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Reviews of Royal Hotel

33 Castle Street Forfar, Forfar, DD8 3AE, United Kingdom

#21 of 28 hotels in Forfar

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 590 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    6.0
    A centrally located hotel with nice staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Tired facility. Chlorine smell in the corridor leading to the bedroom.

    Central location

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2022

    9.0
    perfect central location for local activities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very slow service in restaurant

    friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was very small and the decor very tired---certainly not what we expected for the price we paid

    Staff very friendly. Breakfast very good although fresh fruit very limited. Public rooms very pleasant

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Small bathroom.

    Breakfast good. Room and location fine.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2022

    7.0
    slept well, loved the breakfast, keep that up please!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    decor was a bit tired

    the breakfast was exceptional, probably the best I have had in any hotel

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2022

    6.0
    Hotel on a spiral staircase
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Clothes storage was a small rail fixed to the wall, would not suit a weeks holiday. Hotel Nightclub outside room10 was quite noisy. TV not working room 14 for mother in law, and unable to fix it for one night stay. Hotel was a bit quirky on several levels with spiral steps from the street outside up to reception although there was a small lift to the first level….however the corridor to bedrooms was very dark with dark carpet on a spiral staircase leading to a heavy door. Shower space very small in room 14 like a caravan with nowhere to put anything except a toothbrush, no shelves or cupboards at all in the ensuite for room 10 either.

    Parking was free. Restaurant was clean and spacious with good food. Breakfast was plentiful and well presented. Bed was comfy. Room was fairly clean with spacious ensuite in room 10 although quite sparse, no storage space. Free use of gym equipment and indoor warm pool with basic changing facilities.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2022

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

    It was all we needed

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2022

    6.0
    OK but expected more for the price we were charged .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As above.

    Staff were exceptional room was OK really clean but expected more like hairdryer small shampoos and conditioners.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2022

    8.0
    excellent breakfast and staff willing to go the extra mile for you
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location and friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2022

    9.0
    Nice friendly place
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    Free to use gym

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2022

    7.0
    mix of good and bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    inconsistency in the standards..first day was awesome second morning for breakfast was like we’d woke up in another hotel. very un organised as they had had a rush of people for breakfast and couldn’t keep up the standards. on check out there was no one on the desk till 10am which then our bill wasn’t ready.. they had to email the bill for us to pay it.

    location staff parrot

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2022

    7.0
    Very clean hotel with friendly staff had all the amenities required.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy due to nightclub below the hotel which kept me awake. Maybe due to the room we had been allocated at the front over the lane to the nightclub.

    The breakfast was delicious and the hotel was near to the location where we going to a function. All the staff were very welcoming and friendly

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2022

    6.0
    only hotel in Forfar, and pleasant historic place to stay with parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    didn’t have my booking on arrival but had a vacant room.

    location good. breakfast excellent

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent breakfast, very friendly helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2022

    9.0
    Enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff really friendly. Stayed here before. Room clean and comfortable. Breakfast good

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    ANOTHER LIFT TO THE NEXT FLOOR.

    LOVELY STAFF AND GOOD FOOD. ROOMS VERY CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2022

    7.0
    Okay place to use as a base to go to other towns but not much else. Good leisure facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Access road to car park was closed and receptionist was unaware of this fact but did give us an alternative route after us having to ask. Restaurant closed very early and staff did not seem to be aware of this. We were told one night that it was 9.00 p.m. but when we went for a meal there was two meetings going on and the restaurant was closed so we had to eat in the bar. On our arrival we could not get lunch as receptionist said they did not do lunch but could not recommend any other places to eat. Would have thought this should be known by staff as after a very busy day we had to search for somewhere to eat and next day when out for a walk found out if we had went in the other direction we would have had several choices.

    The pool and leisure facilities were great. Room very clean and tidy. Cleaning staff must work hard and deserve the credit. Breakfast was good and staff very helpful.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    only very slight let down was that room was cold when we went in as heating was off, just not as cosy as it could have been

    everything was good

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2022

    7.0
    Perfectly fine for a short stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Several stairs to negotiate and I wasn't told about the lift. Dining room rather dark and gloomy. Highlight was the talking parrot who said bye bye when I left.

    pleasant staff. Food was quite good.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2022

    7.0
    I think for future visits to Forfar, I would choose a quieter and more intimate hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was a function on the night I visited. I wanted to relax after my journey before going out later at night but I had to turn the volume on the TV right up to drown out the noise from the function.

    A pleasant enough stay, comfortable and very handy for amenities - being right in the centre of the town. Really nice breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No plug socket anywhere close to the only mirror in the room. Door didn't latch shut, only way to keep the door closed was to lock it. The room was tired and dated.

    Bed was comfortable

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2022

    7.0
    staff were very helpful and professional; hotel well placed in town centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bedrooms and bathroom a bit tired; shower very unpredictable

    clean, warm central

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Nice hotel, basic but everything you need.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Felt safe- Covid restrictions well thought out. Clean room. Good breakfast. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast finishing at 9 a little early for my liking. Buddy needs to up his repertoire a bit! I think the nightly rate a little steep.

    Staff were all great. Central location and I did enjoy the full Scottish breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2021

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