The hotel is a very historical building and you can see the windemere lake beautifully from its terrace. The hotel is nicely located from the historical town and its harbour. The hotel staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. We had a very noisy and drunk group staying above us. The staff went multiple times up to ask them to remain quiet in the late hours and offered us to switch rooms. As it was 1am we initially didn’t (we were tired and in pyjamas) but the next evening the noise started again. The staff immediately provided us with a room on the opposite side of the hotel and we had a lovely room, and no noise complaints anymore whatsoever. The breakfast is well stocked, with a variety of choices. Be aware that the things that look like pancakes are some sort of potato pancake. It could be helpful if local specialties would be marked (for example the sausages and this potato cake) because it was a bit of a surprise haha. However, great breakfast. The hotel is very clean and I enjoyed the bathroom. They are not large but modern, and the water pressure in the shower is pleasant. The beds are incredibly soft, but firm. Besides the noise (that was solved) they are really nice and we slept like a charm. Upon request you can get extra pillows if needed. Bear in mind that the elevator on one side of the hotel is very tiny and if you are in a wheelchair it may not fit you. I am assuming the hotel is accommodating to this because they have a wheel chair elevator to the first floor, so I think if you let them know you have this need you can get around easily in the hotel. Especially as they are so great in accommodating and communicating.

The hotel is an older (historical) building. This means the frame is wooden and the walls and floors are thin. For anyone normal going around (mindful while they walk and talk) this is perfectly fine. You will hear some creaks here and there and some mumbles, but nothing major and easily ignored. However if you are someone that is loud, stomps, wants to get pissing drunk or are a party group, please consider a different place. You will disturb others significantly.

Lovely hotel and decor throughout, stunning location. We had spacious room 117 with a balcony giving breath taking views, all in-room facilities were fabulous too. Everywhere was clean, our huge bed was super comfy, spotless bedding, had a great sleep. All the staff were helpful, friendly and professional - special mention to Lynn (receptionist extraordinaire). We really enjoyed our stay and can't wait to return.

The food - such a shame as all the other elements of our stay were excellent/perfect. Evening meal - over priced, poor quality ingredients, presentation had no wow factor. I understand offering limited menu choices given many guests might prefer to eat elsewhere but what is offered should be of a far superior quality than it was which would tempt more guests to eat in. Overall, very disappointing. Breakfast - good variety of choices however the cooked items weren't hot, poor quality ingredients and the presentation was average. Unfortunately our food experiences fell extremely short from our expectations. Really looking forward to returning but, sadly, will probably eat elsewhere.

The hotel was lovely but needs a bit of TLC in places. Great location but some may find it difficult due to hill leading up to it. Pet friendly room was excellent with dog bowl, bed and treat waiting for us. Staff were friendly. Breakfast good. We got a really good deal when the sale was on but wouldn't be able to afford otherwise (should have been £1600+ for the week we stayed).

Not a lot of parking for the size of hotel and it costs £7.50 per night. There was a wedding whilst we were there and it was a struggle to park. Drinks in bar were a touch on the expensive side. When we put our sign out to have the room made up, we got fresh towels and the bed was "made" but refreshments weren't topped up.

Lovely hotel, it has a nice relaxed atmosphere when you walk in. Receptionist was friendly and very helpful. Had room 216, nice view of the lake in the distance. Room quite basic but very clean, bed very comfortable, (had good sleeps), asked for more pillows, they arrived within 10 minutes. Nespresso machine was faulty, leaked everywhere so couldn't use it I'm afraid, very small cups there for that but no large ones for a normal tea or coffee. Toilet flusher needs sorting, I couldn't get it to work but husband did thankfully even though that wasnt the ideal situation, bit embarrassing! Lights above mirror in bathroom didn't work atall so not enough light in there to do hair/makeup etc. We went down for breakfast at 7am(ish), lots of choice on buffet, well cooked full brekky, very nice. Apart from the few things that need sorting, we enjoyed our stay at The Ro very much and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

We stayed in room 215, spacious and a lovely view of the town and lake. The room was well equipped, tea & coffee, iron & ironing board, robes & slippers etc. We liked the eco approach, we stayed for 3 nights and was advised we wouldnt have any housekeeping, unless we wanted it of course, by putting the appropriate sign on our door handle.

We really enjoyed the stay, but to give balanced feedback; the room looked fresh and clean, but there was heavy staining all over the cream carpet. Tea cups were too small in the room, not sure why they don't use same they have at the breakfast table? Personal preference, the mattress and pillows were too soft. Whilst the breakfast concept was the same each morning, the quality somewhat varied each day.

Everthing OK

English breakfast. Unless you go down at 7.00am everthing is over cooked. At the prices you charge full "english" should be cooked when ordered. People will not mind waiting for a fresh cooked breakfast. James Kedian

The breakfast was served buffet style with a good choice. The evening meal offer for two people was good value. The hotel provides a wonderful view of Lake Windermere, particularly from the terrace.

The hotel is situated on a steep hill so walking back up from the lake front can be difficult for those with mobility issues. The bedrooms, although comfortable, are not particularly soundproof and it was easy to hear people talking in the next room ( this applied to one of the two rooms our party had been given so may be an isolated issue).

Staff: Good service. A special shout out to Jake at the bar who did an excellent job adapting a cocktail for us. Food: Dinner was excellent quality and the selection of cooked and continental options at breakfast was decent. Room: Spacious with decent facilities/amenities. Was particularly pleased to see that the shower had a head you could remove from its cradle Location: Within walking distance of the shops and piers in Bowness-on-Windermere (about 15 min at most) Upgrade: Purchased an upgrade to have flowers in the room when we arrived. The quality of the bocquet exceeded expectations and was a pleasant surprise for my wife.

Location: Hotel is up a very steep hill, so beware if you have trouble with inclines of have a lot of bags/luggage Room: No air conditioning (although a fan was provided in the room automatically so managed to sleep OK); Shower screen only half encloses the shower cubicle so water gets onto and soaks the bathroom floor/bath mat VERY easily Parking: Limited spaces and a bit expensive

We loved the location and lovely views of Lake Windermere from our room. Our room was spacious, clean and well maintained,with a nice modern bathroom. Every single member of staff we interacted with was so friendly and welcoming, with a special mention to Jake,Jonathan and Persia. The morning Breakfast buffet is great with lots of choice for everyone, a great way to start your day! The restaurant is busy each evening,so I'd recommend you book beforehand. Overall The Ro is a lovely place to stay,and we'll definitely return.

The lack of parking places for a hotel of this size plus the daily extra charge of £7.50,I'd prefer the cost to be included with the price

We booked a two night B&B lakeview room with balcony en route to Loch Lomond, and as a taster to the Lake District, we certainly weren't disappointed in the beautiful area nor the hotel in general The room was very, very comfortable with plenty of storage and space to relax in. The big king-size bed was incredibly comfy. Sadly, due to rain, we weren't able to make the most of the incredible views from the balcony by relaxing in the morning with a cup of coffee or in the evenings with glass of wine The breakfast was of good standard with a fair selection. Although myself I would have preferred more fresh fruit selection Although we didn't use it, the sun room was beautiful with elegant decor, comfortable seating, and a selection of games The staff were friendly and polite throughout, and also offered useful knowledgeable local information. The location of the hotel was ideal, 5 minutes walk down the hill to local shops, restaurants, and attractions. Although the walk back up was a little steep, especially after a day exploring, and an evening of wining and dining! But that certainly wouldn't put us off from staying again - we just need to be fitter 😉 Overall, we would recommend The Ro

Although there seems to be several local breweries, there weren't any local beers available in the bar. The biggest downside was for us would be the parking situation. On our arrival, there was some construction work being carried out. Diggers and equipment were being stored in the car park, which limited the available space. The combination of an already tight car park with no marked out spaces, and the construction equipment meant cars were having to be squeezed in anywhere they would fit. Having to register your car on arrival and pay £5 per day/night, is all well and good, but if you go out and can’t park when you return, it isn’t a good experience.