A sizeable, unelaborate no-frills budget option with a drab decor and few facilities, yet which retains some original character and which entertained Royalty in a more glamourous previous life. It is in a convenient central location, though the steep uphill climb may be difficult for some.

Exterior

A grand broad 4-storey 19th-century building with a modern similar-style 6storey annexe and which are linked by a single-storey reception.

Property type: Hotel



Balcony/Terrace: Most rooms



Storeys: 4



Built Year: 1888 and 1968

Interior

A dated interior has a beige and dark wood lobby which is furnished with 1970s-style vinyl seating. An uninviting U-shaped wooden bar contains 2 basic side rooms and is adjacent to an airy unremarkable buffet restaurant. A sickly TV room has pink velour walls and chairs.

Rooms: 216

Grounds

Neat attractive front gardens feature a small hedge maze and there is a large pleasant terrace fronting the older building which has views of the sea and surrounding hillside.

Location

Area Type: In an elevated position at the back of the town, on a hillside screened from the bus station below by trees. Plenty of cafes and shops are within easy reach.



Nearest beach: 200 yds



Nearest Shops: 150 yds



Map Ref: 2