I stayed here recently. The staff were very good - the receptionist very kindly carrried my bag to my room - that rarely happens nowdays. My room only had a large opening window onto a fire escape so clearly this could not be left open all night - there needs to be a way of doing this - I like fresh air when asleep. The residents appeared to be elderly permanent ones. My breakast choice of a full English was sadly floating in grease - nowadays food is blotted with kitchen roll to remove suplus! I didn't bother the next day. My room was cleanish (old cotton bud found under telephone) and the bed comfortable...........all sufficient for a 2 day stay.

We ate a meal here recently with our elderly aunt.

The staff here are very nice, and are kind to their guests. Many of the people dining were residents.

The food was okay, but very small portions for us, but adequate maybe for the older client. Tiny roll offered with our soup. A small slice and a half of meat, very thinly cut. Would have liked a bit more!

No further drinks were offered during our meal.

The Northern Hotel is a little old fashioned, but is clean, and "quaint"

A peculiarly English seaside hotel catering for an elderly clientele of whom the staff appeared to take great care. The Northern suited us as we were travelling with an older relative. There was nothing wrong with our room nor the service. However, it is hotel for a particular generation.