Royal York & Faulkner Hotel in East Devon

We have been visiting this hotel for at least 25 years. It is our "happy place" The location is perfect for us - we always book a room with sea views , it's always a winner. The staff are very cheerful and helpful and professional. The menu offers a good choice and the food delicious- we also enjoy the afternoon tea and cakes. Tea is brought to us on a lovely tray and we can choose from a selection of cakes or cream scone. Parking has never been a problem.

Just visited the hotel on an Ellen Smith tour. Absolutely superb location, room was spacious and clean, staff very friendly and food to die for. Couldn't fault it...

It all depends on what room you booked that all we can say

The hotel does not pretend to be something it is not. What it provides is an ideal base for a stay in Sidmouth, and for many it's location on the seafront is ideal. The hotel has history, it is an older building. Our room was Nr.34 and its floor is somewhat undulating, nothing horrendous but the changes in level can make life interesting. The room however can fairly be described as comfortable. The food in the restaurant areas was good and delivered at a silver service level. The staff were friendly and eager to please or sort out problems for visitors. There was much of Sidmouth we did not have time to see, if the chance to return appears we will be very disappointed if another stay at the Royal York & Faulkner cannot be arranged.

Hotel faces the sea. Beware of rusty railings. Issues with the room re hot water, leaks and narrow staircases, etc. were fixed prominently.

We keep going back to The Royal York and Faulkner because we just love it. We book a room across the road from the sea (sleeping to the soothing hush of the waves) with a balcony and a view of the sunrise. Staff are unfailingly polite, cheerful and helpful. Afternoon tea is a bit over the top for us (we eat VERY sensibly, but when away - why not!) with scones and cream and jam. The food is very good, and the deal including dinner is very reasonably priced (as is the bar). Sidmouth is great. For anyone up for a hilly hike, the walks to Branscombe along the coast in one direction, or to Budleigh Salterton in the other are as lovely as they come. For the less energetic, Sidmouth itself is a total delight. We've just come home and we miss it. We'll be back, and THANK YOU to all staff at The Royal York and Faulkner. Robin & Jackie Pooley

Situated centrally on the Esplanade ideal for beach walks and shops. Hotel old-style but clean anthe fd food excellent. Some bathrooms badly designed, particularly for the lavatory. Thus trip a good room, excellent friendly service . Cannot fault the food or service. Will be back!!

A wonderful old hotel but with 20th century standards. Staff were so well trained and obliged my problem by serving me with tiny meal servings. 5 course meals for breakfast and evening meals.A nicely comfortable room overlooking the sea. Directly on the sea front with a very short walk to town.

Great location, almost on the beach. Happy friendly staff, spotlessly clean. Just great.

Felt as if we were part of the family. Wonderful relaxed safe and very comfortable.

Stayed at the hotel. Which is very nice. Excellent staff. Didn't have a Seaview but room was good and lovely bathroom and comfy beds. Food was good with wait on service. Unfortunately I and my companions will not return to Sidmouth. The town is a ghost town after 5.30 and the pubs close early. There is no entertainment in the hotel or in the town. Once you walk around the town in the day, that's it. Just charity and gift shops.

Right on sea front. Town behind. Very friendly staff. Would go back as it was so relaxing.

Perfect services . Dream place.

I have been staying at this Hotel in August for many years. The service and accommodation have always been excellent. It is a very comfort and calm too.

Not suitable for disabled. Although there was a ramp outside the front door .the main door is a rotating door,also not wide enough for walkers one side was not wide enough for a 4 wheeled walker.also steps inside.no disabled toilet..dated but decorated nicely & very clean .amazing staff

Great 3 nights, excellent food all day and certainly looked after. Good old fashioned hotel in fantastic location.

A wonderful clean hotel with facilities and staff of the highest level, we enjoyed our 4 night break and the weather was lovely and the food was excellent with a variety to suit all tastes , i would recommend to all my friends and family. Thank you so much to all at The Royal York and Faulkner Hotel.

Favourite hotel stay ever! Value for money, food, hotel and staff all exceptional with discounted rate for the spa area. The staff and attention to detail make this hotel a cut above, from initial telephone and email contact and throughout the stay. Highly recommend

We enjoyed it very much we would definitely return here when we're in Sidmouth again

Was very bad weather so didn't really have an experience

It's not very often that you spend time in what we can only describe as a traditional hotel. The rooms are exceptional and spotless we were lucky to have a Seaview, The Hotel staff were exceptional throughout, The evening meal and breakfast were all Silverservice,and nothing was any trouble for the staff. The choice and quality food truly amazing. After the evening meal we would retire to the many lounges for tea,coffee and mints.The location was excellent just cross over the road and you're on the promenade, 5 minutes to the bus stop, and just around the corner into town for shops, cafés, restaurants and cinema. It was one of those holidays that you wanted to go on. A really big thank you to everyone at the hotel that made it so memorable

Lovely hotel staff so friendly and helpful and the food is the best I have tasted in a hotel for a long time. It's a pity it's so far away.

Very comfortable and friendly hotel. Good food and service. Our first visit and we aim to return.