Royal Britannia Hotel

Hotel is a bit tired but Ilfracombe is a bit tired too so well done to owners for surviving at all. Staff very friendly and helpful and hotel oozes atmosphere and was obviously once very swish. Admiral Nelson's favourite room overlooks the harbour and the view from the bed of room 26 is stunning. Food was good value and breakfast very good (but they need different orange juice as it's cheap rubbish). Parking was £2.50 for 24 hours in nearby carpark so no problem with that. Ilfracombe is not Monte Carlo and in November even less so, but there's still stuff to do. The Museum is small but VERY interesting, and there are various walks along cliffs and beside the harbour etc. Frankly, one night is probably enough but still enjoyable and Royal Brittania is perfect for that. Only complaint (apart from the crap orange juice) is we couldn't get the TV to work and no staff around to help. Otherwise it was great. But try to book Room 26 where view from the bed is stunning.

The hotel is in an outstanding location. The staff are most friendly and helpful.

This is our second visit and it won't be our last. The hotel has wonderful friendly staff is spotlessly clean and the views over the harbour are lovely. Not to mention the breakfasts that are fleshly cooked and delicious. The town is just waking up for the summer and summer parking charges apply which stings at £10 for 24 hours. But this is a lovely hotel we'll worth a visit.