Royal Victoria Hotel

We had a suite with sea view which was exquisite. Bed was very comfortable, bathroom was superb Sofa in lounge part was past it's sell by date but everything else fine. Breakfast was excellent with attentive staff. Restaurant food was good although staff were rushed and bar staff had no idea! We put this down to being Christmas Holiday and realise nobody wants to work those days. The ones that did were very friendly but overwhelmed. Getting a drink at the bar was a test of skill as staff were very young and wrapped up working the till and ignoring customers. Again we accepted no one wishes to work these holiday shifts. All in all we had a splendid time and will return again.

The room was large with coffee and tea. The common areas, particularly the stairs, are really grand as befits the hotel heritage. The Seaview rooms are facing the beach. The staff were really pleasant and helpful. Whilst parking is very limited in front of the hotel, it is possible to unload, and there's sufficient on street parking nearby or paid parking over the road. There are car chargers in the car park, but an app is required to use them

This is a wonderful hotel from Victorian times. Beautiful views of the sea, from both our room and the restaurant. Very spacious rooms and gorgeous staircases, replete with oak bannisters and stained glass windows - very grand. The hotel is right on the front with easy access to town. I you like atmosphere this is for you, but if you prefer modernity maybe not.

A grand old dame on the seafront, this hotel has been around a while but still manages to exude a charm from better days. In its heyday, important Victorians would have stayed here, and descended the very impressive Grade II listed marble staircase to come down to dine. The rooms are spacious and quirky, if a little old fashioned, but the tea/coffee and biscuits are welcome. While not the most modern of accommodations, the important things are still there - clean rooms, friendly service, a decent breakfast, and great views of that beach from the seafront rooms.

A Grand hotel of a bygone age. Very majestic , although looking a little tired and some redecorating needed in places A lovely clean suite with great sea views. Quiet and relaxing with everything we needed for a few days break at an affordable price. The food was very good , staff very friendly and attentive.