The Royal Hotel Elgin
US$117
/ night
Avg. for October
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US$117
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Royal Hotel Elgin average US$99 in the cheapest month (January) and US$145 in the most expensive month (May), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$99 |
| February | US$113 |
| March | US$113 |
| April | US$117 |
| May | US$145 |
| June | US$126 |
| July | US$127 |
| August | US$128 |
| September | US$131 |
| October | US$117 |
| November | US$104 |
| December | US$102 |
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Most expensive: May (~US$145)
Cheapest: January (~US$99)
About this property
Charming bed & breakfast with a restaurant, free parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi in Elgin, just a short walk from local attractions.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the bed & breakfast's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Location
With a stay at The Royal Hotel in Elgin, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Elgin Museum and Elgin Cathedral. This bed & breakfast is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Biblical Garden and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Johnstons of Elgin Visitor Centre.
What's nearby
Elgin Museum(0.5 Miles)
Elgin Cathedral(0.7 Miles)
Biblical Garden(0.7 Miles)
Moray Motor Museum(0.8 Miles)
Johnstons of Elgin Visitor Centre(0.9 Miles)
Moray Leisure Centre(1 Miles)
Spynie Palace(2.7 Miles)
Glen Moray Distillery(3.6 Miles)
Smart Kart Raceway(4.3 Miles)
Loch Na Bo(4.5 Miles)
Loch Oire(4.7 Miles)
Duffus Castle(5.7 Miles)
Moray Golf Club(6.1 Miles)
Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum(6.4 Miles)
Pluscarden Abbey(6.7 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Inverness (INV)(31.8 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Business centre
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Location
Station road, Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom
Elgin Museum (0.5 Miles)
Elgin Cathedral (0.7 Miles)
Biblical Garden (0.7 Miles)
Moray Motor Museum (0.8 Miles)
Johnstons of Elgin Visitor Centre (0.9 Miles)
Moray Leisure Centre (1 Miles)
Room options
8
Executive King Room
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)TV
3
Standard Family Or Twin Room
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)
6
Economy Double Room
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)TV
5
Standard King Room
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Deluxe Single Room
1 Single Bed
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of The Royal Hotel Elgin
8.2
Very good
Based on 315 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
35%
Couple
23%
Family
22%
Group
19%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Royal Hotel Elgin, guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and the good breakfast and meals, and note a convenient location near the train station and shops in a walkable area.
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What guests think
At The Royal Hotel Elgin, guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and the good breakfast and meals, and note a convenient location near the train station and shops in a walkable area.
Rooms are often spacious with comfortable beds, but parts of the hotel and some bathrooms are dated, and recurring maintenance issues are mentioned. Parking is generally easy, there is no elevator, and the bar or restaurant can have limited hours and feel quiet at night. A few guests encountered noise from the street or other guests. Overall, expect a straightforward, convenient base suited to simple stays.
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Facilities
Parking is generally easy or free. There is no elevator, and the bar feels quiet with limited evening hours.
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10
Catherine
13 May 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
First time staying here and we weren’t disappointed. Room was spacious and airy , bed very comfortable. Welcome pack was good. Shower was great and bathroom was immaculate. My only suggestion was to add a handrail inside the shower and maybe a small corner shelf for shampoo, conditioner , shower gel it’s much better for someone disabled. Breakfast is a 10/10 cooked well and tasted amazing full cooked breakfast. It’s actually situated perfectly to travel and see other places from. Parking was free and good. It’s very handy for the train station and the retail park for shopping. We are definitely going back again and we can bring our dog which is an extra bonus for us. I don’t drink but my husband does and felt that the bar would be better with tap beers.
First time staying here and we weren’t disappointed. Room was spacious and airy , bed very comfortable. Welcome pack was good. Shower was great and bathroom was immaculate. My only suggestion was to add a handrail inside the shower and maybe a small corner shelf for shampoo, conditioner , shower gel it’s much better for someone disabled. Breakfast is a 10/10 cooked well and tasted amazing full cooked breakfast. It’s actually situated perfectly to travel and see other places from. Parking was free and good. It’s very handy for the train station and the retail park for shopping. We are definitely going back again and we can bring our dog which is an extra bonus for us. I don’t drink but my husband does and felt that the bar would be better with tap beers.
6
Elaine
18 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Lovely breakfast. Bar closed early.
Lovely breakfast. Bar closed early.
6
James
26 Jul 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Nobody to meet and greet.bar and restaurant not open on a Sunday night
Nobody to meet and greet.bar and restaurant not open on a Sunday night
8
Marco
30 Aug 2022
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Stayed 1 night
nice hotel 10 minutes walk to city center with parking inside
nice hotel 10 minutes walk to city center with parking inside
8
R
5 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Located not far from the rail station, an old fashioned hotel ,very pleasant staff ,really comfortable bed ,tea ,coffee in the room ,excellent choice for breakfast ,and dinner menu ,free parking,I would stay here again
Located not far from the rail station, an old fashioned hotel ,very pleasant staff ,really comfortable bed ,tea ,coffee in the room ,excellent choice for breakfast ,and dinner menu ,free parking,I would stay here again
10
Catherine
26 Aug 2024
·
Stayed 3 nights
Great situation for the shops just a 5/10 minute walk away. Parking at the hotel is good. Rooms spacious and comfortable and clean the only thing that is a let down is the bathroom it’s a bit outdated found the shower slippy and no where to put your shower gel and shampoo. Breakfast is very good with plenty of choice and full cooked breakfast is very good and hot. Didn’t have dinner was not keen on the menu but it might be good for others but not me. Staff are very nice and friendly. Very welcoming.
Great situation for the shops just a 5/10 minute walk away. Parking at the hotel is good. Rooms spacious and comfortable and clean the only thing that is a let down is the bathroom it’s a bit outdated found the shower slippy and no where to put your shower gel and shampoo. Breakfast is very good with plenty of choice and full cooked breakfast is very good and hot. Didn’t have dinner was not keen on the menu but it might be good for others but not me. Staff are very nice and friendly. Very welcoming.
8
Tony
2 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable overnight stay. Good parking available and the hotel is situated conveniently just on the edge of the town centre. There was a nice selection at breakfast of cereals, yoghurts, jams etc. Nice addition of an iron/ironing board in the room rather than have to go and ask for one.
Comfortable overnight stay. Good parking available and the hotel is situated conveniently just on the edge of the town centre. There was a nice selection at breakfast of cereals, yoghurts, jams etc. Nice addition of an iron/ironing board in the room rather than have to go and ask for one.
8
Kirk
8 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We enjoyed our stay. The only real downside is the lack of elevator; walking up 2 flights of stairs will luggage is a bit of a slog.
We enjoyed our stay. The only real downside is the lack of elevator; walking up 2 flights of stairs will luggage is a bit of a slog.
8
Eleni
26 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We were here for a quick trip and stayed for one night only. Everything was pleasant for the time we were there! They don’t have lifts though so something to keep in mind if you have accessibility requirements.
We were here for a quick trip and stayed for one night only. Everything was pleasant for the time we were there! They don’t have lifts though so something to keep in mind if you have accessibility requirements.
8
Michael
3 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and functional but lacking warmth especially In bar and restaurant. Very limited hours for bar opening so barely used by anyone. Did not see anyone dine in the hotel in evening Breakfast basic but passable. Rarely saw any staff
Clean and functional but lacking warmth especially In bar and restaurant. Very limited hours for bar opening so barely used by anyone. Did not see anyone dine in the hotel in evening Breakfast basic but passable. Rarely saw any staff
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Cleanliness
Some reviews praise clean rooms and bathrooms, but recurring maintenance problems (leaks, broken fixtures, worn areas) are reported.
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Mrs Wendy A
16 Sept 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Decor was very tired and not too clean ...very old hotel staff were friendly, When i booked on the sight it said psrking but when i arrived there was no parking
Decor was very tired and not too clean ...very old hotel staff were friendly, When i booked on the sight it said psrking but when i arrived there was no parking
10
Catherine
13 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
First time staying here and we weren’t disappointed. Room was spacious and airy , bed very comfortable. Welcome pack was good. Shower was great and bathroom was immaculate. My only suggestion was to add a handrail inside the shower and maybe a small corner shelf for shampoo, conditioner , shower gel it’s much better for someone disabled. Breakfast is a 10/10 cooked well and tasted amazing full cooked breakfast. It’s actually situated perfectly to travel and see other places from. Parking was free and good. It’s very handy for the train station and the retail park for shopping. We are definitely going back again and we can bring our dog which is an extra bonus for us. I don’t drink but my husband does and felt that the bar would be better with tap beers.
First time staying here and we weren’t disappointed. Room was spacious and airy , bed very comfortable. Welcome pack was good. Shower was great and bathroom was immaculate. My only suggestion was to add a handrail inside the shower and maybe a small corner shelf for shampoo, conditioner , shower gel it’s much better for someone disabled. Breakfast is a 10/10 cooked well and tasted amazing full cooked breakfast. It’s actually situated perfectly to travel and see other places from. Parking was free and good. It’s very handy for the train station and the retail park for shopping. We are definitely going back again and we can bring our dog which is an extra bonus for us. I don’t drink but my husband does and felt that the bar would be better with tap beers.
10
Sam
22 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and tidy the bed was massive and comfortable, the reception staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, food was excellent overall very impressed and I will stay again
The room was clean and tidy the bed was massive and comfortable, the reception staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, food was excellent overall very impressed and I will stay again
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Ron
14 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very basic and in need of a hotel inspection. Beds hard and need to be dumped. Toilet seat and shower fell apart. Carpet needs replacing. Very disappointing.
Very basic and in need of a hotel inspection. Beds hard and need to be dumped. Toilet seat and shower fell apart. Carpet needs replacing. Very disappointing.
4
Christian
27 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Romm was very basic, run down and not really worth the £100 we paid, could do with a real refresh to bring it up to standard. Bed was comfy though
Romm was very basic, run down and not really worth the £100 we paid, could do with a real refresh to bring it up to standard. Bed was comfy though
8
Megan
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wasn't terribly quiet as on a busy street near a bar. Decent quality food and portion sizes. Good choice for cereals and cooked breakfast. Toilet tank was broken, towel racks and toilet roll holder broken as well. Toilet didn't flush properly. Room was otherwise in good condition and nicely maintained.
Wasn't terribly quiet as on a busy street near a bar. Decent quality food and portion sizes. Good choice for cereals and cooked breakfast. Toilet tank was broken, towel racks and toilet roll holder broken as well. Toilet didn't flush properly. Room was otherwise in good condition and nicely maintained.
8
Tracey
5 Aug 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Family room needed upgrade, leaking toilet and rain coming through light. Staff friendly and helpful, especially Nicola who loaned me her mug for the time there. Breakfast was good, did see difference in quality of chefs but overall still nice. Quiet hotel, hardly any use of bar or restaurant in evenings. Shut about 10pm and reception not manned 24hrs. Across road from train station and Lidl which was useful.
Family room needed upgrade, leaking toilet and rain coming through light. Staff friendly and helpful, especially Nicola who loaned me her mug for the time there. Breakfast was good, did see difference in quality of chefs but overall still nice. Quiet hotel, hardly any use of bar or restaurant in evenings. Shut about 10pm and reception not manned 24hrs. Across road from train station and Lidl which was useful.
6
Emma
8 Aug 2022
·
Stayed 2 nights
Front of hotel is nice, modern looking. However room decor is very dated. Plug socket in room was cracked. Couldn’t drink out of glass because there was a smell of cleaning product in it! Noise from other guests on the second night disturbed our sleep. However the lady serving breakfast and doing the housekeeping couldn’t do enough for us, unfortunately never got her name. Breakfast was good.
Front of hotel is nice, modern looking. However room decor is very dated. Plug socket in room was cracked. Couldn’t drink out of glass because there was a smell of cleaning product in it! Noise from other guests on the second night disturbed our sleep. However the lady serving breakfast and doing the housekeeping couldn’t do enough for us, unfortunately never got her name. Breakfast was good.
10
Catherine
26 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great situation for the shops just a 5/10 minute walk away. Parking at the hotel is good. Rooms spacious and comfortable and clean the only thing that is a let down is the bathroom it’s a bit outdated found the shower slippy and no where to put your shower gel and shampoo. Breakfast is very good with plenty of choice and full cooked breakfast is very good and hot. Didn’t have dinner was not keen on the menu but it might be good for others but not me. Staff are very nice and friendly. Very welcoming.
Great situation for the shops just a 5/10 minute walk away. Parking at the hotel is good. Rooms spacious and comfortable and clean the only thing that is a let down is the bathroom it’s a bit outdated found the shower slippy and no where to put your shower gel and shampoo. Breakfast is very good with plenty of choice and full cooked breakfast is very good and hot. Didn’t have dinner was not keen on the menu but it might be good for others but not me. Staff are very nice and friendly. Very welcoming.
8
Michael
3 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and functional but lacking warmth especially In bar and restaurant. Very limited hours for bar opening so barely used by anyone. Did not see anyone dine in the hotel in evening Breakfast basic but passable. Rarely saw any staff
Clean and functional but lacking warmth especially In bar and restaurant. Very limited hours for bar opening so barely used by anyone. Did not see anyone dine in the hotel in evening Breakfast basic but passable. Rarely saw any staff
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Rooms
Rooms are often spacious with comfortable beds, but several are basic or dated, and a few guests reported hard pillows or mattresses and noise in street-facing rooms.
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Catherine
13 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
First time staying here and we weren’t disappointed. Room was spacious and airy , bed very comfortable. Welcome pack was good. Shower was great and bathroom was immaculate. My only suggestion was to add a handrail inside the shower and maybe a small corner shelf for shampoo, conditioner , shower gel it’s much better for someone disabled. Breakfast is a 10/10 cooked well and tasted amazing full cooked breakfast. It’s actually situated perfectly to travel and see other places from. Parking was free and good. It’s very handy for the train station and the retail park for shopping. We are definitely going back again and we can bring our dog which is an extra bonus for us. I don’t drink but my husband does and felt that the bar would be better with tap beers.
First time staying here and we weren’t disappointed. Room was spacious and airy , bed very comfortable. Welcome pack was good. Shower was great and bathroom was immaculate. My only suggestion was to add a handrail inside the shower and maybe a small corner shelf for shampoo, conditioner , shower gel it’s much better for someone disabled. Breakfast is a 10/10 cooked well and tasted amazing full cooked breakfast. It’s actually situated perfectly to travel and see other places from. Parking was free and good. It’s very handy for the train station and the retail park for shopping. We are definitely going back again and we can bring our dog which is an extra bonus for us. I don’t drink but my husband does and felt that the bar would be better with tap beers.
10
Sam
22 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and tidy the bed was massive and comfortable, the reception staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, food was excellent overall very impressed and I will stay again
The room was clean and tidy the bed was massive and comfortable, the reception staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, food was excellent overall very impressed and I will stay again
2
Ron
14 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very basic and in need of a hotel inspection. Beds hard and need to be dumped. Toilet seat and shower fell apart. Carpet needs replacing. Very disappointing.
Very basic and in need of a hotel inspection. Beds hard and need to be dumped. Toilet seat and shower fell apart. Carpet needs replacing. Very disappointing.
4
Christian
27 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Romm was very basic, run down and not really worth the £100 we paid, could do with a real refresh to bring it up to standard. Bed was comfy though
Romm was very basic, run down and not really worth the £100 we paid, could do with a real refresh to bring it up to standard. Bed was comfy though
8
Donald
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The annex is a bit dated and tired but over all the place is pretty decent. The main building is gorgeous and the food was excellent. Staff was very friendly and great to talk too. Would stay again no question.
The annex is a bit dated and tired but over all the place is pretty decent. The main building is gorgeous and the food was excellent. Staff was very friendly and great to talk too. Would stay again no question.
8
Martin
19 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Comfortable hotel centrally located, my room was on the very top floor 3 flights of stairs was hard for me with a heart condition. Bed was fine but pillows very hard.
Comfortable hotel centrally located, my room was on the very top floor 3 flights of stairs was hard for me with a heart condition. Bed was fine but pillows very hard.
8
David
7 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Accommodation was a little dated should have had better blackout curtains breakfast was good service was good with excellent staff
Accommodation was a little dated should have had better blackout curtains breakfast was good service was good with excellent staff
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Megan
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wasn't terribly quiet as on a busy street near a bar. Decent quality food and portion sizes. Good choice for cereals and cooked breakfast. Toilet tank was broken, towel racks and toilet roll holder broken as well. Toilet didn't flush properly. Room was otherwise in good condition and nicely maintained.
Wasn't terribly quiet as on a busy street near a bar. Decent quality food and portion sizes. Good choice for cereals and cooked breakfast. Toilet tank was broken, towel racks and toilet roll holder broken as well. Toilet didn't flush properly. Room was otherwise in good condition and nicely maintained.
10
Catherine
26 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great situation for the shops just a 5/10 minute walk away. Parking at the hotel is good. Rooms spacious and comfortable and clean the only thing that is a let down is the bathroom it’s a bit outdated found the shower slippy and no where to put your shower gel and shampoo. Breakfast is very good with plenty of choice and full cooked breakfast is very good and hot. Didn’t have dinner was not keen on the menu but it might be good for others but not me. Staff are very nice and friendly. Very welcoming.
Great situation for the shops just a 5/10 minute walk away. Parking at the hotel is good. Rooms spacious and comfortable and clean the only thing that is a let down is the bathroom it’s a bit outdated found the shower slippy and no where to put your shower gel and shampoo. Breakfast is very good with plenty of choice and full cooked breakfast is very good and hot. Didn’t have dinner was not keen on the menu but it might be good for others but not me. Staff are very nice and friendly. Very welcoming.
10
Nancy
27 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice large room and excellent employee service, especially Ellis
Nice large room and excellent employee service, especially Ellis
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful. Limited staffing or hours sometimes reduced responsiveness or left no one to greet on certain nights.
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Lesley
25 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly and helpful staff. Comfy bed. Had a lovely meal in the restaurant one of the nights we stayed.
Friendly and helpful staff. Comfy bed. Had a lovely meal in the restaurant one of the nights we stayed.
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Sam
22 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and tidy the bed was massive and comfortable, the reception staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, food was excellent overall very impressed and I will stay again
The room was clean and tidy the bed was massive and comfortable, the reception staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, food was excellent overall very impressed and I will stay again
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Will
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Heating wasn’t working, complained nothing done about it, TV in Bar wasn’t working
Heating wasn’t working, complained nothing done about it, TV in Bar wasn’t working
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James
26 Jul 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Nobody to meet and greet.bar and restaurant not open on a Sunday night
Nobody to meet and greet.bar and restaurant not open on a Sunday night
8
Donald
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The annex is a bit dated and tired but over all the place is pretty decent. The main building is gorgeous and the food was excellent. Staff was very friendly and great to talk too. Would stay again no question.
The annex is a bit dated and tired but over all the place is pretty decent. The main building is gorgeous and the food was excellent. Staff was very friendly and great to talk too. Would stay again no question.
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R
5 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Located not far from the rail station, an old fashioned hotel ,very pleasant staff ,really comfortable bed ,tea ,coffee in the room ,excellent choice for breakfast ,and dinner menu ,free parking,I would stay here again
Located not far from the rail station, an old fashioned hotel ,very pleasant staff ,really comfortable bed ,tea ,coffee in the room ,excellent choice for breakfast ,and dinner menu ,free parking,I would stay here again
8
Tracey
5 Aug 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Family room needed upgrade, leaking toilet and rain coming through light. Staff friendly and helpful, especially Nicola who loaned me her mug for the time there. Breakfast was good, did see difference in quality of chefs but overall still nice. Quiet hotel, hardly any use of bar or restaurant in evenings. Shut about 10pm and reception not manned 24hrs. Across road from train station and Lidl which was useful.
Family room needed upgrade, leaking toilet and rain coming through light. Staff friendly and helpful, especially Nicola who loaned me her mug for the time there. Breakfast was good, did see difference in quality of chefs but overall still nice. Quiet hotel, hardly any use of bar or restaurant in evenings. Shut about 10pm and reception not manned 24hrs. Across road from train station and Lidl which was useful.
8
Donald
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very great friendly staff and really good food !
Very great friendly staff and really good food !
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Nancy
27 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice large room and excellent employee service, especially Ellis
Nice large room and excellent employee service, especially Ellis
8
Michael
3 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and functional but lacking warmth especially In bar and restaurant. Very limited hours for bar opening so barely used by anyone. Did not see anyone dine in the hotel in evening Breakfast basic but passable. Rarely saw any staff
Clean and functional but lacking warmth especially In bar and restaurant. Very limited hours for bar opening so barely used by anyone. Did not see anyone dine in the hotel in evening Breakfast basic but passable. Rarely saw any staff
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Location
Convenient for the train station, shops, and town centre within a short walk. Some rooms pick up noise from the busy street or nearby venues.
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Catherine
13 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
First time staying here and we weren’t disappointed. Room was spacious and airy , bed very comfortable. Welcome pack was good. Shower was great and bathroom was immaculate. My only suggestion was to add a handrail inside the shower and maybe a small corner shelf for shampoo, conditioner , shower gel it’s much better for someone disabled. Breakfast is a 10/10 cooked well and tasted amazing full cooked breakfast. It’s actually situated perfectly to travel and see other places from. Parking was free and good. It’s very handy for the train station and the retail park for shopping. We are definitely going back again and we can bring our dog which is an extra bonus for us. I don’t drink but my husband does and felt that the bar would be better with tap beers.
First time staying here and we weren’t disappointed. Room was spacious and airy , bed very comfortable. Welcome pack was good. Shower was great and bathroom was immaculate. My only suggestion was to add a handrail inside the shower and maybe a small corner shelf for shampoo, conditioner , shower gel it’s much better for someone disabled. Breakfast is a 10/10 cooked well and tasted amazing full cooked breakfast. It’s actually situated perfectly to travel and see other places from. Parking was free and good. It’s very handy for the train station and the retail park for shopping. We are definitely going back again and we can bring our dog which is an extra bonus for us. I don’t drink but my husband does and felt that the bar would be better with tap beers.
8
Adelani
30 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location was good for me
Location was good for me
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Sharmina
10 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Close to the high street
Close to the high street
8
Marco
30 Aug 2022
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Stayed 1 night
nice hotel 10 minutes walk to city center with parking inside
nice hotel 10 minutes walk to city center with parking inside
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R
5 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Located not far from the rail station, an old fashioned hotel ,very pleasant staff ,really comfortable bed ,tea ,coffee in the room ,excellent choice for breakfast ,and dinner menu ,free parking,I would stay here again
Located not far from the rail station, an old fashioned hotel ,very pleasant staff ,really comfortable bed ,tea ,coffee in the room ,excellent choice for breakfast ,and dinner menu ,free parking,I would stay here again
8
Martin
19 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Comfortable hotel centrally located, my room was on the very top floor 3 flights of stairs was hard for me with a heart condition. Bed was fine but pillows very hard.
Comfortable hotel centrally located, my room was on the very top floor 3 flights of stairs was hard for me with a heart condition. Bed was fine but pillows very hard.
8
Megan
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wasn't terribly quiet as on a busy street near a bar. Decent quality food and portion sizes. Good choice for cereals and cooked breakfast. Toilet tank was broken, towel racks and toilet roll holder broken as well. Toilet didn't flush properly. Room was otherwise in good condition and nicely maintained.
Wasn't terribly quiet as on a busy street near a bar. Decent quality food and portion sizes. Good choice for cereals and cooked breakfast. Toilet tank was broken, towel racks and toilet roll holder broken as well. Toilet didn't flush properly. Room was otherwise in good condition and nicely maintained.
8
Tracey
5 Aug 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Family room needed upgrade, leaking toilet and rain coming through light. Staff friendly and helpful, especially Nicola who loaned me her mug for the time there. Breakfast was good, did see difference in quality of chefs but overall still nice. Quiet hotel, hardly any use of bar or restaurant in evenings. Shut about 10pm and reception not manned 24hrs. Across road from train station and Lidl which was useful.
Family room needed upgrade, leaking toilet and rain coming through light. Staff friendly and helpful, especially Nicola who loaned me her mug for the time there. Breakfast was good, did see difference in quality of chefs but overall still nice. Quiet hotel, hardly any use of bar or restaurant in evenings. Shut about 10pm and reception not manned 24hrs. Across road from train station and Lidl which was useful.
10
Catherine
26 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great situation for the shops just a 5/10 minute walk away. Parking at the hotel is good. Rooms spacious and comfortable and clean the only thing that is a let down is the bathroom it’s a bit outdated found the shower slippy and no where to put your shower gel and shampoo. Breakfast is very good with plenty of choice and full cooked breakfast is very good and hot. Didn’t have dinner was not keen on the menu but it might be good for others but not me. Staff are very nice and friendly. Very welcoming.
Great situation for the shops just a 5/10 minute walk away. Parking at the hotel is good. Rooms spacious and comfortable and clean the only thing that is a let down is the bathroom it’s a bit outdated found the shower slippy and no where to put your shower gel and shampoo. Breakfast is very good with plenty of choice and full cooked breakfast is very good and hot. Didn’t have dinner was not keen on the menu but it might be good for others but not me. Staff are very nice and friendly. Very welcoming.
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Tony
2 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable overnight stay. Good parking available and the hotel is situated conveniently just on the edge of the town centre. There was a nice selection at breakfast of cereals, yoghurts, jams etc. Nice addition of an iron/ironing board in the room rather than have to go and ask for one.
Comfortable overnight stay. Good parking available and the hotel is situated conveniently just on the edge of the town centre. There was a nice selection at breakfast of cereals, yoghurts, jams etc. Nice addition of an iron/ironing board in the room rather than have to go and ask for one.
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently praised, and many enjoyed the restaurant food. Evening dining and the bar can be limited or closed on some nights.
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Lesley
25 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly and helpful staff. Comfy bed. Had a lovely meal in the restaurant one of the nights we stayed.
Friendly and helpful staff. Comfy bed. Had a lovely meal in the restaurant one of the nights we stayed.
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Elaine
18 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely breakfast. Bar closed early.
Lovely breakfast. Bar closed early.
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Sam
22 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and tidy the bed was massive and comfortable, the reception staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, food was excellent overall very impressed and I will stay again
The room was clean and tidy the bed was massive and comfortable, the reception staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, food was excellent overall very impressed and I will stay again
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James
26 Jul 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Nobody to meet and greet.bar and restaurant not open on a Sunday night
Nobody to meet and greet.bar and restaurant not open on a Sunday night
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Donald
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The annex is a bit dated and tired but over all the place is pretty decent. The main building is gorgeous and the food was excellent. Staff was very friendly and great to talk too. Would stay again no question.
The annex is a bit dated and tired but over all the place is pretty decent. The main building is gorgeous and the food was excellent. Staff was very friendly and great to talk too. Would stay again no question.
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R
5 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Located not far from the rail station, an old fashioned hotel ,very pleasant staff ,really comfortable bed ,tea ,coffee in the room ,excellent choice for breakfast ,and dinner menu ,free parking,I would stay here again
Located not far from the rail station, an old fashioned hotel ,very pleasant staff ,really comfortable bed ,tea ,coffee in the room ,excellent choice for breakfast ,and dinner menu ,free parking,I would stay here again
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Tracey
5 Aug 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Family room needed upgrade, leaking toilet and rain coming through light. Staff friendly and helpful, especially Nicola who loaned me her mug for the time there. Breakfast was good, did see difference in quality of chefs but overall still nice. Quiet hotel, hardly any use of bar or restaurant in evenings. Shut about 10pm and reception not manned 24hrs. Across road from train station and Lidl which was useful.
Family room needed upgrade, leaking toilet and rain coming through light. Staff friendly and helpful, especially Nicola who loaned me her mug for the time there. Breakfast was good, did see difference in quality of chefs but overall still nice. Quiet hotel, hardly any use of bar or restaurant in evenings. Shut about 10pm and reception not manned 24hrs. Across road from train station and Lidl which was useful.
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Kathleen
13 Sept 2022
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Stayed 1 night
The room was just okay what made the hotel great was the staff and the restaurant food.
The room was just okay what made the hotel great was the staff and the restaurant food.
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Donald
17 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very great friendly staff and really good food !
Very great friendly staff and really good food !
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Michael
3 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and functional but lacking warmth especially In bar and restaurant. Very limited hours for bar opening so barely used by anyone. Did not see anyone dine in the hotel in evening Breakfast basic but passable. Rarely saw any staff
Clean and functional but lacking warmth especially In bar and restaurant. Very limited hours for bar opening so barely used by anyone. Did not see anyone dine in the hotel in evening Breakfast basic but passable. Rarely saw any staff
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Andrew
6 Sept 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Was clean and the bed was comfortable, we were put in an annex, seperat from the main hotel and very noisy. Out look from window was a wall a bit depressing when you are there for 5 nights. The breakfasts were good and the staff pleasant. Overall the stay was acceptable but probably won't use again.
Was clean and the bed was comfortable, we were put in an annex, seperat from the main hotel and very noisy. Out look from window was a wall a bit depressing when you are there for 5 nights. The breakfasts were good and the staff pleasant. Overall the stay was acceptable but probably won't use again.
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Keith
31 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Friendly efficient staff, nice restaurant with a good breakfast. Handy for both the train and bus stations. My only problem was the room I was in, although it had almost all that I needed, was a bit small.
Friendly efficient staff, nice restaurant with a good breakfast. Handy for both the train and bus stations. My only problem was the room I was in, although it had almost all that I needed, was a bit small.
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Andrew
24 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel itself was quite dated, but the rooms were refurbished to a new condition & were very clean & spacious. Approximately a 10 minute walk into town where there are lots of shops & restaurants.
The hotel itself was quite dated, but the rooms were refurbished to a new condition & were very clean & spacious. Approximately a 10 minute walk into town where there are lots of shops & restaurants.
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Leah
8 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms well presented and clean with a good amount of space, large shower and coffee amenities. The breakfast was convenient and the service was quick, although they had limited vegan option and no non-dairy milks available. The staff were all incredible lovely and very helpful. The location was right across the road from the train station and a supermarket, and only a 10 minute walk into the centre of town.
Rooms well presented and clean with a good amount of space, large shower and coffee amenities. The breakfast was convenient and the service was quick, although they had limited vegan option and no non-dairy milks available. The staff were all incredible lovely and very helpful. The location was right across the road from the train station and a supermarket, and only a 10 minute walk into the centre of town.
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Roger
18 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great location with a fantastic breakfast
Great location with a fantastic breakfast
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From 15:00 to 22:00
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FAQs about The Royal Hotel Elgin
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site, with limited spaces.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What is the location of the hotel in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is located within a 15-minute walk of Elgin Museum and Elgin Cathedral, approximately 1 mi from Moray Leisure Centre, and 2.7 mi from Spynie Palace.
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- 2026-10-26: 146.6664480770874USD
- 2026-10-27: 179.07680512664794USD
- 2026-10-28: 147.10086859863281USD
- 2026-10-29: 136.51144663925172USD
- 2026-10-30: 136.51144663925172USD
- 2026-10-31: 136.51144663925172USD
- 2026-11-01: 125.5974895147705USD
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- 2026-11-19: 134.34204149780274USD
- 2026-11-20: 125.5974895147705USD
- 2026-11-21: 135.11691651718138USD
- 2026-11-22: 140.11372017745973USD
- 2026-11-23: 162.10179541625976USD
- 2026-11-24: 153.62955907653807USD
- 2026-11-25: 169.2131386102295USD
- 2026-11-26: 164.97635249633788USD
- 2026-11-27: 138.40469974090576USD
- 2026-11-28: 140.99460133987427USD
- 2026-11-29: 125.5974895147705USD
- 2026-11-30: 151.7968747970581USD
- 2026-12-01: 167.7007763104248USD
- 2026-12-02: 142.6075748501587USD
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- 2026-12-04: 124.93956464447021USD
- 2026-12-05: 135.27525350601195USD
- 2026-12-06: 126.8446865977478USD
- 2026-12-07: 141.15787940185547USD
- 2026-12-08: 151.3282521157837USD
- 2026-12-09: 146.36535946014405USD
- 2026-12-10: 156.20599047088623USD
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- 2026-12-12: 125.84405505935669USD
- 2026-12-13: 132.86491752731322USD
- 2026-12-14: 141.15787940185547USD
- 2026-12-15: 141.15787940185547USD
- 2026-12-16: 133.40568672729492USD
- 2026-12-17: 133.5555374015808USD
- 2026-12-18: 124.86428392684937USD
- 2026-12-19: 123.59070305465698USD
- 2026-12-20: 136.7662587236023USD
- 2026-12-21: 150.47388319335937USD
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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