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Reviews of Royal Hotel

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

#28 of 33 hotels in Scarborough

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Review Score

Based on 7024 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free Wifi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    7.0
    Slightly faded glory overlooking the sea.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: June 4, 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: June 4, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: June 4, 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower in room faulty Toilet seat lid wouldn't stayup

    Locational reputation

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 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 from a mobile device

    Noise guests next room

    Stair case very nice

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    6.0
    Scarboroughs Royal hotel.
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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: June 3, 2024

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

    Floor a bit uneven and bathtub was a bit dirty

    Big comfy bed

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 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: June 2, 2024

    8.0
    Majestic building positioned wonderfully for access to everything.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 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: June 2, 2024

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

    Nothing

    It was beautiful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    7.0
    I was apprehensive after reading some reviews but was pleasantly surprised when we arrived. Would st
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was excellent, room very clean and tidy.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    6.0
    Overall I enjoyed it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No parking was very frustrating trying to leave car overnight

    Liked the location staff very friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2024

    7.0
    Lovely stay for one night, excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place really does need to clean all windows, inside and especially out, I can appreciate that gulls do there whoopsies a lot, but for me it does look like they are neglected which is a shame as its a viewey hotel, even a touch of paint on them aswell, it might sound fussy but it really isn't it let's the elegance of the place down.

    I love the age of the place, and the grand staircase and decor, it's got a huge area to enjoy drinks whilst looking out over the sea.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    8.0
    A pleasant stayi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The public toilets require attention. One cubicle was out of order, another one had no indicator bolt, another one was in an unclean state. Only one cubicle was in a usable condition.

    Decor was looking a bit tired compared with previous visits. Breakfasts were superb. The location is a principal reason for our selection in selecting this hotel. We are pleased with the staff’s attitude to mobility difficulties regarding access, steps, motorised scooters and lift management.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    From the outside, we weren't impressed, but it was OK inside. Staff are friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The entrance

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit disappointed that it is not a walk-in shower . As the shower was on a bath ,when getting older, it was difficult to climb in. THEY really should have two choices bath or walk-in shower.

    Lovely location near town ,restaurant and pubs ,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    7.0
    Lovely getaway weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms good be updated a bit more

    Location and the breakfast was very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location was good and accessible to town and the seafront Room was very basic and disappointing to find out the room was at the back Breakfast was ok

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    8.0
    Overall nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I understand dogs not been allowed in the breakfast area, however it’s not comfy eating your breakfast from a low table in the lounge area , the breakfast was lovely but leaning down to eat it spoilt this

    Fabulous location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice clean room location good parking a issue but manged to get close

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    7.0
    Jim
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Car parking

    Stayed in May 2024

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