SITUATED in a prime position just a stones throw from the seafront and Torre Abbey Gardens ... more
the luxurious three star Grosvenor Hotel has to be appreciated as one of the most relaxing environments in the Bay As a result of constant transformations the h...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Giving direct access to the Riviera Conference Centre, this 3-star property is just a ... more
stone’s throw away from the seafront and Torquay’s most popular beach, Torre Abbey Sands. Set within its own sub-tropical gardens, the Grosvenor Hotel is just a 10 mi...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Advantages: non Disadvantages: room poor, food cold and extra unexplained charges
The Best Western Gleneagles describes itself as been located in a chic area of Torquay which is about 12 min taxi ride from the station, It boasts 41 modern rooms many of which have ocean views and all of which have private balconies, all rooms are tastefully designed with en suite bathroom, TV, hairdryer and hot drinks refreshment tray. Prices can vary depending on the time of year you visit this hotel and if any special offers are present.
I myself was attending a trade show in Torquay and required a smoking room of which I was informed this hotel has 11 such rooms for those wishing to smoke, the rest of the hotel is of course non smoking to comply with regulations. This was a prime reason for choosing Gleneagles for my Torquayhotel as many other hotels are totally non smoking.
I arrived late afternoon and was informed that ...
Advantages: Beaches, attractions Disadvantages: English weather
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Oddicombe Beach- Situated on the Babbacombe Downs, it is nested below the cliff. There are two ways of getting down there, walking down a steep walkway or on the Ciff Railway. Mainly a shingle beach, there is the choice of water sports or relaxing on a deck chair. The cliff railway opened in 1926, stopping for a few years during World War II.
Torre Abbey Sands- Is the main beach in Torquay, situated along the promenade and close to the main road getting in to Torquay. It is a sandy beach which is very popular with residents of the many surrounding hotels, as well as the locals. On the other side of the road is Torre Abbey Meadows, this is very popular for people wishing to enjoy the coast without getting sand in their picnic, there is also crazy golf, tennis, pitch and putt and a HiFlyer Balloon.
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Advantages: Fantastic Business Hotel Disadvantages: None
As a business Women I rarely have time to sit down and write a review on a place I have been to. However on this occasion, I have made time as the Palace hotel in Torquay, which I recently attended for a conference, was outstanding. The luxury and status of the hotel clearly shined through in both the exterior and interior appearance. The large rooms where clean, well styled and extremely practical, providing myself with a very high quality experience. After the conference, I retired to a cosy and exceptional room where I was pampered with a deluxe bed, modernised bathroom and fresh fruit. Moreover I was able to spend the evening socialising with colleagues over a game of snooker and a first class glass of wine with a friendly and well mannered group of hotel staff. All in all the conference was made perfect by the exceptional facilities ...
