The Royal Hotel  

The hotel has been used by the Gotch family for over 200 years

This hotel needs complete overall. I visit every year and it seems to be going downhill fast. The existing structure is not being used with any imagination, no need to pull down any architecture, but the space at the back could include a lift and proper toilets for disabled. The nightclub next door, could become the new reception area. All the rooms need new central heating and new windows. Kettering Council are modernising the town, and will be promoting the town as an Arts area. Investment would be rewarding if the hotel is advertised successfully.

We were meeting relatives for a meal and the Hotel was just 5 minutes walk from the restaurant

We booked for bed and breakfast and when we arrived were told it was Continental only. My husband and I don't like salami etc. There was ham but it looked as though it had been in and out of the refrigerator for a week.I am diabetic so I should eat at regular times. I was offered my money back for breakfast (£5.50) so we ended up paying £20.00 plus for breakfast at a Little Chef. The room was clean although there was wallpaper hanging off the wall.The sister hotel just down the road was being refurbished so I imagine the Royal would be next

We were very impressed with the cleanliness of the hotel and the staff were polite and helpful.

My girlfriend wasn't to impressed with the cooked breakfast but she's on the atkins diet so couldn't have all the lovely fruit and cereals on offer.

Staying with three children is always a chore but the family room was spacious and had good natural light in it. Everybody slept really well and was also able to read and do other stuff after a day out.

Lack of hook to put shower into, and the low water pressure made showering fairly difficult.

It was ideally situated for my own particular needs.

Quite a few issues with the service side. The car park was a little bit cramped.

It's convenient location

I was disappointed with this visit compared to previous visits. No prior information had been given about the renovation which meant the restaurant and bar were closed. The room where breakfast was served was very cold. Granted, it was the coldest weekend of the winter so far, but more effort could have been made to make the room warm. I would not recommend unless the renovations have been completed.

Friendly staff and good room rate.

Decor a bit old fashioned and in need of updating.

Very convenient to the Railway Station and also easy walking distance to the conference centre. Friendly and helpful staff.

Too hot!

It's a convenient location and there is a car park. Staff are very friendly.

Was disappointed there was no food available in the hotel apart from contiental breakfast. Rooms are quite basic.

It is bit unfair to critisise the hotel for the behaviour of other guests, particularly on New Year's Eve, but we were given a room which seemed to be in the centre of a block booking of a large party that occupied many rooms with doors kept open and music playing most of the afternoon until we went out. During the night, the noise was exceptional and we got no sleep at all. As far as we knew, the hotel had one duty manager and we saw little point in complaining in the middle of the night on New Year's Eve and it would be a case of one room complaining about many other rooms so we would be in a minority. Although, we have no complaints about the hotel itself, the whole experience would make us reluctant to return.

Cheap, clean, central for shopping and friendly staff.

No issues this time. Have booked again