Great short break

We have just returned from a wonderful break in Whitby. I was surprised at the poor reviews the Royal has received. The character of the building was lovely. Our room was clean and comfortable, perhaps small but we were visiting the area not staying in the room all day. The food and service was very good bearing in mind the dining room was full to capacity. We particularly liked our cheerful waiter who had only been in the job two weeks! The only thing that spoilt things was a couple on the table next to us who were rude to the staff and did nothing but complain about everything and anything without good reason. No doubt they had a thoroughly miserable holiday and the staff were glad to see them go home!