The Royale Esplanade Hotel

This hotel was far better than I expected. It's around 200 years old and has been extended, refurbished and updated over the years.
Yes, perhaps it's a bit tired in places, but the rooms are clean and quite comfortable and reasonably priced, although it's best feature is the staff who are genuinely friendly and efficient. Food was good and reasonably priced. Ryde itself is a bit shabby as are many English sea side towns, but it has interesting shops and some outstanding architecture. The location and views from this hotel are spectacular. Walking the 681 metre long pier, just opposite the hotel, is a must.

The staff were exceptional. Nothing was to much trouble. Rooms clean & fresh. Dinner & breakfast was very good and plenty of choices. Great value for such a central location. Would definitely come again.

This is an older style Victorian seafront resort hotel. The sea front rooms have a magnificent view but can be a little noisy as the hovercraft comes and goes. I don't mind as I like to watch it. Wifi powerful. Lift OK. Bed/linen/shower room etc. all as they should be. Staff friendly and helpful. Parking easy (book before) and close by. Various bars and cafes in the hotel and other eateries close by. This was our second visit.

Had a great first night stay on the IOW at the Royal Esplanade. Sadly a one night stop over on our way to Compton accommodation but it was a great way to start our mini break. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Special shout out to Leonie who look after us at breakfast. Really pleasant and funny and went above and beyond when a customer left an item behind. Comfy beds. Great bathrooms.
We had a small but cosy room at the back that suited us just fine. Breakfast was plentiful- lovely kippers! Would stay again.

So impressed with our stay. Kelly, the receptionist, was absolutely amazing, and told us everything about the island including transport, restaurants and places to go. We had early check in and were very kindly were upgraded to some absolutely beautiful rooms with a wonderful vista of the sea send iconic hovercrafts! The hotel is situated right by the hovercraft port.
Thank you so much Kelly and the team for making our stay so great. Would recommend to anyone.