Room

The Lavender Suite

2 Guests

1 Bedroom

1 Bed

1 Bathroom

In honour of Alice Lavender Lee, crowned by the Daily Mirror in 1909 as “The First Miss World”, this exquisite suite celebrates one of Britain’s earliest style icons. Born and raised in Mexborough, Alice captured the nation’s imagination during the Edwardian era, becoming a celebrated “Cinema Girl” whose image graced photoplays, cinema advertisements, and national newspapers at the dawn of British celebrity culture. Moving in the same glittering circles as early screen legends such as Charlie Chaplin and Tyrone Power Sr, she forever linked Mexborough to the glamour of early cinema.


The Lavender Suite at The Empress Building is a fitting tribute to her timeless elegance. Our most luxurious suite and designated bridal suite, it is perfect for wedding nights, anniversaries, and unforgettable romantic escapes.


Unwind in a sumptuous super king-size bed, which can be configured as two generous singles if preferred. The indulgent en-suite bathroom features a double rainfall shower alongside an elegant bath, ideal for relaxing after a day of celebration or preparation.


This boutique-style suite offers the ease of seamless self check-in and benefits from a direct internal connection to the Goa Spice Bar & Restaurant, with room service available between 5:30pm and 10:00pm. Located in the heart of Mexborough town centre, the hotel is within easy walking distance of shops, gyms, pubs, cafés, venues, and local attractions.


Premium amenities include:


  • 60" digital TV
  • Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Full-length mirror
  • Wardrobe
  • Office desk / dressing table
  • Mini bar / fridge
  • In-room safe
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Tea & coffee making facilities


For added flexibility, guests may select an optional baby cot and continental breakfast during checkout.

Thoughtfully powered by solar energy, the Lavender Suite delivers a sustainable yet indulgent stay, combining modern comfort with heritage charm.


Whether you are preparing for your big day, marking a special milestone, or simply indulging in a luxurious escape, The Lavender Suite promises romance, refinement, and timeless elegance — a true reflection of Alice Lavender Lee’s enduring legacy.

Highlights

Parking

Wireless Broadband Internet

Video

Amenities

Parking and facilities

Parking, Parking lot, Parking on street

Services

Housekeeper included

Policies

Accept credit card, Accessible 24/7, Children are welcome, Pets not allowed, Smoking not allowed, Wheelchair inaccessible

Location features

Town

Bathroom and laundry

Bed linen, Hair dryer, Iron & Board, Shower, Towel set, Washbasin

Heating and cooling

Electric heating, Heating available

Entertainment

TV (Satellite)

Internet and office

Wireless Broadband Internet

Kitchen and dining

Coffee machine, Refrigerator

Home safety

Buzzer, Fire Extinguisher, First aid kit, Safe, Security system, Smoke Detector

House Rules

Housekeeper Included

Credit cards accepted

Children welcome

Pets not allowed

Smoking not allowed

Wheelchair inaccessible

Check-in: 02:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Empress Building, 2 Swinton Road, Mexborough, United Kingdom

The Empress Building is located just 15 minutes from Junction 36 of the A1 Motorway, and 20 minutes from Junction 35 of the M1 Motorway, which gives it a fabulously accessible central location for most road networks.

A main dual carriageway runs alongside the town, and our venue is less than a minute from the main road. The best place to park is The Original Factory Shop, which is directly across the road from the Empress Building, and this is a huge, free car park. There are multiple other accessible car parks in the town, of which some will be free-to-park, and others will be pay-and-display.

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Mexborough Town has a serving railway station that is a few short stops from both mainline stations of Doncaster and Sheffield, although it is also easily accessed via either, from towns and cities such as Barnsley, Rotherham, Leeds, and Manchester.

Our venue is a short walk from the station, although you may need to cross the dual carriageway. There is a safe and convenient crossing point less than a minute’s walk from our building, so be sure to cross safely at the designated spot.

Mexborough Town has a large bus station that receives services from the neighbouring towns and cities of Rotherham, Barnsley, and Doncaster, all of which have further services to enable access to and from the larger cities of Leeds and Sheffield.

Our venue is directly across a small road from Mexborough Bus Station, which allows for excellent access for arriving and departing any events held at the Empress Building.

50 Miles
Airport
0.3 Miles
Bus
9.6 Miles
Motorway
0.5 Miles
Train

Rates Table

Season Midweek (Mon–Thu) Weekend (Fri–Sun) Full Week
Non-Peak Season
WAS £63.00
NOW £50.40
WAS £72.00
NOW £57.60
WAS £367.20
NOW £293.76
Peak Season
WAS £73.08
NOW £58.46
WAS £83.52
NOW £66.82
WAS £425.95
NOW £340.76

Policy and notes

Payment Schedule

100% of the total amount is due at time of reservation.

Remaining balance: Due later

Cancellation Policy

All paid prepayments are non-refundable.

Security deposit

No security deposit is due.

Availability

Choose your dates:
For how many guests:
Preferred bed setup:

A baby cot is available — please add it at checkout under Suite Add-ons.

Price:

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Reviews

"We had a wonderful time; all family and friends complimented the staff, the food, the decor and the rooms. We greatly appreciate everything. Thank you"

Beth Goodall
12/1/2025

About host

Jason Mace

Contact us

Email: info@empressbuilding.co.uk

Phone: +441709 803974

Website: https://www.empressbuilding.co.uk/

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The Lavender Suite
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A baby cot is available — please add it at checkout under Suite Add-ons.