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Reviews of The Tunbridge Wells Hotel

58 The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5TD, United Kingdom

#26 of 38 hotels in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1131 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only fault I could mention is that there isn't a lift at the hotel. Ok for me, but if you're older or have mobility issues, it could be a problem.

    Location was perfect in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, next to several bars, cafes, and restaurants. Easy walking to the town centre and more bars and restaurants.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room slightly small but it was a single room. Room was on 3rd floor with numerous staircases and no lift. Had to carry 2 heavy suitcases. Bathroom quite small.

    Location. Room decoration.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

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

    A handle on Bath wall would be good. Very deep bath when showering to exit.

    Great location and ambiance. Very helpful manager. Changed my room to lower level. Room had great view over Pantiles.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely room and location. Staff were really helpful

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lot of stairs to the rooms

    Really good location and staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    9.0
    Glad I chose this hotel . Will come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location . Welcoming staff . Excellent lunch and breakfast

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were at the top with many narrow stairs to climb

    Hotel was in a great area with all amenities nearby

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location. Old Fashioned Hotel, but Beautiful

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    8.0
    Lovely location to meet up with relatives and enjoy town’s vibe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The steep stairs and no lift or offer to carry suitcase.

    No lift and stairs steep (old building) could be a problem but great location.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Minor point but could do with a full length mirror in the room

    Amazing location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay right in the heart of the Pantiles.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only issue was lack of elevator and I was on the top floor: My food order was mixed up and I was double charged for the room: all was fixed so not a big deal.

    Location was excellent

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed the food and staff were good. Tiny top floor room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room with no door on the bathroom. Only one teabag provided. No top sheet on bed. 60 plus steps to room with heavy bag.

    Breakfast was very good. Dinner also good. Staff were friendly ad helpful

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nice large room - unusual for England! Great new team - very professional and very attentive.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    9.0
    Great location, tidy but ageing hotel with some lovely staff members.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff apart from Manager who spoilt our family dinner when we came to pay separatly (as agreed with staff) for a set menu (we had reserved a table but not been informed of the set menu at that time). Aparently set menu prices and a small number of drinks was too difficult to manage for this manager. No 10% discount for inhouse gursts as advertised either. We didnt eat in again during our 5 night stay. Rest of staff were lovely.

    Comfortable bed, clean and tidy. Central location to shops and cafes etc.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Apart from being too hot at night it was very good and thankfully quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was too hot under the duvet. Couldn't we have a thinner one? The shower was a fixed head which is not the easiest for getting clean. And there was no chair in the room, but we did know we were booking a 'small double' and there wasn't room for one.

    Check-in, cleanliness, helpful with breakfast changes, good location, quiet room, provision of drinking water, good TV.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location, large room, excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Great Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old world feel but with modern touches which aren’t out of place. Very helpful receptionist on my arrival.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    7.0
    I would return, but would eat out, and would request a first or second floor room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Food was excessively salty. I normally add salt to my meals, this time I was wishing |I could take it out. Evening meal of Friday was Red rice salad . I couldn't eat it, it was so heavily salted. Breakfast, mushroom were pickled with salt eggs were edible but I would prefer less salt. I returned to hotel shortly after midnight. I couldn't see the black card reader in the dark. There was a white bell with a small light built in, so I rang that for about 10 mins to gain access. Outside light is needed over front door.

    Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable room. Central location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable hotel, good location. Friendly staff
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy in the morning, as market traders setting up outside the hotel, in the high street

    Good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location right in the heart of the Pantiles. Dinner was fabulous, highly recommend. Quality and presentation exceptional. Lovely lounge area to relax with a drink in the evenings.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Great thanks, we will be back if we are up that way again, lovely setting!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were delighted with the location - although we thought it might be a little noisy at night, we were out so it didn't matter to us. The room was lovely with nice views, although we did find the stairs a bit of a struggle - so bear that in mind if you have older knees. Our only thought was that it would have been nice to have had an easy chair or two in the room to avoid having to sit on the bed, but it's not a huge thing for one night stays. Breakfast was delicious - and a lovely change from the standard hotel buffet!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location, stylish and comfortable with friendly staff - good value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It can be a little noisy on the Pantiles. Breakfast not included, so a fridge in the room would have been handy, but the staff very kindly brought up fresh milk on request.

    Perfect location on the Pantiles, stylishly furnished, very comfortable bed, helpful staff and good value. When it turned out I was struggling with stairs to the 5th floor due to an injury, the staff not only helped with my luggage, but found me a very splendid room on a lower floor for the second night, and honoured the original price.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Hotel & staff fantastic. Restaurant giving themselves a tip on top of the bill is really not polite.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ‘optional’ service charge in the restaurant did not sit well with me. What other industry awards itself a bonus (apart from banking & finance)regardless of of the service provided. A tip should be earned & not expected. Relying on people’s decency by not deducting the add on is tantamount to emotional blackmail & is a practice that leaves a sour taste in the mouth.

    The bed was very comfortable & the bathroom was superb. Hot water on demand &

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous hotel in the heart of The Pantiles. Great breakfast, friendly staff and great value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to battle with the over officious security to get into hotel due to jazz night and they tried to force me to wear a wrist band. Need different method for guests to access/leave hotel during the jazz night.

    Excellent location, efficient friendly staff, great value.

    Stayed in May 2024

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