The Bell Hotel

Hotels
4.9 (212 reviews)
30 Commercial Street , Newtown , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Designated smoking area
Accessible parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Hot water
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor service
Functional issues

Categories

Cleanliness
3.4
Numerous mentions of dirty rooms and facilities.
Service
5.4
Several reviews mention poor service including no staff presence.
Location
8.4
Generally positive remarks about the location.
Room Quality
3.4
Rooms were often described as dated, dirty, or in poor condition.
Amenities
4.4
Basic amenities available but many complaints about functionality and cleanliness.
Value for Money
5.4
Mixed feelings about value, with some reviews finding it okay for a budget stay.
Food and Beverage
3.4
No breakfast and negative comments about dining options.
Overall Experience
5.4
Mixed overall feedback, but some guests found it satisfactory for short stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:00

Property Description

Charming Accommodations
Experience cozy rooms with free WiFi and complimentary parking at The Bell Hotel.

Nearby Attractions
Explore historic landmarks such as Clun Castle, Stokesay Castle, and Lake Vyrnwy all within a short distance.

Convenient Location
Located just 9.2 km from Dolforwyn Castle and 130 km from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, making travel a breeze.

Enjoy a delightful stay at The Bell Hotel - book now!

Important information:

Please note breakfast is not served on site. Breakfast options are available within a short walk.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

4.9
Based on 212 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.4
Service: 5.4
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 3.4
Amenities: 4.4
Value for Money: 5.4
Food and Beverage: 3.4
Overall Experience: 5.4
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nicholas • couple • gb
1
Unfriendly and full of drug dealers
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
5
Overpriced
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Outdated

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • extended_group • gb
5
It was a bed for the night with no breakfast included
Pros:

It was near the location of an event that I attended

Cons:

The room was dirty had not cleaned properly, thick dust when I went to use the plug socket behind the bed. Toilet area had cobwebs in corners.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Colin • extended_group • gb
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
4
Very average. OK for a bed for a night. Nothing else. Seems like nobody checks the rooms
Pros:

Nothing stands out.

Bed was comfy and clean. But you’d expect that.

Cons:

Very small room. One tea bag, no Cup, no spoon, no milk. Just a wooden stirrer and a few coffee and sugar sachets.
Tiny shower room and no floor mat or plug in sink.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Volodymyr • extended_group • ua
4
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Aidan • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Charles • family_with_children • nl
7
Positive experience
Pros:

Responsive staff

Cons:

Spilt milk in room

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Garry • couple • gb
7
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • gb
5
Pros:

Reading the reviews we went with very low expectations, but as the saying goes you get what you pay for. We arrived by bike and the very friendly chap who met us let us put our very dirty bikes in a locked store cupboard, then gave us two singles and a double room even though we had only booked two twins. It was clean enough, the shower was fine. What more do you want for £42.50 a night

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely
Pros:

It was a lovely experience...

Cons:

There was no fan available in the room ..

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
5
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Alastair • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Perfect for my needs. Quiet with a comfy bed and a lovely hot shower.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Lilja • solo_traveller • se
3
Gammalt utan charm
Pros:

Läget var bra med närhet till puben, gratis parkering.

Cons:

ängen var bara 120 cm vilket inte är en dubbelsäng.
Vattentemperaturen i duschen gick inte att reglera. Inga krokar att hänga av sig något på. Garderoben hade 1 galge. Ingen spegel i rummet

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Young • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Everything.

Cons:

The landlord wasn't in when I arrived he was out shopping otherwords everything ok.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
1
Do not stay at the Bell Hotel
Pros:

It’s a shit hole with paper thin walls and a maze of false staircases. My room didn’t lock and was in “wrecked” condition ready for demolition. This should not be on booking.com

Cons:

Everything was bad, including the workmen breaking their door down at 05:25 because one of them locked himself out and there was no staff on site. It seems like you can’t even pay someone to stay there!!!

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Liz • solo_traveller • gb
5
The Bell Hotel
Pros:

Newtown was very nice. The gentleman who checked us into the hotel was very helpful and polite.

Cons:

The bed, which was supposed to be a double bed was very small and not very comfortable.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Stubbs • family_with_children • gb
3
Budget price..less than budget amenities..
Cons:

Towel in room didn’t smell clean.
Room didn’t smell clean.
Receptionist didn’t seem to know what he was doing.
Light fittings didn’t work in both bathrooms of our stay.
Sink wasn’t clean.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
6
Functional. Okay for working away. Not a holiday location
Pros:

Clearly this was once an inn/pub. It is only two minutes walk from the heart of the town. Good location.

Cons:

Having no ‘on duty’ staff or in-house facilities like a bar makes it very impersonal so it feels more like a dormitory than a hotel. For a basic dormitory, the price is a little too high.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee