Booked 4 nights turkey and tinsel break at esplanade I must say this is one of best holiday I had through out the year,nothing too much trouble for the staff,food was excellent,could not manage to eat 5 course meal everyday.Christmas carols which is organised with mince pies and sherry was good fun.looking forward to go back in summer.I would recommend this hotel to my family and friends.

I had the pleasure of a short break at this wonderful hotel during early November (5-9th) the manager and his team were excellent in every department, nothing was to much trouble at any time, they all worked their socks off from dawn till dusk and then some. These are Five Star people and really make your stay a good one, the food was really well above the norm the chef worked wonders. All in all very good value, the manager and his team deserve all the plaudits they get, Well Done Esplanade

We have just come back from a 'Turkey and Tinsel' coach holiday at The Esplanade Hotel. We had the same 'T and T' break last year and my review that time said it all. This time, the break was in December which made it feel a bit more more christmassy (last year it was in November) which made our stay even more enjoyable.
The food was again brilliant - a good choice and well-cooked, always hot and served quickly. The staff couldn't do enough for the guests and nothing seemed too much trouble. Breakfast (we had porridge, traditional fry and toast plus jam/marmalade) from 8 untll 09.30 meant that there was no mad scamble first thing in the morning making it more relaxed. Equally,the evening 5 course dinner was served from 19.00 until 20.30 so again no real rush and the food was cooked to perfection with a great choice for everyone. This took us nicely up the the entertainment from 20.30 until 22.30 and on the whole was of a high standard like last year.
The room was cosy and up to a good standard with everything you could need and a great view across the Clyde to Gourock. The double bed was clean and comfortable although I needed an extra pillow (1 is never enough) which was supplied quickly. We discovered that the lcd flat screen tv had a built-in dvd player which is always a welcome plus point should the weather turn nasty. The tea/coffee tray was well stocked each day.The bathroom was of a good size with bath and over-bath shower with plenty of hot water and toiletries. A large walk in wardrobe was ample for our clothes and suitcase and could have taken more for a larger family.
Both the management and staff are friendly and receptive to the needs of the guests and you were made to feel comfortable and relaxed from the moment you arrived to the friendly send-off when you left.
We shall definitely be staying with The Esplanade again - maybe next time in the summer!

we had a great time at the esplanade and the rooms, the food and the staff were all fantastic. We would recommend this hotel to anyone who wishes a super break away.rhe entertainment on the 2 nights we were there were great, the highland dancers etc and the D.J.the next night, fabulous. this is 1 of the best hotels we have been at and we will be back