The Royal Hotel Elgin, Elgin ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Station Road, Elgin, United Kingdom, IV30 1QW

The Royal Hotel Elgin, located in Moray, Scotland, is renowned for its rich heritage and modern amenities. This stylish two-story hotel offers luxurious accommodations and exceptional service, making it a compelling choice for travelers. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area, including Elgin's attractions and the world-famous whisky region.

Location

Strategically situated in the heart of Elgin, the hotel allows for easy access to major attractions such as Elgin Cathedral and Cooper Park. It is only 31 miles from Inverness, enhancing its appeal as a central location for exploring Scotland. The ample on-site parking makes it convenient for guests traveling by car.

Rooms

The hotel features a variety of comfortable accommodations, including Standard King Rooms, Executive Rooms, and Family Rooms. Rooms on the second floor come with private balconies and cozy chairs. All rooms are equipped with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee facilities. Guests are assured an enjoyable stay with attention to comfort and cleanliness.

Eat & Drink

The Royal Hotel offers a stylish restaurant and lounge area where guests can indulge in local and international cuisines. A dedicated team of chefs prepares meals, including afternoon tea with sandwiches and pastries. Guests can enjoy their meals in a welcoming ambiance or on the terrace with beautiful views.

Leisure & Business

The hotel provides facilities suitable for both leisure and business travelers. Meeting spaces are equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and free Wi-Fi. For leisure, the hotel features a cozy lounge with bar access, perfect for unwinding after a day of activities.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Family Room

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room

Max:

2 persons

10 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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King Room

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2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Getting around

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City Center

Elgin1700 ft

Airports

Inverness (INV) 30.0 mi

Aberdeen (ABZ) 60.5 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Cafe

“I recently visited the new cafe and was delighted by the diverse menu and the amazing strawberry tarts. The kids loved their meals, and the play corner was a fantastic bonus!” view full review

Comfy Room

“Checked into a spacious double room with a large, comfy bed that made my stay incredibly restful. The breakfast was clean and delicious, offering great value for the price!” view full review

Fun for Kids

“The cafe’s small play area was perfect for my young ones, keeping them entertained while we enjoyed our coffee and treats. A wonderful addition to the dining experience!” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free parking
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Baggage storage
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Children

Children's menu
Children's play area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Station Road, Elgin, United Kingdom, IV30 1QW

Map view

Station Road, Elgin, United Kingdom, IV30 1QW

City landmarks

Church

Elgin Cathedral

4500 ft

Museums

Moray Motor Museum

4800 ft

Museums

Elgin Museum

2700 ft

134 High Street

Dandy Lion Statue

2600 ft

1 206B High Street (Located between High St. and Alexandre Rd )

The Wolf of Badenoch

3200 ft

Glenmoray Distillery Bruceland Road

Glen Moray Distillery

1.3 mi

11 Hill Terrace

Lady Hill Castle

1.1 mi

Garden

Biblical Garden Elgin

4800 ft

Parks

Cooper Park

4400 ft

1 Trinity Place

Elgin Town Hall For The Comunity

3800 ft

Elgin Library

Elgin Tourist Information Centre

3800 ft

Stadiums

Borough Briggs

1.1 mi

11 Hill Terrace

Lady Hill

1.0 mi

Loch Spynie

1.9 mi

Castle

Spynie Palace

2.3 mi

A941

Millbuies Trout Fishery

2.2 mi

By Elgin

The BenRiach Distillery

2.4 mi

Dykeside Cottages

Birnie Kirk

2.4 mi

Castle

Duffus Castle

3.6 mi

Nearby

6 Miles West of Elgin

Pluscarden Abbey

1300 ft

Restaurants

Ashvale Fish Restaurant And Takeaway

1800 ft

11 Moss Street

Miriams Tearooms & Coffee House

2100 ft

45-47 South street

Snappy Pizza

2700 ft

47 High Street

The Little Lunchbox

2200 ft

10 Harrow Inn Close

Highland Baked Potato

2200 ft

11 Harrow Inn Close

Subway

2300 ft

Unit 28

New Elgin Chip Shop

2900 ft

10A Smith Street

Manna

2500 ft

5 Batchen Street

Ca'Dora Chip Shop

2900 ft

181 High Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Friendly Staff

Convenient Location

Mismatched Furniture

Dirty Carpet

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

8.0

Location

8.7

Service

9.0

Dining

6.7

Charles

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.4/10

The hotel offers clean and spacious rooms with a provided heater, though slightly dated. The service was very helpful and friendly. Its ideal location, directly opposite the train station and near shopping options, adds to its appeal. However, the dining experience was lacking and disappointing.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were large, a wee bit dated but extremely clean and spacious.

Service

9.0

The service was very helpful and friendly.

Location

9.0

The location is ideal as it is directly opposite the train station and near shopping options.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was really poor, more like do it yourself if you wanted tea.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were fine, with ample parking available.

Chris

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.8/10

The hotel had a mixed experience with well-decorated, clean rooms but with some furniture mismatch and a dirty carpet. The service was friendly and helpful, though the room was reassigned from the original choice. The location was convenient for various activities, including visits to nearby stores and train stations.

Rooms

7.0

My room was well decorated, a good size, and clean. However, there was mismatched furniture and a dirty carpet. Some renovations were ongoing, and side tables were missing at that time.

Service

9.0

The staff were very friendly, helpful, and attentive during my stay. They made sure I had a comfortable room on the ground floor despite the initial assignment. I really enjoyed their presence and assistance.

Location

8.0

The location was great as it was directly opposite the train station and close to convenient stores for any necessities. It was ideal for my visit and provided easy access to both city attractions and countryside exploration.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory. While there was no menu and you had to help yourself to basic breakfast items, the cooked-to-order breakfast choices were enjoyable. Overall, the meals were good quality during my stay.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered standard facilities and services like room service, dry cleaning, and housekeeping. The welcome drink was a nice touch to start the stay on a positive note.

Friendly Staff

Mismatched Furniture

William

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.8/10

The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms with very friendly staff in a great location just across the road from Lidl. The dining experience was excellent, and the facilities were top-notch. The value for money is definitely there!

Rooms

9.0

I stayed in a very comfortable room that was clean and had a reasonable en-suite bathroom.

Service

9.0

The staff were very helpful, professional, and friendly. Their 1st class service really made my stay enjoyable!

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a superb location directly opposite the train station and Lidl, making it convenient for both exploring Elgin and heading out to the countryside.

Dining

9.0

The buffet breakfast with hot food cooked to order was first class and really added to the overall experience.

Facilities

8.0

The amenities provided were excellent and enhanced my stay at the hotel.