Royal Hotel - Forfar
56.644787, -2.888953
Overview
3-star historic family-run hotel in Forfar town center with exclusive leisure suite and heated pool
Leisure & Wellness Facilities
The Royal Hotel Forfar offers a fully-equipped fitness suite, a heated indoor swimming pool, a jacuzzi, and a sauna for guest use. Guests have free access to the spa facilities, including the spa lounge and relaxation area, with locker rooms available. The hotel also provides sun loungers and swimming pool toys for added comfort.
Dining & Entertainment
The on-site Bistro 33 restaurant serves a menu built around local ingredients, and the hotel hosts monthly traditional Afternoon Tea events with fine teas and pastries. The bar stocks a well-stocked selection of Scotland's finest malts, and the terrace bar offers outdoor seating. A nightclub with a DJ operates on-site, and the resident African Grey parrot named Buddy provides a unique talking point in the bar area.
Accommodation & Rooms
The Royal Hotel features 20 individually designed en-suite rooms with tea and coffee making facilities and flat-screen TVs. The rooms are split across two floors, with a lift available for access to the first floor. Some family rooms consist of two connected rooms, offering a double bed in one and two single beds in the other, with two wash basins for convenience.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Situated in Forfar town center, the Royal Forfar hotel is a short drive from Glamis Castle (11 km) and Forfar Golf Club. The Angus Glens are nearby for hiking, and other outdoor activities include fishing, shooting, and golf at Carnoustie course (23 km). Dundee is 22 km away, and J M Barrie's Birthplace is 10 km from the hotel.
Events & Business Services
The Royal Hotel in Forfar has a dedicated team for personalized wedding planning and events, with a fully licensed function hall bar and a function suite available. The hotel provides meeting and banquet facilities, making it suitable for corporate events and business travelers. Free parking and WiFi are included for all guests.
- Location: Forfar town center, 11 km from Glamis Castle
- Rooms: 20 individually designed en-suite rooms with tea/coffee
- Dining: Bistro 33 restaurant & monthly traditional Afternoon Tea events
- Wellness: heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna & fitness suite
- Entertainment: Nightclub with DJ & resident parrot Buddy
Rooms and availability
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14 m²
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Bed options:1 Single bed
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Room size:
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Room size:
15 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Essential information about Royal Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 93 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 100 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 26.5 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Dundee, DND |
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