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Reviews of Royal Thurso Hotel 3 stars

Traill Street, Thurso, KW14 8EH, United Kingdom

#11 of 11 hotels in Thurso

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 834 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    6.0
    Travelling around all day, looking forward to a cosy room, disappointed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It had been a very cold day, Room was hard to heat, Electric heater

    We wouldn’t stay again.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast could didn’t have a lot of options and was extremely busy, though the dining room was huge. Also the coffee was just bad, watery and tasteless, and there was no option to order better coffee at the bar.

    I booked a single room but due to the fact that my boyfriend accidentally joined me, we had to ask for a larger room, which was possible. The room was clean and spacious and contained everything we needed. The interior is a little bit old-fashioned but it’s a matter of taste

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    6.0
    Clean, but requires maintenance
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Informed that recently reopened, but requires a lot of repairs to the building, roofing, and generally requires quick repairs, cleaning of outside areas, and removing of waste that had built up outside the property, in areas accessed by clients.

    It was central to Thurso, and the position was good for the reason we attended. It was on the main road. Provided breakfast that was average but fair. The rooms were clean, with clean bedding, and reasonably clean rooms / bathrooms. Clean towels.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    7.0
    Clean rooms, friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Knobs for water too hard to turn. Car park was filthy. Breakfast very poor - instant coffee, not much variety (no fruit except prunes).

    Rooms were clean and new looking.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    In need of a little modernisation

    Breakfast was ok. It was hot but the scrambled eggs were a little dry.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    excellant location and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the hair dryer in the room kept over heating and cut out took her forever to dry her hair. could do with a new one.

    breakfast was good but unfortunately no fried eggs, room was very satisfactory, toilet could benifit from a refurb, all in all a nice hotel right in the centre of town and value for money.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The mattress was very poor, it had a dip in the middle of it not very comfortable.

    The food and breakfast was very good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was in the centre of Thurso. Staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The Breakfast was a little lacking and often not hot (Chaffing dish burner were allowed to burn out and not replaced to keep food hot for the whole breakfast service. During our stay there were lots or coach parties in and they seemed to take priority. The first night there was a sign saying that the restaurant was closed that day fro dinner - It was never open for dinner while we were there

    The room was spacious and well presented

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Probably won’t be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not very much parking Breakfast times were wrong online so ended up not being able to have breakfast which was included in the price. Only given 2 very thin pillows Fire alarm went off during the night, no apology given as I checked out. No one told us that we could go back inside and we were waiting in the cold for ages after the alarm had finished going off

    The room was clean and a comfortable temperature. Extra blanket in cupboard if required.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    6.0
    The worst front of house staff I’ve ever encountered, to point of being rude
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff

    Not a lot

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Lovely visit to Scotland’s most northerly town and surprised by the quirky and comfortable Royal Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room keys

    Characterful comfortable clean central nice bar and restaurant

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable, great staff, good food, traffic noise due to lack of double glazing in rooms an issue.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Double glazing on windows to reduce traffic noise. USB ports for charging phones would have been goid too.

    Friendly staff and great breakfasts.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs updating

    Convenient location, friendly helpful staff, value for money

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    6.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lifts nor help to get luggage to second floor —- very long walk Breakfast plentiful but cold

    Decent parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast a bit plain

    Comfy bed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was originally at the back of the hotel. It was dull and dreary. We had a view overlooking tiled roofs and backyards. The shower cubicle had seen better days. Overall appearances were tired looking and worn out, However, we made ourselves at home, and just out of pure habit, I put on the tv , but it had no reception. I mentioned this on our way out for a walk, not as a complaint but just for something to sort, ideally before we returned. But they decided it would be easier for us to be moved. Which was an improvement. My only complaints with this room was the shower was very weak. Our bucket was emptied but the cleaner failed to replace the bin liner. No hand soap. Breakfast was self service and had a good selection of cooked food. Egg , bacon, black pudding sausage etc, but it was not hot. The hot plates were not doing their job properly and the breakfast plates were cold to touch which wouldn't have helped. All said and done , it was good value for the money compared to other hotels in the town but does need some serious investment or at least more attention to detail over the thing's I have mentioned.

    The hotel is in a great location, town centre and they also have free residents parking . Our room was at the front of the hotel and was roomy, bright and airy. Plenty storage for clothes etc. Coffee and tea facilities . It had good hot water. The help yourself breakfast had a reasonable variety as in cooked and un cooked options. Easy access into the hotel, either from the front or the rear from the carpark. Staff were very polite and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV control did not work-poor Internet coverage

    The household and breakfast were exceptional

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tired looking hotel. Breakfast was a bit of a shambles Had to ask for tea, toast, more eggs. Not very attentive, although the lady in charge was doing her best

    On our route, check in was quick

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    6.0
    Average, didn’t expect that much, some staff could have been more helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not available

    Told breakfast wasn’t available

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds not very comfortable and the heating didnt work cold night.shower luke warm.

    It was near the ferry

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Canteen type breakfast was average hotel could upgrade this standard.

    Lovely big room, very comfortable bed, large shower/bathroom.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant closed for guests other than coach parties. Breakfast chaotic given number of coach party guests Some staff very helpful

    Helpful with storing our bikes

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    7.0
    Convenient one nighter when travelling
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows and lack g a top sheet

    Location was good, parking was cnvenient

    Stayed in May 2024

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