The Royal Hotel

Good location, excellent value for money, breakfast food hot and cold buffets delicious with a large selection and variety from which to choose! Staff friendly, welcoming, helpful, and such lovely, kind people!

The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was very good.

Good location and all good with my stay .

Staff were busy a lot due to renovations but were always helpful.
I hope info helps as it’s positive feedback
As the hotel is renovating I hope they think ahead and some info for future thinking
Personal views of course but hopefully helpful
1
for those with physical issues / older maybe and idea to move plugs up higher
Also possibly usb / usb c sockets.
2
The television is too high on the wall and for with those with issues it’s difficult to see / focus on at that height .
At eye level or at least a little lower be much easier .
3
Also for single rooms the large cumbersome wardrobe take up so much room
If renovating for future maybe a rail attached to the wall and minimal shelving for shoes /folding clothes would be sufficient .
4
I missed having a desk
Again if renovating now a space saving idea would be a flip down desk 👍
Giving a lighter more spacious feel .

I hope this helps
Thanks again for a great stay .
Cheers

Because the refurb is taking place, the outside doesn't look inviting, but inside (upstairs) is great. We were able to leave our bicycles by reception (so safe). Our rooms were in the refurbished part so looked as new (indeed only 'opened' two weeks before). Breakfast is buffet-style so suits all needs. They don't serve evening meals but there are restaurants nearby. A post prandial evening walk along the prom is beneficial to the digestive system too :)

Whilst the hotel is going through renovation works the hotel still maintained a good sense of care and attention to me as a guest. Breakfast was excellent, especially the sausages! Note they will be gettin a lift but until then the staircase might not be an easy climb however help and support is willingly offered. WiFi was non existent until I was plugged into the staff one 👍 I did feel the outside could have been made more inviting despite the works, rubbish can be swept up etc. that aside good value for money, clean and friendly welcome! Would stay again!

Nothing

Location was very good . Ideal for a walk along the front. We went further down the road and the local shops were good. We were going to a concert in Sunderland so was easy getting an uber from here. There was some refurbished areas been done but this didn’t make any problem. The breakfast was beautiful and rooms clean.

Location was good. Buffet Breakfast was good.

Its location and the friendly staff

From parking on the doorstep, warm welcome and beautiful room (despite it all being renovated), this was a brilliant location for The Playhouse. The beds, room itself and bathroom were impeccable and so much so, we are purchasing a mattress from the same company! Thankyou guys for making it a memorable night!
Breakfast too! Compliments to the chef!!!
We will be back! Front sea view room is very high spec and will definitely be a must!

Staff nice and helpful cosy room

Room was fabulous and brand new. Shame the TV wasn't working for the two nights even though it was a new one. The staff were friendly, food was excellent. Maybe when the refurbishment is complete I might get a sea view.

Good value for money

The location was great. A short walk from the Metro.

The staff were all friendly and helpful. I had a single room, which was adequate for what i needed as I was only staying for one night. Breakfast was great with lots of choice.