Hotel Royal (Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom)

The reportedly friendly and obliging staff were helpful and knowledgeable about the local area. Diners were often pleased with the cooked breakfast and many also enjoyed the food in the restaurant which they said offered a decent range of good value and tasty pub meals.

Reviewers largely found the rooms at this characterful period building to be spacious, clean and tastefully-decorated. They were reportedly good value considering the often reasonable rates guests paid.

This property's location was in a reportedly quiet area close to the docks and industrial areas of town, which made it convenient for reviewers who were working nearby. It was also handily within walking distance of the town centre for shopping and dining options. Holidaymakers appreciated being within driving distance of the magnificent Lake District National Park, which was a paradise for lovers of the great outdoors.

During busy periods, diners claimed the food service was sometimes sluggish. There were also occasional claims that personnel were difficult to locate at times, which frustrated some guests during breakfast.

Occasional late-night noise and music from the bar or beer garden was audible in certain rooms, which light sleepers found annoying at times. Furthermore, some rooms had thin curtains which did little to exclude light. A few critics were put off by occasional damp odours or food smells in certain rooms.

Some of the rooms attracted criticism for their reportedly dated look or small size. Moreover, some of the bathrooms were reportedly a tight fit or unsatisfactorily cleaned. Critics also noted dirty or damaged windows, tired-looking furnishings and broken shower heads in certain rooms.