CCL are delighted to bring to market The Royal Hotel, a 19th Century Victorian town house hotel that occupies a prominent and impressive trading location in the beautiful City of Elgin. The thriving City is a prime tourist destination that benefits from high occupancy levels and visitors throughout the year. The property is well-presented throughout and has been furnished to a high standard. Fully licensed, and with a well-equipped commercial kitchen, there is a great opportunity for new owners to expand the business.
The Royal Hotel is situated in a prime trading location close to the centre of the city of Elgin. Just a small walk from the city centre and all the local amenities on offer such as doctors, dentists, sporting facilities, post office and schools-with many in close proximity of the property. Elgin itself is a lively and charming market town housing around 24,000 people. Within the centre it has a variety of shops on offer to suit all needs. For those seeking further education Elgin is also home to Moray College UHI which provides a range of courses for around 10,000 pupils. Elgin has a high level of tourists all year round looking to experience the local distilleries, castles, and popular golf courses. Connecting with bigger cities is made easier with Transport links; the bus station and train station enabling easy access to Inverness and Aberdeen. The larger cities of Inverness and Aberdeen are within easy driving distance, being 38 miles and 64 miles respectively, both of which have airports and regular daily scheduled flights.
The Royal Hotel is a beautiful and traditional Grade B listed Victorian town house that has been tastefully and sympathetically refurbished to a high standard. Dating back to 1850 there are an abundance of original features including a grand staircase.
The property is offered in true walk-in condition with all rooms furnished and tastefully decorated. The property is accessed through the entrance vestibule and into the main hallway, the central point of the property, with stairs leading to the upper floors. Immediately to the right is the spacious full licensed bar/lounge with seating for up to 26 guests, while to the left is the dining room that comfortably accommodates up to 36 covers. The dining room also features a large fireplace, creating a lovely ambience. Both rooms boast feature bay windows overlooking the car park. The stunning and modern the café/bistro set to the side of the hotel is a recent addition and can be accessed directly from the dining room and main hallway and from the car park via a disabled ramp or via the hotel. This bright and modern area offers a large glass frontage and glazed roof section offering a light and bright area with a modern servery to seat up to 35 guests.
Towards the rear of the property, access is gained to an office; a fully equipped commercial kitchen featuring a beverage area/room, a variety of cooking, storage, and preparation equipment; storage areas and laundry facilities. The bar is served by a cellar / storeroom. There is also a single room set aside for staff needing to stay overnight.
The stairs from the main hall provides access to the first and second floor landing where you will find 3 Triple/Family rooms and 7 double/twin rooms. Located directly to the right of the main building there is a modern 2-floor annex which was constructed in 1996, providing a further 8 double/twin rooms. Each room is beautifully presented and decorated and has controllable central heating. The current owners have strived to provide high levels of in-room service in keeping with the demands of the modern-day holiday maker. In-room facilities include tv, hospitality trays, hairdryers, and toiletries.