The Tunbridge Wells Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (1584 reviews)
58 The Pantiles , Royal Tunbridge Wells , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Inadequate service
Poor room quality
High prices for amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.03
Rooms were described as small and not well-maintained; issues with dust and bad bathroom facilities.
Service
8
Mixed reviews on staff performance; some friendly, but complaints about staff efficiency and lack of help.
Location
9.04
Central location noted positively across multiple reviews.
Room Quality
6.49
Cons mentioned room size, lack of amenities, and excessive stairs.
Amenities
7.52
Basic facilities provided but overall need for refurbishment noted.
Value for Money
7.98
Some guests found prices high for the service and quality received.
Food and Beverage
8.03
Breakfast praised, but some felt it was overpriced for what was offered.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall a decent stay with particular emphasis on location; however, considerable drawbacks noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 07:08

Property Description

Central Location in Tunbridge Wells
Located in the heart of the Pantiles, The Tunbridge Wells Hotel offers a convenient stay just minutes away from local shops and the railway station.

Modern Amenities and Dining
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, en suite bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs in every room. Indulge in a culinary experience at La Boucherie for meat lovers or Brasserie Des Sources for a taste of Parisian cuisine.

Explore Nearby Attractions
Immerse yourself in history with a short drive to Hever Castle, Scotney Castle, and Penshurst Place. For music enthusiasts, Finchcocks Musical Museum is a must-visit, showcasing a unique collection of keyboard instruments.

Book your stay at The Tunbridge Wells Hotel for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Please note that not all rooms can accommodate extra beds and/or baby cots. Please inquire before booking.

Children aged under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Parking is available at the nearby The Upper Pantiles public car park, at a rate of GBP 10.00 per day. The area reserved for the hotel is sign posted and the fee is payable at the hotel.
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Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 3 years old and over stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 10 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1584 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.03
Service: 8
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 6.49
Amenities: 7.52
Value for Money: 7.98
Food and Beverage: 8.03
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Coral solo_traveller gb
9
Charming hotel
Pros:

The hotel and the rooms are full of charm and it’s well placed in the old town near fabulous restaurants. And the staff were very helpful.

Cons:

The stairs were a challenge, especially for my friends who were on the higher floors.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Jill couple gb
5
Great location, friendly staff in need of updating.
Pros:

The staff were super helpful and friendly.

Cons:

The property is looking very tired and needs a good lick of paint and a deep clean/dust. Rooms on the road side are noisy so ask for city side.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
6
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Robin couple gb
8
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Kirsty couple gb
4
Pros:

Great location and staff were very friendly.

Cons:

It wasn’t very clean. Dust everywhere. Floor hadn’t been hoovered. The mirror was really old and rusty.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Pauline solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Tim extended_group gb
5
Pros:

Location was good.

Cons:

Bedroom and Bathroom small, bathroom windows rattled in the wind. Blinds torn at top. The doors on the wardrobe wouldn’t close and swung open. Large king size bed was 2 singles that you rolled into the central gap. Food from the kitchens had been dropped on the stairs and not cleared up.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Brad couple gb
3
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Obvious extended_group gb
10
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Fassih family_with_children fr
8
Jolie escapade dans un adorable cocon
Pros:

La décoration

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple gb
9
Pros:

Location

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Sandra solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Mjansley solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The room was very comfortable and the coffee machine in the room was very nice in the morning.

Cons:

The food was so expensive. Luckily I had brought some from my shoot that I was working on but the breakfast was way more than I was prepared to spend money on.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
7
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Marshgirl1 Family
10
GREAT VALUE
Pros:

Absolute value for money located in a prime position.
Staff are all professional and friendly, lovely comfortable bed and pleasant stay. Breakfast yummy and gentleman that looked after us was charming and helpful.
Definitely recommend and will be back.

2026-04-30 via Tripadvisor
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Coenen couple nl
7
goed
Pros:

kamers

Cons:

Ontbijt was duur

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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nick extended_group gb
8
Excellent, will definitely return.
Pros:

Staff were excellent, the room was clean and comfortable and the location was ideal.

Cons:

The Bath/ shower was very slippery

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Margaret solo_traveller gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Great location for our needs and the staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

General decor was tired throughout.A few isues in our bathroom-which we reported to owner(?).Mainly the toilet roll holder was lose and roll kept falling off,towel hook behind door was lose so towels kept falling on floor and the surface of bath was peeling off and bits kept blocking plug hole while shower was running and I had to unblock it to get water to drain away.!It looked as if to cover stains it has been sprayed(badly)with something like'Plasticoat'.We got a polite an apology but for £136 I felt it was overpriced,and quite frankly expected some kind of refund/complimentary breakfast.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Tricia solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller gb
8
Great location for The Pantiles
Pros:

The location was on The Pantiles so excellent for all the restaurants and bars

Cons:

So many stairs to the rooms. Bar prices very expensive.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee