The Tower Hotel was built in the 19th Century and still retains its grand style architecture complete with a dual flight stair that leads up to the first floor. This is a great hotel if you book the right room, try the Bagshaw, Pattrick or Nelson rooms they are very well furnished, elegant and comfortable.

The dining room is huge with a pretty painted ceiling and the food was good when I stayed on a recent business trip. The Beatles themed bar Rigby's is a tad tacky but then so are the Beatles - however service is prompt and helpful. Harwich will never ring too many bells as a destination but if you're looking for a touring base the Tower Hotel is a grand place to stay with plenty of parking and easy access in a quiet location.

We stayed for one night, before taking a ferry to Hook the next day. Hotel was smoky as you walked in the door and wasn’t well staffed as it took some time before someone appeared at the desk so we could book in. We were told where our room was, not shown and we weren’t offered help with our luggage. Room was ok, but an odd layout as part of the room had been partitioned of for use as an ensuite. Room was also extremely warm, and radiators couldn’t be turned down, so windows had to be left open which would have been fine, except for being awoken at 6am the next day with a delivery van reversing down the side of the hotel and beeping the whole way! Evening meal was poor, basic (one well over cooked mushroom chips and the meat tiself) and the steak was over cooked, my Crème Brule was just custard with sugar sprinkled on top and blow torched black! For the price this hotel just is not what it should be.

This hotel is only a ten minute walk from the seafront and there is ample parking for vehicles.

I have to say I am not a great lover of Harwich but if you have to stay the night , then you could do far worse than this.
All the staff were pleasant, especially the night porter who was chatty and helpful
It seemed to be a busy place for lunches, especially with families
Our rooms were basic but in good condition and clean .The toilet and shower were immaculate.
I would have given 4* for this hotel based on the price ( £60 double ) but my bed was a bit spongy.The bed in the other room was fine.

Would I stay there again? Definately , if I do ever return there.