Royal Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (770 reviews)
33 Castle Street Forfar , Forfar , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room temperature
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.05
Issues with hairs in the sink and bath mentioned.
Service
8.75
Staff received positive feedback for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.55
Consistently praised for being great for events and shopping.
Room Quality
6.55
Rooms reported as cold and tired with issues noted.
Amenities
8.05
Gym, pool, and breakfast mentioned positively.
Value for Money
7.55
General value for money concerns reflected in some reviews.
Food and Beverage
7.55
Breakfast was highlighted as excellent, but some complaints noted.
Overall Experience
7.55
Overall stay satisfaction with areas to improve.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 12:42

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

The Royal Hotel in Forfar town center offers a range of luxurious amenities including a fully-equipped fitness suite, swimming pool, and spa. Guests can unwind and relax in style during their stay.

Diverse Entertainment Options

From a restaurant and function suite to a nightclub and two bars, the Royal Hotel ensures that guests have a variety of entertainment options to choose from. Whether it's a quiet dinner or a night of dancing, there's something for everyone.

Convenient Location

Located near popular hiking spots like the Angus Glens and attractions such as Glamis Castle and J M Barrie's Birthplace, the Royal Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the area. With free parking and WiFi, guests can enjoy a seamless and enjoyable stay.

Book your stay at the Royal Hotel now for a luxurious and convenient experience.

Important information:

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • 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 no matter the age stay for £15 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 770 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.05
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 6.55
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 7.55
Food and Beverage: 7.55
Overall Experience: 7.55
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Carey solo_traveller au
7
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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RUAIRIDH couple gb
9
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Judith solo_traveller gb
9
Had a lovely time , definitely recommend and would stay again
Pros:

Easy to find , staff were very friendly and chatty

Cons:

Not applicable

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Meg solo_traveller gb
10
The staff make this lovely hotel exceptional.
Pros:

All staff worked hard but still managed to be pleasant and helpful. Lady who checked us in, also served drinks, sorted us out about the pool as well as dealing with many other customers. Ate in the restaurant in the evening and had breakfast in the morning. Food and service was perfect. Loved the facilities. Everything was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Having to leave. Would love to have booked for a few days.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Chris extended_group gb
6
Friendly Hotel
Pros:

friendly and welcoming staff who try hard to please - very helpful arranging taxis when few were available

Cons:

very warm rooms and an uncomfortable night - extremely tight bathrooms

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Dorothy solo_traveller gb
10
Brilliant stay can't wait to book again in the future
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent,staff friendly and very attentive

Cons:

Nothing couldn't fault the hotel and staff were excellent

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Jane Dawson couple gb
6
Nice for a short stay
Pros:

Breakfast was good. In the middle of town. Free parking at the back. Freindly staff. Relaxed atmosphere.

Cons:

The bed was not very comfortable. The toilet didn't flush very well.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple gb
7
Great location and fantastic staff
Pros:

Great central location. Much larger inside than it looks from outside. Great function room and loved the outside area to sit out and enjoy a few drinks in the sun! Very friendly and helpful staff. Nothing was too much bother and they are definitely a credit to you!

Cons:

Room and private bathroom quite tired looking and need freshening up to look cleaner. Problem with shower (room 10) so unable to use as shower head wouldn’t stay up as soon as switched on. Lovely hot bath instead though! Borrowed hair dryer and iron and ironing board from reception. Iron wasn’t clean and left a black mark on my top which was disappointing.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Swan solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Good Location, breakfast was good.

Cons:

Room was good and bad. Overpowering smell of airfreshener, a very noisy sliding door to the toilet which did not fully close, no shower mat. Mattress was comfortable and additional pillows and a hairdryer were provided.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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LauraJane solo_traveller gb
9
Royal stay at The Royal
Pros:

Fabulous stay, incredible staff at the Royal.
Lovely and clean, great staff who were super professional and so warm and friendly.
Breakfasts were top notch too
Thanks for a lovely stay

Cons:

The stairs :-) but there was a lift !!

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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kevin solo_traveller ie
10
Brilliant place
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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kevin solo_traveller ie
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Dowler solo_traveller gb
5
Functional clean and interesting
Pros:

Good staff knowledge
Poor .compliance, access, public lighting, stair hand rails, etc
short breakfast timing

Cons:

See above

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Staff are very welcoming. Always good to get a dip in the pool and jacuzzi.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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charlie couple gb
6
Decent hotel, a bit noisy at night
Pros:

The room was good and had everything needed. It was spacious enough for two people and seemed clean. The staff were all lovely and incredibly friendly.

Cons:

The shower in the room was pretty tricky to get right. The hotel also has an in-house club. We stayed for Friday and Saturday night and both nights, the music was very audible and went on until 2am.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Eileen solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Ludwik solo_traveller pl
8
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Kate solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The staff made the hotel, super friendly and accommodating with my 6 month old. Helped us order taxis and nothing was too much of a hassle.

Cons:

Hot rooms due to sunny weather and not being able to open windows. Also door handle for room was coming away.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Barbara, KFB couple gb
9
2026-05-31 via Nuitee