WORST RATED Hotel - The Royal Hotel Scarborough

I stay in The Royal Hotel Scarborough owned by Britannia Hotels and it's the Tenth consecutive year that Britannia has come bottom of the pile in the annual survey by consumer group Which?
It's received some very bad reviews on Tripadvisor and some bad press over the last 12 months, BUT is it as bad as some people say? Let's find out!
The chain has 61 hotels across Britain, including Blackpool’s Metropole and Norbreck Castle, and Scarborough’s Grand Hotel.
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[@WalkWithMeTim]

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[@roslynlock9205]

Hi the royal dos look good in most places with title more attention it would get me staying there as for the Xmas deckies they knock spots of some of the blackpool hotels

[@pattij2961]

@Cal Alaera he put his thumb over the guest name area so probably knew the rest was irrelevant

[@johnclarke2997]

Been in worse, mainly aboroad. Of the UK, memories of one hotel in Melksham will always be with me, including having to kill the fleas on my clothes and bag afterwards. Also nearly getting into a argument with the hostile manager. He had long hair and was balding which is not a good look.

[@pattij2961]

@@johnclarke2997 I can imagine, there are worse, I know this....in all seaside areas for example, though in this case I do think Tim was helped with potentially being given an upgraded room

[@Luckyluke870]

Tim u should of got the same room Winston Churchill stayed in. He once said it was his favorite hotel. Surprised u didn't speak on that more arguably one of the most hero's of England. Missed opportunity lol

[@alexdavis5766]

I guessed it was a Britannia hotel before even seeing it was. They really need to be held accountable for running these amazing buildings into ruin

[@SnabbKassa]

But the rest of the British Empire that these buildings date from has been governed into ruin likewise.

[@heeeeeresrossy]

It really is a disgrace! Somebody somewhere HAS to be held accountable!

[@motodevcam]

The rates have to be so low to be competitive in areas like Scarborough, Skeggy, Blackpool etc. I know there are a lot of rooms but I'd be surprised if there was much profit after staffing and building costs etc. You would think if they invested and sorted these places out that Britannia could charge more. Then again, it wouldn't turn the places into luxury, just a standard to be expected from a hotel.

[@shutup2751]

not much they can do, most of these big hotels are from an era before package holidays abroad became a thing, they probably don't have enough customers anymore to do up the place

[@erikgstewart]

Me too. At least Britannia Hotels is very predictable when it comes to (the lack of) standards and appearance. Stayed in one of their hotels on a business trip years ago and noticed something was off with this chain...

[@laurenhw1988]

I've realised what all these hotels remind me of. You know in The Sims when you're not very good at building houses and you end up with furniture in random places and odd sized rooms. That.

[@rosie-cotton4262]

This made me chuckle 😄

[@HelloImNik]

hahaha yes!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

ha ha ha

[@flumpyofdoom]

Guilty of that exact sort of build. There's a reason I just download builds from the gallery lol 😆

[@TrevorMoses312]

😆😆

[@kateg7039]

I used to work here years ago - it's quite beautiful on the surface but underneath there's a whole derelict catacombs where the old kitchens used to be. Easily the scariest place I've ever seen. Also there was a rumour the old pool and spa were haunted as we always saw strange figments on the CCTV... we all got used to them.

[@surfsup4019]

Looks like a pretty cool place to work. Shame it must be a horror to maintain.

[@kateg7039]

That's why I moved on. But it was mostly management - the hotel itself was gorgeous. These places are ruined by their higher power... there's so much more to them.

[@Sezfluffy]

If it had love and vision it could b amazing

[@Matt-ln6xv]

It’s definitely haunted down in the old kitchens, I remember the carvery breaking down all the time and have to set it up with little burner packs underneath, so dodgey

[@ProjectFlashlight612]

Those weren't ghosts. That was just Boy George. Guy went through a rough patch before bouncing back, y'know.

[@jenzz6841]

Another great video! When you looked at the stains in the room and said 'It's not the hotels fault', I felt I had to comment and say it absolutely is. That room would look a lot better with a deep clean.

[@lily-rose7982]

Same here, it's definitely their fault.

[@labellamaffia]

Saddest thing is that once upon a time it’s obvious that hotel was pretty magnificent!

[@AwfulWaffle8474]

I don't know why but i find your videos really relaxing and not overwhelming as other channels are. I don't know what it is but please keep it up.

[@highpath4776]

Under £50 these days makes the conditions not TOO bad, but really , depending on occupancy there needs to be contractors doing furniture swap out , deep clean , check whomever they are using for laundry and find the reason for the damp wall (check outside probably a blocked gutter).

[@conflict-tv]

As a Scarborian, this doesn’t surprise me. There’s only one place even worse than this, and it’s the Grand Hotel that you show in the start of this video. Ironically, also run by Britannia. This town has suffered immensely at the cost of the council. The locals get it worse, believe me. There’s bugger all here for us and communities. They’re so focused on the holiday seasons, yet it baffles me how what used to be the two most prestigious hotels here, are now run by kids and the standards are barely passable, if at all.

[@LeviJamesRE]

Kids can't run hotels it's illegal. Grow up with your immature comments and statements!

[@ve2vfd]

How strange! They put so much effort decorating and keeping the main areas looking grand and nice and yet the room is not terribly clean and maintenance is lacking.

[@oliverstemp9132]

It’s to trick you into staying

[@christophergoff36]

The room cleanliness seemed to be the main issue but considering some of the places you've stayed, it could have been a lot worse, looked nice with all the Christmas decorations. Some renovations have begun too.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Good point

[@michaelhawkins7389]

@@WalkWithMeTimHello Tim, It's so sad to see that the paintings ( which I assume are original or may be copies) are not very well looked after :( weather they are Authentic or not , they need to take more care in looking after these artworks , a shame they are in such bad condition.

[@jamesv9221]

The paintings and the mirrors are beautiful. I would buy one in a heartbeat.

[@supernoob9606]

I live in Scarborough and never had to stay in any of these hotels but what I do know though it that some of the hotels in Scarborough a super old, the grand hotel is from the Victorian times, it’s a real shame they’ve all been run down

[@everydayimeating3407]

I recently stayed a night here for only £37! I got a massive room and it even had a coffee machine in it! It is a grand hotel and when you look at the detail it needs updating but pretty decent value for money 👍

[@repentbeforeitstoolate..8239]

Oh ! Gone then the illegal immigrants!?. 🙄😒

[@ghostlyhousehorrors]

@@repentbeforeitstoolate..8239 damn dude who shat in your coffee?

[@Thomes-Maisling]

@@repentbeforeitstoolate..8239 Nutter

[@azuregiant9258]

Great video Tim. They really have made an effort in the foyer with how festive it looks. Also, I’d love to see more breakfasts and/or dinners in these worst hotels, to get the full experience.

[@daviddenham1511]

The breakfast we had there was quite good

[@WalkWithMeTim]

noted

[@harry.stockdale3326]

@@daviddenham1511 thats great to know as my dad is the chef he would be pleased to know this rlly glad you enjoyed it :)

[@daviddenham1511]

@@harry.stockdale3326 I was a chef uk and overseas 11 years, now own two restaurants….

[@madeiramagic]

Agree with the comments about missing meals. Isn't it an important part of the experience ?

[@MrPlannery]

I've seen other hotel review channels, but it's clear you're someone who understands the art of good editing, production & script. It makes all the difference.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thank you

[@budgetlifeuk]

Stayed here for a weekend in 2020 and found our room very pleasant. Had a sea view and the beds were comfy. We didn't have meals there but our stay was nice

[@KawaiiStars]

as an artist those exposed, blistering paintings are killing me, they need restoration, STAT!,

[@mathewhopwood76]

I've heard nothing but terrible things about this hotel but after watching this tour, I don't think I'd be unwilling to spend £40 odd for a night. It's old, dated and needs a massive refresh but honestly, not too bad at all. I've paid more than double for worse elsewhere. Thanks for the video!

[@paultommo74]

Was waiting to see two little girls in blue dresses at the end of the corridor 😆 , stay with us Tim...forever and ever

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol in every hotel I visit

[@joannefoster891]

OMG I thought of The Shining straight way, very creepy hallways!

[@loveyouforlife]

I worked in this hotel about 17 years ago (2006), while I was a student at the University of Hull’s Scarborough Campus - which has now shut down. The hotel was under English Rose, not Britannia back then and was better, but still had some maintenance issues. The owner at the time, lived upstairs in a converted apartment on the top floor. She had died now and her son sold it on. I went back with my children in 2021 and stayed in one of the suites. It was so disappointing. Filthy windows, rotting window frames, French doors which did not close properly and had a gaping hole where the handle should have been. From afar, things looked good - but close up, it was absolutely dire. Housekeeping had not cleaned the room well at all, but the bed was clean and comfortable, I guess…

[@jamesedleymusic]

11:33 This makes me realise how much I’d love to see a found footage horror film about someone who documents their stay at a hotel and finds out that it’s haunted.

[@socialghost4400]

Honestly for 47 quid a night; that is an amazing hotel….even for an old hotel, it’s really not that bad…apart from the cobwebs (which are unacceptable) I really don’t see what’s so bad about it. However £12 for breakfast is expensive, and personally I think using the pool should be free…but okay; for £47 a night for a room, I guess it’s to be expected that not everything is included. Anyway; thank you for another great video Tim 🍻

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yes agree there 👍

[@KeithLancaster-df4ir]

A friend of mine went to stay there. After waiting to check in for almost two hours it turned out that his "bathroom" had nothing in it but some pipes sticking out of the walls.

[@mamacindyrogofsky495]

How on earth did he go? 😂😂😂😂

[@heeeeeresrossy]

That 'lift' mirror gave me SO many Tim's. And that made me happy! 🥰

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Lol

[@djlarneyp1]

The thing with these hotels by the sea is they used to be majestic and regal when there was a busy trade , when foreign holidays were unheard of . It was quite something to stay in them . Now they haven't got the trade so haven't got the money to invest in refurbishment . Imagine the staff costs to keep that place running .

[@johnbruce2868]

Bah! Nothing! Not as bad as a hotel I stayed in near Cairo, where the concierge threw somebody's clothes out of a room and, without even changing the filthy bed sheets, gave it to me. He also showed me the toilet. Pushing in the door, we came face to face with a man standing on the toilet brim having a dump because there was no seat and the bowl was filled to the top with pee and turds. Or how about the Al Sewrah, Aleppo, where I killed a cockroach behind the bedroom sink to find it still there a year later? Or some hotel in Luxor, where what I first though was pretty floral wall paper were the many bloody remains of mosquitos squashed on the wall. The Royal Hotel? What's your problem? Luxury.

[@levistubbs8949]

Love how Tim wanders aimlessly through the hotel .

[@absta100]

love these vlogs Tim. I usually get up and dust, vacuum and clean my kitchen and bathroom floors after 😂🤷‍♀️🤔😂

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Love that!

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

Lol

[@danieladams9950]

Loved the acknowledgement that marks on the headboard were due to "busy" activity.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol

[@yvonnesanders4308]

Consider how clean the mattress will be 😐

[@artful1967]

I can forgive hotels feeling a bit dated as these old huge hotels cost a fortune to keep refurbished. I cannot forgive them being dirty. I would have walked out of the room and insisted on a refund.

[@NSMerryweather4771]

I stayed here in 2021 and had a beautiful room and perfectly nice stay. Our only hiccup was we booked a luxury double but got a twin. We were offered a double room but it was about the size of a broom cupboard so we asked for the original allocation back and pushed the beds together. Other than that, couldn't fault it.

[@james-5560]

Tim -" I've dismantled my Corby Trouser Press. I can't put it back together again.Will that show up on my bill?"

[@kofd1980]

I've been looking for this comment 😂

[@ianrobert6239]

People have not been around this country much if they consider this a worst rated Hotel. I would happily stay there.

[@doodles3075]

Felt like I was on some paranormal channel when you were walking round the corridor. 😁 Could easily get lost round those hallways. It is a beautiful hotel, just needs love and attention

[@thefeelingbelief3904]

I have an old book on hotels, it mentions this hotel was owned by Tom Laughton, brother of Charles Laughton, Hollywood actor who starred in The Hunchback of Notre Dam. Orchestras used to play to guests.

[@antoniamcgregor3285]

I do have memories of this hotel we went around.... 2007,2008 and 2009 and me and my dad always went in that pool I loved it 🔙❤️👧

[@g7eit]

Another of those stunning old buildings that nobody has the money to keep going. Such a shame. Thank you so much for your hard work doing these videos

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks for watching

[@lparky4409]

You could imagine the posh ladies swanning in in their fur coats followed by the husband and then the maid with the hat box and the porter with the luggage back in the 30s. Now it's the cheap trips for the Turkey and Tinsel.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yes I know .. someone employed just for local info lol

[@debbiedysonfussey2026]

We stayed at the grand Hotel last weekend our room was lovely we got up graced to a see view room and it looked beautiful with all the Christmas decorations

[@bobbythomas200420032]

Hi great video Tim i really enjoy you showing us the worst and best hotels. Its to early to have Christmas Decorations up 1st November in your video and silly to have Christmas themed coach tours in early November should be no Christmas things until 1st December.

[@owenjacon1124]

Challenge for you Tim. I want you to book the cheapest flight from the uk and go have the cheapest holiday ever. You have a budget of £200

[@griswald7156]

I dont think you’d get a night on the Isle of Wight for that..

[@griswald7156]

Where’s the chip shop review in Scarborough ?

[@sarahstrong7174]

@@griswald7156 Actually prices on the Isle of Wight tend not to be too bad as it has the reputation of being old fashioned, but some of us like that.

[@adamholmes740]

Benidorm then

[@WalkWithMeTim]

great idea might try that in January

[@brianaveriss7972]

Good review Tim, but they could spend less on the Christmas decorations and more on room cleanliness.

[@isabellind1292]

It's ridiculous to have any Christmas lights up by Nov. 1st. They're getting carried away!

[@yvonneatkins7386]

Thanks Tim great video hotel needs some more care but better than some you have been to look forward to the next Yvonne 😊

[@gaiaceveles1582]

Interesting building, I'm definitely a geek for old architecture 😄 .. a little TLC wouldn't hurt, 😂, thank you again Tim for sharing and much love to you and your beautiful family 🤗💛

[@evostu7814]

£47 seems very reasonable to be honest for such a grand hotel even with the issues mentioned. Excellent upload Tim, keep them coming.

[@Kit-yv7ob]

I expect a clean bedroom regardless of the price. I wouldnt stay there.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks :-)

[@rosemarymcgrory-eb2gd]

It's just crazy tho isn't it ,coz guests leave their clean homes to stay the night ,in a mucky old hotel ..it does not take much to clean the hotel ..so it's fit for human consumption lol

[@Turnbull50]

I went here in 2005 and had a brilliant time. We got to use the swimming pool in the basement. Our room and the food was excellent. Things must have changed since then.

[@drscopeify]

Fun video as always! Very cool hotel, I love the interior and old woodwork and the paint color scheme in the hallway with orange and blue, fantastic.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

70s retro no that's brown and orange

[@IvoryWhites]

Really anticipating this vlog about The Royal Hotel. I'm so so sorry but I can't give anymore superchats & superthanks as I'm really struggling financially & I literally need every penny I can. But I'm staying subscribed & going to continue being a Channel Member forever! And I will buy a Christmas Jumper & one of your Walk With Me Mugs so I will still be supporting you Tim. I'm sorry I really enjoyed giving you those Superchats & thanks. Your vlogs are worth so much more than I can possibly give.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Bex you don't need to just a thumbs up and drop a comment and u watching is more than enough

[@IvoryWhites]

@@WalkWithMeTim aww that's very reassuring & kind of you to say Tim😊you can count on me commenting & watching that's for sure! And it's thumbs up all-round always.

[@isortofyoutube]

Just as I needed a video to relax to. Thanks Tim! You'd think I'd want to stop looking at hotels since I work in one but it reminds me when I do anything silly at work, it doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. 😅

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Ha ha great way to look at it

[@jonathonpotter1059]

You should visit Ilfracombe, it’s a town stuck in a time warp. Ilfracombe holiday park is a bit grim as well

[@DEAJP10]

You mentioned the damp problem. I don’t think it was a spilled drink on the wall behind the bed, I think it was weeping damp dripping down the wall!?

[@johncoombes6291]

Hi Tim,when inspecting the room you commented stains on the headboard and walls was not the hotels fault but the previous guests surely it’s there responsibility to make sure it meets a certain standard in cleanliness?

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yes agree

[@alexdavis5766]

As a woman I would not stay in that room on my own with that door

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yes that needs sorting someone could push it hard enough it would open

[@alexdavis5766]

@@WalkWithMeTim I wonder if the hotels watch your films and action any of the points you’ve raised?

[@1angelofthelight2]

My son's wedding reception was held here and it was a relatively nice 'do', except for a waitress pouring coffee down the bride's back and the cake not being brought out. However, I have stayed there myself recently and it was very nice; the breakfast was worth the £12 fee as it was lovely. The best thing for me was , as we explored the halls, one of the sets of doors had the best handles I've ever seen - brass and emerald green glass - I've never seen anything like them they were lovely.

[@ghostlyhousehorrors]

Oh dear I hope it wasn't scorching hot coffee on the bride. Though I feel like this wasn't the case but I imaged the situation would've been more worse if the bride wore her wedding gown during the incident. The brass and emerald detail sounds lovely, some of these buildings have this old school luxury and idea of grandness that still has the beauty and elegance to this day. Shame when it's not fully well kept

[@ValShepley-qc4zr]

@@ghostlyhousehorrors It was at the end of the meal, coffee and cake supposedly, and she did have her lovely wedding dress on. Poor girl, ir marred a lovely day. Anyway they've been happily married for a few years now so it's all in the past. Thank you for your interest.

[@LordMelbury1953]

KZbin referred me to your channel, glad they did, I’m subscribed. I’m going to check out your worst rated hotels playlist, one question have you been to the famous hotel in Torquay from the Hotel TV show. Greetings from 🇨🇦.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

hey thanks Kevin

[@tracyg1640]

OMG amazing big grand entrance such a shame the state of the rooms lol. Safe journey to Blackpool so looking for to seeing you and Gaby live absolutely love cheesy Blackpool. Keep them blogs coming.

[@Andy-eo3mq]

I've got to be honest: I do love your Worst Rated series, lol! I must admit, I'm surprised Britannia have 2 hotels right next to each other.

[@jenH779]

Thanks for showing us round these lovely grand hotels , they would of been amazing in the old days , I’ve stayed in far worse hotels than this one and payed a lot more , it’s a good price but clearly needs cleaning and updating in some areas , the Christmas decs look lovely although I would say a bit early 😊

[@basbeestKT]

Great review! Nice Droste effect in the elevator :)

[@paulyh4531]

That headboard is reminding you of the front of that car Christine 😆 good vid as usual Tim .

[@WalkWithMeTim]

🤭

[@abeswanick]

the inner former housekeeper in me is crying inside no way could we get away with leaving cobwebs like that in the hotels I've worked!

[@SP-pn9gh]

Another great video Tim! Just wondering if you book rooms using an alias? You've stayed at so many britannia hotels now that they probably know your name and that's maybe why you keep getting upgraded? Just a thought 😊

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Sometimes 😆

[@queendevonia]

You should come down to Devon. We have so many old seaside hotels which would be really interesting to see reviews for. Especially in Torquay :)

[@scottsworld]

I love it!! Stained curtains, dirtyish windows, cobwebs, aren't a big deal when you get bags of character! The pool grotto was cool too. good video.

[@rocksta5025]

Maybe the government should send the Asylum seekers there to stay there for a full week than some of the luxury hotels, then let’s see if they want to settle in the UK.

[@MargaretUK]

Either there, or Pontins, they'd be back on the boats in no time!

[@rocksta5025]

@@MargaretUK I agree to pontins.

[@jeffallinson8089]

Stayed at the Royel for a night a few years ago as my friend had his wedding reception there and I had no complaints. The reception food was very nice indeed and our room was absolutely fine. This including the Grand (which I preffered) are not even close to being bad hotels in my experience in fact I would say they offered very good value for money.

[@Malbailey670]

Another great video Tim. Nice hotel but needs a good tidy up. By the way what's the theme music called you had at the beginning called.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

ill let you know

[@jaeleighxxx7829]

I really enjoyed this, I've seen it many times from the outside and never been in. The Christmas decorations looked amazing. I wish they had kept to the same patterned carpet throughout and more muted natural tones of pain rather than the very modern bright garish blue. The cleanliness and damp is an issue, needs addressing and I hope they do as it's such a gorgeous building.

[@rolandpotter479]

I enjoyed a five day break in March at this hotel. The room I had was not grubby and had a view of the gardens opposite and sea view. This place needs standards to be lifted for all rooms. I enjoyed my stay and would go again.

[@johnrob6132]

What a perfect storm. A hotel that has guests who show no respect for the rooms they stay in and a management that thinks cleaning and maintenance have no part to play in their business. It`s amazing to think that anyone actually pays to stay in this building. Where are the health authorities that are supposed to see that hygiene and health standards are maintained in such buildings? I wouldn`t go within a mile of a place like that.

[@truthiskey8625]

1:42 WOW i love the Christmas decorations

[@charitysghost1207]

This place is just so beautiful. I'm so happy I found this channel. I'm subscribed and ready for a lovely binge watch.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yay thanks

[@evevening7995]

Hi Tim, I would stay there, I have stayed in hotels that when you look out the window all you see is a brick wall just 6ft from my room and parts of the room that are made up of parts of an old hallway ☹ Thank you for the tour 👍👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

you are welcome Eve, thanks for watching

[@FryandBirdy]

We stayed at the Travelodge opposite earlier this year and had the worst experience.

[@sallymurray2147]

Great video Tim liked the Christmas decorations some parts of the hotel was nice your room was not bad could do with a clean and sort those cobwebs out see what you mean about the hotel it's a maze

[@charlottefearnhead9260]

Hi, thanks for your hotel video. I've stayed at Wortley Hall in Sheffield once that was before they had it had fully refurbished. Had leaking coming from ceiling and poor paintwork on walls. Even though we had the better bedroom the views we had was back of the kitchens windows would not open, bed was uncomfortable and breakfast very greasy. I know they have Christmas markets their. Would be interested how it looks now.

[@maureenbrown6610]

I didn’t stay at the royal hotel but went for a meal there in June this meal was prebooked and was a in a private room. I honestly was completely amazed at how bad it was! It was so bad that I didn’t eat any of the main course at all. The first course was supposed to be a melon fan but which I had assumed would be honeydew melon but when it came was a chunk of water melon. The cheesecake when it came was obviously frozen but not as good as ones I’ve bought from a supermarket. The people I was with staying at the hotel were not impressed with the rooms.

[@bunnypolaris9800]

Honestly wasn't bad, we were on a national holidays mystery experience so we didn't know we were staying there until we got to scarborough but I have heard of it before then, I think because it's so fancy looking people are expecting a 6 star experience, but as someone who can only afford 3 stars at best it was probably one of the better looking hotels I've stayed at. Obviously it's be nice if they'd put more effort into it, but it's not any worse than hotels I've stayed at in blackpool.

[@IvoryWhites]

Wow well Tim I was wondering how The Royal Hotel in Scarborough would compare with The Grand Hotel that you showed us in Scarborough. I was very pleasantly surprised! Although as there was Damp issues, to be honest my Bathroom damp isn't much different just not black yet but I can see it. And I've suddenly developed Black Mould all around my double glazed windows in the Kitchen it's a cold kitchen so I nearly always keep windows shut & I got rid of the big hole in the wall where the extraction fan was, thats when the mould formed. Although I love old buildings because of there charm & character since moving into my Victorian Terrace built in 1900 I've come to realize it's very difficult not to get damp & condensation problems even when the building is being looked after. New builds do have their virtues! I liked your room it was nicely laid out as you said with TV in good placement. I rather liked the little Utility Room it was rather interesting I wonder if back in the day it would of been where the guests Lady's Maid slept?! The room really did need a good clean it would only take a few minutes to get rid of the Cobwebs, the splattered spiders hadnt even been removed! And those Net Curtains were awful! Kettle & Hairdryer weren't good either. The Bathroom was rather nice without a grotty shower curtain 😂 but needed a good clean & all those drawers! I never take that many toiletries away with me🤣 Those Glasses are just like the glasses I had at Primary School, I remember the Dinner Ladies serving hot milky coffee from big Galvanized Jugs in to glasses like that! That dark room with the chair holding the door open in the corridor was odd that was abit spooky & I found that Letterbox & the smallest hallway ever seen fasinating! All I can think is that back in the day there was Hallboys there & a sorting office collecting Mail for the Guests or Hotel Staff?! I thought the Hotels vibes were rather friendly & welcoming compared to alot of the Worst Rated Hotels. The lovely Ballroom style reception is amazing & they've really gone to town with the Christmas Decorations the Christmas Trees really were first class👌 The dining area & ballroom were still grand. The staff weren't Teenagers! I think this hotel is probably the best of the worst rated hotels in my opinion. The Britannia Hotel in Manchester comes 2nd best & The Grand Hotel in Scarborough is the 3rd best. This The Royal Hotel is opulence abound! Really enjoyed this! Thanks Tim for a very interesting vlog as always.

[@0rtmasta]

I just love your attention to detail Tim. It's wonderful. Keep doing what your doing!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Lol thanks

[@_h1ghlife_]

Do the owners of these hotels watch these videos, and in turn make the necessary changes to their service or cleanliness? That Jackson pollock headboard was a real beauty!

[@jenniferdaulby5519]

That hotel seemed OK really. I stayed at a Hyatt Hotel in Sydney & it had a large Huntsman spider hanging about on the walls, but as an Australian it didn't bother me.

[@abeswanick]

I used to work at a Hyatt hotel in Perth and honestly it's nicer than Crown in my opinion (where I've also worked), so spacious and beautiful compared to the cramped, sad hotels Crown offers.

[@lily-rose7982]

😮 I'd kill it with 🔥

[@nbfs0001]

I don’t know if you’ve ever stayed there but try staying in Pleasure Hotel By The Beach aka The oddesy Hotel. It’s in Blackpool. I’ve been there before and it is grim!

[@EK.entertainment]

Your comment about the trouser press made me laugh out loud and reminded me of Alan Partridge 🤣

[@RadioactiveChannel06]

The stain on that desk chair looks more like blood than tea to me, might be from someone with piles sitting on it. Also I’m semi convinced the staff knew who you were because they upgraded you to a huge double room when you only paid for a single.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Omg I didn't think

[@HerbziCal]

Time to start using a pseudonym!

[@daviddolphin7803]

You have to admit Tim that the Britannia chain of hotels are at least consistent! Everything looks grand from the entrance and the ground floor reception/eating areas but as you make the ascent wow does everything start to go downhill. I have only ever stayed in Britannia hotels with a coach travel company. One of the problems for these sort of old big properties is that they don't really make any money from providing the accommodation and meals from coach trips. So what happens? No money left over to do the cleaning and repairs. Barely enough to cover wages. The property virtually stands still in time. Will anything change. Tim will tell. (Sorry time will tell).

[@WalkWithMeTim]

it does make you think lol

[@pitbull2005]

It's obvious booking into these types of hotel, you should check if Britannia is involved and then give them a wide berth if they are! By the way, you are doing an excellent job and have a nice manner...subscribed!

[@Winn-ing]

I'm loving your videos, keep up the great work Tim

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks Allison

[@davidnm21]

Grand looking hotel especially that reception area and staircase. Looks grubby in places however and as for the cobwebs, spiders and damp net curtains yuk! Could benefit a good spring clean in places. Wonder if it’s haunted?

[@WalkWithMeTim]

maybe .. altho I felt weird around one side of the hotel

[@mickyfinn1948]

Love these old grand hotels - lots of character. Shame about the net curtains and cobwebs but for £47/ night, I'd be happy to spend a night or two there. Another fine video Tim - keep up the good work. 👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks Michael

[@TammyMullins-jv8wm]

Love another historical hotel awesome 😊thanks for taking me along

[@pippab636]

I am catching up with some of your videos Tim. I noticed you have 400,000 subscribers. Congratulations 👏🎉

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yes! Thank you!

[@traceybeerling4776]

Hi Tim ! Another brittania hotel going to ruin such a shame . Could be amazing if given to the right people. Thanks for all you hard work Tim it's greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing with love to you as always Tracey 💕 xxxx

[@thornbird6768]

The money spent on fancy Christmas Trees would have been better spent on the rooms ! That said the interior of the hotel has some really nice features 👍🏻 as usual the public areas !

[@jamesfield1674]

I think I found my fav new channel. Great vids

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks James

[@danblake8724]

Love your videos! What camera do you use to shoot and how do you get your videos so steady!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Details in description

[@russjam121]

You really need to do the Clifton hotel in Scarborough. I think personally it makes the royal and the grand look like Hilton hotels as you get a idea of how bad that one is by just walking in the front door and no stunning foyer like this one . Also you will have done all 3 brittania owned hotels in Scarborough

[@waynemiddleton4577]

My experience in Britain is that a majority of old hotels in the uk are like this. I lived in the uk in the 80s and they definitely were especially around south Kensington. It is hard for them to be upgraded but is part of their charm

[@ghostlyhousehorrors]

The antiquity can be appreciated, my only problem is when it's not well cared for. Repairs for damages like cracks and leaks is always a must and a place must be cleaned regularly.

[@zchawk]

Visited The Royal earlier this year, Chillercon (formerly Stockercon UK) was held here in May. The building is absolutely in need of some TLC but as a venue it was pretty great, conducted a reading of one of my short stories at the stairwell with the weird random sofas.

[@samsrc8302]

Love this series! Always one of the first to watch!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

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