Albion House Shortlist*
Ramsgate, Kent
Good Hotel Guide Review
Ben and Emma Irvine’s stylish small hotel occupies a restored Regency building in a clifftop position overlooking the beach and Royal Harbour. It has been visited, in the past, by politicians, actors, even Princess Victoria, who stayed while recuperating from an illness. A sense of grandeur remains today, in its high ceilings, ornate cornices and carved fireplaces. Elegant public spaces have mirrors, plants, walls painted deep heritage shades; a lounge is a ‘welcoming’ spot. Most of the well-equipped bedrooms, some high up in the eaves, have views towards the water. (A busy road at the front may affect light sleepers.) In Townley’s restaurant, seasonal produce, including locally caught seafood, dictates the menu.
Hotel details
Address
Albion Place
Ramsgate
Kent
CT11 8HQ
England
Telephone
01843 606630
Bedrooms
14. 1 suitable for disabled.
Open
all year.
Facilities
2 lounges, bar/restaurant, snug, in-room TV (Freeview), private dining room, electric bicycle hire.
Background music
all day in public areas.
Children
all ages welcomed.
Dogs
allowed in bedrooms, public rooms.
Credit cards
MC, Visa.
Prices
per room B&B £125–£390. À la carte £60. 1-night bookings refused weekends in July, Aug.
Information from the 2022 Good Hotel Guide.
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