The Royal Hotel - Bideford, United Kingdom 
Address: Barnstaple Street, Bideford, EX39 4AE
The Royal Hotel details:
Set at the Eastern end of ancient Bideford Bridge, this hotel is associated with the 17th-century Court of Assize, Sir Charles Kingsley, and the D-Day Landings; ideal for a heritage enthusiast.
One of the hotel's most famous features is the oak panelled Kingsley Room, with its ornate sculptured ceiling, named in honour of Charles Kingsley who penned much of his famous novel, Westward Ho!, at the hotel.
Known as the Little White Town, Bideford has the benefit of easy access to the sights of North Devon to the East, and Cornwall to the West. The village of Clovelly is only a short drive away and walking and cycling enthusiasts can explore the picturesque Tarka Trail.
Whatever the reason, a stay at the Royal Hotel will feel truly special, whether we are catering for your wedding; looking after your business meeting; or serving you a special occasion dinner. A stay at the Royal Hotel will feel truly special.
The Royal Hotel enjoys an excellent reputation for first class cuisine and friendly, courteous service. Delicious table d’hôte and chef's speciality menus, mean you can enjoy the finest, freshly cooked food at the bar or in the more formal surroundings of the regency restaurant or Kingsley Room.
Afterwards, try a liqueur coffee in the comfortable lounge bar.
One of the hotel's most famous features is the oak panelled Kingsley Room, with its ornate sculptured ceiling, named in honour of Charles Kingsley who penned much of his famous novel, Westward Ho!, at the hotel.
Known as the Little White Town, Bideford has the benefit of easy access to the sights of North Devon to the East, and Cornwall to the West. The village of Clovelly is only a short drive away and walking and cycling enthusiasts can explore the picturesque Tarka Trail.
Whatever the reason, a stay at the Royal Hotel will feel truly special, whether we are catering for your wedding; looking after your business meeting; or serving you a special occasion dinner. A stay at the Royal Hotel will feel truly special.
The Royal Hotel enjoys an excellent reputation for first class cuisine and friendly, courteous service. Delicious table d’hôte and chef's speciality menus, mean you can enjoy the finest, freshly cooked food at the bar or in the more formal surroundings of the regency restaurant or Kingsley Room.
Afterwards, try a liqueur coffee in the comfortable lounge bar.
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Location
The Royal Hotel, sitting proudly on the Eastern side of Bideford's Ancient Bridge, has a long history. The writer Charles Kingsley wrote much of his famous novels, The Water Babies and Westward Ho! at the hotel. Bideford, which he described as 'The Little White Town', is just a short walk across the river and is a great place to explore.Alternatively, you could board the Kathleen and May, a beautifully restored 3-masted Schooner which makes its home on Bideford quayside.
Facilities
General: Parking (fee required), Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Continental Breakfast, Free Parking, Elevator
Location: City Centre
Dining
Breakfast is served from 07:30 until 09:30.Lunch is served from 12:00 until 14:00.
Dinner is served from 19:00 until 21:00.
Hotel policies
Check-In
15:00
Check-Out
11:00
Cancellation
In case of no show or late cancellation, one night will be charged to your credit card.
Children
All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Max
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Max
Pre-pay
No deposit will be charged.
Extra charges
VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.
Parking
Free Public parking is possible on site.
Dining
Continental breakfast is not included and costs GBP 7.00 per person.
Full English breakfast is not included and costs GBP 10.00 per person.
Full English breakfast is not included and costs GBP 10.00 per person.
Internet
Internet via modem is available in the hotel rooms and costs GBP 10.00 per hour.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Reviewer: BristolRicardo (bristol)
Traveling group: Spouse / significant other
Date: 2008-06-22
Guest rating:
9.7
Check in / front desk
8.0
Business service
10.0
Value
10.0
Service
10.0
Rooms
10.0
Location
10.0
Cleanliness
10.0
pleasantly surprised at this hotel, dinner was very impresive up to date presentation and good flavours. good nights sleep, breakfast served to you with buffet starter, very tasty.
Only short walk over old bridge to the main town centre.
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Reviewer: Swindon Traveller (Swindon, England)
Traveling group: Solo traveler
Date: 2008-05-27
Guest rating:
7.1
Check in / front desk
10.0
Business service
4.0
Value
4.0
Service
8.0
Rooms
6.0
Location
8.0
Cleanliness
10.0
I stayed at this hotel for one night at the end of April whilst in the area on business.
Positives:
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
The hotel has a lot of character and is very clean
Location is great, right next to the river
Food was great quality, breakfast was particularly nice
Satellite TV and wireless broadband (not free) available
Negatives:
Bedroom decor needs updating (floral bedspreads and curtains are not very contemporary).
Bathroom seriously needs updating (shower attachment on bath taps and olive-green bathroom suites!)
Restaurant was quite formal (I was allocated a specific table for both meals)
Wireless broadband connection regularly fell over.
Hotel perhaps slightly overpriced?
Having said this, the rooms were very clean and well furnished and I would recommend this hotel to others and use again myself when next in the area.
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Review Summary
Based on 6 reviews worldwide
7.6
Check in / front desk
5.3
Business service5.6
Value7.0
Service6.0
Rooms6.0
Location8.3
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Average rating:
9.7
Date: 06/30/2008
Guest name: BristolRicardo, bristol
"Great food"
pleasantly surprised at this hotel, dinner was very impresive up to date presentation and good flavours...
pleasantly surprised at this hotel, dinner was very impresive up to date presentation and good flavours...
Average rating:
8.3
Date: 03/11/2008
Guest name: Georgio, Cornwall
"Pleasantly surprised"
My wife and I, plus a couple of friends, decided on a short break (3 days) for a bit of rest and recuperation...
My wife and I, plus a couple of friends, decided on a short break (3 days) for a bit of rest and recuperation...
Average rating:
7.1
Date: 06/04/2008
Guest name: Swindon Traveller, Swindon, England
"Good hotel, needs updating"
I stayed at this hotel for one night at the end of April whilst in the area on business. Positives: Staff...
I stayed at this hotel for one night at the end of April whilst in the area on business. Positives: Staff...
Average rating:
5.7
Date: 04/05/2008
Guest name: Pompeyperson, Portsmouth, England
"overpriced and dated"
The first thing that strikes you on entering this hotel is the old fashioned style and you imagine that...
The first thing that strikes you on entering this hotel is the old fashioned style and you imagine that...
Average rating:
4.6
Date: 04/20/2008
Guest name: beachyboy59, Middlesex, UK
"Potentially Pleasant, spoilt by penny-pinching and unpredictable service"
I had been invited to a function at this hotel and as I'd never visited Bideford, it seemed a good idea...
I had been invited to a function at this hotel and as I'd never visited Bideford, it seemed a good idea...
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