The Royal Hotel

The room was extremely dated and furniture scuffed and stained. The carpet severely sun bleached too.Bathroom looks to be updated but on a budget. Be prepared for noise!!! Obviously this is an old building you can hear any noise all conversation from corridor and outside.We were situated over a bar which was popular. Adjoined to us another bar called vaults and opp main entrance is the loudest bar I’ve ever encountered called vinnies!!!!! Having said this the bed mattress was like a waterbed first I thought oh dear but weirdly when the noise stopped around 3am the room became quite cosy. The hot water and pressure was best ever as was the breakfast and service. So all in all a mixed bag. Oh and situated right in town with the back entrance leading to the beach. Car parking free also. I’m not sure if I would stay here again as not a lot of sleep?

Very dated and poorly presented room, up a very narrow and twisting staircase. We felt as though we had been put in the servant's quarters! No glasses in room or bathroom for brushing teeth. Towels very worn and thin (albeit clean), so difficult to dry off after bathing. No working fan in bathroom - partially covered by duct tape! Extremely bright green LED light over door illuminated the whole room when trying to sleep. No staff on reception when leaving hotel, so no chance of expressing dissatisfaction. Overall this hotel seemed very neglected and needing a huge capital injection to bring it up to a reasonable standard. We will not be staying here again, and would recommend others to look elsewhere.

The first room was like something out of the shining and filthy. Especially the bathroom there is no way i coild have slept in that room. I went down to rdception and the lady on reception kkndly changed my room which was much better but still mould i the bsthroom and the carpet really dirty. The bed was very comfortable but the room was freezing and no heating working. We booked two rooms and my friends room was nice so i think i was unlucky. The hotel definately needs some tlc. Avoid room 108 at all costs.

Hotel somewhat tired although what money has been spent has been invested in the guest rooms. The most important and impactful aspect of any hotel is the staff and those here were good, hence the 4* rating.

Very friendly staff, hotel is clean and a good breakfast. Ideal location, we always stay here when visiting the Playhouse Theatre.

The breakfast was good but wasn't a buffet as it usually is because not many people in for breakfast. Parking was fine with no problem

My room was fine, hot water and a comfortable bed and a sea view so that was fine. Parking was good and efficient, felt safe. Breakfast was fine, limited fruits and croissants but the hot plate menu was good. Staff a bit hot and miss. Receptionist on arruval was good, bsrcstaff a bit abrupt early on with our group. Actual tables for christmas do was weak. Crackers were cheap and basic avd the choice of food was cheap and not very appealing, all rather basic two star impression

Room was excellent staff very helpful

The staff were pleasant the room was clean bathroom could of done with been updated

Scruffy, run down, badly maintained room, noisy, no sleep, no paying guest attention, no paying guest consideration, baronial dining room for breakfast with a few bits stuffed up one corner, cooked breakfast was offered but i didn't fancy anything from there. All the hype on website must be from friends and family as the place reminded me of a Salvation Army doss house!!

Nice one night stay

Nice staff and great location with decent parking only downside was the noise from the street had a restless night sleep not the hotels fault . Rooms quite dated .

Staff are fantastic very friendly cleaning staff are very helpfull.

Lovely staff, lovely room would highly recommend.

Room was spotlessly clean, all staff were friendly and helpful, hotel in great location. Decor and furnishings were dated.

Our room was very clean and a good size with beach view. Although eveeything was fully functional some of the furniture was showing its age. A nice touch was the tea coffee and biscuits. The staff were very helpful and although the restaurant was fully booked dinner in the bar was very good and reasonably priced. Th

Room was lovely. Breakfast beautiful and staff very helpful. Will be going back in February.

Room was very dated but clean. Was kept awake by the noise outside as pubs and clubs opposite. Had a meal in the bar but potatoes were rock hard so couldn't eat them,had to send it back but came back the same so had an alternative. Only there for one night though so didn't get the full picture

Beautiful hotel great atmosphere very friendly satff

Very nice hotel, luckily we had a sea facing room as the nightclub opposite hotel stays open till very late. The staff are all very friendly. Only downside was no slip mat in bath for when using shower.