Location is brilliant, by the beach, sea views and a restaurant looking out to sea. Breakfast was excellent, from the kitchen freshly cooked. Slept well in a big bed. The gym was remarkably well equipped and the pool, although small, was fine for short swims. Dinner was very good, well presented and nicely served. Wine selection was OK. We would stay here again.

A settee in the lounge was oozing stuffing from a tear - made the place look uncared for. The dinner menu, while very good was unchanged throughout the week. While a "special" was in addition, there were not enough choices to cover a seven day stay.

I had a single room and it was better than I had expected. The garden was beautiful, and the bar with fabulous conservatory, gave me somewhere to relax in comfort, without feeling uncomfortable alone. The pool is tiny, jacuzzi lovely and warm. Sauna is big, and you can go straight for a sea dip by taking steps down to sea from the garden . Gym is very basic. But it was a bonus to have these facilities. I didn't have breakfast at the hotel, but at the bottom of the steps is a beach cafe as well as other options in town (10-15 min walk)

A charming traditional hotel which epitomises the glory days of tourism in Swanage. It was like revisiting the holiday hotels we used to go to 40+ years ago. It blends everything modern with everything traditional in a way that is so endearing - for example the shower is the best I have seen in any hotel - whether that’s 5-star or budget.

The hotel dates from a time where everyone wasn’t driving in large cars - it doesn’t have the massive car park associated with modern corporate hotels but that just adds to the charm too and there is parking available a short walk away

My room was great with stunning views. The bed was comfortable, and the shower was hot and powerful. The hotel itself is magnificent. The decor has a real homely feel, I loved having a glass of wine with a book by the fire. In addition, the food was delicious. The service was also great, every staff member had a smile on their face and were happy to help.

There's not much to complain about as I had a great time, but I think the spa needs a little revamp. In particular, in the therapy room, I could hear the gym goers whilst getting treatment, and it wasn't very relaxing. Perhaps they should consider double glazed doors. I also didn't like that they didn't have bottled water in the rooms, which meant that I had to bring a jug upstairs every night. I also thought that they could have left a couple packs of buscuits, instead of the one.

Lovely room with the sound of waves and the view bed / bathroom all fittings very good Food excellent The Grand still keeps a lot of features / fittings from when built a nice place to be

First have to state food was excellent Evening dinner / B/fast Only negative and this is just myself not being a big evening eater would have liked some smaller options as a snack But you could not fault the food on taste / price

The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. The views from the breakfast and dining areas were beautiful. There was an easy way straight down to the promenade for lovely walks close to the sea.

We found the car parking lacking . When it eased off in the week, the parking spaces were inadequate for many cars and we found enormous cars abutting our car. Half the dishes( all beautifully cooked) and all the specials contained celery, a very common allergen ( second after nuts) thus reducing my choice of dishes considerably. The celery was in the stock , presumably a preparation bought in. There are stock sources available which state on the wrapping no allergens.

Room was very clean and comfortable. Good view. Access to beach and boardwalk was great. We didn't use the restaurant but had drinks from the bar in the garden overlooking the sea.

Parking was challenging! But it was the end of Carnival so spaces nearby became available on the second day of our stay. So, no real complaints.

Modern room, excellent power shower, comfy single bed, great location with stunning views of Swanage Bay from the breakfast room, bar and restaurant. Very friendly staff. Good breakfast and dinner. Old-school charm and vibe of the hotel.

Parking is always a challenge. There is space for about 9 cars so getting a spot is a challenge as the hotel also has a gym and spa which non guests can use, adding pressure to finding a spot. Not an issue for me as I like walking and there is street parking close by as well as a long stay car park 8 minutes walk away, but some elderly guests were anxious about it.

The view from the hotel is exceptional. The fact you can walk down to the beach is a great bonus. The twin room was a good size, very clean and comfy. Very understated decoration, reasonable selection of tea/coffee in the room. Staff were all very lovely and helpful. Evening meal in the restaurant was good. Bar drinks not too expensive for a hotel.

Parking is a nightmare. Hotel has lost some of its character over the years. 1st came many years ago as a kid & have visited a few times since. Not all the changes are necessarily for the better. Breakfast was so so, somehow not satisfying. Main issue - and not the hotel's fault - is lack of staff.

Great experience. The hotel was very nice with great views from the lounge/bar area. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was good. The view from the room was OK. I had a good time. The drinks from the bar were good as well. Overall, a very pleasant experience and I would go there again. I liked the addition of a gym and spa.

Slightly better view from the room, but due yo the number of rooms that would be quite difficult as it is a large Victorian hotel.