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South Parade, Skegness PE25 3EH, England
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The Royal Hotel
Ranked #15 of 27 hotels in Skegness
3.5 of 5 stars 110 Reviews
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  • Sea view(3)
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suffolk
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Good Value but could be better.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

We had a last minute one night stay away on the motorbike. The receptionist was frosty and disinterested. This was evident when, although we arrived in motorcycle clothing, clutching helmets and topbox, she asked if we'd parked our car in the carpark!! The room was small with barely a 2 foot gap either side of the bed. It was clean and functional with a built-in cupboard serving as a wardrobe, tall chest of draws, mirror unit and chair. We found the bad too hard and lumpy but that's often down to personal taste. Tea and coffee supplies were plentiful, but no biscuits. No visible plug sockets, had to move furniture to plug the phone charger in. The bathroom was a reasonable size and furnished with basic bath, wash basin and WC. The room lacked a shelf for our toiletries, the bath mixer tap/shower control was difficult to access around the shower door. We eat in the Bollywood restaurant, it was busy so we were seated in a separate room with another party, the food was good quality, very tasty and reasonably priced. the barman was unfamiliar with the drinks available and looked puzzled when I asked for a pint of Cobra. Once the other party left we were pretty much ignored by the waiting staff. After the main course we asked for the dessert menu, after at least 30 minutes nobody had come back to take our order, we gave up waiting, paid the bill and left. Breakfast was the best part, a large dining room with plenty of tables. The waitress met us as we walked in to take our coffee order and show us to a table. The self-service buffet for cereals, fruit juice, toast and cooked breakfast was well stocked. Other items available to order, porridge, fried, poached or boiled eggs. Service was friendly and efficient. All in all the hotel was reasonable and represented value for money for a winter overnight ride-out. Our next trip to Skeggy will probably see us stay in another of the many hotels, with availability plentiful this time of year.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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“Excellent value for money”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Arrived for a 1 night stay, greeted with a warm welcome and the hotel looked great. Super location right on the sea front. Room on the small side but the balcony made up for it - great sea view. The restaurants are great, good value for money. Planning on a return trip soon.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Short Stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

we had 3 nights bed and breakfast very good hotel.Breakfast was very good ,selections of fruit juices,cereals,toast and bacon.sausage,beans,mushrooms,scrambled eggs. If you wanted fried ,poached or boiled eggs you just asked the waiter and he would get them for you.Beds was very comfortable with nice white sheets,there was also tea and coffee facilities.Clean towels every day.The only niggle we had was it could do with a bit of tlc.The landing carpets was very loose had not been fitted properly they wanted stretching otherwise a very good weekend.Weather was quite good too.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Bournemouth
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Victorian Splendour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

The Royal was our base for touring Lincolnshire. Lincoln Cathedral,and the Boston Stump were two of the sights. The hotel is a magnificent old Victorian building with large,comfortable rooms.A 10 minute walk got us into Skegness,where we spent a couple of fun evenings in Wetherspoons!! Our meals were included,and were more than adequate if not inspirational.We enjoyed our stay,and have recommended the hotel to friends who have since visited.

Room Tip: We had a sea view,but all the rooms seemed excellent
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  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Kettering, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“New Year Break in Skegness”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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Just returned from a new year break at the Royal, had a brilliant time, rooms were clean and comfy, All staff were very friendly and helpful, food was lovely and plenty of it, This hotel is in a good position with sea views, we will definitely be booking again for next year.

Room Tip: We were on 3rd floor with a sea view.
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Renaissance Skegness
  • Royal Hotel Skegness
  • Skegness Renaissance
Address: South Parade, Skegness PE25 3EH, England
Price range (per night):* INR4,335 - 8,782

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