Royal Hotel, Forfar ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

33 Castle Street Forfar, Forfar, United Kingdom, DD8 3AE

The Royal Hotel is a historic establishment located in the heart of Forfar, known for its unique features and warm atmosphere. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the scenic Angus region, including nearby attractions like Glamis Castle and the Angus Glens. The hotel boasts 20 en-suite rooms, a restaurant, and a leisure suite, catering to both leisure and business travelers.

Location

The Royal Hotel is centrally located in Forfar, just 24 km from Dundee and within walking distance of local restaurants and bars. The hotel provides free on-site parking, making it easily accessible for guests traveling by car. Nearby attractions include Forfar Golf Club and Forfar Loch Country Park, creating opportunities for outdoor activities.

Rooms

The Royal Hotel offers 20 individually designed en-suite rooms, each showcasing unique character and charm. Room types include double, twin, and king suites, ensuring options for varied guest preferences. All rooms come equipped with modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee-making facilities. Complementary Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel.

Eat & Drink

Guests can dine at the Bistro 33 Restaurant, known for its excellent cuisine, including traditional dishes made with fresh local ingredients. The restaurant boasts views of the historic town and provides a comfortable, traditional atmosphere. A monthly Afternoon Tea event features homemade pastries and fine teas, enhanced by the option of prosecco or unique teapot cocktails.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features a modern leisure suite with a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and gym, available for free use by guests. Business facilities include a dedicated meeting room equipped for corporate events with catering options. A fully licensed function suite is also available for both social and corporate functions, enhancing the hotel's appeal for event planners.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Standard Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

14 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Single Room

Max:

1 person

14 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Forfar100 m

Airports

Dundee (DND) 26.4 km

Aberdeen (ABZ) 90.9 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfy & Clean

The room was immaculately clean and incredibly comfortable, making for a perfect relaxing retreat.view full review

Warm Swimming Pool

The swimming pool was just the right temperature, providing a delightful experience for a refreshing dip.view full review

Delicious Breakfast

Breakfast was well-presented with plenty of options, and I loved that it was cooked to order for freshness.view full review

Great Gym & Pool

The gym facilities were useful, and I enjoyed the bonus of having access to the warm indoor pool.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots
Children's menu
Toys

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Night club
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Jacuzzi

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

33 Castle Street Forfar, Forfar, United Kingdom, DD8 3AE

Map view

33 Castle Street Forfar, Forfar, United Kingdom, DD8 3AE

City landmarks

Craig O'Loch Rd

Forfar Loch Country Park

1.0 km

14 Hillside Rd

Reid Park

910 m

Suttieside Rd

Frosty's Soft Play Centre

1.5 km

Cairngorms National Park

Glen Doll

1.5 km

Loch of Forfar

2.2 km

B9113

Restenneth Priory

2.8 km

Murton Trust for Education and the Environment

Murton Farm

3.9 km

Nearby

20 West High Street

Meffan Museum and Art Gallery

150 m

Balgavies Loch

480 m

Restaurants

Dino Pizza & Kebab

100 m

65 Castle Street

Subway

150 m

9 East High Street

William Saddlers & Sons

210 m

35 East High Street

Purdy's Coffee House

180 m

88 Castle Street

Koh-e-Noor

470 m

141-145 East High Street

North Street Chip Shop

690 m

72 North Street

Franks Chip Shop

850 m

30 Dundee Road

The Plough Inn

910 m

48 Market Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean

friendly staff

limited options

uneven rooms

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

6.8

Location

7.5

Service

8.5

Dining

5.5

Alan

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.4/10

The hotel had cozy rooms that were clean but slightly uneven. The service was extremely welcoming and friendly, especially accommodating with special requests. The location was fairly convenient to explore the area. The dining experience was nice but had limited options. Overall, a decent stay with a few minor drawbacks.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, although small and slightly dark with poor lighting, were clean and cozy.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely welcoming and flexible, providing great service throughout my stay.

Location

8.0

The location was fairly convenient for exploring the Angus area, with access to various points of interest.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was not bad, but there were limited choices and some staff were less friendly.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered basic facilities that were satisfactory for a comfortable stay.

clean

limited options

John

United Kingdom, October 2023

6.8/10

The hotel provided a basic but adequate stay for a work stopover. My room was fine, although not as spacious as my parents', and I wouldn't pay the same price for it. The bed was comfortable, though.

Rooms

7.0

The room was basic but fine for a work stopover. The bed was comfy.

Service

7.0

The service was good, with helpful staff providing alternative routes when needed. It's a challenge for one individual to ensure service standards are consistent.

Location

8.0

The hotel had a great rooftop area and was conveniently located with bus stops to various points of interest just fifty yards away.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was not great for the price paid. There was a good selection of drinks, but noise from the nightclub disrupted our sleep.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had a nice bar area and a decent selection of drinks.

James

United States, October 2023

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was enjoyable overall. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was very friendly. However, the dining experience could have been better with more options. The location was convenient for my visit, and the facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, perfect for a relaxing stay.

Service

9.0

The staff was very friendly and welcoming, making my stay pleasant.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was convenient for my visit, with easy access to nearby attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were good, but could have been more varied for the price paid.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.

Robert

United Kingdom, July 2023

6.2/10

The hotel is a cozy spot with a few drawbacks. The room was small and warm, not ideal for comfort. Breakfast options were limited, with a lack of variety. However, the service was outstanding, going above and beyond with great attention to detail.

Rooms

5.0

The room was small and very warm, had to keep the window open. The decor was 'Old' fashioned, could do with an upgrade.

Service

9.0

The service was fantastic, exceeding my expectations. However, it took a bit long to receive the bill, causing some inconvenience.

Location

7.0

The hotel is conveniently located near shops, bus stops, and taxi services. Good for sightseeing, but it's next to a nightclub, which may cause noise disruptions.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast was not great with a limited choice of cereals and the absence of a fruit salad. They were not fully prepared for serving a full breakfast due to low occupancy.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel has all amenities you could wish for on-site. However, no specific details provided regarding the quality or maintenance of the facilities.