8 Tonbridge Rd, Pembury, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QL, United Kingdom
#34 of 48 hotels in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1654 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.2
Facilities
7.5
Staff
8.5
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2025
Brian
AustraliaBathroom wad a bit tired
Location and good restaurant
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Peter
United KingdomSome parts of the hotel could do with refreshing, the windows could do with cleaning
Found the room clean and comfortable, hotel has its own car park, buffet breakfast and bar meals quite good, good location.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Steve
United KingdomBar staff were rude. Evening restaurant staff were poor. We were placed at a table where restaurant staff kept brushing past us. Staff did not smile or engage with us. Not a pleasant evening would not eat there again.
Night duty and reception staff were friendly and extremely helpful. Very happy with service. The room was clean and comfortable, and the location was good.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Lisa
United KingdomInside of bath dirty which was a shame as I was looking forward to a nice soak. Looks like it needs a good scrub not cleaned properly in a while
Nice place good location Comfortable bed tea coffee biscuits Dressing gown/slippers nice touch
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Deborah
United KingdomHotel could do with updating. Also I checked that there was air conditioning when we booked and was assured there was, unfortunately this was incorrect.
Hotel was ideally placed for us, was clean and there was a little gift left for us in each of the rooms. Personal touch. Beds were comfortable. Staff were all very friendly and helpful, and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Allan
United KingdomSome staff excellent Some poor
Good location Good breakfast Comfortable
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Carmella
AustraliaRooms were a bit tired but comfortable. Could have done with a small fridge in the rooms.
The staff were super helpful. The restaurant & bar were nice as was the surrounding garden. The rooms were comfortable & clean.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Cbarber
United KingdomService wasn't amazing, they were busy but still a bit lacklustre & slow. Food was only ok. Perhaps a little dated.
Good value for a pretty comfy big room in a decent hotel, shower was hot, had an iron and board in the room and good taxi service connections
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Helen
United KingdomRoom too hot - fan was inadequate
Excellent breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Carol
United KingdomRoom a little tired, windows needed a really good clean . Our accommodation was clean
Breakfast lovley. The staff very helpful
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Helen
United KingdomNo air conditioning and despite electric fan we were sweltering. Room could do with air conditioning and USB connection
Excellent breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Stephen
United KingdomUpgrade toilet roll.cold plates for breakfast, train staff to use coffee machine. Clean bedroom windows.
Staff excellent, cold plates
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 August 2025
Alan
United KingdomCramped car park
Good sized room, bed and bathroom
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Bryan
United KingdomNo a/c
Location for places we wanted to visit
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Clift
AustraliaNo complaints.
Breakfast fine. Location is a little awkward without a car but buses worked okay.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Alanmck
United KingdomWe stayed in the heatwave, and there was only one very ineffective fan which made no difference to the room. But it is fair to point out that it was an exceptionally hot day/evening and everywhere was probably the same. However, the fan was hopeless even when sat right beside it.
Good dinner, helpful staff
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Linda
United KingdomOnly one small bar, which is fine when the hotel is quiet, but it holds wedding functions and can get very busy as hotel guests use the same bar/lounge area as wedding guests. Be aware to book a time for dinner and breakfast to be sure of your dining times, particularly dinner as they like to stagger dining times.
Used the location for an overnight stay as it was within an hour of Le Shuttle at Folkestone. Good-size carpark and nice rooms. Did not have a good stay on our trip up due to a big wedding party and a disco in the function room next door to our room! The return trip was far better, with no wedding functions and an upgrade to a lovely Premier room. Food is good on the dinner menu - the salmon was lovely- and the breakfast more than adequate - just watch to book a time slot and avoid busy times.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Samantha
United KingdomFan provided wasn’t sufficient to cool the room, but it was exceptionally hot.
Lovely location and breakfast facilities. Comfy beds and easy check in.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Natalie
United KingdomNothing.
Nice comfy room. Great breakfast Friendly bar area
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Anthony
United KingdomFor me I was happy with my sta
Nice and quiet venue easy ti rekax. Staff pleasant enough. and very helpful too. A very good stay.. thank you
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 9 August 2025
Tracey
New ZealandThe room was very hot and the electric fan provided, not very adequate for cooling the room. A fridge in the room would be a really helpful addition.
Mina on reception was very warm, welcoming & helpful. The Mercure was in a great central location for our stay.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Peter
United KingdomNo lift. We are elderly and had to get help which was prompt and excellent
Clean, friendly staff, food good, rooms nice
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Isobel
New ZealandThe place is run down and needs some attention. Wouldn't take much, just clean and paint windows...and replace awful plastic plants for real ones. Whole place needs an overhaul.
Great staff, very friendly and helpful. Made us feel very welcome.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Robert
United KingdomGreat breakfast and nice staff.
Stayed in August 2025
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