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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Elgin with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Front of property
Restaurant
Standard Family Room | Lobby
Free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is €116
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

Room options

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Free WiFi

Executive King Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard King Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Family or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Station Road, Elgin, Scotland, IV30 1QW

What's nearby

  • Relax - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Elgin Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Glen Moray Distillery - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Duffus Castle - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Pluscarden Abbey - 19 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Elgin Station - 3 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Muckle Cross - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Granary - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Scribbles Pizza House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Badenoch's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Royal Hotel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Royal Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of 4 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 6 Apr 2025 start from €116.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Situated in Elgin, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Relax, Elgin Museum and Elgin Cathedral. Spynie Palace is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away. Elgin Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 123 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adelani

Location was good for me
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Nice large room and excellent employee service, especially Ellis
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr Derek

Nice hotel, stayed here many times, just changed ownership,, good standards,, definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Lovely breakfast. Bar closed early.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eleni

We were here for a quick trip and stayed for one night only. Everything was pleasant for the time we were there! They don’t have lifts though so something to keep in mind if you have accessibility requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marco

nice hotel 10 minutes walk to city center with parking inside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lesley

Friendly folk!
Friendly and helpful staff. Comfy bed. Had a lovely meal in the restaurant one of the nights we stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kirk

We enjoyed our stay. The only real downside is the lack of elevator; walking up 2 flights of stairs will luggage is a bit of a slog.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David

Accommodation was a little dated should have had better blackout curtains breakfast was good service was good with excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen

The room was just okay what made the hotel great was the staff and the restaurant food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sören

It is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Comfortable Stay
Comfortable overnight stay. Good parking available and the hotel is situated conveniently just on the edge of the town centre. There was a nice selection at breakfast of cereals, yoghurts, jams etc. Nice addition of an iron/ironing board in the room rather than have to go and ask for one.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Christian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Romm was very basic, run down and not really worth the £100 we paid, could do with a real refresh to bring it up to standard. Bed was comfy though
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Derek McLean
My choice to stay in the royal when working in elgin ,,, have stayed many times, and will stay many more
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Great situation for the shops just a 5/10 minute walk away. Parking at the hotel is good. Rooms spacious and comfortable and clean the only thing that is a let down is the bathroom it’s a bit outdated found the shower slippy and no where to put your shower gel and shampoo. Breakfast is very good with plenty of choice and full cooked breakfast is very good and hot. Didn’t have dinner was not keen on the menu but it might be good for others but not me. Staff are very nice and friendly. Very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

If you just want a bed….
Clean and functional but lacking warmth especially In bar and restaurant. Very limited hours for bar opening so barely used by anyone. Did not see anyone dine in the hotel in evening Breakfast basic but passable. Rarely saw any staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Wasn't terribly quiet as on a busy street near a bar. Decent quality food and portion sizes. Good choice for cereals and cooked breakfast. Toilet tank was broken, towel racks and toilet roll holder broken as well. Toilet didn't flush properly. Room was otherwise in good condition and nicely maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rubbish don’t stay here
Very basic and in need of a hotel inspection. Beds hard and need to be dumped. Toilet seat and shower fell apart. Carpet needs replacing. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mrs Wendy A

Overnight
Decor was very tired and not too clean ...very old hotel staff were friendly, When i booked on the sight it said psrking but when i arrived there was no parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Amenities
Nobody to meet and greet.bar and restaurant not open on a Sunday night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

First time staying here and we weren’t disappointed. Room was spacious and airy , bed very comfortable. Welcome pack was good. Shower was great and bathroom was immaculate. My only suggestion was to add a handrail inside the shower and maybe a small corner shelf for shampoo, conditioner , shower gel it’s much better for someone disabled. Breakfast is a 10/10 cooked well and tasted amazing full cooked breakfast. It’s actually situated perfectly to travel and see other places from. Parking was free and good. It’s very handy for the train station and the retail park for shopping. We are definitely going back again and we can bring our dog which is an extra bonus for us. I don’t drink but my husband does and felt that the bar would be better with tap beers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Not good
Firstly, disappointed with Hotels.com, convinced initial booking over the web was correct then having to change it. The hotel itself was disappointing. Basically a tradesman’s stop. Very average. Dinner cutlery not clean, I scraped crud off my fork. Staff were friendly but all on short term work and seemingly understaffed. Very overpriced stay for what the hotel justified.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Front of hotel is nice, modern looking. However room decor is very dated. Plug socket in room was cracked. Couldn’t drink out of glass because there was a smell of cleaning product in it! Noise from other guests on the second night disturbed our sleep. However the lady serving breakfast and doing the housekeeping couldn’t do enough for us, unfortunately never got her name. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Andy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024