I don't really know what these complaints are about ,I personally enjoyed a comfortable stay in this delightful hotel. more

stayed here for i night ( thank god it was only 1 night). We stayed in room with brambles grow right up against the window, they scratched and scraped against the window, ( scary). leave a paper trail if you are going down from the room to reception, its very easy to get lost, no signs to let you know... more

This was a leisure weekend with my wife, having stayed at the Royal some years ago and being less than impressed........the transformation is amazing........warm welcome and large airy well appointed rooms.........think we were in" Turnberry"...........the idea of naming after golf courses was a nice touch......... The food in the annexe from the bar was wholesome and well priced and the... more

The Royal Hotel website says the rooms are "furnished to the highest standards" - perhaps for 1950's Russia! ( When did you last see donkey's breakfast wallpaper?) Dreary dark furniture and small antique television with no remote and black and white picture (until husband had mended the aerial). No bath. Fixed shower head but no shower caps. (When requested we... more

Every Open Golf championship, Scottish hotels double their prices if they are anywhere within half a day's drive of the championship venue. The Royal Hotel was certainly not selling itself short during Open week at nearby Carnoustie, weighing in at £100 a night for £55 a night accommodation. We were in the annexe which is grim- the main hotel being... more

As with many family run establishments the personal interest taken by management makes for a happy stay. I was there for two nights and arrived very late from edinburgh but phoning ahead the manager Iain stayed up to check me in to a recently renovated quiet comfortable roomy corner bedroom with ensuite which has views out over ye olde worlde... more