The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Barrow-in-Furness with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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The Royal Hotel offers a welcoming retreat with a bar and restaurant. Practical amenities include WiFi and luggage storage. Staff assist with local excursions. Former guests appreciate the hotel's excellent condition.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Flat-panel TV
Pet-friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Flat-panel TV
Pet-friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Flat-panel TV
Pet-friendly
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
12-14 Anchor Road, Barrow-in-Furness, England, LA14 2QW

What's nearby

  • The Dock Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Holker Street Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Furness Abbey - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • South Lakes Safari Zoo - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Lake Windermere - 35 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Roose Station - 6 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coffee D’ash - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Odd Frog - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant at The Royal Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and free newspapers
  • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at The Royal Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi, free newspapers and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5.00, per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 5.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: GBP 5.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 5.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Royal Barrow-in-Furness
Royal Hotel Barrow-in-Furness
The Royal Barrow In Furness
The Royal Hotel Bed & breakfast
The Royal Hotel Barrow-in-Furness
The Royal Hotel Bed & breakfast Barrow-in-Furness

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Royal Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of GBP 5.00 per night and a fee of GBP 5.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Situated in Barrow-in-Furness, this bed & breakfast is 19.5 mi (31.3 km) from Lake Windermere and 28.6 mi (45.9 km) from Beatrix Potter Gallery. Barrow Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Royal Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A friendly welcome, large room and bathroom with good wifi and bus stop outside for access into town. The complimentary drink in the bar was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay 5***

The staff were lovely and friendly welcoming us after our long drive and an excellent night in the bar. I loved the feel of the hotel old world decor and home comforts
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Has character, just needs a bit of a room refresh

The pub has a lot of character, and the interior of the downstairs is very nice. The free drink on arrival is also a nice touch. The room was okay though the mattress was very old, and the toilet/shower dripped all night. We had a room facing out into the courtyard and it was pretty noisy until 1/2am. It was good for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Despina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Royal Hotel /Barrow-In-Furness

My experience here is not a great one but satisfactory! Clean but the mattress and pillows very old,not comfortable!. In bathroom except toilet paper roll, nothing not even a small hand soap. For 3 days nobody check the room,to don't mention that garbage disposal wasn't changed! Breakfast supposed to be served for free but due to some circumstances, wasn't! It could've be nice to be replaced with a coffee,a croissant,a fruit at least!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Dave

Not so good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Staff & service
Great that you have shops and fast food places literally at their doorstep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sunday break in Barrow in Furness

The room was a little cramped with a small bathroom, but the value for money more than outweighed those concerns. The bar area is amazing with enough books to challenge a lot of rural libraries. Needs to be seen in person to truly appreciate it. The area was really quiet with no discernible traffic sounds and spotlessly clean. The only downside was no breakfast because the chef was in isolation due to covid but that was refunded so only the food was lost. Lovely staff for whom nothing was too much trouble. Very happy to go again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

j

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t stay

Cold shower and no one to report to checked out and would not return
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection

I was made very welcome by the landlady and her staff, very helpful. room was more than excellent, with all the facilities necessary, and comfortable.. As i was en-route to Furness Generaal the next day,for an operation, it was a shame i could n't have the breakfast ! I will stay there again, prior to the next op, and i also intend popping back in to see them as well, and have lunch there. Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good basic hotel ideal for workers nice touch free pint on arrival
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Industrial Barrow

I stayed in The Royal Hotel for a one night business trip. The Hotel is in need of a lot of refurbishment. It is more of a pub than an hotel. When I arrived the bar was in full swing, and this continued all evening. The hotel is a long walk into town and is located in a run down/industrial area. The room was ok, but not very clean. The breakfast was cold and they had no eggs. I would not return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Absolutely nothing. No food as chef was off room filthy cracks in wall shower doors don’t work carpets filthy curtains don’t fit window chef said it was dreadful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Easy to travel to Lake District and the staff is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply awful

Don’t know where they got the three stars from. Room was terrible, service did the job but wasn’t up to much. Was there on business and took the wife, I felt terrible for her. I’ve spent twelve years in the navy and slept in some terrible places.......this was the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good basic hotel

The hotel is a good standard for the price range and the breakfast is excellent. The staff are also friendly and helpful. The area itself is somewhat down at heel in Barrow but if you are looking for reasonably priced accomadation it will suit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

TAKETOSHI

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

微妙な物件

お湯が、全く使えず、シャワーも、断念。朝になっても、変わらず、フロントにクレ-ム。どうも、元から切っていた感じ。ワ-ルドカップで、忘れてたのかな。チェックアウト時、オ-ナ-?か、謝ってくれ、宿泊費、返すと言ってたけど、そこまでは、と思い、半額になる予定、チェック必要だが、フロントの人がしっかり、報告して、あとの対応が、まともな点は、合格、あとは、施設自体、かなり、時代と、この地域全体的に、不景気な感じもして、なんとか、出来ないのか、と思った。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

ALAN, Smethwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired but most welcoming

The Royal Hotel was in the back end of Barrow and parking was difficult, although when I arrived was welcomed with a drink of my choosing and even the customer offered to take my bags to the room their are no lifts, it looks a little run down but the room was Quiet and modern and had a lovely nights sleep. Breakfast was spot on I Had smocked haddock with poached eggs and fruit to take with you. Overall apart from the looks its a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Handy place to dtay

I found the overall experience was a positive one, there was a small issue with parking however this was resolved quickly. Thanks to the staff for looking after me and I would stay there again.

8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent little hotel

The outside of the hotel looks a little run down, but this is no worse than the rest of the area, which is in the middle of a mixed industrial/residential area. Breakfast is excellent with a wide range of cereals and choice of cooked items. Coffee cups are a little small but no different from other hotels I have stayed in.Rooms are generally very clean and tidy and the r9om 8 was in was at the back of the hotel. I could only pick up the WiFi behind the door which was not so good. Overall the hotel is reasonable and I will stay there again

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap but for a reason

A contractors hotel serving the many contactors working at the Shipyard. Very poor condition throughout. Clean room, good breakfast and pleasant front of house but overall very "rough"
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Wandy, UK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice hotel but could do with improvement

The staff were very friendly and the room was a good size. The breakfast was really good. The price was reasonable. However the hotel was a bit away from town and shops. The room was ok but the bathroom had mould and the shower door was was not in alignment and was leaking. Overall nice hotel but could do with some improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

David, Chesterfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent dog friendly hotek

Excellent value for money hotel, dog friendly and the staff go out their way to help you. Complementary drinks on arrival and although no meals over the weekend plenty of alternatives near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

alec

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
pretty average hotel food ok but in Dock area so not for tourist bit to rough
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and welcoming I will use this hotel again and recommend to anyone. Good food as well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and reasonably comfortable

What can I say, room was reasonably comfortable. I was unable to get the shower to stay at a reasonable temperature but was adequate to get clean and sober up in the morning. Hotel is in the middle of a residential area within a large industrial area but don't let this put you off as it was reasonable quiet. Breakfast was good, with a good selection of cereals and the full English breakfast was good. There are other breakfast options but I didn't try those. The staff were friendly and helpful when required. I would be quite happy to stay here again if I need to. The bed was comfortable but a little small. Wi-Fi was OK on the first night but then disappeared at 9am on the second morning. TV was a bit small but then again I have a 40" in my bedroom at home
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017