Grand Hotel, Scarborough, England

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Recent Price: £71
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User Rating:
3.5 / 10
(23 User Reviews)
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The Grand Hotel Scarborough is one of Scarborough's landmarks. Located in the town centre the hotel takes pride of place overlooking the harbour and South Bay. Relax in the comfort of one of the hotel's bars and restaurants and enjoy many views. Superb entertainment is available throughout the year including cabaret and resident entertainers.

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" Botched management, helpful staff "

Submitted By: Smurfy
We booked our holiday through Tesco Clubcard points and decided that since we weren't paying we'd go to town with an expensive turret room.
When we arrived at the hotel we were given the keys to a room on the second floor. After some confusion, it... read more

Advice: A nice place, but stay at a B&B.

Activities: The pub just along from the SeaLife Centre - I forget it's name, is great.

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    6 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2009
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" never again "

Submitted By: stickman
we booked into the grand scarborough for a weekend break at laterooms.com who stated it would be 4 star tastefully decorated and a great place to have a relaxing weekend.. In reality it was so bad we left after one night. We were put in room 224 which... read more

Advice: visit scarborough keep away from the grand hotel

Activities: the castle is amazing

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2009
  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" never thought i would have been disappointed "

Submitted By: angie2710
i have stayed at this hotel several times and have never been disappointed that is until this last visit, on our arrival i went to check in where i was greeted abruptly, i was given my keys and a parking ticket 4 the day costing me £4.50, i was then... read more

Advice: beautifull town lots of lovely things to see and do

Activities: take a trip on the pleasure cruiser

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    6 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2009
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" stayed here in the past an due to stay here in 09 "

Submitted By: angie2710
i love this hotel,i have stayed here many many times and my partner an i are booked and ready to go again in september 09, we were in scarborough in 08 but we did not book in time to stay at the grand so we stayed else which was ok but not the same as... read more

Advice: it has so much to see and do and is a beautiful place

Activities: castle, harbour speed boatrides and pleasure boats seeing scarborough from the sea is amazing

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    10 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
  • Board Basis:Full Board
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" faulty Towers 2 "

Submitted By: suebbak
We arrived monday afternoon after a long journey, 2 lifts had to wait an age to get to our room which was basic but ok and we had paid to upgrade!!!! no pics on the walls,no remote for the tv.Well after this all we wanted was DECENT meal we had cobbler... read more

Advice: Scarborough is lovely

Activities:

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Not learning the lessons "

Submitted By: Petaandy
Having just read the reviews below, it appears no lessons are being learnt by the management and owners of this hotel. Paying £235 (in advance) for two nights for my wife, two children and I - we were able to sample three bedrooms.
We had... read more

Advice: Scarborough itself is lovely. Something for everyone.

Activities: Visit the castle run by National Heritage and Sea Life.

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2009
  • Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Faulty Towers "

Submitted By: fred and fatima
Scarborough is lovely, a great traditional seaside resort. Just avoid this hotel. We had a refurbished room so were better off than others but the finish is very poor, hot water takes ages to come through and is then tepid, curtains don't cover the... read more

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    2 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2009
  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:coachholiday.com

" Its a shame it has not been restored  "

Submitted By: J clapham
This was a last minute break that cost us a hundred pounds for two nights(sat -mon), I had heard some varied but mainly dodgy things about this hotel after we had booked , which had not been clarified on the website that we booked through, The outside... read more

Advice: The grand has an excellent position so handy for every where

Activities: TRICOLOR- Italian was excellent

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  • User Rating:
    5 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2009
  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:Lastminute

" AVOID IT LIKE THE PLAGUE. "

Submitted By: Bobbby
Our room had stained ceiling, peeling wallpaper and rotten skirting board caused by water running from leaking roof. All bed covers were stained and faded. Room was dusty and not cleaned during our stay. Being on the 6th floor we had no window to... read more
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Advice: The town and area are well worth a visit but please FIND A DIFFERENT HOTEL.

Activities: Previous visits to the area - Loved local scenery - Robin Hood Bay, Whitby, Pickering and Moors

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Apr 2009
  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:the COACH HOLIDAY.com

" Not too bad :) "

Submitted By: xxTinkxx
I was so worried about staying at this hotel as I had booked it before reading the reviews (my own stupid fault!). I felt like crying as I had booked it for a romantic break.
But it shows not to read to much into the reviews! When we arrived we... read more

Advice: Lovely place makes you feel like a child again with the rock and ice cream!

Activities:

Good for: Beach 

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  • User Rating:
    5 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Feb 2009
  • Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" Never Again! "

Submitted By: manyoufan
First of all, the reason this hotel got a "1" rating is because the web site does not provide a facility for entering negatives. The hotel was filthy, badly in need of repair and obviously desperately in need of some new blood in the... read more

Advice: The town, the beach and the front are great if you can find a decent hotel

Activities: There were lots of great restaurants, a nice harbour and good shopping

Good for: Beach  City Breaks 

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jan 2009
  • Board Basis:All Inclusive
  • Tour Operator:Caledonian

" Having read the reviews of this... "

Submitted By: Mrs L Ledger
Having read the reviews of this hotel, my friend and I were somewhat dubious about going.
However, The hotel is ideally placed and. has a beautifull facade and lobby easy for exploring the front and the great town centre . The Staff were great -... read more

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:National Holidays

" 12 coaches booked in, queues for... "

Submitted By: Mrs R Chamberlain
12 coaches booked in, queues for lifts every morning as only two lift for all the guests. queues up the stairs for breakfast and evening meals. Entertaiment did not start till 9.45 staff very indifferent. No coffee shop or refreshments. Hotel being... read more

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  • User Rating:
    2 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:Brian Isaccs

" have travelled numerous times with... "

Submitted By: Ms A M Johnson
have travelled numerous times with travelstyle and never been disapointed, however this hotel was certainly the exception and is not worthy of three star status.
The rooms were very dirty and even had urine under the toilet seat which remained... read more

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2008
  • Board Basis:Half Board
  • Tour Operator:travelstyle

" Having enjoyed regular stays at... "

Submitted By: Miss S K Boycott
Having enjoyed regular stays at various bed and breakfasts across Scarborough, my partner and I decided to visit the Grand, having seen it dominate the landscape from afar. Upon arrival at the Grand Hotel we were quietly confident, having viewed the... read more

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  • User Rating:
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  • Date of Holiday:Feb 2008
  • Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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