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The Royal Hotel
3 stars

The Royal Hotel

St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, YO11 2HE, United Kingdom
Scarborough, United Kingdom
See location+44 871 221 0208
From
C$ 62
Cheapest

rate per night

7.1
Good
based on 2759 reviews
2,759 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
C$ 62
Double room
C$ 62
Superior Room
C$ 388

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Overview

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Hotel for sandy fun and salt air, near Scarborough Open Air Theatre This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, conference space, and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request. The Royal Hotel offers 159 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Rating
7.1
Good
Based on 2,759 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at The Royal Hotel

  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee shop
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Trash cans

General

  • Window
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Additional toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Coffee shop

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key access
  • 24hr front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • No smoking

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Casino

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Media and entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Workspace

  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Family friendly

  • Kids meals

Reviews of The Royal Hotel

7.1
Good
2759 verified ratings
Wonderful
729
Very good
432
Good
441
Okay
255
Fair
345
Mediocre
191
Poor
366
Guests say
Guests had mixed feelings about the hotel. While many appreciated the excellent location and some facilities such as the pool, there were significant complaints regarding cleanliness, room size, and staff service. Several guests mentioned the need for better maintenance and updates to the hotel infrastructure, suggesting it feels dated and poorly maintained.
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Location9 out of 10
Amenities5 out of 10
Cleanliness3.5 out of 10
Service3 out of 10
Room Size3 out of 10
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Location

St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, YO11 2HE

What's nearby

  • Rotunda Museum246 m
  • South Bay Beach252 m
  • Opera House Casino314 m
  • Stephen Joseph Theatre0.5 km
  • Scarborough Railway Station0.5 km
  • Scarborough Spa0.7 km
  • Castle0.9 km
  • Peasholm Park1.3 km
  • North Bay Beach1.4 km
  • North Bay Railway1.5 km
  • Open Air Theatre1.7 km
  • McCain Stadium2.2 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 10:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Royal Hotel

Low season

November

High season

August

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 116

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 116
Cheapest month to stay with an average 19% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 15% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at The Royal Hotel

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Top tips for your stay at The Royal Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Royal Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in November and July.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Royal Hotel, plan to stay on a Wednesday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Royal Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 120, while the most expensive was C$ 120.
  • How long should you stay at The Royal Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at The Royal Hotel

  • Why should I stay at this hotel instead of other hotels nearby?

    The Royal Hotel is a local landmark of the area, serving guests as a hotel since 1839. It is a unique hotel, with designs that reflect different periods of the year: four towers representing the seasons, 12 floors for 12 months, 52 chimneys for the 52 weeks of the year and 365 hotel rooms for the total days in one year. It was also built in a V-shape to reflect the British monarch of the time, Queen Victoria. It is a Grade II listed hotel that provides a unique experience for its guests.

  • What’s the best way to get to the hotel from the airport?

    The closest airport to the hotel is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). You can access the hotel from the airport either by car or public transport. By car, it’s around 75-80 miles, depending on your route, taking about 2h to travel. If you wish to travel by train, you need to catch transport to York and then travel from there. You can take the airport bus A1 Flyer from Leeds Bradford International Airport to City Square J, in direction of Leeds City Centre. From there, you can catch the Northern Train from Leeds Station to York Station, where you can connect with another train, the Transpennine Express towards Scarborough, stopping at Scarborough Station. From there, the hotel is a short distance of around 0.4 miles away. If you do not wish to walk, you may get off earlier at Seamer Station; you can then connect with Bus 7 towards Scarborough at Byward Drive Stop, alighting at Harcourt Place (Stop X). From there, the hotel is only steps away.

  • What are the business options the hotel offers?

    The Royal Hotel offers a conference venue for business events. The rooms accommodate small and large events, mid-sized exhibitions, meetings, interviews and conferences. The conference venue can fit up to 350 guests, and it provides AV solutions and equipment, high-speed Wi-Fi, flexible layouts, lighting and on-site banquets.

  • What services are offered at the hotel’s spa?

    At The Royal Hotel, there is an array of health and leisure treatments. The on-site gym offers a cardiovascular room and a resistance training room, where you can maintain your fitness while you’re away. After your workout, you may visit the beauty salon’s hairdresser or get a massage. There are on-site relaxation amenities, such as the sauna, the whirlpool and the indoor heated pool with poolside lounges. There are specially trained hotel staff to guide you through the facilities, ensuring a safe and enjoyable visit. While you’re working out or relaxing after, you can keep your valuables safe and close by with the spa lockers.

  • What accessible services does the hotel provide?

    The Royal Hotel provides accessibility services to ensure a comfortable and safe stay for its guests. There is wheelchair access to the entrance of the hotel with a buzzer to call reception, lifts to the hotel rooms and ramps to allow access to the on-site restaurant and hotel bar. The hotel offers four accessible rooms, each fitted with grab rails in the bathrooms.

  • Where is The Royal Hotel located?

    The Royal Hotel is located at St Nicholas Street in Downtown, 0.4 km from the centre of Scarborough. Rotunda Museum is the closest landmark to The Royal Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Royal Hotel?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM at The Royal Hotel.

  • Does The Royal Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Royal Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Royal Hotel from the airport?

    The Royal Hotel is 71.8 km from Darlington Teesside Intl. The Royal Hotel is 78.1 km from Grimsby Humberside.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Royal Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Royal Hotel in Scarborough and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Royal Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Royal Hotel.

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