Wanted to stay somewhere with some history and character in Scarborough, and the Grand has to be your first choice.
It's still got a wow factor with the foyer and very impressive public bar, plus the ballroom, the theatre... You will want to go and explore.
The rooms might need a little TLC, but they are very clean, totally functional and spacious. Spend the extra and get a sea view.
Breakfast is, in hotel terms, good value.
My only comment in the negative, and really this is just a personal preference is that it's possibly too hot everywhere?!
How they manage to keep such a massive old hotel at such a high temperature is beyond me, as no radiator I touched was anything other than just tepid.
To be fair, they know their clientele so maybe the coach parties are glad of the warmth!
Give it a go and remember you're getting service based on cost and you won't be disappointed!