we were saddened that the hotel did not consider our extenuating circumstances or the limited expenses incurred at that point. Their approach added to the difficulty of an already challenging time.
The initial planning process was smooth, but this experience has left us unsettled. We recommend that future customers review the cancellation policy carefully, as flexibility may not be offered, even in unavoidable and exceptional situations.
Amy
Amy P. Sent on 15/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding day

From our first enquiry till now even a week after our wedding the service from the hotel and all staff have been impeccable. Us and our guests wanted for nothing. Everyone was attentive, professional, respectful and kind. Everyone was approachable and gave great service. Our venue was fantastic value for money. I had a bridal suite booked for the night before the wedding and the room was absolutely stunning. My hair and make up had plenty of space to do their jobs and had been to the venue before and had nothing but complimentary things to say. We used the hotels recommend suppliers for our disco wich was sugar promotions and the DJ was fantastic. We also used Anderson crafts for our wedding stationary who are also a recommended supplier and the stationary was beautiful, supplied promptly, I think I have made friends for life there. Georgia was our main point of contact through our wedding planning and wow what can we say, friendly , professional, so attentive. Kept us informed of all processes from booking the wedding to the day. Really listened to our needs and the hotel kitchen were so accommodating to our guests dietary needs also. Our toastmaster Russell was wonderful at corralling our guests for photo opportunities and to the timetable of our day he also worked brilliantly alongside our wedding photographer florence berry. We will be staying again for sure for our first anniversary. The hotel is home away from home for us. Thank you to all the staff at hythe Imperial hotel you made our wedding the most incredible day us and our guests will be talking about for years to come.
C
Chrissy Sent on 01/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What an amazing venue

We had the most wonderful day ❤️ nothing was ever too much for Georgia and the team, they were totally amazing
Sian
Sian Sent on 31/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best Wedding Day

We got married here on a Saturday, and stayed the Friday before. We had such an amazing experience. All our guest have also commented that the venue is beautiful and such nice food. Was honestly our dream wedding day. Wouldn't change a thing. Georgia our wedding coordinator is a true credit to your team at hythe imperial, all the staff are friendly and welcoming. The beautiful chandelier was the main attraction to us choosing this wedding venue as I love bling ✨️ and wow it makes the most beautiful photos to cherish for a lifetime.
Corrine
Corrine Sent on 21/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, professional friendly staff ideal location

We had the most amazing day at the Hythe Imperial Hotel. The guys there are amazing , nothing is too much trouble, they are professional, friend and make you feel like there’s nothing to worry about. The day ran seamlessly, the location and building are beautiful. We stayed the night before and the night of the wedding, the rooms are beautifully decorated and super comfortable, we made use of the spa, with a relaxing massage each before our big day. We would not change a thing about our day here, it was perfect.
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11 Jan
Open Door

Free entry & goody bag.

Looking for the perfect wedding venue? Look no further than Hythe Imperial Hotel. As an award-winning Kent wedding venue, we offer an elegant setting on Kent's beautiful coastline, overlooking the channel.

Our affordable wedding packages are designed to suit all budgets, ensuring your Kent wedding is as stunning as it is stress-free. Forget logistics nightmares; at Hythe Imperial Hotel, we have everything you need for your big day, all under one roof.

Experience the charm and splendour of Kent's best kept secret and make your dream wedding come true. Come and enjoy a glass of champagne, delicious canapés, a venue show around and meet some of our handpicked suppliers.

Date: From 11/01/2026 to 11/01/2026 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Hythe Imperial Hotel, Hythe, Kent
22 Feb
Open Door

Free entry & goody bag.

Looking for the perfect wedding venue? Look no further than Hythe Imperial Hotel. As an award-winning Kent wedding venue, we offer an elegant setting on Kent's beautiful coastline, overlooking the channel.

Our affordable wedding packages are designed to suit all budgets, ensuring your Kent wedding is as stunning as it is stress-free. Forget logistics nightmares; at Hythe Imperial Hotel, we have everything you need for your big day, all under one roof.

Experience the charm and splendour of Kent's best kept secret and make your dream wedding come true. Come and enjoy a glass of champagne, delicious canapés, a venue show around and meet some of our handpicked suppliers.

Date: From 22/02/2026 to 22/02/2026 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Hythe Imperial Hotel, Hythe, Kent
22 Mar
Open Door

Free entry & goody bag.

Looking for the perfect wedding venue? Look no further than Hythe Imperial Hotel. As an award-winning Kent wedding venue, we offer an elegant setting on Kent's beautiful coastline, overlooking the channel.

Our affordable wedding packages are designed to suit all budgets, ensuring your Kent wedding is as stunning as it is stress-free. Forget logistics nightmares; at Hythe Imperial Hotel, we have everything you need for your big day, all under one roof.

Experience the charm and splendour of Kent's best kept secret and make your dream wedding come true. Come and enjoy a glass of champagne, delicious canapés, a venue show around and meet some of our handpicked suppliers.

Date: From 22/03/2026 to 22/03/2026 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Hythe Imperial Hotel, Hythe, Kent

Meet the team

Tori  Francis
Tori Francis
Weddings Manager

Hi, my name is Tori and I am the Weddings Manager at The Hythe Imperial Hotel.

If there's one thing I love more than a good love story, it's helping bring that story to life on the big day! As your wedding coordinator, I bring a mix of organisation, creativity, and full-throttle enthusiasm to every event. I thrive on details, timelines, and making sure your day runs smoother than a first dance.

From the first meeting to your first dance, I'm in your corner making magic happen behind the scenes. Whether you have a clear vision or need help finding your wedding style, I’m ready to jump in and make it unforgettable.

Let’s get planning—I can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Preferred suppliers

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· Music and DJs
Blowdryskent
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· Beauty, Hair & Make Up

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Hythe Imperial Hotel ct21 6ae Hythe (Kent)
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