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Reviews of The Royal Hotel Elgin 3 stars

Station road, Elgin, IV30 1QW, United Kingdom

#15 of 15 B&Bs and Inns in Elgin

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Review score

Based on 428 B&B reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

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

    The stairs were a bit steep but it was not a big challange as did not have big suit cases.

    Its a well run hotel and has all the qualities of a good mansion type hotel. The staff were very helpful and easy to talk to. Room was perfect for a over night stay at a good price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    7.0
    Slightly pricey considering the requirements for modification, however bed was comfortable and the rooms clean. Food in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Downstairs had been decorated but the bedroom was tired and dated - however the bed was comfortable and the room was clean.

    I couldn’t fault the food. Staff ready friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant & Bar service

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent staff very helpful ..quaint rooms
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Beautiful building & comfortable rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Great value and exceptional staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one window half ppened

    Clean and comfortable. Great value

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    6.0
    The staff were very friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The en-suite shower door had been replaced by a curtain, not ideal. My room was not serviced and although it is not the fault of the hotel the boy racers with loud exhausts were a noise nuisance. MAybe the hotel should liaise with the Elgin police to get them stopped.

    The breakfast was good despite no vegetarian option, the scrambled eggs were perfect. The staff were very friendly and helpful which was nice to see. The room I stayed in was a decent size.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    6.0
    Ordinary
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Told us breakfast was on till 10 but didn’t tell us you had to order breakfast before 08.45 on the Monday and nothing in room to tell you meal times

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    6.0
    One night was enough
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Checked in and was given the keys for room 16, climbed to the top floor, opened the door to find that someone was already occupying the room with empty beer bottles and clothes all over the floor. Back downstairs to a rather embarassed staff member, not as embarrassed as I would’ve been had the occupants been in the room when I walked in. Then moved to room 17. The main bedroom was modern and clean. The bathroom looked looked it had a new shower enclosure fitted but had a very old electric shower unit in it. The bathroom walls and ceiling around the toilet and window area were cracked and crumbling. Put off by the previous evening’s events and the condition of the bathroom, we skipped breakfast and went elsewhere to eat. I always like to give honest reviews and thought that this was very over priced for what was on offer.

    Location was good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Clean,comfortable & staff excellent
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Central location & value for money. Friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    it was very pleasant and clean staff friendly, but cannot comment on the food as had to leave very early to catch train so didn't eat there.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    I’ve stayed previously in main building and it was fabulous in comparison.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 7 smelt smoky, could hear everyone coming up the stairs just before midnight and gutter was dripping outside the window.

    Clean linen & bathroom. Provided a packed lunch as leaving early.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Great Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very large but basic room

    Breakfast was good as was the service.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

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

    The bar appeared to close early .

    The room was clean and bed was comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Imposing and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It overlooked a busy road which luckily we couldn't hear. Breakfast was self service and a bit random though the waitress did her best

    Large bedroom, very accommodating reception, very good evening meal, comfortable surroundings

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Worth it for the staff helpfulness alone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a problem with the heating whilst we stayed.

    The staff are fantastic. So accommodating and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The hot breakfast is cooked to order and lush. The property is quite dated but still clean and comfortable and close to amenities.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    7.0
    All in all decent hotel few things require to be looked at
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower poor and cold, bar closed at 8.00pm

    Location near station, short walk to centre, breakfast great, comfy bed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    7.0
    Wont be staying again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was either freezing or scalding. Food was not great Expensive

    Easy to find. Staff lovely.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect

    Everything was spot on the breakfast was great very clean aswell

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    7.0
    Good budget hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 10 very basic with 2 single beds pushed together not double as booked. Shower was tiny and didnt work well at all. Toilet seat kept falling off. Floors creaked and being only on 1st floor the noise from party downstairs was excessive. Kept us awake

    the staff were excellent and friendly doing their best. No issues with parking or location. Plenty tra/coffee in the room. Wi fi good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    9.0
    Very pleasant and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and inviting

    Very friendly and we were looked after very well

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    6.0
    Average
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very dated. Only one lamp was working, shower was luke warm water and tap in the bathroom sink kept dripping.

    The breakfast and staff were amazing

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately all night there was loud music playing somewhere either in the hotel or very close to it. It was the radio and I could hear it all night. It was switched off at approximately 6am which disrupted sleep. A shame as everything else was really good.

    I liked the friendly staff, the breakfast and how welcome we were made to feel

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    9.0
    Would definitely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast room was a tad on the chilly side.

    Friendly attentive staff & warm hotel room, as had been -minus temperatures

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    7.0
    Good, but lacking in some areas, I worked in hotels for 40 years
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of communication on a Sunday, seemed to be no staff

    Didn't eat at all at hotel due to osmotic demyelination

    Stayed in November 2023

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