Standing above a beautiful stretch of the river Dee close to the centre of the pretty market town of Llangollen. The Hand Hotel with its stunning riverside garden, old world charm, ample free parking is ideal for romance, for families, and groups, whether private or business, as well as for your Wedding or Conference. The Hand Hotel has been an ideal venue for both business and pleasure for over 400 years. Whether you are interested in golf, fishing, outdoor activities or just a restful holiday - The Hand has something to offer everyone.
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Many of our 58 bedrooms enjoy views over The river Dee or the charming town of llangollen. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, colour television, and radio, ideal after a long day touring the beautiful countryside. Other facilities include a welcome refreshment tray, free wireless internet access, direct dial telephone and hair dryer.
With views of the spectacular Welsh hills and its' lush fairways alongside the River Dee, the Vale of Llangollen is the only inland golf course to hold HSBC Gold status. The challenging 9th hole is regarded as one of the best in welsh golf. An award winning, undulating, beautiful, Georgian Parkland Course, complimented with mature oaks and lakes.
There are good rivers and excellent rivers, and there are one or two that can be singled out as world class. The Welsh Dee is such a river. This distinction was earned in 1990, when anglers flocked to its banks to fish the world championships. The Dee proved just how good it really was as a trout and grayling river.
Reviews (19)
Donovan Sampson
Jun 12, 2022
In a good location and really impressive when you walk in with leather Winchester chairs. The reception staff are friendly and polite. The rooms and the rest of the hotel is very dated and not in a good way. To get into the room you need a key but we struggled only to be told the door knobs don't turn just push, so from a security point it may confused people and I'm sure many people have been locked out of their rooms.
The beds are small and the mattresses need changing. Not enough sockets to charge in the room. The rooms are really small but there is a massive bathroom, weird. The TV well wasn't even worth switching on it was so small. The dirty brown carpets need deep cleaning or changing. Breakfast was a buffet style not to my liking. Cold tomato slices, undercooked bacon, burnt toast and weak coffee some little improvements would make this place great. The riverside seating and the bar area make this place a great find pity it is let down by the rooms and food.
The beds are small and the mattresses need changing. Not enough sockets to charge in the room. The rooms are really small but there is a massive bathroom, weird. The TV well wasn't even worth switching on it was so small. The dirty brown carpets need deep cleaning or changing. Breakfast was a buffet style not to my liking. Cold tomato slices, undercooked bacon, burnt toast and weak coffee some little improvements would make this place great. The riverside seating and the bar area make this place a great find pity it is let down by the rooms and food.
Lloyd Bowen
Jun 10, 2022
Great hotel in the heart of Llangollen. The hotel is steeped in history dating back to the 1600's. The rooms are a mix of old meets new. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The view of Dinas Bran from our room was incredible. WiFi wasn't great if I'm honest. Staff were friendly throughout. I found the restaurant/catering staff were slight understaffed. Food was good and well priced. Hotel location is perfect.
Judy Battersby
Jun 01, 2022
Staff were lovely and helpful. Unfortunately the meal i had on the first night was very poor. I felt as if it was an 'anything will do' slapped on a plate. Pie was tasteless chips were reheated. The room was clean but the bed was not comfortable and the shower was not good. Very quiet hotel and the music was tasteful
Mo Gee
May 31, 2022
Barry Stuart-Cole
May 20, 2022
Diane Dixon
May 18, 2022
Michael Bernard
May 01, 2022
Hanna Khabbaz
May 01, 2022
Overall? Not a nice experience unfortunately, given what happened the last evening. To start with the positives, Denise was quite pleasant & very helpful at check in. Bar & Restaurant staff were very pleasant. Housekeeper was courteous & kept the room in tip top condition. Plenty towels, toileteries, coffee, tea, & sugar. The bed was quite comfortable.
But reception staff did not seem bothered to help. I felt that I wasn't welcome. Locals & Regulars seemed to be more valued. That really spoiled my overall feeling, which is quite sad. I really liked Llangollen as a place for our next big Do. There were 2 dozen of us this visit, & a possible 5 Dozen+ on our next Do. But sadly enough I was put off after an incident which left me feeling that I was a no body.
Eventually there was an attempt to put things right, & I appteciated that. But it was too little too late - after my whole mood was spoiled. Another disappointment was when we made the booking a few months ago. We intended to book Dinner for the 2 nights our Group was staying there. But I was told that we could not be accommodated. It was hard work hunting around to book restaurants for our Evening Meals.
But we did succeed. Had it not been for a dry attitude of some Reception staff and or management, I would have given a 5 Star Rating. I've been to 35 countries, & I never had such a treatment from some reception staff. The location was ideal. Great views from a lovely stepped Terrace overlooking the river. Parasols, outdoor Heaters, as well as accessibility to local Pubs & Restaurants.
The last evening's incident could have easily been handled promptly, professionally, & satisfactorily. But I did not feel that the Hotel's priorities were set right. Very sad indeed.
But reception staff did not seem bothered to help. I felt that I wasn't welcome. Locals & Regulars seemed to be more valued. That really spoiled my overall feeling, which is quite sad. I really liked Llangollen as a place for our next big Do. There were 2 dozen of us this visit, & a possible 5 Dozen+ on our next Do. But sadly enough I was put off after an incident which left me feeling that I was a no body.
Eventually there was an attempt to put things right, & I appteciated that. But it was too little too late - after my whole mood was spoiled. Another disappointment was when we made the booking a few months ago. We intended to book Dinner for the 2 nights our Group was staying there. But I was told that we could not be accommodated. It was hard work hunting around to book restaurants for our Evening Meals.
But we did succeed. Had it not been for a dry attitude of some Reception staff and or management, I would have given a 5 Star Rating. I've been to 35 countries, & I never had such a treatment from some reception staff. The location was ideal. Great views from a lovely stepped Terrace overlooking the river. Parasols, outdoor Heaters, as well as accessibility to local Pubs & Restaurants.
The last evening's incident could have easily been handled promptly, professionally, & satisfactorily. But I did not feel that the Hotel's priorities were set right. Very sad indeed.
James Dawson Ambiance Electrical
Mar 21, 2022
Awesome place, had a bit of a time out here, they are building a self sufficient patio bar opposite the hotel which I expect to be opened shortly. Hotel bar is great with excellent service, managed to talk to one of the managers who was very knowledgeable and helpful. The guiness with the phone was to prove to Louise I only had a half instead of a pint I did manage to get another half later Another Highly Reccomended place to visit or stay
Barry Clarke
Jan 04, 2022
Nigel Badger Hyde
Nov 01, 2021
Nice Hotel and lot's of rooms in a popular tourist location next to the river with views from the front of the really old ruin on the hill. Rooms need a lot of a modernisation but generally clean and tidy with comfy beds. Breakfasts were good a filled you up for a day's adventure and all at a reasonable price. Would recommend.
Dawn Crank
Oct 31, 2021
Richard Parkes
Oct 14, 2021
Dave Morris
Oct 01, 2021
John Davenport
Sep 30, 2021
Andrew Pollard
Sep 20, 2021
Andy Fairclough
Sep 19, 2021
A characterful hotel with decent enough facilities and breakfast. Plenty of parking, lots of rooms and right in the centre of Llangollen. Only real disappointments were the language from a few residents in the hotel bar, and the bar staff who lacked hospitableness. I'd recommend it for a short fishing holiday with mates.
Colin Caswell
Sep 01, 2021
What a lovely Hotel to stay in with fantastic river views and countryside. The staff were great and you would not expect anything else in such a Hotel. The price for the room for the night was exceptional and there are plenty of amenities surrounding the Hotel. A must to stay in you will not be disappointed.
Christine Clewes
Jul 27, 2021
Just returned after spending a very special weekend here with our Presidents away weekend with Rotary. Staff were excellent nothing too much trouble. There were 24 of us and all were extremely impressed and satisfied with rooms, meals and location. Our contact was Denise who was efficient and pleasant throughout and extremely well informed. Thoroughly recommend this hotel. In a fantastic location.