Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (873 reviews)
1 Glaisnock Street , Cumnock , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Good breakfast
Cons:
Outdated decor
Cleanliness issues in some areas
Noisy street

Categories

Cleanliness
7.66
Several mentions of outdated and unclean areas such as the carpets and some rooms.
Service
8.63
Helpful staff, as described in multiple reviews.
Location
8.67
Central location mentioned positively.
Room Quality
8.12
Rooms described as spacious but some are outdated.
Amenities
8.65
Good amenities including breakfast and spacious rooms.
Value for Money
8.11
Good value for the service and amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
8.16
Food quality was good, but some complaints about preparation.
Overall Experience
8.43
Overall positive experience with some room for improvements.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:50

Property Description

Victorian Elegance Meets Modern Comfort
Set in the heart of Cumnock, the Royal Hotel seamlessly blends historic charm with contemporary luxury. Indulge in individually decorated rooms with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.

Culinary Delights and Relaxation
Savor a diverse menu at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a drink in the bar and lounge area. Enjoy hearty meals and light snacks in a cozy setting that caters to all tastes.

Explore and Discover
Conveniently located near Glasgow and Kilmarnock, the Royal Hotel is your gateway to cultural and natural wonders. Discover nearby attractions like Dumfries House, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, and Galloway Forest Park. Your Scottish adventure awaits at the Royal Hotel.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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 existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 873 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.66
Service: 8.63
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 8.16
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Jodie couple gb
10
Pros:

Everything. The whole experience from start to finish

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller gb
10
Comfortable and very friendly. Excellent food for the evening meal
Pros:

It’s old fashioned charm with modern convenience. The restaurant staff were fantastic.

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Laura couple gb
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Graham family_with_children gb
7
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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jonathan family_with_children gb
10
Nice spot for the money.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Chelsea looked after us from checking in to having dinner and helping us to get a taxi as well. Breakfast was tasty, too.

Cons:

Minor thing was the bathroom could be fixed up a little.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
10
Great value for money
Pros:

Good location and facilities were good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
8
Location was good and parking was good.
Pros:

Handy for work and local shops

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
8
Good value for money.
Pros:

Very large room with a big bed. All basic necessities catered for. Bar was acceptable. All in all good value for money

Cons:

Restaurant served mostly deep fried meals. The room took ages to heat up as it was so large.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Darren couple gb
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
10
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
J
Julie solo_traveller gb
10
Great stay again large comfortable room and great breakfast
Pros:

Large comfortable room. Great breakfast and very helpful staff

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth solo_traveller gb
8
A nice place to stay
Pros:

The staff are so friendly and helpful, lovely atmosphere. Huge comfy bed

Cons:

The hearing broke and couldn’t be fixed during my stay - but staff immediately provided electric heaters
The rooms are looking a little dated but still comfortable

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Niall couple gb
8
Good value decent hotel
Pros:

Central location and good size room.

Cons:

Bed was too small - the hotel was too hot everywhere and our bathroom door wouldn’t close

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
3
One night in that room was enough
Pros:

Good adequate

Cons:

The room it was freezing cold yet when you stepped out to the corridor it was lovely and warm

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
9
Would recommend and Fish and chips is brilliant!
Pros:

Staff polite and helpfull

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
J
Jackie couple gb
10
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, lovely hotel & friendly staff.
Pros:

Has parking facilities, well appointed rooms, restaurant & bar.

Cons:

Can be noisy, as right in centre of town & bar open until after 12mnight.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Afton couple gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, comfortable bed and lovely room. We had a meal in evening which was fabulous and breakfast included with room, and lovely.

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple gb
9
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Patricia family_with_children gb
6
Came for a family funeral very disappointed with first room and my companions room
Pros:

Food and staff were wonderful

Cons:

Room only had shower over bath and there was 2 flights of stairs after lift to carry suitcase and I am a lady of 82 with walking stick just had knee replacement
Asked. immediately could I move but had to wait 2 days before able to have a shower that was acessable

2026-01-24 via Nuitee