A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Royal Hotel offers 18 accommodations. This Elgin bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
During your stay at The Royal Hotel, you'll be within walking distance of Elgin Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Free self-parking
Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
Within a 15-minute walk of Elgin Museum and Elgin Cathedral
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
This 3-star Elgin bed & breakfast is smoke free.
The Royal Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
No lift
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Cable/satellite channels
More
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per day
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Royal Hotel Elgin
Royal Hotel Elgin
Royal Elgin
Hotel The Royal Hotel Elgin
Elgin The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Elgin
Royal Hotel
Royal
Hotel The Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel Elgin
The Royal Hotel Bed & breakfast
The Royal Hotel Bed & breakfast Elgin
The Royal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 161 reviews
10 - Excellent
50
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 161 reviews
8 - Good
58
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 161 reviews
6 - Okay
32
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 161 reviews
4 - Poor
13
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 161 reviews
2 - Terrible
8
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Neil
21 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were good and rooms were clean.
Neil
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Donald
17 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very great friendly staff and really good food !
Donald
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sam
22 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Sam
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Donald
11 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Donald
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
R
5 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable hotel with great staff
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
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.
Nice hotel. Good access to local attractions and eateries. Staff pleasant and helpful. There was an issue with the number of booked beds but that was quickly addressed by hotel staff. If staying in elgin I would stay there again
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.
Eleni
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Tony
2 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable Stay
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.
The room was very small, the mattress was incredibly uncomfortable and felt old, the room was a bit outdated and had damage to the furniture, and my check in experience was rather poor. Overall just a bad experience and below my expectations of a place I’d stayed once before.
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.