The former Empire Hotel houses a Cobb & Co restaurant, Cobb Bar and lounge, Coach Bar and public bar. The hotel was re-designed and redecorated in 1981 to come in line with other Cobb & Co developments around New Zealand. The first Empire Hotel was built on the site in 1890. After burning down in 1895, it was replaced the same year. From 1990-1996 the owners of the building extensively renovated the hotel back to its original style. It still operates today as an hotel.

The Empire Establishment, corner of Princess and Main Streets
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2011N_Ho36_004785
- Title
- The Empire Establishment, corner of Princess and Main Streets
- Held In
- Coolstore
Creation
- Created By
- Manawatu Evening Standard
- Place
- Corner of Princess and Main Street, Palmerston North
- Date
- July 7, 1981
Object rights
- Credit Line
- Manawatu Evening Standard
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