One morning, I was on the phone to my cousin who was sad as she was saying that before she lost her…read morehusband, they'd have gone to the seaside on such a lovely day. As soon as I put the phone down, I spotted a bargain break to the Royal Hotel - and was pretty sure she'd never been to Weston, so thought it was a great birthday present for her. We kept it as a surprise and were joking about taking her glamping for the weekend. She knew full well that wasn't our style, but when we walked into the hotel, she was rather overwhelmed with what a lovely place it was. And that was before we showed her the room we'd got - a four poster bed with seaview which was lovely. As was the shower, if only the water pressure had been good enough - we also had problems in our room, so presume it's a hotel wide problem. Our room was at the back, and overlooked a couple of late night bars, which made us very grateful to have brought ear plugs - there were no such problems at the front of the hotel, though - even with a wedding in full swing!! We also liked the fact there was plenty of trouble free parking for residents. On our first night, we left it quite late to eat, so were grateful that the hotel restaurant was still open until 10. We were the only ones in, which is a huge shame as the food was delightful and even though the prices were quite steep for Weston, the quality made the food value for money. I started with the beetroot cured gravlax bellini, as did my husband, which was beautifully presented - my cousin had the wild mushrooms - a huge portion! Both my husband and cousin wanted to try the veggie savoury bread and butter pudding, however, there wasn't any, so they both plumped for the stuffed acorn squash and said it was really lovely. I went for the pan friend ostrich fillet which was slightly chewy, but very flavoursome - and went especially well with the nutmeg creamed spinach. We were too full for a dessert - we weren't rushed to make a decision, but as soon as we did, the kitchen staff all left to go home! There's enough to do in Weston for a weekend break - and it's only down the road from some other lovely touristy spots such as Bristol, Bath, Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge etc. The hotel and restaurant are both delightful - a real gem for Weston and I look forward to a return visit.

As hotels go this one is like going back in time somewhat...swirly carpets and wood panels…read moreeverywhere...however the staff are helpful and very friendly the rooms are clean and huge,breakfast is buffet plus a full english of course..in fact this hotel is just what a seaside hotel should be...english sea side at its best! Please stop by the beauty room too as the prices are very good and the facials are perfect.

Unpretentious, efficient, quiet, super clean…read more Front of house staff were very welcoming indeed (nice being greeted with a West Country "my lovely"). Room is super nice - I upgraded to a Premier Plus room: sea view, larger room with desk and armchair and footstool, good bathroom with toiietries. coffee machine with pods. idn't eat at their restaurant, but breakfast looks good . DNot a super sophisticated place (but then Weston isn't): lots of families. I' ve stayed in older, more classic hotels here - and had breakfast - and this is much better value for money. Am fast becoming a bit of a Premier Inn devotee, especially of their Premier Plus rooms. As hotels chains go, PI is a really excellent and reliable product. Highly recommended.

A very nice hotel. Clean and comfortable with friendly staff. You have sea views and you are…read morelocated in the middle of the town.

The website for this hotel is the most annoying I have ever used no rates or anything of any…read moreparticular use just a lot of nice photos. I tried using the on line calendar/booking to see the rates but got zilch from that too! Cant say what the hotel is like. much as I want to stay there, seems it doesn't want me!

This is a lovly place to stay the rooms are a good size and excellent cleanness and a good view…read morefrom every window. The staff are very helpfull and good with helpfull information about local places to go and see and vist and great days out for the family. Also there is a good near by play area for kids.

I have just returned from a week-end break at the Balmoral and boy was i disappointed. The room was…read morevery dated and dirty. The bathroom smelt of damp and has seen much better days. The door to bedroom had at some time been forced open and door frame was coming away from wall! I have rated it with one star as staff friendly and food very good. Had 3 children with me which was difficult as we had to wonder around for hours as hotel to depressing to spend time in. Think carefully before booking!!

Once of the best experience. The hospitality an environment was perfect for a first visit to…read moreWeston-super-Mare. Also, a huge thank YOU to the chef. I appreciate you accommodating my Keto diet for 3 delicious nightly dinners. I'll definitely be back on a future UK trip.

I have seen some disparaging comments on bookings.com, but I cannot see how any of them are…read morejustified. I'd like to respond to a few: 1. Lack of choice on the menu The menu changed every night, and there was also on the facing page a choice of standard items that were there everyday. Invariably on the changing menu there were a choice of three starters, three main, and three sweets. I think that is reasonable, given there are other choices too, which, as I say, does stay the same. 2. Children's menu was more expensive than the adults' menu I can't say that I found that to be the case, and the hotel were prepared, with some adult dishes, to do half portions, at half the adult price. 3. Never any towels in the pool area Whilst I was there they were constantly being replenished. I can only think it must have been a busy time. However, we were told towels were available, and what would it matter to ask for one before entering the pool? 4. The breakfast buffet was quite meagre Not whilst I was there. Plenty of choices of cereal, various fruit juices: tomato, cranberry, grapefruit, orange, and apple. Also, a selection of fruit cocktails: melon, grapefruit slices; I could go on. The hot breakfast had a tremendous choice. Most days I had the Traditional Breakfast, but on the last I had scrambled egg, done as I like it, and as I requested, with smoked salmon, which didn't appear to be farmed salmon. My wife came across the place by chance as our hotel booking was for the one next door. See a separate review for The Ormonde House Hotel. We stayed three nights. The children loved the pool. We had two double rooms. There are family rooms, but we were an extremely late booking. We were given an exceptionally low rate for the first night for the two rooms, and an equally good rate for the separate rooms for the other two nights. Given that we had walked out of the other hotel, I think we were extremely lucky to get any rooms, as nothing was showing up on the Internet, for what we wanted. The staff were very friendly, and some good-humoured banter. The host, Charles, was exceptionally good at making one feel welcome. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. I agree with another reviewer on bookings.com: I will always use this hotel on future trips to Weston. I had one moment where I mentioned that I didn't like the roast potatoes. I still think, although cooked properly, are left to go cold and are then reheated. Nevertheless, Charles was on the case, and apologised if I was unhappy. When I came to my sweet, I ordered a dessert wine, but they were out of stock. However, Charles offered me another dessert wine (a more expensive one) by the glass, and full to the brim in a large wine glass. This was by way of an apology for the potatoes. How can you fault that service? I can certainly recommend the house wines both the white and the red: Sauvingnon Blanc, and a South African Shiraz. I think that the wine list is pretty inclusive, and at a price I have to pay in other restaurants. Charles likes his wines too, and serves them at the right temperature. If I wanted to be really picky, I would have preferred other brandies. Although I do like Courvoisier, I actually really like Hennessy or a Bas Armagnac. They have recently decroated the lounge, and dining areas, which looks very good. The rooms we stayed in were OK, but they are due to be refurbished according to Charles. I have to say wallpaper is not a good idea for a bathrooom. The bathrooms were roomy, and had a bath with a shower over with a curtain. There was no smell on the curtain; as I have found with some other upmarket hotels. The shower had a good pressure, and I was more than happy with the facilities. Did the children enjoy their holiday? Yes they did, and a good hotel makes all the difference.

A Wetherspoons pub with cheap booze…read more The bar is split over 3 floors and is massive. All floors have a sea view which is very pleasant. The second floor has a section which is decorated as a boat complete with ocean waves. Plenty of food and drinks deals for very reasonable prices. A family friendly pub which gets packed in the warm weather.