Royal Albion Hotel

Royal Albion Hotel

The Royal Albion Hotel, Broadstairs, was built in 1760, and occupies an unrivalled position on the seafront, just a few steps from sandy Viking Bay.Voted Shepherd Neame Pub of the Year for 2010 for its high standards of service and friendly, efficient staff, the Royal Albion has been given a £1 million refurbishment and now combines period charm with comfortable, modern facilities.Inside the 21-room hotel, there is a coffee lounge and bar and restaurant specialising in local seafood, with beautiful views across the harbour.Outside there is a multi-levelled terrace and landscaped Mediterranean-themed garden that overlooks the beach and sea, creating the perfect setting for up to 150 guests to dine in the fresh air.The Royal Albion was a favourite haunt of author Charles Dickens, who stayed and wrote at the hotel before buying nearby Bleak House. The hotel remains a focal point of the town's annual Dickens celebrations and is one of the music venues in the annual Broadstairs Folk Festival.

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