We stayed at the GRAND HOTEL Torquay, Devon

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  • The Grand Hotel Torquay Devon
    🌟 In today’s travel vlog we take you to The Grand Hotel Torquay Devon 🌟
    Rated the 63rd in the Best Hotels in Torquay on Trip Advisor at the time of filming, we take you inside The Grand Hotel in Torquay, Devon, on a virtual tour of this historic gem. Located on the stunning English Riviera, The Grand Hotel offers a once luxurious, but still picturesque getaway that you won't want to miss.
    🏨 About The Grand Hotel: Nestled amidst breath-taking coastal scenery, The Grand Hotel boasts a rich history dating back to the Victorian era. Our video will showcase the stunning sea views, and the interior of this iconic hotel.
    Plan your dream getaway at The Grand Hotel Torquay Devon and immerse yourself in the ultimate coastal luxury experience.
    Time Codes:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:20 Arriving at The Grand Torquay Devon
    02:00 Seaview Double Room Tour
    08:45 A walk around the public areas of The Grand Hotel
    13:21 Dinner at Restaurant 1881
    14:37 Breakfast in Restaurant 1881
    15:11 Our thoughts on The Grand Hotel Torquay
    18:23 Torquay seafront
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Komentáře • 35

  • @iansenior9759
    @iansenior9759 Před 4 měsíci +7

    All you need is a clean tidy room and fresh linen.

    • @jamieandkevgotravelling
      @jamieandkevgotravelling  Před 4 měsíci

      That's certainly true if you just need a practical place to sleep. We recently stayed at Aerotel at Heathrow airport. The rooms there have no windows, but are perfectly functional and to a high standard. Perfect for sleeping in a dark, quiet room before or after a flight.

  • @NeilMyatt
    @NeilMyatt Před 4 měsíci +2

    “and down here we’ve got a toilet, a waste bin…” we would be totally dumbfounded without such expert explanation of the footage 😂 looks like a travel lodge from 1995

  • @roberteveleigh642
    @roberteveleigh642 Před 3 měsíci +1

    We stayed in the room next to the one featured. Not a great sea view, but the room was comfortable and clean. I have stayed in other hotels in Torquay, which frankly were not as good. Having stayed in at least 100, 4 star hotels all over the UK, I can honestly say that this hotel is better than most.

    • @jamieandkevgotravelling
      @jamieandkevgotravelling  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for watching and commenting - much appreciated.
      I have to say that you've had some pretty bad luck if The Grand is better than most of the 4 star hotels you've stayed in. I've tried to think of a better way to put that, but literally cannot - sorry! Were these 100 4-star hotels all independents or big chain hotels? We too have stayed in a lot of hotels over the past 20 years, and cannot think of any of the big chain hotels that were worse than the Grand. I guess it could just be a personal preference.
      I am looking forward to revisiting The Grand in the future, as they are working hard in the background to make improvements. The fact that they reached out to me afterwards and explained a few bits speaks volumes for their commitment to improve things.
      We do love Torquay, we just want a good nights stay there at some point 😀

  • @joeyontheblock
    @joeyontheblock Před 4 měsíci +3

    We stayed here in December and had a similar experience - lovely kind staff but patchy otherwise but there was something charming about the place that would mean we would return if the price was right

    • @jamieandkevgotravelling
      @jamieandkevgotravelling  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yes I know what you mean. We want it to be really successful, it should be up in the top 10 best hotels for Torquay ideally. Hopefully they will turn it around. Lovely building as well.

  • @lparky4409
    @lparky4409 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Stayed at the Imperial, very similar but got a side sea view but couldn't access the balcony due to maintenance issues, there was a nasty crack in it.

    • @jamieandkevgotravelling
      @jamieandkevgotravelling  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks for watching and commenting, it's greatly appreciated.
      Yes, we've stayed at the Imperial too and wanted to see how The Grand compared. We love the view from the Imperial. We usually book the ones with accessible balconies. Very similar hotels, but for us, the Imperial ticks more boxes for us.

  • @iansenior9759
    @iansenior9759 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Why pay a premium price for a sea view. The sea is featureless. Rather look at trees and a garden

    • @jamieandkevgotravelling
      @jamieandkevgotravelling  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Thanks for watching and commenting, it's greatly appreciated!
      I guess it's down to personal preference, a bit like why we don't all drive the same make and model of car.

  • @user-hj4ug2yq5x
    @user-hj4ug2yq5x Před 3 měsíci

    It's a very old hotel it use to belong to GWR YEARS AGO for its age it looks very clean tidy and looked after , they do a very good Sunday lunch and not a bad price , depends what yoyr looking for and Ken said he stay there again , if you have a issues just report it I am sure they will sort it for you

    • @jamieandkevgotravelling
      @jamieandkevgotravelling  Před 3 měsíci +1

      We've not tried their Sunday dinners. We will definitely try them the next time we're in Torquay for a weekend 👍

  • @derekmay8679
    @derekmay8679 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Kind of reminded me of the film. The Shining ....
    Having said that ,the grand is still a lot better than most of Torquay...

    • @jamieandkevgotravelling
      @jamieandkevgotravelling  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks for watching and adding your comments - it's much appreciated.
      Yes, I'm really not sure why it's only ranked the 63rd best hotel in Torquay on Trip Advisor.

    • @derekmay8679
      @derekmay8679 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@jamieandkevgotravelling Haunted by the look of it lol 😆 😂..
      I live in Torquay mate...and parts of it now are dreadful unfortunately..This has happened really dramatically over the recent years...paignton is literally falling apart as well...

  • @PS-sd8yc
    @PS-sd8yc Před 4 měsíci +1

    If you get a chance you must try Gisborough Hall just outside the town of Guisborough. A truly lovely place. Not the cheapest but a great experience.

    • @jamieandkevgotravelling
      @jamieandkevgotravelling  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you for the recommendation. I've just had a look at their website, and yes it looks really nice. I've added it to the list for when we are in that area. Really appreciate that, thank you.

    • @PS-sd8yc
      @PS-sd8yc Před 4 měsíci +1

      If you go there, go for a room in the old hall. They have an a new annexe, that is lovely but doesn't have that old world charm. We have stayed in the Nursery and have booked a birthday treat in a four poster room in May. Have fun.

    • @jamieandkevgotravelling
      @jamieandkevgotravelling  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks for the tip, much appreciated.

  • @Andrew-rc3vh
    @Andrew-rc3vh Před 4 měsíci +1

    I would no moan about the roof in the way. You have your own balcony, with sea view. Now you just need a deck chair and some sunshine.

    • @jamieandkevgotravelling
      @jamieandkevgotravelling  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks for commenting and watching.
      If only the window wasn't a restricted opening! They do have other rooms with official balconies, and you do have to climb out through the sash window!

  • @Leehuss5582
    @Leehuss5582 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Very 1970s 80s decor

  • @nigelparrott6944
    @nigelparrott6944 Před 4 měsíci +3

    "What did you expect to see wilderbeast?"😅

  • @user-hm8hl4sn1p
    @user-hm8hl4sn1p Před 4 měsíci +3

    Don't think your being picky about the view. I'd demand to move to another room with a REAL sea view at no extra charge or my money back!!!

    • @jamieandkevgotravelling
      @jamieandkevgotravelling  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks for commenting and watching the video!
      I don't think I've ever requested to change rooms. Maybe I should moving forward! :-)

    • @markfox1545
      @markfox1545 Před 3 měsíci

      *you're. The contraction of you are. It's really not difficult.

  • @johnbicknell4748
    @johnbicknell4748 Před 4 měsíci

    No I won't have this,
    There's a place in Eastbourne

  • @studebaker4217
    @studebaker4217 Před 4 měsíci +2

    It's NOT BY a train station, it's a railway station! Stop aping Americans.

    • @jamieandkevgotravelling
      @jamieandkevgotravelling  Před 4 měsíci

      The railway station by the parking lot? Only joking! I know how annoying it is when people refer to shopping malls…