Rex Hotel  

Our first impression was what a Grand Looking Hotel and although it may need a lick of paint here and there but what an lovley Atmosphere. The gentleman on Reception was great, very helpful and sorry i did not get his name. Our bedroom was very spacious and a Glorious view of the sea. Some other reviews were not so good but I must disgaree with all of them, if you want a 4star Hotel then got to the Hilton this Hotel has survived two world wars and is very Historic and has a lovley feel when you walk in. The Breakfast was great with everything you could ask for and it was waitress service which was another bonus, so overall if you want a Hotel with character, nice staff, clean rooms and lovley meals and exzcellent location then you must try THE REX.

We had to leave the Hotel in the Middle of the night because of the unacceptable noise levels from the club downstairs. The Hotel is in need of maintenance and I was not very happy with the security of the rooms i.e. the lock was not very good. However the Staff were very helpfull.

The beds were clean, the view was excellent as we had a sea front room for 2 of the 3 nights.

We were moved after the first night as the original room had problems with the plumbing. The bathrooms in both were disgusting. No towel rail or toiletroll holders. Could only get basic tv channels. WiFi was pathetic, kept dropping out. Breakfast was disgusting, bacon like cardboard and sausages with skins so hard you could hardly cut through them. Tatty decor and carpets. Was listed as having 'some ' noise from nightclub, We were lying in our beds trying to sleep but this was impossible as the beds were vibrating with the heavy base music till 3am. When mentioned to Chris at the reception on the Friday he was very offhand and basically told us we would just have to suffer it. Was so relieved to be going home to peace and quiet. Not a hotel for families, only suitable for clubbers Thursday, Friday & Saturday, and only if they are not fussy about their surroundings or breakfast. Worst hotel I have ever stayed in by far.

The room was very clean and comfy.

The hotel staff were not the most helpful was asked to leave the bar area as they said they had to lock up the bar in case there was trouble??? The nightclub next door was extremley noisy the whole building shook until 3.00am. Breakfast was poor i had to ask for the table to be set for orange juice and for toast. Would not go to this hotel again or recommend this hotel!!!

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the horrendous noise from nightclub myself and my friend were in seperate rooms on 2 nd floor we went to take that concert and arrived back at 11.45pm we could not get to sleep till after 4am due to horrific floor vibrations from music in nightclub i personally would like a refund of £32 because i did not expect it to be so bad i dont usually complain but we had had a long drive a long day and a long night trying to get to sleep would not stay here again breakfast staff were useless

Very comfortable and the staff were very friendly.

Our room had been referbishisd which was very tastful, most of the hotel had been updated it was clean the breakfast was great and plenty of tea and toast was provided altogether marverlouls stay and very good value for money.

The location was central for all the nightlife and also the beach.

The hotel was very dated, though the room we had was ok - breakfast was fine,

room was great, staff brilliant, made sad time bearable,would come again , breakfast had odd taint as though a cleaning product got there ,but again service good.

strange taste on breakfast

Location was excellent as was the breakfast. Value for money!!

Front of house staff abrupt,unhelpfull and childishly kept blowing a whistle. Room basic,no toilet paper,window would not lock. However the breakfast was excellent as was the view. Being a coach driver would I take a party for more than one night debatable. Was however value for money.

The staff were not very friendly I felt it was a bit of chore when asked if I could have a drink at the bar which I still did not get. Thought the hotel was old fashioned. Wouldn't go back

Really helpful friendly staff who went out of their way to assist. Warm and comfortable room with a fantastic view of the sea. (We requested a room with a view and we certainly got one.) Excellent cooked breakfast with a wide choice, including fruits and cereal, served to you on a beautifully set table, individual tea pots. We did hear some sound from the nightclub but it did'nt bother us. We would certainly recommend the Rex Hotel to anyone wanting to stay in Whitney Bay.

Rex is a fading beauty, lovely location, great view if you get a front facing room, look out for loud disco music on weekends till three, ask for a room away from "Deep" nightclub. Nice artwork in public areas.

I really like the Rex, some won't, disco music is a minus, but I am a sound sleeper.