Imperial Hotel, Tokyo 1916. Watanabe's Imperial Hotel building was destroyed by fire on 16 April 1922, while Edward, Prince of Wales was visiting Japan. The fire broke out during the day, with a full staff on hand and most of the guests out at an Imperial garden party. No lives were lost, but business at the hotel stopped until the South wing of the new hotel could be opened. The second Imperial Hotel was built from 1919–1923, and officially opened on 1 September 1923. This hotel was the best-known of Frank Lloyd Wright's buildings in Japan. It was designed roughly in the shape
Imperial Hotel, Blackpool the town. It has served as a conference and party venue for a wide range of societies. The Queen has stayed at this hotel when visiting Blackpool, as did Charles Dickens and many British Prime Ministers. The Imperial Hotel used to host concerts in its ballroom in the 1970s. Some of the bands that performed at the Imperial Hotel include UFO, Judas Priest and Joy Division. Imperial Hotel, Blackpool The Imperial Hotel, formerly Puma Hotels Collection, is a 4-star hotel located on the northern promenade in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It was established in 1867 and is situated in a large