10/10 Excellent
Gareth
Oct 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to give a fair review on this property, seeing as so many other travellers have torn it to pieces. I’ve stayed at Britannia Hotels before and generally try to avoid them based on past experiences, but I booked this hotel unknowingly through Expedia under a different brand, which turned out to be part of Britannia Hotels.
The Royal is conveniently located close to the Town Centre and Railway Station, and right next door to the Victorian Tram to the beach and their other property, The Grand. It doesn’t look much from the outside, but prepare to be wowed when you walk inside. The building interior is breathtakingly beautiful and incredibly well cared for.
I was greeted by a friendly receptionist who allowed me to check in immediately as my room was ready. I was given a large double room on the second floor. I took the lift to my room and was absolutely overwhelmed at how spacious it was! Immaculately clean, bright and well cared for with a modern bathroom full of all the amenities you could possibly needs. Plenty of towels and a nice, powerful hot shower.
The room had a coffee machine, fridge, TV and a sofa. The WiFi worked well and was free of charge. Everything was nicely presented and in a good state of repair. Black out curtains covered the huge windows with a lovely view of the sea and tram.
The value for money on this stay was by far the best I’ve had in years. For a little under £40, I had a borderline luxurious stay on a Sunday evening, out of season.
Gareth
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
