Royal Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (815 reviews)
33 Castle Street Forfar , Forfar , GB

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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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 815 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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Graham Muir • couple • gb
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Cons:

I was staying for work, so had to leave early. I missed breakfast twice out of three mornings. An earlier breakfast time would be better.
By the time I got back from work the Spa / swimming pool etc. was almost closed. Again, later opening times please.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Allan • extended_group • gb
7
Oh, acceptable very very noisy nightclub
Cons:

Excellent

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • au
9
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, especially the gluten free options.
Staff were super helpful.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
10
Comfortable rooms, fast and friendly check in. Great Scottish breakfast
Pros:

Lovely relaxing hotel. Comfortable bed, room spotless.Good outside area to sit.Fast and friendly check in. Second time we have stayed. Vast choice at breakfast, freshly cooked full Scottish breakfast .

Cons:

All good.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Shirell • solo_traveller • gb
5
Perfect town centre location, lovely breakfast, but room not worth the price.
Pros:

Great location, very helpful reception staff. Breakfast was lovely but waitress quite off putting. Swimming pool area.

Cons:

Old cobwebs & spiders in corners and across wall at headboard, black/mould bits around bath, crack in bath, lots of holes in bathroom wall panels from previous fittings, very old furniture, fittings/bathroom mirror etc. No accessible socket near headboard. No hairdryer. Very rattle windows in the wind. Extremely hard uncomfortable mattress. Could hear the mattress in neighbouring bedroom creak loudly through the wall.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Connie • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Amazing hotel! Staff were so lovely pool area amazing. Gym hot and lacking equipment but still useable room perfect but very very hot overnight

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Moragh • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Courtyard for sitting in the sun. Food. Friendly staff. Comfortable rooms.

Cons:

Broken TV room 23

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
10
Great location, friendly staff. Good choice of breakfast food
Pros:

Fast and friendly check in. Clean and comfortable room. Good choice for breakfast

Cons:

Nothing, all good

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • gb
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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kevin • solo_traveller • ie
10
Great hotel, good experience
Pros:

Great staff and facilities

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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ETHEL • solo_traveller • gb
5
Royal Hotel
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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julie • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Had a fantastic time

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast very good, room very clean and staff were extremely friendly.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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ruggero • solo_traveller • it
7
Buon hotel con pub annesso
Pros:

La posizione

Cons:

Nulla

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Kerstin • solo_traveller • de
6
Pros:

Es gab eine schöne Terasse. Das Personal war sehr nett.

Cons:

Es war nachts sehr laut durch Feiernde im Haus.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
8
Nice enough stay for a night.
Pros:

Second time staying. Hotel was clean but dated. Breakfast good.

Cons:

You hear the boy racers until the early morning. Nightclub under hotel goes on until early morning.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Nicky • couple • gb
8
Enjoyed our stay food and staff were excellent and the pool was lovely
Pros:

The breakfast was good no problems at all

Cons:

Room could do with a bit updated and a better t.v

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee