I actually liked everything about the place, yes the rooms do need decorating but that would cost a lot because of its 37 rooms. But the rest of the hotel has lots of original features which again really appeals to me. The downside was the very noisy and disrespectful neighbours in the next room who had security called out to them twice. That's NOT a fault of the hotel or its staff.

The location is stunning, looking out to the bay. Breakfast was a standard fry up which I cleared my plate every morning. You also have a good choice of cereals and fresh juices. Made a good start to each day.

Stayed in August 2023

It was a bit shabby and the shower was very ropey.

Good location, very friendly, catered for our dog as well and he was allowed with us for breakfast and in the bar. Lovely view from the window. On site parking though a little tight. Very nice breakfast.

Stayed in August 2023

Thought a little overpriced, could include breakfast in the price. A little tired looking but otherwise a great place to stay.

Location within walking distance of about 10-15 mins of centre and train and ferry port. Bar open to midnight.

Stayed in August 2023

The room are incredibly dated. The whole hotel was like stepping into a museum or a time capsule. Every aspect of the place needs updating. Glad I only paid £52 a night for it as anymore would be too dear.

Staff friendly enough. Good location

Stayed in August 2023

Room was comfy. Parking no problem (motorcycle or car). 5-10 min walk to the city centre.

Stayed in August 2023

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great view

Stayed in August 2023

Car parking a bit sparse Ordering breakfast the night before right down to the lasy item

Comfortable and homely and excellent breakfast

Stayed in August 2023

It was old fashioned but this was not a problem! We found it quant.

Good value, friendly staff and clean family run hotel. We liked the fact that it had the feel of a 1960's-1970's seaside hotel.

Stayed in August 2023

Beds were not comfortable at all.

Location

Stayed in August 2023

Bedside lights were hopelessly dim

Quite handy for the station and ferry port - nice walk along the prom

Stayed in August 2023

Didn’t like sink in room instead of bathroom , which was very small , hotel needs refurb definitely

Clean beds , good breakfast , lovely staff

Stayed in August 2023

Tiny TV and shower, bit run down - otherwise all was good.

Great location with sea view. Old grand hotel with easy parking

Stayed in August 2023

Hard matress. Close up view of the Cathedral wall

It was a cheap bed for the night

Stayed in August 2023

seems like it hasn't been renovated since the 70s

Stayed in June 2023

Shower too small

Staff were nice

Stayed in August 2023

The free Wifi doesn't reach all rooms. The old building can be a bit noisy when people are moving around and slamming doors!

Great location on the edge of the town centre.. Dated but comfortable & clean room. Staff very friendly and attentive. Good selection of bar food available at budget prices.

Stayed in August 2023

Main ick was the curtains, will change with immediate effect. Place can keep it's charm even after a bit of TLC (paint, new wallpaper, polish the current furniture).

Place has its charm, was clean and great breakfast. Enjoyed the atmosphere in the evening with the live music and travellers sharing stories.

Stayed in August 2023

A bit dated

Location and very helpful staff

Stayed in August 2023

Place really needs a refurb, bed wasn't comfy and creaked every time I moved, bedroom was small but served it's purpose.

The view was amazing, staff were really nice and helpful. Breakfast was really good. Really enjoyed jam night on the fri night, a few of the locals playing different instruments and singing great atmosphere. 2 free pool tables are great and you can even play your own music through bluetooth in a large room upstairs.

Stayed in August 2023

Service not great. Very slow service. Hotel very dated, needs a lot of investment. They would have a goldmine if they invested. Superb location.

Not a lot.

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing really. I knew what I was expecting.

So, there are loads of bad reviews about this place so I went in eyes wide open. The hotel is a long established hotel. And yes, cash needs to be invested to bring it up to date. The room was tired looking, but it was clean, comfortable cozy and had all I needed to put my head down for the night. Plus a most stunning view from the room. I chose to stay here over another hotel with my group of friends I was travelling with that Iv stayed in before. The other location there was no way I was spending £100 for a single room very tired and dated. Over breakfast my friends and I compared rooms and I lucked out over all their stays in the Royal across the bay. In my room, everything was functional and the staff are amazing and super friendly.

Stayed in August 2023

No elevator and very small t.v.

Close to the centre of town. Friendly staff. Quaint establishment. Breakfast was braw!

Stayed in July 2023

Hotel is quite dated and our rooms were small, but ok for 1 night as we were catching a ferry the next day.

The breakfast order was taken on arrival to the hotel, cooked to order and waitress served. Although full breakfast doesn't contain baked beans, mushrooms or hash.browns/potato cakes.. Being a coeliac I could only have bacon, egg, tomato and GF toast. It was cooked beautifully and the bacon was lovely and thick. The staff were very friendly and even brought our dog a sausage on his very own plate.

Stayed in August 2023

Hotel needs to be updated

Location is excellent with beautiful views over the bay

Stayed in August 2023

The room and decor was very dated. The hotel is rather run down. Needs some TLC to bring it back to an acceptable level for paying customers. In addition to this a breakfast was not included with the price I paid. Yes I could have paid an additional cost for breakfast, however, this was not clear when I booked.

The location was nice. It was on the sea front

Stayed in July 2023