Reviews of Fort Road Hotel
18 Fort Road, Margate, CT9 1HF, United Kingdom
#3 of 5 hotels in Margate
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 141 hotel reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.7
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
9.1
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.4
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Free WiFi
9.0
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Alison
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Had a great time”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The pillows althoughvery lovely and puffy looking, went very flat when laid on.
The room though small was perfectly appointed with every facility one could want for a short stay. Congratulations to your designer.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Lois
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Dreamy Margate stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Only suggestion is a full length mirror would have been fab!
We loved our stay, the hotel is so classy and calm. Perfect location for a Margate break and super comfy bed! We’ll definitely be back, bonus points for being dog friendly :)
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Fiona
United Kingdom23 reviews9.0“A lovely place for a lovely short break”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was a bit limited and we didnt like the coffee - very bitter.
Boutique hotel, slightly quicky and stylish - very comfortable. Loved the food in the restaurant too
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Susannah
United Kingdom1 review8.0“A wonderful clean friendly hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
We were very surprised and unhappy that there was no TV in the bedroom. There was wonderful real coffee in the bedroom, but no cafetiere to make it, and no milk in the bedroom.
The breakfast was great, but very expensive, £17.00 for full English
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Ian
United Kingdom10 reviews8.0“Pleasant and enjoyable, great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Virtual no facilities, and slightly odd check-in, staff where pleasant but far from inviting. The general feel of the establishment made me feel slightly uneasy, perhaps due to no music and general silence around the place, a
The interior was very nice and simple, reminiscent of a Agatha Christie book or a Poirot episode with a modern touch. Nice warm rooms thanks to radiator heating rather than aircon a real treat these days. Also strong water in the bathroom.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Martin
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We can still feel some minimal sand on the sheets but it didnt affect our experience
Perfect view
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Jacob
United Kingdom1 review10“Warm, beautiful and ideally located.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The interiors were beautiful and the service was really friendly and welcoming.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Sophie
United Kingdom26 reviews10“Very lovely stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was expensive
Really lovely hotel, great location and super comfy beds. Also a very nice boiled egg for breakfast :)
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Jo
United Kingdom7 reviews10“Comfortable, stylish and thoughtfully curated hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel is so stylish, and very clean and comfortable. The design and colour pallette was throughout was wonderful and there was so much attention to detail. We ate in the restaurant, which was great and reasonably priced. We really loved the thoughtful way the art and books in the room were put together, it really reflected the care and love the people who run the hotel have very obviously put into it. It does exactly what an excellent hotel should do (clean, comfortable, nice staff), and offers something special too. Plenty of parking available nearby.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Alexander
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Outstanding”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Could be a shade cheaper
Chic, comfortable, great location, lovely staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Kate
United Kingdom1 review10“Gorgeous hotel!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
We loved everything about it! Couldn't fault it and would definitely stay here again. Spotlessly clean , lovely room and bathroom.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Karen
United Kingdom13 reviews10“We have stayed before and will stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bedroom was a little warm but we turned the radiator down 👍
Lovely decor, comfortable bed and amazing shower. Staff are all fabulous.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Marilyn
Ireland1 review10“Exceptional. Couldn’t ask for better .”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
As far as we were concerned you couldn’t have done anymore to make our stay more comfortable it was Fabulous.
The location was perfect . There was a lovely young girl there when we arrived she was so friendly and polite.The room was spotless and warm and the most comfortable bed . We would defiantly stay here again. Couldn’t fault anything.thank you for your hospitality we really enjoyed our stay .
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Les
Switzerland3 reviews9.0“Great hotel, lovely staff, super food”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lack of parking and the available parking around the area
Beautiful rooms - all refurbished to a very high standard
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Owen
United Kingdom20 reviews9.0“Great staff, where nothing was too much trouble”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The commission charged by Booking.com, my advice is to book direct with the hotel. The extra charged by Booking.com spoilt this holiday
Great staff made this stay special
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Helen
United Kingdom1 review10“Perfect seaside treat!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was super lovely with double aspect views straight out to sea! The hotel were really great at accommodating an additional single bed for my Son and upgraded our room at no extra cost so we had a bigger space for the extra bed! The breakfast was one of the tastiest hotel breakfasts I have EVERY had! Will definitely love to stay another time!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Patrick
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Very comfortable and wonderful staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Facilities for parking should be found.
Breakfast excellent. Atmosphere really cosy.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Karen
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“Relaxing stay with a personal touch”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom door was a little stiff, but that did not really affect our stay.
Lovely attention to detail in the way the room was furnished and kitted out, including Haeckels toiletries, homemade biscuits and a selection of Margate themed books. We also loved that many items in the room had been sourced locally/from local makers and shops. Friendly customer service and easy check-in and check out.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Matthew
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0“Characterful romantic and pleasant small hotel with very nice restaurant.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Parking options limited. Had to park some way down the road, but not impossible.
Small is beautiful. A characterful and pleasant place to stay, either for a stop over, or a short romantic break for a couple.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Richard
United Kingdom4 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Heating was tepid in the morning
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Olivia
United Kingdom11 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Beautiful stay, relaxing but fun hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No bike storage but still helpful staff.
Beautiful decor, quirky bar and fab location.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Panagiota
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Modern nicely furnished, nice rooms, comfortable bed
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Nahla
United Arab Emirates2 reviews1 helpful vote10“Stylish, inspiring, relaxing.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Check in and check out hours. We wish we had an earlier check in and a later check out. The bar and restaurant don’t function everyday but the staff generously offered us a drink anyway.
Stunning decor, artwork and guidebook. Everything was beautifully curated.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Helen
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Great stay in Margate”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Downstairs bar wasn’t open on a Friday night! Disappointing! And this wasn’t mentioned to us when we checked in!
Really comfy bed, lovely bathroom. Great vintage furniture, fabulous artwork.
Stayed in September 2023
