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Reviews of Royal Hotel

St Nicholas St, Scarborough, YO11 2HE, United Kingdom

#27 of 32 hotels in Scarborough

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Review score

Based on 6969 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a bit soulless. Functional rather than comfortable. It also smelt of cigarette smoke, the previous occupant had obviously been smoking in the chair by the window.

    Location excellent. Didn't eat in the hotel, so can't comment on food. The staff I had contact with, mostly reception, were all very polite and professional. Bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was on a slope, also the bed was on a slope. So not very comfortable.

    Staff were very helpful and friendly 🙂.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    7.0
    But all In all we enjoyed our stay
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were bit hard as were the pillows

    How friendly the staff where always happy to help very impressed with the entrance as u walked in room was very spacious didn’t feel small or cramped

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    7.0
    All in all really enjoyed our stay staff were very friendly an helpful
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows were abit hard same with the mattress and the coffee machine wasn’t working

    How close it was to the beach walking distance to arcades in a great location Very nice hotel

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No discount for parking

    Ithink it was over top for price an no discount for parking

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel with lovely staff I will be returning
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could of been cleaner lots of cobwebs and no mirror in the actual room just the bathroom which makes getting ready a bit harder

    Location and staff were excellent

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    6.0
    Comfortable and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We waited an hour for bar snacks but the staff apologised and offered us drinks on the house. We loved seeing the nesting seagulls but they were very noisy although this was nobody's fault and we were happy to live with it and we did enjoy watching them.

    Location was fantastic and the check in process was really easy. The room was clean and comfortable, just a little dated.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in and out times Out at 10 o'clock and in at 4 o'clock

    Large room comfortable entertainment on night

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was filthy bedding dirty and no soaps or shower gel just wasn't very good but the location was great .

    Entertainment

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the room fittings, doors etc were a bit tired but it didn't impact on the overall experience.

    A wonderful experience of olden day England. Such a characterful building. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Great location.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room needs upgrading bathroom door broken wouldn't close furniture old and tatty

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is a bit old

    Very friendly staff Creative support to store our bicycles

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    7.0
    Slightly faded glory overlooking the sea.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room itself was doubtlessly a bit tired, but perfectly functional.

    A near perfect location with a delightfully grand lobby and staircase.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    7.0
    Overall happy with stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed was hard, but we are use to sleeping on a memory foam mattress at home. Could have used larger plates for dinner serving in the restaurant.

    Hotel and room was very clean, bed was hard for me and my wife. (use to sleeping on memory foam mattress) Restaurant was clean, the food was nice but could have done with bigger plates or actual dinner plates. Bar tender was very helpful and professional. Overall happy with the stay.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sink in the bathroom was blocked and drained very slow (had a bad smell coming from it too) and there was some work being done at 8am where there was loud banging and drilling which woke us up very abruptly.

    The location is great and room was clean and comfortable.good value for money

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower in room faulty Toilet seat lid wouldn't stayup

    Locational reputation

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    7.0
    Good location difficult to park bit run down but ornate central stair case
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise guests next room

    Stair case very nice

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    6.0
    Scarboroughs Royal hotel.
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Despite the hotels grandeur, it is very tired, the rooms are comfortable, but they need an upgrade, they've been neglected for many years, the bathroom fittings are poor, even a general paint job in the rooms would be an improvement, unfortunately, the hotel is owned by Britannia hotels, who are quite possibly the worst hotel chain, I consider them very neglectful in their properties, concentrating on profit, rather than quality.

    The hotel is in an ideal location when visiting the historic town of Scarborough. The hotel has beautiful architecture, dating back to the 1830s, particularly the grand staircase & atrium.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Floor a bit uneven and bathtub was a bit dirty

    Big comfy bed

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great stay, great sea view, poor breakfast, luke warm or flat cold.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    7.0
    Overall a pleasant experience, having not visited Scarborough for over 30 years
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast experience was not particularly good. Cups ran out and we were told replacements would be about 10 minutes. Bread ran out on all 3 mornings. Felt the staff could have been more proactive rather than reactive

    Location, room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    Majestic building positioned wonderfully for access to everything.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Window was cracked and very draughty - when raining windy. Wasn't closed properly so that helped. Quite a bit of noise from adjoining rooms but earplugs helped. Car parking was difficult getting things to my room but not as difficult as I had expected.

    Beautiful building and atmosphere. Courteous staff. Great I could have my dog with me too. Room was clean. Lovely to have a bath - lots of hot water. Bed very comfy. Staff helpful when I needed milk and tea replenishing.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    It was lovely I would definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was beautiful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are outdated and in desperate need of a deep clean and refurbishment.

    The hotel was lovely. Great bar and entertainment. Helpful and friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

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