We stayed 2 nights here on a promotional short break and enjoyed the experience. The hotel is very centrally situated, which is extremely convenient for sightseeing, shopping and public transport (opposite the station and close to the bus station). The slight downside is an inevitable amount of traffic and street noise, although the secondary glazing mutes this. If travelling by car, be sure to prebook one of the few (6) spaces available in the alley beside the hotel, otherwise parking will be a nightmare.
The rooms were comfortable and although not modern were very clean, well-maintained and well appointed.
Food was surprisingly good. Service is friendly if not always speedy and attentive. Curiously, breakfast is quick and efficient, yet dinner (same staff!) much slower - up to 30 mins wait between courses even when very quiet. The wine list is disappointing - the selection of red wines in particular is unimpressive and slightly odd. Tables are too small. With just a few improvements, dining could be really enjoyable.

We ran across the ad for the Royal Hotel in Bath 99 GBP special and jumped on it. To our surprise it was much better than what we expected. The evening meal of mussels was the best the wife and I had had in years and the Eggs Benedict for breakfast was spot on. The service was second to none and although the decor seemed a bit dated the rooms were spotless. We are looking forward to a return srip in the summer.

We booked a mid week one night stay through travelzoo. A great deal for Dinner Bed and Breakfast for a double room, we wanted to take our little girl so enquired whether we could pay to upgrade to a family room. This was no problem so we booked.

My husband was working so travelled early down to Bristol and Bath in our family car, he paid extra £8 or so for parking at the hotel. I travelled down by train with our daughter so the location was fantastic right opposite the station. I was able to drop off some luggage prior to booking in and at that time was able to make our evening meal reservation. Courteous and efficient reception staff, great first impressions.

When we returned to check in later again swift service and we were very happy with our room, large and tastefully designed with great attention to detail - fresh coffee and even Shrewsbury biscuits made us feel right at home. It was our daughters first hotel stay so she was very excited about having her own big girl bed, sofa pull out was good size and comfortable for her. Great large TV with freeview so CBeebies wasn't missed and it had built in DVD so we could have taken some films for her.

The restaurant staff were all very friendly and attentive, engaging with our little one too so she was made to feel welcome - they even went and got her some colouring things so she was occupied between courses. The quality of the food was good, we really enjoyed our evening meal and also the breakfast. Good presentation and proper tea leaf tea.

All in all a very comfortable, enjoyable stay. Good food, great location as within easy walking distance of shopping and sites. The one negative which is true of other places I have stayed in Bath is the street noise is quite loud - even though there is double glazing the large sash windows do still carry sound quite alot. This is largely unavoidable so otherwise a faultless stay and we look forward to staying there again.

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We enjoyed a super stay at the Royal Hotel, Bath, on a Christmas Break from 23rd to 27th. December 2011. The hotel rooms (especially the bathrooms) were spotlessly clean, the food was superb and plenty of it, and the warm and friendly staff surpassed themselves.
From the moment we arrived until we checked out all the staff worked very hard to make our stay special, always smiling, and nothing was too much trouble.
The food was delicious and most importantly, the cooked meals that were supposed to be hot were hot. I have often dined in establishments that serve up lukewarm food, so to have delicious hot food was super.
The hotel went all out to make it really Christmassy and I was surprised and delighted to be given a nice Christmas gift into which I thought some consideration had been given. On top of that, chocolates had been put in my room and the “help yourself” table of fruit and nuts and chocolates etc. on each floor landing was a very nice touch. I have travelled quite widely and experienced many hotels, from hostels, up to 5 star establishements and I was very impressed with the whole experience at The Royal. I and my companions thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I would highly recommend the Royal Hotel.