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Reviews of The Royal Hotel Elgin 3 stars

Station road, Elgin, IV30 1QW, United Kingdom

#14 of 15 B&Bs and Inns in Elgin

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Review score

Based on 417 B&B reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Clean,comfortable & staff excellent
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Central location & value for money. Friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    it was very pleasant and clean staff friendly, but cannot comment on the food as had to leave very early to catch train so didn't eat there.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    I’ve stayed previously in main building and it was fabulous in comparison.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 7 smelt smoky, could hear everyone coming up the stairs just before midnight and gutter was dripping outside the window.

    Clean linen & bathroom. Provided a packed lunch as leaving early.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Great Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very large but basic room

    Breakfast was good as was the service.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

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

    The bar appeared to close early .

    The room was clean and bed was comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Imposing and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It overlooked a busy road which luckily we couldn't hear. Breakfast was self service and a bit random though the waitress did her best

    Large bedroom, very accommodating reception, very good evening meal, comfortable surroundings

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Worth it for the staff helpfulness alone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a problem with the heating whilst we stayed.

    The staff are fantastic. So accommodating and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The hot breakfast is cooked to order and lush. The property is quite dated but still clean and comfortable and close to amenities.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    7.0
    All in all decent hotel few things require to be looked at
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower poor and cold, bar closed at 8.00pm

    Location near station, short walk to centre, breakfast great, comfy bed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    7.0
    Wont be staying again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was either freezing or scalding. Food was not great Expensive

    Easy to find. Staff lovely.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect

    Everything was spot on the breakfast was great very clean aswell

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    7.0
    Good budget hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 10 very basic with 2 single beds pushed together not double as booked. Shower was tiny and didnt work well at all. Toilet seat kept falling off. Floors creaked and being only on 1st floor the noise from party downstairs was excessive. Kept us awake

    the staff were excellent and friendly doing their best. No issues with parking or location. Plenty tra/coffee in the room. Wi fi good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    9.0
    Very pleasant and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and inviting

    Very friendly and we were looked after very well

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately all night there was loud music playing somewhere either in the hotel or very close to it. It was the radio and I could hear it all night. It was switched off at approximately 6am which disrupted sleep. A shame as everything else was really good.

    I liked the friendly staff, the breakfast and how welcome we were made to feel

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    9.0
    Would definitely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast room was a tad on the chilly side.

    Friendly attentive staff & warm hotel room, as had been -minus temperatures

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    7.0
    Good, but lacking in some areas, I worked in hotels for 40 years
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of communication on a Sunday, seemed to be no staff

    Didn't eat at all at hotel due to osmotic demyelination

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The table was a bit small to work at

    The location and comfortable bed. Good breakfast

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    Small hotel with a big heart
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Really much nothing really, loved the place!

    Lovely friendly staff who went out of their way to help out, special shout out to the lady who was serving breakfast, who realised I was going to be late, so set aside a setting for me!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    9.0
    nice hotel, great staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    shower within the bathroom appears to have been designed for someone the same size and weight as a breadstick. The shower, once squeezed into, was either hotter than the surface of the sun, or colder than ice. Not great after a long day of work.

    Good food, nice staff. room large, clean and warm. breakfast was great. check in/out easy.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    9.0
    Great staff and excellent food. Thank you.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly and helpful staff. Food was excellent. Thank you.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that it was pet friendly. The staff couldn't do enough for you they were so helpful

    The rooms were very clean and comfortable. Toilets and showers were up to date. All mod cons needed were at hand.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    9.0
    A modest hotel boosted by Nichola and her Mother's customer service, which was exceptional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Hotel rooms were a little jaded, decoration and maintenance issues.

    Excellent location, great if travelling by rail. Within 5 minutes walk of the town centre. Staff were exceptional and really went the extra mile to ensure our stay was pleasant. A request to change rooms (an inconvenience issue, rather than a specific issue with the accommodation) was no problem and Nichola ensured she understood our wishes and that they were met. We felt every effort was made to enhance our stay and assist with what became a difficult journey home - holding a room for the extra night until we could confirm we were homeward bound.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was poor.

    Clean rooms, the food was lovely.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    9.0
    A lovely place to stay with an easy to access free car park.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The top floor rooms are lovely but being quite tall meant I had to be careful to not bang my head in the corner of the room.

    As you enter the hotel the entrance is a beautiful surprise. The staff were very friendly and were keen to help when required. the food was lovely and arrived quickly. Nichola was particularly helpful and had a good knowledge of the local area and facilities.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    8.0
    Warm friendly stay comfy bed good breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room on very top floor

    Friendly Atmosphere

    Stayed in September 2023

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