The Empire Hotel

Cnr Princess & Main Streets, Palmerston, New Zealand, 4440
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About us

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. It has 14 rooms available for guests, The Empire boasts Palmerston North’s only Mexican Restaurant – El Gusto Mexican Cantina. The Empire Hotel is the perfect place to hold your next function. You’re spoilt for choice for whatever the occasion be, whether an ‘after 5’ party, a 21st, an engagement, corporate function, Birthday any excuse for a party we are the best place for it.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms14
Venue typeHotel

Amenities

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (private)

Business services

  • AV capabilities

Meeting rooms

Largest room
1 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
1
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
The Balcony Bar
1 sq. ft.
-
250

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
14

Location

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

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