The Grand Hotel, Compton Room

Beautiful, traditional, hotel, with welcoming staff in every part of it. My friend and I booked a stay at the Grand which included breakfast and £90 towards dinner. Our double room was much larger than you'd get at a regular chain hotel or B&B, with two single beds, a dresser, two armchairs, a table, and another space near the door with a large mirror. We arrived early and asked the reception team if we could park and return. This was not an issue although we hadn't prebooked. Anyone who visits the UK coast knows how expensive that typically is. The hotel did t charge us. After a walk, we returned at about 2 pm and received a call to let us know our room was available so we unpacked and headed to the spa. There is not much to write about there, a very small pool, jacuzzi and steam room. Surprisingly small given the size of the hotel, so I wouldn't consider the Grand for a spa day. For dinner, we went to the Garden Restaurant, which is where the breakfast is also served. Drinks aren't included in the £90, so we didn't have much to pay on top of our dinner. We opted for burgers as its not something we both typically eat, and had a chocolate dessert and the dessert of the day, which was a white chocolate trifle. A bit heavy for someone without a sweet tooth, but generous! The breakfast was continental at the buffet and everything else to order. All delicious food, and again, the service is second to none. Martyn worked both dinner and breakfast, and the server with the red bob also took care of us. After check out, we went for another walk and collected the car at 12pm. All in all, highly recommend the Grand. It has all the traditional touches of a classic hotel.