Hythe Imperial Hotel | Kent
Beautifully Designed Interiors * Exceptional Comfort * Every Detail Considered
A historic venue situated along the stunning Kent coastline with views stretching over the English Channel. Whether you imagine an intimate gathering with close family, a sunset celebration with friends, or a grand reception with dancing late into the night, the Hythe Imperial Hotel team is there to bring your vision to life with warmth, elegance, and attention to every detail.
From beautifully styled ceremony rooms and landscaped gardens to the grand Imperial Ballroom and stunning outdoor terrace, every angle of our venue offers a moment worth capturing. Your guests will be wowed by the coastal views, luxurious accommodations, and unforgettable experiences you share together. Not forgetting the stunning Moët and Chandon Bar, the only one in Kent.
Whether you’re winding down before the big day or reliving every moment afterwards, their beautifully designed suites offer the perfect retreat.
With 92 en-suite bedrooms throughout the hotel, your guests can relax and celebrate without a worry.
Wedding Gazebo
Set in the delightful manicured secret garden, the wedding gazebo truly is a magical space to exchange your vows. Your wedding party will be wowed by this spectacular setting.
Ceremony capacity: 160 guests
Imperial Ballroom
The ballroom at the Hythe Imperial Hotel can accommodate a multitude of events and is ideal for your ceremony or reception. Whether you’re after regency or contemporary, with an airy and spacious feel, this room serves as the perfect canvas with outdoor terrace overlooking the sea.
Ceremony capacity: 200 guests
Wedding breakfast capacity: 120 guests
Reception capacity: 250 guests
Join us at one of our Wedding Open Days held throughout the year and experience the Hythe Imperial for yourself. Explore our beautiful event spaces, meet our experienced team, and discover a handpicked collection of trusted local suppliers to help bring our vision to life.
Take advantage of our exclusive wedding offers and seasonal packages thoughtfully designed to help you create your perfect celebration with exceptional value.
Our dedicated wedding team is here to guide you every step of the way, from your first your fist enquiry to the last dance. We’d love to discuss your plans and show you how we can create a day that’s uniquely yours.
To find out more or arrange a private showround, email weddings@hytheimperialhotel.co.uk ..
Wedding Offer
Pick ‘N’ Mix Offer 2027 – choose from three indulgent extras from our Pick ‘N’ Mix brochure to enhance your celebration.
But don’t just take our word for it, here’s what some of our happy couples have had to say about their experience:
Tobias and I want to express from the bottom of our hearts how truly grateful we are for everything you did in the lead-up to our wedding. Your time, consideration, attention to detail, and genuine kindness meant the world to us. We feel so blessed to have had you by our side, working tirelessly to make our day as perfect as it was. The room upgrade you kindly arranged was simply breathtaking — unbelievably beautiful, and it truly touched us. I only wish you could have been there to share in our joy, because you are genuinely one-in-a-million! Please do pass on our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who worked so hard on the day to make it unforgettable for us, our family, and our friends. Our wedding day was nothing short of magical, and we will cherish those memories forever. Thank you all from the depths of our hearts for giving us a day filled with love, happiness, and unforgettable moments. With all our love and gratitude. Tobias and Penny, Wedding June 2026
We had the most amazing experience having our wedding at the Hythe Imperial – not only was the day perfect from start to finish but the entire planning process was smooth and straightforward start to finish. It is clear that everything is thought of – Georgia and the team really looked after us and went the extra mile to put us at ease and make every detail of our wedding perfect and stress free. The venue is both very beautiful and very practical, it meets every criteria we have. I couldn’t recommend the Hythe Imperial enough! Hannah and Mason, Wedding June 2026
From the moment we first visited to the very end of our wedding day, everything was absolutely perfect. The venue is stunning, beautifully maintained, and created the most magical setting for our special day. A huge thank you goes to our wonderful wedding planner, Georgia. She was incredible throughout the entire process—professional, kind, organised, and always happy to help with even the smallest details. She made everything feel so effortless, kept us calm, and ensured the day ran seamlessly. Knowing Georgia was taking care of everything meant we could simply relax and enjoy every moment. The staff were fantastic, the service was exceptional, and so many of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and how smoothly everything was run. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding, and we’re so grateful to Georgia and the entire team for making our day so unforgettable. We would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a truly special wedding experience. Thank you for giving us memories we’ll cherish forever! Connie and Scott, Wedding May 2026
Photographs: Scott of Boutique Films & Photography, Fleur Challis, Samantha Jones and Scott Davey