It was important for the growth of Torquay as a destination for rich visitors that there were some hotels of good quality. This is quite a large hotel which suggests a reasonable number of wealthy visitors. What forms of transport are used in the picture? 

What visitors would the hotel attract?

Why would visitors want to stay at the Torbay Hotel?

Compare this print with the photograph of Torbay Hotel and Sulyarde. What differences can you see? Has the hotel changed at all?