The Royal Hotel, known locally as "The Face of Ross-on-Wye" was originally built in 1837 and has been the subject of major work to restore it to its former beauty. Situated near the centre of the busy market town of Ross-on-Wye:
Standing high above the horseshoe bend of the River Wye, The Royal enjoys some of the best views of the surrounding countryside. This majestic grade II Georgian Country Hotel, boasts many famous visitors including Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens, who planned his American Biography whilst staying here.
The spectacular Barrett's Restaurant, Riverside Bar and Riverside Terrace offer seasonal menus, with a wide selection of modern and traditional British favourites. The Hotels has 42 comfortable en-suite bedrooms of individual character ranging from romantic feature rooms with spectacular views, to character filled single rooms in the old stable block.