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Royal Hotel, Caithness

3.0 of 5
Traill St, Thurso KW14 8EH, Scotland
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Ranked #10 of 10 hotels in Thurso
2.5 of 5 stars 101 Reviews
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Fivefor
North Yorkshire, England
Reviewer
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

I just stayed one night as I was travelling through. I have stayed in Thurso before but it was my first time in The Royal which often looks quite grand from outside. I got a good price thankfully or else I would have been less impressed. The whole place feels like it needs a revamp even just a coat of... More

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Lanky40
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My partner and I stayed here for one night and found it to be a bargain. If you are looking for modern fixtures and a boutique style this place is not for you! The room was clean, shower hot and breakfast great. The only problem we had was the strange lock on room door! More

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PostmanPat1
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011

The hotel itself isn't that bad... it's tired, dated and the rooms could do with a deep clean and a refurbish but if you do end up staying here avoid the restaurant at all costs! We visited as a group of 20-30 and were told we couldn't move the tables around to sit together since the restaurant was full all... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

cant imagine why the royal should get much bad review.My impression was one of old world charm. call it a classic hotel and a good one,clean tidy and comfortable. The only downside I could find,was that the bedding was a bit heavy on top covers which prevented a lot of sleep even though you could turn off the rads. Its... More

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Cuddles1966
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

Recently stayed in The Royal Hotel with my daughter for a few days staff friendly and helpful, rooms comfortable but whole hotel needs a dire overhaul More

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Anne M
Helensburgh, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

The first thing that meets guests arriving at this hotel is the smell of cooked fish and a musty, uncared for odour. The carpets all over the hotel are filthy,no cheer anywhere, not even a vase of flowers to brighten up the reception area, never mind anywhere else. The lightning is very poor, so dim in the bedroom that I... More

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Gillian M
Arbroath, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

What can i say - the hotel was dated but the room was clean enough. The reception lady was nice but the breakfast service was unbelievable! I asked for scrambled eggs - Disgusting eggs floating about in cream. Gave it another try the next morning, asked for scrambled eggs without loads of cream, they gave me a plate of microwaved... More

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GallenClose
Scotland
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We recently stayed at the Royal. It was a spur of the moment visit to Thurso and we got the details of the hotel from the Visit Scotland website. We paid £70.00 for a double room with the smallest en suite I've ever seen. A shower and a toilet. The sink was on the other side of the room. As... More

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rachelmarie93
Swansea, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011

I stayed at the Royal Hotel during September (2011). The staff were absolutely lovely, the food, well, we were hungry and they fed us. It is such a shame as the hotel has so much potential. If I had the opportunity to give this hotel a face lift, the list of what I'd do would be endless. I really cannot... More

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Hazel R
Elgin
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011

This hotel is very out of date. Public areas and corridors are filthy and very worn out. We paid £63 bed and breakfast for a double room and expected a basic but clean hotel. We were sadly wrong. I dont think the hotel owns a hoover judging by the state of the carpets. The room was small (could hardly open... More

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