WELCOME TO THE ROYAL, THE ISLAND‘S PREMIER FOUR AA STAR HOTEL

The Royal Hotel is a refined, elegant historic jewel and has been a destination for the discerning traveller for more than 180 years.

Built in 1832, The Royal is one of the oldest hotels on the island and shares the rare privilege of being one of only 30 establishments to be listed in every Michelin Guide since it was first published in 1911. The Royal was also the first hotel on the island to achieve Four AA Stars and has held 2 AA Rosettes for excellent food over 15 years.

Unashamedly old-fashioned, The Royal evokes a sense of a bygone era. Grand yet intimate, this beautiful early Victorian hotel has 53 bedrooms and is set in sub tropical gardens in the seaside town of Ventnor, on the island's south coast.

Come for the award-winning local food cooked with flair, passion and artistry; warm, attentive service and a beguiling, sought after location – only minutes from inspiring cliff top walks and areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) and heritage coast.

"The food is fabulous and cake o'clock on the beautiful geranium terrace is an absolute must."
Julia Brookes, The Times

"The Royal harks back to the belle époque days of Ventnor and retains a breezy retro panache."
The Good Food Guide 2012

"Elegant and truly stylish."
Tatler Magazine

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