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Reviews of Royal Thurso Hotel 3 stars

Traill Street, Thurso, KW14 8EH, United Kingdom

#12 of 12 hotels in Thurso

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 698 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    6.0
    Good central location,in the main helpful staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reported faulty television twice still not fixed

    Good and servers very pleasant

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hairs on the floor

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    So,pleased with my stay,will be booking again,when next in Thurso.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    For myself,everything was OK,nothing that did not like.

    VALUE for amount paid.BEDROOM clean warm,serviced daily,with new towels etc.BREAKFAST plenty choice,and ample cooked full english/scotish.All staff very polite and helpfull.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay very much.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, the lift is broken and it was a bit of a struggle getting our bags up the stairs.

    We loved the vintage style of the hotel. The room had all that we needed and the included breakfast was a very welcome bonus. The wait staff were particularly nice, attentive and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room windows were only single glazed, as it's on a corner with traffic lights at both sides. It was exceptionally noisy. The bathroom sash window, top window was open and couldn't be closed. Made the bathroom cold and very noisy at night, it was a windy night and the window rattled. There were also boy racers outside from 11 til 1pm. Not the hotels fault, but would not have been as bad if Windows were better.

    Lovely and clean with comfy beds snd pillows. Good tv channels, inc Netflix. Staff helpful. Breakfast good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Quite rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    car park could do with a tidy only one chair in two bed room

    breakfast and location very good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Good value for business travel.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room had a slight smell of fresh paint. Breakfast staff were excellent; some of the other staff were less welcoming. The car park could be tidied up.

    Good value. Clean, fresh bedding. The breakfast staff were excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    6.0
    For one night only it was okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The floors were very uneven, the sink in the bathroom was coming away from the wall, the room felt like it could do with some attention

    Good enough location, free parking

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Very comfy stay. Excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom could have been updated a little very

    Breakfast was excellent. Location was great Staff very good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Ok
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Got served a raw burger, disgusting

    Service, rooms, breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed our stay. Good value for money. Needs a little TLC
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cob webs on windows. Temperature of the room. Lack of soundproofing on windows there was a big gap on double windows. Door locks. Uneven floors

    Location. Staff were lovely. Staff very over stretched. They did try to do their best.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit old fashioned, but you get what you pay for.

    Great value for money, great location right on the Main Street, very helpful and friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    A great stay, will return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely breakfast, nicely presented and all hot. Tasted great too! Great location. Quiet room at the back. Toiletries provided. Comfortable bed. Efficient heater.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Fab hotel. Everything I needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with a blind in the room as curtains doesn't keep the light out

    Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was lovely. Loved the chairs in the Breakfast area. Very comfortable. Bed comfy. Tea and coffee in room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Could have been warmer, but that's Thurso.

    The staff were really good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little noisy.

    Friendly welcoming staff. Very accommodating for us arriving by bike. Tasty breakfast. Great value.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our only disappointment was the room. It was cold and right at the other end of the hotel. However, the lovely receptionist did help finding us a room for as I had made an error with the date.

    Lovely hotel, staff very friendly and helpful, all clean, food very good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel and good value, few upgrades could make it great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Got quite cold in the night which woke me up

    Breakfast was served quickly, plenty of choice and good quality. Bed was comfortable and room was spacious

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    The staff were absolutely lovely the room was a trip back in time but I loved that fact the bathroom was modern and nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff and the feeling of old times

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lift not working, stagnant water smell on way to lounge.

    Location, staff, food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Good location (just don't get one of the rooms facing the cross roads!), friendly staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I appreciate that the hotel cant control the traffic or 'boy racer' mentality of the locals but if you know that groups of vehicles sit outside your establishment at 01:30 in the morning and have 'who can rev their Subaru the loudest' competitions, you would double glaze or at least try to soundproof the windows. When I asked at reception if it happens often? the reply was, "yep, and they aren't even kids, its grown adults!"... so its a recognised issue by a known group of individuals!

    The hotel is excellent value for money and i can imagine that it used to be a very grand place. It still retains some of its charm and as previously pointed out it genuinely is excellent value for the money but venture past the reception and dining area and its getting a little 'tired' and in need of some TLC. I would definitely stay here again just because of the price.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Overall good and enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we needed help with information on local buses, we felt that the 2 staff on reception didn't really go out of their way to help us gain the information we needed. Like, we didn't really feel like they went the extra mile. When we came down for breakfast, the room where breakfast was at felt cold and my boyfriend felt his entire breakfast, minus the egg was served cold. The breakfast hours were 07:00-09:00 which was a bit early for us.

    We loved the amazing shower, how lovely the hotel was decorated and how helpful some of the staff were. The staff offered to carry my suitcase on two separate occasions, up and down the stairs. We were welcomed with a really warm smile, by a man called Colin who made us feel right at home. Also, we thought it was thoughtful how a heater had been placed in our room, in case we needed it.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was terrible, tv in room was tiny

    Evening meal was excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

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