The Slate

Hotels
Independent
9 (70 reviews)
Tal-y-Bont, Bangor, Wales, LL57 3UR , Bangor , GB

Facilities

Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Fireplace in lobby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Parking (limited spaces)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Great location
Excellent food
Cons:
Rooms can be hot
Noise from train line can disturb sleep

Categories

Cleanliness
9.14
Rooms were spotlessly clean and pristinely clean.
Service
9.11
Staff were friendly, helpful, and polite.
Location
9.15
Great location close to attractions and lovely surroundings.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms were comfortable but had issues with heat.
Amenities
8.63
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.09
Great value for the price based on overall experience.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Food was excellent, well cooked and presented.
Overall Experience
9.11
Reviews indicate a generally positive stay with intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:39

Property Description

Stunning Views and Convenient Amenities
Indulge in beautiful views from a terrace and garden while staying connected with complimentary Wi-Fi. Enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Relax in one of the 11 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs and stay entertained with digital programming. The private bathrooms are equipped with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers for your convenience.

Convenient Location for Exploring
With Penrhyn Castle just 2.5 km away and various attractions like Bangor Cathedral and Zip World Penrhyn Quarry in close proximity, The Slate offers a prime location for sightseeing.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at The Slate? Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories.

Important information:

  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 70 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 9.09
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Michael partner
10
Pros:

Had a fantastic stay at The Slate. Staff are excellent and very handy having the restaurant and bar downstairs after a long day travelling. Note that rooms are on first floor up a staircase, no lift. Well appointed and cosy room with modern bathroom amenities. Would definitely stay again.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Antony
6
Pros:

Main reception is combined with restaurant and bar customers, not very personal welcome. The staff did welcome us kindly, but the access through common areas and kitchen waiting staff traffic was awkward. The steep and high steps too were uncomfortable to ascend and descend with or without luggage.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
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Laura
10
Birthday treat
Pros:

I booked the hotel as a treat for my partners birthday.
I felt the food was a little pricey for the choices available.
Also we were quite a bit away from anything so if we wanted to have a drink together we wwre a bit stuck on places to go.

However the room and amenities were great adn staff helpful.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
D
David family
10
Pros:

Very nice homely place with friendly staff made us feel at home from the start , lovely rooms with comfy beds .food was delicious with good portions .

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
M
Michelle
10
Pros:

lovely accomadtion staff friendly and lovely food would recommend

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
A
Arthur
10
Lovely
Pros:

Lovely little place. Friendly welcoming staff and comfortable spotlessly clean room. Excellent food served in the restaurant. We would definitely recommend.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
C
Clair
10
Cosy, friendly hotel
Pros:

Nobody on reception when I arrived but kept entertained by locals in the bar until someone arrived. Room was lovely - comfortable and clean. Sink a little small. Nice that the receptionist called me when I was out to check I had the door code and to take breakfast order. Breakfast was good. Convenient location for Bangor

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
J
James family
8
Pros:

The Slate Hotel offers a pleasant stay in a convenient location. The property is exceptionally clean, and the staff are both friendly and attentive, which made our visit very welcoming.

We stayed in a family room (Room 8 – Pont y Pandy) on the first floor, which featured two comfortable double beds. One point to note is that the railway line runs directly behind the hotel, with trains passing approximately every half hour in the evening. While this did not affect us significantly, lighter sleepers may wish to be aware.

The hotel is ideally situated for exploring the area, being just 20 minutes from Llanberis and the Snowdon Mountain Railway, and within easy reach of Bangor and the main train stations.

Overall, we were very satisfied with our stay and would not hesitate to recommend The Slate Hotel.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
J
Jo
8
Pleasant place in lovely location
Pros:

Lovely little place with plenty of outdoor seating for a drink from the bar. Good location for getting around sightseeing.
Breakfast was good and staff were pleasant and polite.
Room was nice with ample wardrobe and draw space.
Only downside was the room was very hot and the fan didn’t make a great deal of difference. Due to heat in the room we couldn’t shut the window and the noise from the kitchen extractor and the railway line immediately behind caused some sleep disruption.
Would stay again but would ask for a different room.

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
H
Hayley
8
Pros:

Location was good, hotel was lovely apart from the noise of the railway line. For future this should be recorded on your booking info, the window didn’t open much and the room was too hot to sleep

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
K
Karen
10
Pros:

Really friendly and helpful staff .. food was really good quality, well cooked and well presented.
The room was clean spacious and the bed really comfortable

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Viv
10
Pros:

We had a great stay, spotlessly clean lovely rooms, very friendly helpful staff and delicious food.

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
M
Mo partner
10
Pros:

Room was pristinely clean. Beds were comfortable. Nice en suite bathroom with good shower. Facilities to make a hot drink were replenished on request. Staff were friendly without being intrusive. Didn't eat supper in the restaurant because veggie options were limited. Breakfast was awesome. Would definitely stay there again and recommend to anyone wanting accommodation in the area. Very close to Penrhyn castle and Bangor centre.

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
A
Alun
10
I’ll come again
Pros:

A lovely one night stay.

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
J
Justin
10
Pros:

Really enjoyable stay. Beautiful location close enough to Bangor but far enough away. Smart clean hotel with personality
Really helpful staff

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
M
Mike
8
Great life find
Pros:

A great find and amazing value for money for the single room available for my stay. The only downside is the nearness of the north Wales mainline train service, if you are a light sleeper. I was conscious of a passing train at around 0530 but went back to sleep.

Food was excellent - both dinner and breakfast.

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
S
Sam
10
Pros:

Great service, fantastic food and a great location, rooms were nice also, would recommend

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
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Dario
10
Great stay! Excellent location!
Pros:

Everything was great! Nothing bad to point out. If I had to nit pick, I'd say the "Rock" keyrings are a bit bulky to carry in your trousers. Apart from that nothing else, the Staff was really friendly!

2025-05-18 via Nuitee
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Joanna
10
Pros:

The Slate is a hotel full of charm and warmth, clearly run with love and care. We enjoyed a comfortable and relaxed stay. The restaurant serves delicious food and we were in a great location to enjoy north Wales, with lots to do nearby. Thoroughly recommend!

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
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Karen partner
10
Pros:

We stayed here last year and we were impressed with this hotel.
Our recent stay, did not disappoint- friendly staff, comfortable, clean room and excellent meal with great service.
This hotel is a perfect stop over if you have an early ferry the next day, as it is only 25 minutes from the port

2025-05-10 via Nuitee