Hotel staff were very helpful, especially the young lady in the gym that is located on the ground floor. A Hotel that has a pool and sauna, even though small is a big plus. I agree with several reviews that the decor could do with updating but the hotel as got plenty of character and is a good alround place to stay. I experienced both Breakfast and an evening meal and the food was great with good service and good size portions. If i'm ever in Forfar again i will stay in this hotel again without hesitation.

After reading some reviews I was a bit worried. However the hotel was very clean, the staff were all very friendly and helpful, with genuine smiles, and the food I had was very good. Hot food was served hot which is important. The bed may have been a bit on the small side compared to my usual bed but was OK. Bed linen, towels and the room were very clean. The decor of the bedroom was modern, no loose wires or damp ceiling. The receptionist apologised that refurbishment work was ongoing but this did not disturb my stay at all. Swimming pool on the small side but enjoyed swim and jacuzzi. Did not have time to sample the fitness centre unfortunately but adequate number of machines for size of place.

Upon arrival we were welcomed with a friendly young lady at reception. We were taken to our rooms and pleasantly surprised as we read the comments below before departure! The rooms that we stayed in were 'Old' fashioned, and probably could do with an upgrade but what else would you expect from a small town hotel, they were clean and beds were comfy only down side really was the tv picture but hey we have never found a hotel yet with good pictures on the tv! We met our collegues in reception as they were staying in the newer side of the hotel and sat down to tea in the tartan restaurant which we thought was really nice and definitly scottish! The food was very nice and staff were very attentive to our needs. The following day upon our return from work we used the leisure club down stairs and again were pleasantly surprised especially with the pool and jacuzzi...Only thing missing here was cocktails and sun beds! Over all our stay was pleasant, the food was good, staff were very nice. The only downside being upgrade of room decor but its clean and friendly.

The Royal was an old unloved town centre hotel but it was not altogether a basket case our bedroom small and outdated by modern standards was nevertheless clean and had nice bedlinen and towels the beds were smallish but comfortable. the food was OK dinner was not to rave about but acceptable and the breakfast was not too bad. the staff could do with an upgrade but at least were trying their best. we believe the royal has a new owner so at last the corridor ceilings with the holes and open plan wiring will be fixed and the place will lose its sense of damp and underfunding .