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title: "The Royal Hotel, Elgin: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Royal Hotel in Elgin: rated 9.8 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Guesthouse · ★★★
# The Royal Hotel

Ashgrove, Elgin, United Kingdom

9.8 ·  Exceptional 2 reviews ·  #1 #1 of 5 in Elgin ·  4.1/5 on Google, 268 reviews ·  6.5 Location score
## About The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel is a guesthouse in Ashgrove, Elgin, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Facilities include free breakfast, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 480 m from the centre of Elgin. The nearest airport, Inverness Airport (INV), is 46 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 18

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

Station Road [theroyalhotelelgin.co.uk](http://www.theroyalhotelelgin.co.uk/)

## How The Royal Hotel scores

Compared with the average hotel in Elgin.

-   Location **6.5**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Elgin average

## Rating on Google

4.1/5

268 Google reviews

-   5★44%
-   4★34%
-   3★15%
-   2★4%
-   1★3%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Free breakfastBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **42**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **10**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Elgin railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">150 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Inverness Airport (INV)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">46 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">103 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Elgin</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">480 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Elgin Museum590 m
-   Duke of Gordon's Monument940 m
-   Moray Motor Museum1.1 km

## The Royal Hotel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at The Royal Hotel. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At The Royal Hotel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment. In select rooms at the hotel, a coffee or tea maker is available for those moments when it seems necessary. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at The Royal Hotel. Begin your day feeling refreshed and invigorated as you enjoy a delightful cup of quality coffee available at the cafe situated within the hotel. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar.

### Compare

## Compare The Royal Hotel with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Laichmoray Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/laichmoray-hotel-elgin/) Hotel ★★★ 50 m away
    
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-   [Sunninghill Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sunninghill-hotel-elgin/) Hotel ★★★★ 540 m away
    
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-   [The Mansion House Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-mansion-house-hotel-elgin/) Hotel ★★★★ 970 m away
    
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## Questions about The Royal Hotel

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Royal Hotel include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Royal Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Inverness Airport (INV), is 46 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does The Royal Hotel have?

The Royal Hotel has 18 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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