Is parking available at the property?

Yes, self-parking is available on-site for a fee of EUR 20 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Please note that parking is limited and height restrictions apply.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 12 per person.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at this property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until midnight, and check-out is by 11:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request but cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle service is available for a surcharge of EUR 50 per vehicle, and it operates 24 hours. Guests can arrange the transfer by contacting the property.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details regarding room accessibility should be confirmed directly with the property.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is situated in the heart of Messina, just steps from the Strait of Messina and a 6-minute walk from Sant'Elia Church. It is approximately 6.6 miles from the Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal and 14.6 miles from the Port of Reggio Calabria.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 11 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 10 per day, subject to availability. An advance request is required to confirm the availability of extra beds.

Hotel Royal Palace in Messina

Average nightly price at Hotel Royal Palace by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$118
February	$120
March	$117
April	$130
May	$125
June	$132
July	$136
August	$111
September	$123
October	$127
November	$131
December	$133

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Hotel Royal Palace is praised for its central location near the train, ferry, and city sights, friendly staff, and generally clean, spacious rooms, with many guests highlighting a generous, varied breakfast.

Some downsides recur: dated decor in parts, occasional noise or smoke odors, and maintenance quirks like weak fridges, small TVs, dim lighting, or bathroom drainage issues. Wi-Fi reliability and air conditioning controls are inconsistent, though parking in the on-site garage is frequently noted as convenient. Expect a practical, well-located base with warm service and a breakfast many enjoy.

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Facilities

Multiple reviews note convenient on-site garage parking, sometimes for a fee. Wi-Fi reliability and air conditioning are inconsistent, with reports of weak or centrally controlled A/C and spotty internet.

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Emanuel

Sep 14, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel confortável apesarde ter alguns anos Bom pequeno almoço variado e tem qualidade entre outros apresenta sumo natural de laranja Foi me solicitado 8 euros pelo parque mas por cortesia do hotel foi oferecido Esta situado perto do porto e muito central

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David

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet. Parking convient. Staff very friendly. Rooms every comfortable.

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Nino

May 17, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

El A/C de las habitaciones y el WiFi no funcionan correctamente . Están regulados desde la recepción del hotel. Se pasa calor durante el día.

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Luca

May 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Camera ampia e spaziosa, abbiamo utilizzato il garage dell'albergo pagando una cifra onesta. Colazione varia, con prodotti di qualità

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Mihaela

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel located close to city center (10-20 minutes walk to restaurants, shopping, attractions). We appreciate the early check in and underground safe parking (about Euro 20/night). Spacious rooms. Refrigerator did not cool much. WiFi did not work. A/C worked well.

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Monica

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We wanted a hotel with parking close to the ferry terminal for the next morning. This fit the bill. It was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful especially with a lot of luggage. Diverse array of breakfast foods were available the next morning. The area is busy and street parking is difficult. Fortunately they have a garage below with easy in/out access.

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Maria Rosa

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

HOTEL CENTRALISSIMO, COMODISSIMO IL PARCHEGGIO, CHE RAPPRESENTA UN QUID PLUS PER IL CENTRO CITTA'; UNA MENZIONE SPECIALE PER LA SUBLIME E TIPICA COLAZIONE OFFERTA AGLI OSPITI!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is generally praised, with many comments about well-kept, tidy rooms and common areas. A few guests reported issues such as lingering smoke odors, bathroom drainage problems, or stray hairs.

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PAOLO

Nov 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Struttura datata, avrebbe necessità di manutenzione e soprattutto ristrutturazione.

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Elisa

Jul 18, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nous avons eu un bon service à la réception, comme nous quittions avant le début de l’heure du déjeuner, ils nous ont fait des sacs avec eau, biscotte, orange et confiture. Ce fut bien apprécié. Les lits de la chambre sont plutôt dur, côté propreté, des cheveux étaient au sol dans la salle de bain et avec le vieillissement de l’hôtel c’est moins jolie dans l’ensemble. L’hôtel est situé près du port pour ceux qui quitte en ferry, très bien situé pour s’y rendre à pied.

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Timothy

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A few people have remarked on the decor, I really liked it. The room was clean and pretty well maintained. Good range of breakfast options. Very convenient location if you're catching the train.

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Claudio

Aug 22, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel con camere ben tenute e pulite. Ottima colazione con presenza di prodotti tipici siciliani e ben assortita. Staff cordiale e molto disponibile

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Marco

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ottima posizione e personale gentile e disponibile. La struttura è bella anche se un pò datata e le stanze molto spaziose e comode (letto molto comodo), noi avevamo una quadrupla, che praticamente era un appartamento. L'ambiente era profumato da un deodorante, ma copriva un odore di fumo di sigarette che immagino si sia insidiato nella teppezzeria e nelle tende. Comunque lo consiglio anche per la posizione centralissima.

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Luis

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Localización muy conveniente cerca de la estación central. Servicio eficiente. Instalaciones muy limpias y bien mantenidas. Personal atento y cortés.

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Francesco

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Camera spaziosa e pulita e personale eccellente, 5 stelle come sempre

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Francesca

Dec 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

l'Albergo Centrale e ben posizionato, personale molto gentile. Ho peró avuto sfortuna probabilmente ed ho trovato una camera che puzzava di fumo. Inoltre al mattino la doccia aveva lo scarico non funzionante ed mi sono ritrovata il bagno allagato. Colazione ottima.

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Monica

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We wanted a hotel with parking close to the ferry terminal for the next morning. This fit the bill. It was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful especially with a lot of luggage. Diverse array of breakfast foods were available the next morning. The area is busy and street parking is difficult. Fortunately they have a garage below with easy in/out access.

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Peter

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice comfortable older hotel. Not far from some of the better sights of Messina. Good breakfast, attentive serving staff, english speaking hotel desk staff as well. Older hotel could use some updating but clean and comfortable.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, with some nice views. Decor feels dated in places, noise can carry, lighting and TVs can be modest, and in-room Wi-Fi and fridges are unreliable at times.

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Roseate

May 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location. Staff are very friendly. Our room was on the top floor and the view was amazing.

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Suwanna

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lamp not working, bathroom is nice and clean TV too small.

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Anthony

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is good value. Close to transport and city highlights and eateries. Rooms were larger than average and in good condition. The breakfast was great.

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Alfred

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent property! Clean spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Wonderful staff. Great location, convenient to shopping and sites. Close to train. 5 minute walk.

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Marco

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ottima posizione e personale gentile e disponibile. La struttura è bella anche se un pò datata e le stanze molto spaziose e comode (letto molto comodo), noi avevamo una quadrupla, che praticamente era un appartamento. L'ambiente era profumato da un deodorante, ma copriva un odore di fumo di sigarette che immagino si sia insidiato nella teppezzeria e nelle tende. Comunque lo consiglio anche per la posizione centralissima.

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Roger

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Veldig lytt, hørte nabo pusset tennene og mye annet....

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Nino

May 17, 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

El A/C de las habitaciones y el WiFi no funcionan correctamente . Están regulados desde la recepción del hotel. Se pasa calor durante el día.

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Francesco

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Camera spaziosa e pulita e personale eccellente, 5 stelle come sempre

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Mihaela

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel located close to city center (10-20 minutes walk to restaurants, shopping, attractions). We appreciate the early check in and underground safe parking (about Euro 20/night). Spacious rooms. Refrigerator did not cool much. WiFi did not work. A/C worked well.

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Alessandro

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Struttura posizionato al centro. Camere molto comode ma l’arredamento un po’ vecchio e camere con poca luce

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Service

Service is consistently friendly and helpful, with efficient front-desk support and considerate touches like early check-in or takeaway breakfasts. Several guests noted English-speaking staff and a generally welcoming atmosphere.

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Elisa

Jul 18, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Nous avons eu un bon service à la réception, comme nous quittions avant le début de l’heure du déjeuner, ils nous ont fait des sacs avec eau, biscotte, orange et confiture. Ce fut bien apprécié. Les lits de la chambre sont plutôt dur, côté propreté, des cheveux étaient au sol dans la salle de bain et avec le vieillissement de l’hôtel c’est moins jolie dans l’ensemble. L’hôtel est situé près du port pour ceux qui quitte en ferry, très bien situé pour s’y rendre à pied.

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Jeffrey

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel close to station. Great staff on the desk, good breakfast. Happy to have stayed there and would definitely stay there again if I’m ever silly enough to come to Sicily again.

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Gary

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Moments from the central train station, this is a well run and hospitable hotel that is perfect for the train traveller. The front desk was efficient and helpful at all times. There is great corner pub just a block away and it’s a short walk to the best sites in Messina.

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Patricia

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is very well maintained for an older property. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The front desk staff spoke English which was helpful for someone trying to learn Italian. The full breakfast that was included with the cost of the room was excellent and a nice surprise.

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Alex

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I enjoyed the 24 desk. I felt safe at this hotel. Everyone was friendly. I stayed 3 nights and the breakfast was amazing. They had so much. Stay here you will love it

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ROBERTO

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

STRUTTIRA DIOSCRETA E PERSONALE MOLTO PROFESSIONALE

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Luis

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Localización muy conveniente cerca de la estación central. Servicio eficiente. Instalaciones muy limpias y bien mantenidas. Personal atento y cortés.

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Kerrie

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great!

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Monica

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We wanted a hotel with parking close to the ferry terminal for the next morning. This fit the bill. It was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful especially with a lot of luggage. Diverse array of breakfast foods were available the next morning. The area is busy and street parking is difficult. Fortunately they have a garage below with easy in/out access.

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ATTILIO

Dec 17, 2022

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Stayed 19,342 nights

Posizione centralissima. Personale cortese, disponibile a fornire qualsiasi indicazione turistica abbiamo richiesto.

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Location

Location is a standout: very close to the central train station, ferry/port, and city sights, with shops and restaurants within walking distance. Ideal for travelers using public transport or catching ferries.

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Timothy

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A few people have remarked on the decor, I really liked it. The room was clean and pretty well maintained. Good range of breakfast options. Very convenient location if you're catching the train.

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Alfred

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent property! Clean spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Wonderful staff. Great location, convenient to shopping and sites. Close to train. 5 minute walk.

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Robert

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was close to shopping and restaurants.

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Marie-Hélène

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parfait et proche de la gare ferroviaire et maritime.

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ARISTEIDIS

Sep 26, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good location, Messina centrale train station, Messina port and city center 200 m from hotel. Helpful staff ,specially Rosario.Amazing Breakfast.

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Luis

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Localización muy conveniente cerca de la estación central. Servicio eficiente. Instalaciones muy limpias y bien mantenidas. Personal atento y cortés.

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Linda

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean. The bathroom had no counter space for toiletries. The breakfast was not very good. Had only one coffee machine for a lot of people and was often out of milk, water etc. The only hot item (eggs) was always out, even at 8:30 am when breakfast is supposed to go til 10:00 am The location is excellent to the train and bus station

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Mihaela

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel located close to city center (10-20 minutes walk to restaurants, shopping, attractions). We appreciate the early check in and underground safe parking (about Euro 20/night). Spacious rooms. Refrigerator did not cool much. WiFi did not work. A/C worked well.

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Monica

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We wanted a hotel with parking close to the ferry terminal for the next morning. This fit the bill. It was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful especially with a lot of luggage. Diverse array of breakfast foods were available the next morning. The area is busy and street parking is difficult. Fortunately they have a garage below with easy in/out access.

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Paul

Feb 26, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Close to city centre and bus station for connection to catania airport.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for variety and quality, with multiple mentions of excellent or abundant options. A few guests found it average or noted occasional stocking bottlenecks at peak times.

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Jeffrey

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel close to station. Great staff on the desk, good breakfast. Happy to have stayed there and would definitely stay there again if I’m ever silly enough to come to Sicily again.

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Yoel

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Magic Place! The breakfast was awesome, and the staff was very helpful and friendly.

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Anthony

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is good value. Close to transport and city highlights and eateries. Rooms were larger than average and in good condition. The breakfast was great.

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Timothy

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A few people have remarked on the decor, I really liked it. The room was clean and pretty well maintained. Good range of breakfast options. Very convenient location if you're catching the train.

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Alfred

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent property! Clean spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Wonderful staff. Great location, convenient to shopping and sites. Close to train. 5 minute walk.

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elaine

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice surprise to find out the breakfast was free,as it says in the discription it is 10 euros person. It was a very good breakfast lots of choices

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Alex

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I enjoyed the 24 desk. I felt safe at this hotel. Everyone was friendly. I stayed 3 nights and the breakfast was amazing. They had so much. Stay here you will love it

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Linda

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean. The bathroom had no counter space for toiletries. The breakfast was not very good. Had only one coffee machine for a lot of people and was often out of milk, water etc. The only hot item (eggs) was always out, even at 8:30 am when breakfast is supposed to go til 10:00 am The location is excellent to the train and bus station

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Monica

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We wanted a hotel with parking close to the ferry terminal for the next morning. This fit the bill. It was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful especially with a lot of luggage. Diverse array of breakfast foods were available the next morning. The area is busy and street parking is difficult. Fortunately they have a garage below with easy in/out access.

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Mark

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location fantastic breakfast.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $120	2 $106	3 $120
4 $119	5	6 $89	7 $88	8 $97	9 $98	10 $85
11 $97	12 $200	13 $178	14 $303	15 $131	16 $140	17 $88
18 $91	19 $176	20 $98	21 $133	22 $300	23 $180	24
25 $125	26 $87	27 $89	28 $100	29 $101	30 $128	31 $125

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