The Hand Hotel Llangollen by Compass Hospitality

Hotels
Compass Hospitality
7.9 (2401 reviews)
Bridge Street , Llangollen , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Needs cleaning
Room quality issues
Poor shower pressure

Categories

Cleanliness
6.86
Multiple reviews mentioned that the hotel needs cleaning and work done on the property.
Service
8.83
The staff received positive feedback for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9.37
The location was frequently highlighted as excellent and convenient.
Room Quality
6.82
Several guests noted that rooms were small, tired, and needed modernization.
Amenities
7.85
Amenities were mentioned positively, but some issues with Wi-Fi and decor were noted.
Value for Money
7.31
Guests felt that certain aspects, like room quality, did not match the price.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Breakfast and New Year’s Eve meal were mentioned positively, though some meals were criticized.
Overall Experience
7.83
Guests had a mix of positive and negative experiences, balancing out to a moderately favorable review.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:18

Property Description

Charming Riverside Hotel in Llangollen Town Centre

Riverside Views and Modern Comforts: Enjoy picturesque views of the River Dee from your room while indulging in modern amenities like free Wi-Fi and parking.

Delightful Dining Experience: Savor home-cooked meals at the original Georgian restaurant overlooking the gardens and river, with a special bar menu that changes frequently.

Live Entertainment: Experience lively evenings with popular rock and roll on Saturdays and soothing jazz on the first Sundays of the month.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at The Hand Hotel?

Important information:

Please note that the rooms are located on upper-level floors with no elevator access.

When booking for more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2401 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.86
Service: 8.83
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 6.82
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 7.31
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 7.83
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Elaine solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

It was in a good location

Cons:

That the car park wasn’t free when I booked on booking.com
The shower in the room needs updating in my opinion

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
8
Enjoyable 2 day stay… would use again.
Pros:

Location was excellent and close to all the attractions we needed to visit

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple gb
9
Nice place to stay. Comfy and cosy but a little dated.
Pros:

Beautiful 4poster bed which was super comfy. Large room with fabulous views . So close to all things to see and do.
Very large car park which is free if you book directly with them.

Cons:

£8 charge for parking as we booked via booking.com.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
3
Very disappointed, absolutely not value for money.
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Very dated. Poor hygiene standards, tired decor. Booking.com customers are penalised by charging £8 for parking. The hotel says booking direct gives free parking. Rooms are small, TV works but signal not strong enough to be able to watch.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Anastasiia couple gb
10
Pros:

The hotel was clean, but we were not very satisfied with the value for money. For a price of around £125 per night, we expected a bit more.

We did not like that even hotel guests staying overnight have to pay an additional £8 per day for parking, especially considering that this is not only a hotel, but also a bar and restaurant with many visitors coming in.

We looked at two rooms: one had an unpleasant smell, and the other one was quite cold. Fortunately, there was a heater in the room which worked well and made the temperature much more comfortable. It also feels like the interior and furniture are quite old.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Tracey solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Lovely staff great location

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
5
Nice area, the hotel is dated and needs redecorating
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dated

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
J
Jeannie couple gb
8
All in all fantastic
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Paying for parking, but I get it!

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Joan couple gb
9
An excellent stay
Pros:

The room was very comfortable and warm. The view from our room was excellent. Very near the town.
.We e also close to all the main attractions

Cons:

The breakfast was OK but very basic.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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ATHITH solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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joanne solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and in a great location

Cons:

Rooms were not very clean, crumbs on floor, stains on bedsheets. Bath had marks in of where bleach poured but looks like never wiped. Hairs on side of bath.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Olvia family_with_children gb
2
Pros:

Property location is good

Cons:

It was absolutely filthy.
Rooms full of dust and cobwebs. The bathroom was disgusting.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Tim couple gb
9
Did what it said on the right tin
Pros:

Fridley Clean location

Cons:

As above

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Annie couple gb
3
Upsetting and bad for a romantic weekend get away! Should’ve spent more money for a nicer hotel!
Pros:

Great location
Nice outdoor beer garden on the river
Nice view of river from room
Clean towels

Cons:

Blaring music till 11pm on Friday night and 11:30pm Saturday night.
Sunken mattress so we both kept rolling into the middle
WiFi doesn’t work most of the time
No fitted sheets for the bed but the problem was housekeeping doesn’t know how to fold these properly so kept coming off in the night
Shower was broken so could only dribble out meaning we couldn’t wash our hair

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Yuan solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Kate couple gb
6
Great location, nice staff but accommodation left a lot to be desired.
Pros:

The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The location was great and the river side bar.

Cons:

For the price we have expected a better quality of room, bed and bathroom. The room was small, cramped with a broken blind. The door lock was also broken so I was glad I was not on my own.
It was also very noisy, staff banging around and singing below us from about 7am.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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ALASDAIR family_with_children gb
7
brief but comfortable and in a great location
Pros:

lovely setting with views of the river and surrounding hills from both bedrooms and all reception rooms .We didn't have time to explore the town or use the river side terrace but its well situated .The reception rooms were spacious and reflected the age of the historic building .The staff were friendly and helpful and we enjoyed the live band that were playing in the bar next door to the restaurant after our dinner !

Cons:

The wine list at dinner could have been better but we found something suitable and prices ok .Dinner menu was ok as was the food but not a fine dining kind of place .It wasn't bad value however in these current times and I felt we got what we paid for .Didn't appreciate being charged extra for parking when a resident .

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Charged for breakfast and was told i had booked room only which i never book

Cons:

Extra charges

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-06 via Nuitee