This hotel is like a history lesson but in a good way. The rooms are all in keeping with the 1940s feel. High beds, wash stands period furniture, wallpaper it is a wonderful step back in time but with all mod cons and wonderful sea views. Staying here reminded me of seaside holidays with my parents in the 1950s and... More

This is the kind of hotel that you don't think exists anymore: it's completely personal and is unafraid of being totally quirky. When I first walked around, I wasn't convinced that I was going to share my friend's enthusiasm for the vintage chic that manifests in a lot of antique clutter on display in all the hallways. But the bedroom... More

I stayed at Walpole Hotel after having it highly recommended by several friends- was doing a show at the Theatre Royal and decided to make a weekend of it. I am am utterly smitten, by Margate, by the Walpole, the hotel and it's wonderful staff. I am an incorrigible insomniac and yet I slept like a bear in winter, I... More

The hotel is beautiful, located on the best beach walk to the wonderful town of Margate. Jane and the lovely staff run a fantastic , stunning , historical hotel. There are no key cards, vending machines with crisps or pay per view dodgy entertainment. There are instead decades of shared memories, fixtures bursting with stories and a elegance that I... More

Having a child-free couple of days, my husband and i decided, as a last minute, on the spur of the moment, idea to revisit my childhood holiday destination of Margate. Having seen the episode on the hotel inspector, I just knew I had to stay there. We booked at midday on the internet for a room with balcony for £95.... More

We only stayed for one night but thought the hotel was outstanding. We arrived earlier than we should have and because our room wasn't ready, but the hotel was quiet, we were lucky enough to be upgraded to the bridal suite which was a nice surprise. The suite itself was very clean and modern. All the staff were extremely friendly,... More

We were recommended to the Walpole Bay but didn't really know what to expect until we arrived. Our suite (room 111) was spacious and well equipped, in addition to being a very attractive room. We had a sea view (which was lovely to wake up to on Sunday) and the bathroom were ideal. True the shower was a little limp... More

A return visit and it is as great as ever. Loved the friendly atmosphere and facilities. Week after Easter, and although it was cold, I did worry that the hotel seemed a bit empty. Please stay here and ensure it survives.

We made a return visit to this hotel which makes a refreshing change from the lack of aesthesia found in your Holiday Inns and Travelodges etc.. All our "Mod Cons" were tastefully incorporated in the old fashioned ambience of the place. We still found much to discover even on our 2nd trip. The staff were very caring, helpful and efficient.... More