My wife and I had 2 nights at the Hudson in Oct 2006 and decided to take my mother and some of the family back to Torquay on 9th & 10th feb after the death of my father. having seen most of the rooms from our previous visit we rang to ask for particular rooms, 4 rooms in total, they were only too pleased to help.
When we arrived I had forgotten how steep the steps were leading up to the hotel, but that would have been o.k as there were 8 of us to help,but when they had taken our money they forgot all about our agreement about selected rooms and put one disabled person on the top floor 3 stories up and my 77 year old mother on the basement down very steep steps. When I protested, they would not discuss my complaints, I was told if I didnt like it I could go elsewhere. Be warned if you have any disability dont stay here, you may be promised a nice balcony room low down but you will probably end up in the attic.

Mike in south Wales

I stayed at the Hudson for 5 nights while travelling from Australia. The hotel has been tastefully renovated to fit the period of the original building. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They obviously take pride in the way the hotel is presented. Its located close to everything and is great value for money in comparison to other UK hotels in which I stayed. An excellent breakfast was served to complete a very pleasant stay. Thanks.

Decent clean rooms, but lacking any soul. Proprieters friendly, but may want to increase the half hour early breakfast slot and a later checkout time. Not a place to relax, more a stop over for business travellers.

The Hudson Hotel is a lovely old building that has been tastefully refurbished to a high standard. It is clean, modern and very well positioned in Torquay (just minutes from the harbour).

We had room 4 which was very spacious, had a large bay window with a door leading out to a small balcony and a really good en suite shower room (very tastefully done). The beds were comfortable and the shower was excellent. The room felt very airy and bright.

The breakfast selection was good. Choice of cereal, toast, fruit, yoghurt and juice followed by a well cooked (not greasy) english breakfast. The ONLY negative for our stay is that you only have a 1/2 slot for breakfast (between 8.30 and 9.00am) which is a bit tight and quite unusual. I would like to see this extended to at least an hour, especially at the weekends when you might stay out late.

Shane and Brian were the perfect hosts and made us feel very welcome. We would definately stay at the Hudson when next visiting Torquay, and hope to maybe stay again before Christmas.