Royal Hotel Angus

Hotels
Independent
7.8 (41 reviews)
33 Castle Street, Forfar, Scotland, DD8 3AE , Forfar , GB

Facilities

Free breakfast
Fitness facilities
Health club
Nightclub
Free WiFi
Terrace
Luggage storage
Sauna
Steam room
Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Nice amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Tired rooms
Poor bed quality
Hot tub not working

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues including loose toilet seat and tired room conditions.
Service
8.8
Staff were welcoming and efficient, particularly Mo who went the extra mile.
Location
8.8
Very convenient location to town with great nearby shops and restaurants.
Room Quality
6.3
Rooms were described as tired with issues such as a poor bed and small bathrooms.
Amenities
7.8
Pool and sauna were nice, but hot tub was not working.
Value for Money
7.8
Decent food and amenities, but room quality detracts from overall value.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Good breakfast and cooked food, consistent positive remarks.
Overall Experience
7.8
Mixed experiences with notable service and food but significant room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 12:39

Property Description

Recreational Amenities
Indulge in a nightlife experience at the hotel's nightclub, unwind in the health club, or take a dip in the indoor pool for a refreshing break.

Dining and Drinking Options
Satisfy your culinary cravings at the on-site restaurant, enjoy the convenience of room service, and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge to end your day perfectly.

Convenient Services and Nearby Attractions
Benefit from complimentary amenities like wireless internet and breakfast, and explore attractions such as Meffan Institute and Art Gallery and Forfar Loch Country Park just steps away.

Experience luxury and comfort at Royal Hotel Angus - book your stay now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PSA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Property follows regional sanitization guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • General

    Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 41 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 6.3
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 7.8
C
Christine
4
Disappointing
Pros:

First impressions were not brilliant, ie walking through alleyway from car park, meeting some young lads with skateboards using it as a shortcut. Staff were welcoming and efficient. The room (24) was warm. However, the refurb is badly needed (notice about it in the hall). I was surprised that you had to ask for a hairdryer, and also at the poor provision of toiletries. However the biggest issue for me was the quality of the bed and the pillows. The bed was truly awful. I have stayed in camping pods on campsites with mattresses much better than this one. The pillows badly need to be replaced too. On the positive side, there were plenty of milks on the hostess tray and decaf coffee as well as regular. The breakfast was fine and served quickly. All the staff I met were fine. The shower was good, but no bath math. Even if refurbishment is planned, I would have thought the most basic thing in a hotel is a comfortable bed and decent pillows. That would have tipped the balance for me.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
B
Brandy L
10
Pros:

Loved this area and the hotel staff! Everyone super nice and helpful.
The area was great! It had many shops and some restaurants. I recommend Ruby nail salons (great pedicure and massage chairs!). I also must mention that I had an excellent massage therapy session with Suzanne at Saatva Wellness Center!
As to the hotel, dining was really good! On-site was a pool and sauna. There is an elevator from ground to first floor only. I was very grateful to be able to get a first floor room as I have mobility issues. The room I had was very nice! Lovely view of other local area and neighbor garden from my room. Nice size bathroom. Beautiful outside seating area. Great breakfast and bakery offerings in the lobby.
Only minor disappointment: hot tub not working in the pool area.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
K
kevin friends
6
Pros:

Nice sun deck in good weather

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
S
Steve
6
Work trip
Pros:

Present stay at the Royal Angus.
Parking was easy to access at the rear of the property.
Food is decent and well cooked, rooms are tired and bathrooms are tiny but according to signs on the walls refurbs are happening ?
Location to town is very convenient.
Staff are very friendly

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
W
William
4
Pros:

When we arrived we noticed that the toilet seat was loose, the room had seen better days, the floor in the room and bathroom was slopping, we were told that that house keeping would be done every two days. The toilet seat was reported three time, the final time Mo the receptionist came up and tried to fix it, but she was unable too, but said she would get it replaced in the morning which she did herself, she also replaced the towels and toiletries as house keeping hadn't taken place. We never seen house keeping the whole time we where there, we stayed from the 16th July until the 20th July. Mo is a really friendly lady who was willing to go the extra mile which was very much apricated, the breakfast and staff were the only positive part of the stay.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
S
Sheena
10
Pros:

A great location in the town and guests have access to the gym and swimming pool included.

2025-06-15 via Nuitee
A
Allan partner
8
Pros:

It’s central, breakfast fine, good car parking, fine for a night, not much shopping around, too many empty shops in the area for any more than one night

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
R
Richard
8
Stayed twice, would stay again!
Pros:

Nice comfortable hotel. Room was comfortable. Staff are friendly. Breakfast good.
Minor complaint was the sink in the room was slow to drain. Rooms are not the most modern, but comfortable. Being there for a weekend, people from the nightclub downstairs were a little noisy outside, but not unbearable.

2025-04-10 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Average
Pros:

Average hotel. Nice staff but the rooms are not worth the money.

2024-11-01 via Nuitee
A
Adrian
10
Pros:

Great hotel. Great service. Will be back again

2024-08-19 via Nuitee
P
PAUL V
8
Pros:

A very pleasant stay for 1 night. Very friendly staff, very nice breakfast. Easy parking too.

2024-08-13 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Not for me
Pros:

Reception was friendly upon arrival but room was essentially a box. Walk in wardrobe style bathroom. Parrot knocking about somewhere in reception. Pretty grim surroundings. Breakfast was very poor.

2024-07-30 via Nuitee
H
Heather
8
Fabulous little hotel
Pros:

The parrot is cool, breakfast was excellent, shower superb! Cozy little hotel that is very quiet. Would absolutely stay there again.

2024-07-22 via Nuitee
G
Garry
10
Nice break
Pros:

Quiet enjoyable break. Rooms and shower warm, service friendly and hotel clean. Jus one or two bits needed attention, however, they have signs stating that they are currently upgrading. Breakfast was great to start you off and the pool and gym are a bonus. Location good for walks and facilities in the town. We would come back for another stay if in Forfar

2024-05-08 via Nuitee
S
Sara
2
Pros:

Staff were very nice but overall we were horrified at the condition of the room 🙈🙈☹️☹️

2023-11-05 via Nuitee
J
Janis
6
Good basic hotel
Pros:

This is a good basic hotel, think it may be in the process of being refurbished.
Had a problem with my room, they changed rooms and apologised profusely.
Friendly staff and good full breakfast.
I was visiting friends so was out all day.

2023-09-22 via Nuitee
R
Rachelle
10
Pros:

Absolutely loved the atmosphere and different sitting rooms. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was good, even had a vegan option. Also the cute parrot was an added bonus.

2023-08-05 via Nuitee
J
John
4
Pros:

Needs updating fusty smell in room running tap extraction fan in toilet very dusty went for breakfast no one there turned up 8.30 we just left

2023-03-13 via Nuitee
M
MB
4
Pros:

Main complaint was about size of room. Nowhere to sit in room apart from the bed. No bedside table on one side. So eg for the time I had to disturb my wife who had one on her side.
In bathroom there were no mixer taps in the sink and traditional ones there did not match and were hard to shut.
Mattress did not have enough foam on the springs so one felt the springs.
Otherwise car park was good and breakfast was fine.
I booked there because one can check in late.

2022-08-26 via Nuitee
J
Jérémy
8
Bon hôtel de passage
Pros:

Situé dans le centre de Forfar, letablissement est pratique pour une nuit de passage sur un road trip le long (et proche) de la côte.
Rien à redire en ce qui concerne les chambres qui offre le standard habituel outre-manche. La chambre edt même spacieuse.
L'établissement permet aussi l'accès à un espace détente doté d'une piscine pour se detendre en fin de journée.
Un bémol neanmoins en ce qui concerne le petit-déjeuner... En effet, la plupart des composants du "full scottish" semblent avoir été passé à la friteuse et sont gorgés d'huile (même les champignons)

2022-06-15 via Nuitee