Cumnock is not a place I ever intended to visit. We decided to stay here when we were attending a wedding in New Cumnock. We were actually only staying here as it was reasonably priced and the hotel where the wedding was taking place was fully booked. When we arrived at the hotel, the staff were pleasant and friendly and... more

I would echo the comments made by recent visitors. I had very low expectations but this totally refurbished hotel beats many 4 and 5 star hotels for contemporary decor, cleanliness, friendliness and value for money. It is a pity that Cumnock isn't really (sorry local people!) the type of place you would choose for a weekend or on holiday. However,... more

Having stayed in the area before, it was with some trepidation that we arrived at the Hotel. We were pleasantly surprised. The staff were very welcoming, the room was at a very high standard, tastefully decorated, with all the usual ameneties. Although there were only one other couple staying, as it was Boxing Day, the next morning the dining room,... more

We stayed at the Royal during a family wedding and were more than pleasantly suprised! Without wishing to offend any residents, Cumnock is not the most glamorous of destinations and the hotel is set in the middle of this small town. The first thing we noticed was the cleanliness and delight of the decor - the second was the friendliness... more