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    Marina, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings TN38 0BD, England
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    About
    3.5 
    Very good
    972 reviews
    Situated in picturesque St Leonards-on-Sea directly opposite the promenade and beach, the Royal Victoria Hotel provides high standards of comfort and hospitality. This elegant Victorian hotel has tastefully furnished bedrooms and suites, the renowned Sea Terrace Restaurant & Piano Bar with views across the English Channel and along to Beachy Head, as well as conference & banqueting facilities. The roads around the hotel are free to park on. Dogs are welcome in our standard rooms for a small daily charge - please ask. Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Wakes, Work Parties - we can host functions of all kinds for groups both large and small. The Royal Victoria Hotel has a licence for both weddings and civil partnerships. The hotel also has two honeymoon suites and a range of Suites with Sea Views, perfect to pamper yourself .
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    HOTEL STYLE
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    75Somewhat walkable
    Grade: 75 out of 100
    85Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
    18Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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    Marina, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings TN38 0BD England
    Getting there
    Gatwick Airport62 km
    London City Airport80 km
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Glamorous old Victorian lady

    I'll start out by saying that we liked the Royal Victoria, and would stay there again if we were in that neck of the woods. Upsides are large rooms (more like a suite, not to be sniffed at in this age of mini-pods you can...More

    2  Thank jenesaisfckall
    Response from JohnG9666, Front Office Manager at Royal Victoria HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Guest Thank you for such a positive review - much appreciated. As you say some of the standard rooms are more spacious than you might expect. Thank you for pointing out the comfy bed and the good breakfast. We ensure that you don't leave...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Old world style

    Booked this as a last minute one night stop over. The building is beautiful both inside and out. An amazing grade 2 listed 1800's staircase leads up to the first floor piano lounge, bar, and restaurant. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the room...More

    Thank g0rdyb1ker
    Response from JohnG9666, Front Office Manager at Royal Victoria HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Dear Guest Thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that you mentioned the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. We do our best to make your stay a pleasant one so your comments are much appreciated. Thank you for pointing out the Grade...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    A welcome spot of charm and calm.

    We booked a family room and were immediately upgraded to a sea view by the lovely duty manager. This is as others have pointed out a hotel of an older era but it is beautiful, clean and comfortable and every member of staff is friendly...More

    Thank orlaith_palmer
    Response from JohnG9666, Front Office Manager at Royal Victoria HotelResponded 2 weeks ago

    Dear Guest, Thank you for posting such a lovely review - much appreciated. We are delighted you found your room and the hotel perfect for you and your family. Thank you for pointing out so strongly the cleanliness, the comfort and the value for money....More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    GOOD WEEKEND GETAWAY

    Good reception, and easy check in. Its set a little way from the town center but local transport is good and ready available. Good, friendly staff, who are only to pleased to help and my family thought the food, 1st rate. if you are after...More

    1  Thank martinhet
    Response from JohnG9666, Front Office Manager at Royal Victoria HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely review - much appreciated. We do our best to assist all guests at the hotel and it is always a pleasure when our hard work is appreciated. Thank you also for mentioning the food as a highlight of...More

    Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
    Traditional afternoon tea

    My friends and I had a lovely traditional afternoon tea at this lovely Hotel. The sandwiches were freshly cut, the scones warm and light. Plenty of jam and cream. Lovely petit fours and fresh strawberries. A large pot of tea and a pot of coffee...More

    Thank 17orchid
    Response from JohnG9666, Front Office Manager at Royal Victoria HotelResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear Guest Thank you for your lovely review of our afternoon Cream Teas. They are a feature of The Royal Victoria Hotel and are available every afternoon. We are delighted that you speak so highly of your afternoon tea and hope very much to see...More

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    In the morning, normally
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    Response from Naviinnn | Reviewed this property |
    Yes there is a lift but the lift is relatively small and seems like it be break at anytime
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    2 January 2018|
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    There is a bar by the restaurant area
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    "sea view rooms are well appointed and spacious."
    martinhet
    3 weeks ago
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    "Not 401 it was facing a lift and noisy"
    roscwmbran
    14 Sep 2018
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    "Sea view on upper floors"
    653lesleys
    3 Sep 2018
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    "No advice!!! I was in a side room, dark and not very nice!"
    AvrilS153
    24 Aug 2018
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    PRICE RANGE
    US$ 61 - US$ 128 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    LOCATION
    United KingdomEnglandHastingsSt Leonards-on-Sea
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    52
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