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Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality


CARMARTHEN , Spilman Street
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8.0 Excellent 470 Reviews
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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel features 83 ensuite bedrooms, boasting a generous variety of spaces ranging from spacious family rooms to cozy single travelers' rooms. Enjoy the convenience of on-site parking for up to 70 cars, featuring designated spaces for disabled access and coaches.

Experience a warm welcome for your furry friends as our bedrooms are pet friendly! The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel has a long and storied history of welcoming guests in style and comfort.

Originally established in 1819 as a coaching inn, this historic venue was the first to link the Gorsedd of Bards with an Eisteddfod. With roots that date back to the 18th century, the hotel has been a staple of Carmarthen culture, with a rich history that includes visits from luminaries Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton.

This historic hotel harmoniously combines traditional elegance with contemporary conveniences, playing an important role in Welsh culture. We invite you to visit our history page for more information.

Spanning 1. 5 acres, the hotel holds an elegant lounge area known as the ‘Y Terrace’.

The lounge features our exquisite ‘Proverb’ stained glass window, which casts a breathtaking array of colorful light throughout the space. The hotel is also home to an established restaurant, a well-stocked bar, a spacious patio, and private event spaces.

These facilities are designed to serve both the local community and businesses, accommodating everything from small board meetings to large-scale events.


Located in Carmarthen, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality is a 4-minute walk from Carmarthen Castle and 11 minutes by foot from King Street Gallery. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Carmarthenshire County Museum and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Llansteffan Castle.

Stay in one of 70 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. This hotel has 5 meeting rooms available for events.

Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets cannot be left unattended

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
    • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per night
    • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per week
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Welsh

    English

    Polish

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Carmarthen Castle 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Carmarthen Heritage Centre 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
King Street Gallery 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Oriel Myrddin 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Picton Monument 1.6 km / 1 mi
Carmarthen Leisure Centre 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Carmarthen Leisure Centre & Pool 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Carmarthenshire County Museum 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Gwili Railway 4.8 km / 3 mi
Afon Gwili 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Derllys Court Golf Club 7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Ysbyty Werndale Private Hospital 11 km / 6.8 mi
Llansteffan Beach 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Llansteffan Castle 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
National Botanic Garden of Wales 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Upon availability

Room options

No room details available for this hotel.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality

8.0
Excellent
470 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.0 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
7.8 /10
Condition
7.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.2 /10
Amenities
7.6 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
06 Mar 2026
Adam
Okay, not good for a long stay
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2026
tania
Fabulous stay very helpful staff very comfortable room
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2026
William
Room was tidy
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Savitha
Yes
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
16 Feb 2026
Judith
Heating (radiator) was not working in the room in February a very cold month . Portable Radiator given which also was not working then after another trip to front desk a portable oil heater was given which did work .
Air conditioning only blew out cold air.
T. V was not working correctly, screen was very fuzzy. I would not stay here again .
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
09 Feb 2026
Judy
Stayed for a concert in the local theatre but hotel nneeds some things looking int as both myself and my sister contracted norovirus. The hotel room was riddled with damp and smelled bad. The staircase rails are filthy and grimy and need a good wash. The public toilets stink as you go past them . Staff
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2025
Graham
Great room as always and breakfast
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Dec 2025
Steve
Great parking, which is at a premium in Carmarthen. Fantastic breakfast. Cosy, but dated room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2025
kelly-marie
Amazing huge selection of food coming back to stay again
2/10
Poor
12 Dec 2025
GINETTE
I was given a single room and not the twin I paid for. The staff at desk did deal with the issue promptly but the standard of both rooms leave a lot to desired. They gave me a double. The wallpaper is damaged the bathroom tiles need regrouting. The curtain is hanging off at the join and is too high for me to reattach. The carpet needs replacing as it’s stained in places. Not worth the price
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2025
Kenneth
Booked for 2 nights but Booked another day the day before I arrived and managed to get the same room for3 nights.Very helpful staff.

Leisure
4/10
Poor
23 Nov 2025
lorraine
asked for a room near reception, but was given a room on the second floor, curtains didnt fit so couldnt close properly, wallpaper was coming off the wall, bed frame old and worn looking, no wifi working and couldnt use my phone which has 5g as there was no signal, shower cold and no pressure at all, tap water was spluttering out of the tap, heating only came on some time of the stay and room was cold, not a good experience this time compared to other stays here previously, put us off returning now which is a shame as check in was easy and friendly staff and the breakfast is good too.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Nov 2025
Charles
Good location. Nice sized room. Good bar on site
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Nov 2025
brian
Great breakfast choices.
Free car park. Central to town. Warm. Tea and coffee in rooms
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2025
molly
Lovely staff and large room
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2025
Becky
Lovely triple room , breakfast great
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2025
Val
Attentive staff
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
11 Oct 2025
Rob
Room wasnt cleaned.then upgraded to a diff room.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Toby
Yes
Business
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2025
Gary
Nice big room. Well decorated & maintained. Newly refurbished bathroom.
Down side, lumpy uncomfortable pillows!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2025
John
Very comfortable stay in a building that has seen better days. Not all the lighting worked in the room.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
06 Oct 2025
Sila
Visiting
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
05 Oct 2025
Karuna
Room Average
4/10
Poor
04 Oct 2025
Lisa

Dirty and in need of repair

So dirty and run down; stains on carpet. Filthy scum around the window, which I we couldn’t leave open as the hinges were broken. Shower curtain too long so you stood on it in the shower.
Walls are so thin you can hear everyone talking in there rooms.
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2025
Jodi
All we needed for a quick trip. Breakfast had many options.
2/10
Poor
03 Oct 2025
Steven
Unfriendly and unhelpful at reception. Corridors are so smelly. Then we went to our room and it hasn’t been cleaned! I asked for an upgrade or refund. Upgraded room was lovely but not even an apology or a suggestion of an upgrade or how to resolve. Would not recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2025
Elaine
Staff were very helpful and the free wifi worked well. The room was very clean. If I find myself in Carmarthen again, I'd be happy to stay here.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2025
Susan
Great hotel to stay, breakfast and evening meal was good would stay again .
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2025
Phillip
Good rooms
2/10
Poor
21 Sep 2025
Ruma
It was a convenient place for commuting. We found the staff very rude. We booked 2 rooms, which we thought would be the same size; however, one of them was good but other one was very tiny. Rooms were really hot, couldn’t keep the windows open because it was too noisy. No hand wash, also the temperature dial on the shower was unresponsive, and the shower was extremely hot. It was one of the worst hotels I have booked through Expedia.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Sep 2025
Avril
Had a pleasant stay, staff friendly and polite. Lovely breakfast and food.

Disappointed with the corridor to our room, they hadn't laid down the carpet , it looked awful and cold. Disappointed with the shower also, the water wasnt hot, cold at times, not what you expect from a hotel.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Sep 2025
Zoe

Not great

Skirting boards had mold on them, chairs were thread bear, curtains had been cut badly! And were covered in paint! Noisy under the bar! However the one saving grace was the bed was clean and the bathroom was decent a relatively new… had i not arrived at 10pm i would have looked for another hotel
Business
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Kevin

Good hotel in a great location

Great location in the centre of town with loads of parking. Stayed in the older part of the hotel, bed is really comfortable, white crisp linen and towels, bathroom is clean with good shower, great breakfast with a nice bar that has proper Welsh ale, staff are friendly and helpful; carpets need a bit of tender loving care. Would stay again and recommend to others.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2025
Chris

Lovely hotel, but what was that noise???

Room 122. We initially had problems with excessive, constant, noise from what I surmise might have been a water pump at our end of the landing. It was plainly audible from half way back along the landing, never mind inside our room which, with room 120, was closest to the source. The noise was reported and the receptionist who came to inspect said she had never encountered the noise before. She said she would report the matter up the line.

Deciding not to cause trouble, we suffered a night without much sleep and spoke to another receptionist the following day, asking to be moved to another room. This was agreed and we thankfully said goodbye to room 122.

The noise was still ongoing when we checked out two days later.

I was disappointed the staff were not more proactive about moving us once the matter had been reported, but at least this was rectified by my pushing the matter.

Other than that and a quirky bathroom in need of some attention (and a failure of the wifi on 122's landing), the hotel was a pleasure to stay at. Staff were friendly and, despite the above, helpful, the food was excellent and the car park was large enough if you timed it right

Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Sep 2025
Tim

Good and less good

Politely received and then left to our own devices. Room pleasant and spacious.
Evening meal was ok but served nearly 45 minutes after ordering. Not good and no apology or explanation. Probably an aberration.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2025
Brian

Not quite Deluxe

We felt the room was lovely but lacking in storage ie a chest of drawers and too many chairs for 2 people. We were also surprised to find NO Mattress or Pillow Protectors these are standard in any hospitality business. And for a deluxe room we did expect biscuits and water which are also in most standard hotel rooms.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
28 Aug 2025
Nigel

Great staff

I was in the rooms below. The damp smell was quite strong. Breakfast was very good. Staff where very helpful and very nice. Great shower, just ashame about the smell. The mattress was old spring type and very uncomfortable.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
26 Aug 2025
Kev

Last night of tour - Worst!

This Hotel is very dated the room are clean, the Bathroom is another story, shower head bracket broken, leaky tap the runs all over the tiled surface. And the Loo 😳 knees against the wall is not an exaggeration!!

Food was not good, and service could do with a rocket up their a**e.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2025
M

One issue but handled well by staff

Generally very good.
One night stay for a car show at Carmarthen Showground.
Parking - access i stight to some spaces but plenty to chose from.
Check-in - good, friendly, polite an dquite quick.
Entry to room - this let the stay down, the room had not been cleaned from previous guests, check-in staff very concerned and helpful, asked to wait in the bar whilst room was prepared and free round of drinks due to issue.
Room - comfortable but needs a little attention e.g. with toilet lid up you couldn't fully push the flush handle and socket panel above dressing table was very 'flexible', also difficulty finding how to turn off all lights as 2 wall lights are operated by a fused switch on the socket panel above the dressing table.
Bar - with 2 functions on there was only 1 barman, he could have used some help to keep the queue down.
Food - standard pub type food, we all enjoyed it.
Sleep - very compfy bed and pillows and only distant road noise with the window wide open.
Apart from the room not being clean any other less positive points above are very minor. We had a very nice stay and I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Aug 2025
Gareth
Average hotel in a poor town. Staff friendly and renovated rooms seemed nice, others were ok. Breakfast ok. Nothing really wrong with the hotel, it was just average.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
20 Aug 2025
Paula
There were no towels or hand towels upon arrival, there was a dirty bathmat in the bathroom.
Everything smelt damp and musty, as you could tell with mould around the bottom of the shower.
There was glue oozing out between the floorboards in the bathroom which was still wet.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2025
Mary
As an older property and with all the difficulties to maintain such a property I feel it has been taken care of very well , it's charming and welcoming, clean a comfortable and the food is great.
We loved our 3 nights and hope to return in the future.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Sharon

Excellent budget option

Excellent buget option room spacious and clean. Food good breakfast included in the price. Syaff polite and professional.Highly recommended
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2025
stephen
Great
Business
2/10
Poor
11 Aug 2025
Mrugeshkumar
NA
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
10 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

One night stay

Friendly staff, comfy bed, great location for Carmarthen town centre
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
04 Aug 2025
Elsie
The Hot Tap in the bath did not work at all.
Fortunately we showered, and the hot water was OK from that.
There was no ITV Channel available on the TV which meant we missed a favourite programme.
Considerable noise from the High Street traffic meant that the window had to be kept closed.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2025
Kumudika Ridmani
I really like the staff and the hospitality.
Room was really good and clean as well.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2025
Robert
10/10... great service, room well equipped food at reasonable prices staff helpful and friendly cant fault it... will stay again
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jul 2025
GURJIT
staff are brillant and friendly, very good room
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Good location. Nice breakfast and easy parking

Old property with smell. My room just above the bar, keeps noisy until mid-night. Stay one night for road trip so this is definitely fine for us. Buffet breakfast is good. Easy parking and good location which very closed to shopping centre.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2025
Neil
I don’t write reviews as most write rubbish.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2025
nick
The breakfast was cold. Bacon beans etc. In need of some updating
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2025
gerald
Conveniernt easy walk to town centre
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2025
Colin

Very convenient location in the town

Very convenient location in town with on site parking. Room was clean and a decent size. The only issue was noise from the road just outside the window and a party in the function room, but overall not too bad. Breakfast was good.
Partner
4/10
Poor
28 Jun 2025
Christine

Disappointing

Carpets and chairs were stained. Room smelt foisty. Hotel was very tired
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2025
Bikki
Great Location
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
17 Jun 2025
Steve
Rooms dated and a shower in a caravan would be bigger
Business
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2025
Christopher
I always choose this hotel if I am working in South West Wales as its the best in the area.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2025
Perry
Great hotel highly recommend but would be nice if the single bed where mattress filled the same size as the bed frame as it was bit smaller
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Rajen Hari

Disappointing

The bed was too small. It was smaller than standard double bed in the UK.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 May 2025
Stewart
Lovely hotel and great breakfast!
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2025
Thomas
I've stayed here before and it has never let me down and it didn't this time.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2025
Graham
Very friendly and helpful bilingual staff
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2025
maria

great time

I had a lovely stay staff were excellent, really helpful, food was good, hotel was clean and inviting
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2025
Katie

Excellent value for money

Right in the middle of Carmarthen with plenty of parking available. Lovely large room with everything you need. Evening meal was very good and reasonably priced. Breakfast was very good too.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Tim
Great hotel will definitely stay here again
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2025
Mary
I needed time for myself. Comfy and the option of food or drink at hand if i needed. Beautiful breakfast included in the price. Highly recommended
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
29 Mar 2025
Philip
short walk to town centre
secure parking
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2025
Alexsandria
The staff were so kind, we did a last minute booking and it was so comfy and quaint. The area is gorgeous and breakfast was great!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
Pavnil
Good place to stay
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2025
Boyd
Good food, great staff, well placed in the centre of town, plenty of free hotel parking.

One gripe: Room 120 is plagued day and night by the sound of machinery - possibly the hotel's laundry room? So when booking again, I'll ask for a different room!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2025
Peter
Nice staff, great location, easy parking, great food,
Partner
4/10
Poor
08 Mar 2025
Verified traveler

Disappointing tired old hotel

Very tired old hotel with creeking floors and outdated rooms. Noisy and couldn't get good sleep.

I had asked for a normal double room but was given a disabled one. The ceiling in the bathroom was broken and just did not feel totally clean.

Overall, very disappointed

The only positive is the staff lady at breakfast room who was polite and friendly.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2025
Gary
Very tired rooms, 1st one had a leak ,but room changed with no problem ,bar area and restaurant good
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2025
Daniel
Good hotel for price
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2025
Susan
Very friendly hotel with excellent service and very clean. Will definitely be staying there again
4/10
Poor
31 Jan 2025
michael
Furniture very old fashion and worn.
The room we stayed in,was cold with badly worn fittings.
Bathroom was very cold with no heating.
The window frames were rotten.not double glazed in our room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2025
Susan
Everything was great. The staff the food and the room wereall amazing. Will definitely be back
Partner
2/10
Poor
15 Jan 2025
Sunil

Avoid hotel - terrible service, cold rooms

It was really cold and they kept turning off the heater, no one to help, and when I did get reception they were pretty rude!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jan 2025
Kalyan
Good
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
Verified traveler
Good room, friendly staff
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
Jeanette
First time at this establishment and only for one night would stay again
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
denise
Pros- Very clean, lovely and warm and comfortable. Lovely staff. Cracking breakfast. Great value.
Cons- bathrooms needs updating
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2025
Kenneth
There was nothing not like. Excellent staff and food. Good parking.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
05 Jan 2025
john

Avoid

Receptionist rude and barely looked up as she demanded credit card details for the prepaid room. Hotel is very tired and rooms smell musty and need a complete refurbishment from the 70s/80s decor.
Stayed in December to be told heating in the room only comes on between 7 and 8 in the evening, after several phone calls to reception an electric heater was eventually supplied. No mattress protector on the bed, cover threadbare. Won't be staying again.
Anyone giving this establishment 10/10 must have stayed in some real hovels and have no standards
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2024
Deepak
Staff was helpful and great. Decent Breakfast and rooms
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Beverley
Stayed at the Ivy Bush many times, this time for a bargain price of £58 per couple (including breakfast). The rooms are a little outdated but clean and comfortable. The staff are attentive, even during a busy Xmas party weekend. The breakfast was plentiful and the car park was free. Will certainly be returning.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
10 Dec 2024
Vicky

Tired B&B

Basic budget hotel / B&B
Slow service checking in whilst someone fixed a stapler (really?!)
Room was very cold but there was an electric heater which I had to leave on all night, no heating in the bathroom.
Quite tired looking - peeling vinyl on headboard, tears in curtains, mould on bath silicone etc.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
09 Dec 2024
Sheila
The hotel looked very smart and comfortable in the reception lounge and bar however I thought the room we had was not very clean, the bed was comfortable , draughty windows and in one corridor there was an open window that could not be closed having no catch! The breakfast was good though and the staff pleasant
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2024
Ian
Nice and clean comfortable bed room was lovely gladly stay again
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2024
R H

Comfortable Stay

Amazing
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
03 Dec 2024
Aaron
We stayed the night, there was running water noises that kept us up, we then moved rooms how ever when we moved rooms the night porter asked us to take a drink man back to his room, this drunk man had blood running from his head.

The new room then had knocking all night and a shower that was just a dribble

The whole hotel as a whole is very very dated and a mess

I’ve emailed the hotel and asked for a refund but they are unresponsive - this is not acceptable
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2024
lorraine

Great 2 night stay

Great 2 night stay comfortable clean hotel friendly staff and great breakfast highly recommend
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Nov 2024
Christine
nothing unique, quite dated and not clean in public areas. Also lift not working
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2024
Meyrick
Ideal location
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Theresa

Short stay

Stayed for 1 night. A wonderful experience. Breakfast was lovely. Staff very attentive and friendly. Cant wait to go back
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
10 Nov 2024
Ruth
Needs a complete overhaul. New carpets. beds. New lift. New walls. Could hear everything through the walls. Sorry wouldnt stay here again. Staff really friendly breakfast great
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2024
mark
Easy to find and park, welcome at reception, located very close to shops, restaurants, bars etc. Had a good night's sleep and breakfast was tasty.
Main areas of hotel well appointed, clean and modern. Room was a little dated and tired looking. Outside on street hotel looked scruffy.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
16 Oct 2024
Cheryl-Lynn

I would not recommend this hotel.

Lady on reception was very welcoming. Check in was smooth. However, was called back as their system wasn’t working. My room was down graded from a queen size bed to a standard double bed. No manager on site to help. Room is so out dated, carpets are stained and dirty, mould in bathroom, bed was very uncomfortable. No fan in room. A lot of Mosquitos in the room and bathroom. Photos on website are from over 10 years ago. They do not have a gym as per their website. Definitely try to avoid staying here.
The only good thing is they have a big car park.
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