I stayed here with my mom,brother and sister in feburary 2007.It was our first time to the isle of man.The hotel is very old and it is shabby looking every thing looks dull, the carpets are really old fashioned they even had carpet in the bathroom which got wet when we had a shower. So that makes it smelly,which it... more

I have just returned from Douglas, Isle of Man. We stayed at The Hydro Hotel, a truly excellent hotel and resort. The room was very clean, the only let down being the view. Still, you cant have everything! The food was delicious with an extensive menu.The worst thing about the hotel was the entertainment provided for us. The location of... more

The hotel is situated on the promenade, conveniently located for the trams and the buses. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff very helpful, and the food good. The only fly in the ointment was the aggressive attitude of the manager of the Terminus Tavern, just up the road. My partner wanted a splash of lemonade in her drink,... more

An ideal hotel for TT travellers, gr8 location on the Douglas seafront, clean rooms with power shower. Older style hotel, friendly staff and provided a good breakfast! Work was being carried out on the outside, painting and new tiles on steps. more

stayed here at the hydro for 3 nights with my 3 children in feb. on arrival we were greeted warmly and made feel very welcome. our room was a family room on the 5th floor it was large it actually 2 interconnected rooms very good. the furniture was plenty but very 70s . beds very comfy we all slept well... more

This hotel is a bit of a microcosm of Isle of Man tourism. In other words, it's old, outdated, down at heel, and yet still has genuine retro charm. It's also very well located, right on the Douglas waterfront, where the famous IOM horse trams clip clop by (several times an hour during daytime). My booking at the Hydro was... more

This hotel is past it's best it is really looking worn out. We arrived early in the morning to find that there was sick on the side of the stairs at the front door from the night before. The reception area has leather funiture that is only fit for the skip. The staff are good and make you feel welcome... more

Friendly staff, excellent location, nice, adequate breakfast. Generally good value for money. Water in bathrooms sometimes too hot. Would recommend the hydro. Will definately stay again. more