Ramsgate Homestays

On the face of it - the Hotel looks ok, great location although you are slightly away (10 minute walk) away from the more livelier part of the promenade, the rooms are of a good size and well appointed, the carpet and decor is a little tired looking and in need of some work, the welcome from Pria the receptionist was excellent. That's the positive out of the way, the Barman and late night receptionist were awful, Xenophobic behaviour that is totally out of order - I've never been treated or spoken to like the way I was in this Hotel in all my time travelling and I have made a formal complaint regarding this as other prejudices towards other guests has since been revealed. If you are not from England this may be a place you would wish to avoid.

Offering a restaurant and a stylish bar, Albion House at Ramsgate also includes free WiFi access for all guests. Just a 4-minute stroll to the nearest beach, Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve is less than 6 miles away and Ramsgate Train Station is a 5-minute drive away. Each room includes a TV and a seating area. Featuring a bath or a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Extras include a desk, bed linen and ironing facilities. At Albion House at Ramsgate there is a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, luggage storage and dry cleaning. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing. The nearest golf course, Manston Golf Centre, is 3.2 miles away. For shopping, Westwood Cross Shopping Centre is just a 9-minute drive from the property.

I have been using this hotel since at least 2006, maybe longer. It has always been business and, although the job I would be doing would leave me mentally and physically exhausted, I would look forward to my evenings and breakfast at the Royal Harbour. Unfortunately my last stay a few weeks ago has left me with a jaded view of this establishment and I will not return. So for new customers you should be aware that ”The Empire Room” is closed. It was a lovely restaurant underneath the hotel serving fantastic British food. No more. Breakfast used to be an event in itself. My favourite bit was the real honey comb and having this on toast while looking out over the harbour. No more. Apparently you can get a silly little breakfast in a bag now. I knew nothing of this and when I challenged the lady the next evening I was left, in no uncertain terms, that it was my fault for not reading this on the website. Yes, you can go to The Three Ships and pay for breakfast but it isn't cheap and I'm not sure how that would be on a wet morning or in the winter. It's also on the pricy side. I wasn't going to write this review because I have fond memories of the place and didn't want to upset the owner. However, I find myself working in this area again and realised that I will now have to find a different place to stay. The hotel itself is lovely as a place to rest your head and there are many other restaurants in Ramsgate; my favourite being The Magnolia ( Italian ) a few minutes walk away. I also appreciate that, in the days of Covid, breakfast was a thing that had to be dropped but we are moving past those days (hopefully) and it would seem that it is easier just not to provide this service. Caveat emptor.