The Royal Station Hotel combines elegant Victorian architecture with up to date facilities and takes pride in offering a courteous and friendly service. Opened by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1858, it has been recently refurbished to a very high standard and now features wireless high speed Internet access in all areas and a Leisure Club with an in-door swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and cold plunge pool, as well as a fitness area. The 144 guestrooms are mostly spacious, thanks to the age of the building, and are enhanced by understated, light toned modern décor. The hotel’s Empire Bar & Restaurant seats 80 guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week. It is open to the public and is a popular venue for its excellent Carvery Sunday Lunch Buffet. The room is furnished with blond-wood tables and comfortable leather chairs. Guests can also try à la carte or table d'hôte menus, complemented by a large selection of wines, beers and spirits. And the Destinations Bar, with its stunning rococo ceiling and huge plasma screen TVs, caters for a wide range of customers throughout the day and evening with an emphasis on excellent service and a bar menu offering high quality, value for money food.