Title: The Royal Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Royal Hotel Travelers find serenity at the outdoor pool or indulge in hot stone massages at this peaceful retreat in Durban's Central Business District ## Photo gallery for The Royal Hotel ![Reception - The Royal Hotel (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/c9e292ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Coffee shop - The Royal Hotel (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/ea7cc720.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - The Royal Hotel (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/b1d1fdf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - The Royal Hotel (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/0a797d99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - The Royal Hotel (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/830358c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Royal Hotel offers spa treatments including body wraps and massages in downtown Durban. Guests can enjoy meals at the restaurant, relax by the outdoor pool, use in-room WiFi, and grab coffee at the café. Visitors consistently mention the helpful hotel staff. ## Reviews 7.4 Good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=8893&PinnedHotelID=8893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbor View ![Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbour View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/704a87d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbor View 7.0 Good 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Separate bathtub and shower - Harbor view - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, City View ![In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/96b49c50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, City View ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Separate bathtub and shower - City view - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View ![Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/7fdf664c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV 2 bedrooms Separate bathtub and shower Private bathroom - City view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbor View ![Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbour View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8893/fab6c239.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Harbor View ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Separate bathtub and shower Private bathroom - Harbor view - 646 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDurban-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h8893.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDurban-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h8893.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Durban Central Business District, a neighborhood in Durban, The Royal Hotel is in a shopping district and near the beach. Royal Durban Golf Club and Durban Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve. UShaka Marine World and Durban Natural Science Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, snorkeling, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Durban travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban.dx1073) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-29.85938%2C31.02587&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=H6TnFmciAOfT1ZjZ1qK0iBnSiAQ=) 267 Smith Street, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001 ### What's nearby - Durban City Hall 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Playhouse 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Harbour 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Workshop Mall 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Durban International Convention Centre 10 min walk \- 0.9 km ### Getting around - King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) 34 min drive ### Restaurants - Maxi's 9 min walk - KFC 11 min walk - KFC 9 min walk - Wimpy 12 min walk - KFC 7 min walk ## About this property ### The Royal Hotel Hotel near uShaka Marine World A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Royal Hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body scrub, a hot stone massage, or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a business center. Other perks at this hotel include: - An outdoor pool - Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and self parking (surcharge) - An elevator, meeting rooms, and luggage storage - A reception hall, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff Room features All 206 individually furnished rooms offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries - 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels - Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and phones ## Similar properties ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3760400/3760344/06b6d8aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Albany Hotel Durban Central Business District - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 6.0 144 reviews CA $42 CA $50 total includes taxes & fees Feb 9 - Feb 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=3760344&PinnedHotelID=3760344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23020000/23013200/23013126/w1388h1005x4y5-296a4839.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ONOMO Hotel Durban Durban - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 125 reviews CA $79 CA $92 total includes taxes & fees Feb 6 - 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Limited onsite self parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 205 for adults and ZAR 100 for children - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Outdoor pool - Stereo ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Wedding services ### Business services - Business center - Conference center - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Terrace ### Spa - 3 treatment rooms - Aromatherapy - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Couples treatment rooms - Deep-tissue massages - Facials - Hot stone massages - Manicures/pedicures - Reflexology - Swedish massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Handrails in stairways - Thin carpet in room - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible business center - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator - Wheelchair-accessible pool - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant - Wheelchair-accessible spa - Wheelchair-width doorways ### More - 1 building - 18 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 1845 - Colonial architecture - Reception hall - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Limited room service - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Air conditioning - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop-compatible safe - Phone - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 205 for adults and ZAR 100 for children - Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4) - Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 150.00 (one-way), (from 5 to 11 years old) - Covered self parking fee: ZAR 60 per day - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know 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 The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property Parking height restrictions apply ### National rating Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization. ### Property is also known as Royal Durban Royal Hotel Durban The Royal Hotel Hotel The Royal Hotel Durban The Royal Hotel Hotel Durban ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Royal Hotel have a pool? ### Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel? ### What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel? ### Does The Royal Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is The Royal Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Royal Hotel Reviews 7.4 ### 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 information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 6.8 Location ### 7.4 Staff & service ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 70 8 - Good 82 6 - Okay 57 4 - Poor 21 2 - Terrible 24 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### VIVIAN Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great breakfast and rooms are kept clean ##### VIVIAN Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### THEOPHILUS Jan 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very good location ##### THEOPHILUS Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randall Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities For walking around during the day, this might be the best location in Durban. At night, not so much, and there are dodgy parts on the way to the Golden Mile. However the room was great, the breakfast sensational, and the staff could not be kinder and more helpful. ##### Randall Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sisikazi Sylvia Oct 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Okay I liked the big room,and 19th floor was very quiet.Friendly staff who always assist you.Great breakfast and dinner.Iron station is available at 9 and 15th floors. iNo 1\. I disliked the fact that the TV channels are controlled at T V room, No 2\. the aircon is controlled at 1 place nd if switched on it will be on for the whole hotel,i was disappointed. bcz i could not have the aircon in my room.. No 3 There are no microwaves to warm food in the floors,you must take a lift from 19 th floor to go and warm your food at the ground floor in the coffee shop,i suggest they shoud have the microwaves in the ironing stations which are situated at 6th and 15 th floors ![Coffee station](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/59a0162b-4fdf-47f4-b141-e7977af114a5-1759495705425.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Bed](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a87fb834-cf55-4300-9667-6be7c663af66-1759495706210.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![2 sofas abd a table](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a83fab94-135c-49fb-95de-0c9ae8798a9e-1759495705536.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sisikazi Sylvia Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Sergio Oct 10, 2024 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### No Airconditioning or Openable windows Beautiful architecturally, however, the rooms do not have air-conditioning or openable windows. Bed was comfortable and linen clean. check in was quick and easy, however, parking is an additional cost and separate to the establishment, so plan for a 5min - 10min to get to your car. ##### Sergio Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller May 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fine hotel, good people, needs better internet This is a hotel in the heart of downtown, with a fine staff and sizable, comfortable rooms (perhaps a bit dated). The breakfast has quite a good variety of dishes. The room has a mini-fridge, which is a valuable amenity. This hotel offers excellent value for money. The one big fault of the place lies in the internet. It was usually not reachable in my room, and even when I went to the lobby for a good connection, Windows refused to connect to it because their system uses a long-outdated security protocol. (Android did work, but only in the lobby.) If you're staying downtown, you're probably in Durban for business, not tourism, and an up-to-date functional internet with a decent signal is absolutely essential. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### William Jun 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service The staff was incredible. The breakfast and dinner buffets were very good with lots of options. Biggest issue is that even though it is a non-smoking hotel there is cigarette, cigar, and pot smells coming from the rooms vents even though the circulation is off. I even switched rooms because of the smell into my room, but it really didn't matter even though it was on a different floor from my original room. Thankfully my second room had a window that could open and I was able to keep the room aired out, but it still smelled of smoke. In other hotels the people who smoke in rooms are fined and removed from the hotel. Also, having the exhaust fans pulling air out of the rooms would keep it from circulating through the vent system because my vents were definitely not on. Even bought a fan at Clicks to help cool the room down for comfortable sleeping. ##### William Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sithembile Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very peaceful. Friendly staff. ##### Sithembile Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Racheal Aug 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Safe ##### Racheal Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dr. Lindokuhle Jan 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Relaxing and spacious. ##### Dr. Lindokuhle Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Magnus Jun 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It is always so convenient to stay at the Royal ##### Magnus Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Mar 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful suite, beautiful view I love staying in old well-kept hotels. The Royal Hotel is a perfect example. I stayed on a high floor facing the harbor. Always something going on out there from a tiny lone sailboat to a whole sailboat race to a tugboat on mysterious course in the wee hours. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pedro Manuel Pereira Jun 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Above and beyond great experience , staff is fantastic. ##### Pedro Manuel Pereira Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maud Feb 2, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Hood ##### Maud Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dr. Lindokuhle Mar 18, 2025 Firstly staff does not take initiative in assisting guests with luggage Building is old and hold a rich history but not maintained or renovated enough to keep the standards of today not luxurious just plain boring hotel with couches that are torn and old The breakfast is not really great not appetising not enough option and very plain. ##### Dr. Lindokuhle Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Danai May 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Clean rooms and wide selection for breakfast items ##### Danai Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Oct 13, 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Hotel of F\*\*\*\*\* Horror. Upon arriving at the hotel bookings were not correct but after some time it was resolved. We got to the rooms and their room appears clean but when looking at the curtains or even the carpets it was filthy. The lift buttons are dirty and do not appear to be polished. The service we got was shocking, reception staff does not give a toss about guests, and if things are asked they take their own time or do not get back to you about it. They have hot water issues and when asking about it we were told that they would get back to us, which they never did. When they heard that we knew media personnel they then only offered to find us a room with hot water. The reception staff is the worst I have ever seen or even had to deal with, for the place they are working at it is rather sad. There were even chicken bones laying on the stairways and cockroaches in front and in rooms. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandile Feb 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Definitely coming back I don't understand why it's a 3 star cause everything is 5star and the staff is amazing ##### Sandile Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 6, 2020 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness #### Vintage style We had to pay R75 per day for parking and I was not told in advance. The carpet in my room(642) was dirty or stained. Otherwise I like the vintage and elegant decor. The porters were helpful. Great service at the restaurant. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey Jan 6, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort My family and I had a wonderful time at the Royal. Reception was great; capacious rooms; ample parking; nice breakfast. Overall stay was excellent. ##### Jeffrey Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Alice Jan 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The stay was fine but need to look at fixing their furniture in time before guests arrive. ##### Alice Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Irene Dec 31, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Dissapointed It was fair but most amazing was scarcity of drinking water just a mere tap water n i had to complain first before they can cnhange our bedding....they just made the bed without changing sheets ,pillow cases n towels let alone refilling tea/coffee stuff n toiletries in the bathrooms n end up buying toilet paper .... remember we stayed 5 nights there but at after a reguested to speak to the manager everything was taken care of.Remember i syeyed in this hotel in 2015 but this year i dnt know what happened. During breakfast they end up counting food .i wonder why they accomodaye so many guest they cannot afford to feed them breakfast . ##### Irene Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Dec 20, 2019 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Pics online deceiving.Pool water was green & disgusting.Room wasn't set up as requested originally.Wifi in the room kept loosing signal.Tv in RM 643 wasn't clear but snowy.Breakfast at the cafe wasn't great.Hotel could do with an upgrade as it's definitely dated. Great location as it's close to transport an good surrounding shops/mall. Restoration definitely required in the city too. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### bonisiwe Dec 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing service , most friendly staff,spotless cleaning Royal hotel is our second home We have great time with my partner Keep up on your super service ##### bonisiwe Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vinit Prakash Nov 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort stay was good for its price. Breakfast was very good. 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