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Reviews of The Castle Of Brecon Hotel, Brecon, Powys 3 stars

Castle Square, Brecon, LD3 9DB, United Kingdom

#6 of 6 hotels in Brecon

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2073 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    A fun place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room had a few issues with the shower but the stuff were keen and quick to try and resolve

    Location is excellent, staff were very helpful and the food was great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location staff friendly free parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very central

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some locations within the hotel needs some upgrading, there are areas where extreme damp is highly visible. The entrance into the hotel has some very bad cracked tiles which in my opinion is quite dangerous. The hotel could be really lovely with a bit of cash injection into it's appearance. With breakfast a pot of tea instead of a pump tea container would be better.

    The location was good and could park the car from when we arrived at 12.00. Staff very friendly and helpful. The superior room was nice and clean. Breakfast was good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The food was excellent and the staff were very pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    It was what we expected for the price and it satisfied our requirements.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    bar

    location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    6.0
    It was an entirely satisfactory short stay - two nights - but the building needs attention.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    What really lets the hotel down is the condition of the exterior. Scuffed paintwork, some rotton timber in door and window frames, discoloured render on the walls, a large rubbish skip in a prominent position, overgrown garden areas and last autumn's leaves still on the ground in mid-April. It makes the hotel look tired and uncared-for; which, considering the good condition of the interior, the helpfulness of the staff and the good food, is a real shame.

    The staff were most helpful and pleasant. The room was reasonable, though there was no view and if I'd had to spend much time in it, it would have been rather depressing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice but run down.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is tired, and the expected upgrade has been postponed. The same notice is in the rooms that were in them when I was last there 8 months ago.

    I love the spectacular views of the Bannau Brycheiniog.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found the shower not so good

    Great location, service and food. Found the history very interesting

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    Good budget option
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Looked like there was black mould on the wall and the room we were in was in the attic, so you couldn’t stand up while having a shower etc.

    Good location, friendly staff, great breakfast!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a sound that was constantly on in the room...didnt know where it was coming from it sounded like the heating system..but not sure..so it kept us awake most of the night

    The room was clean and tidy i loved the spiralled staircase...put character 2 the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was anything we didn't like. However, think the hotel could do with a make over .... a little bit of tlc.... believe a revamp is coming soon .

    Loved the location.... food was excellent. ..... staff very attentive and professional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom was very tired and worn and the shower was just a trickle. Could do with redecorating and new furniture.

    The staff were excellent, as was the food.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was all a little dated and in need of a revamp.

    Staff were welcoming and it was a good location for the event we were holding.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    6.0
    I'd stay again but only because its the best option at the moment in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had a very comfortable stay but there is no doubt the whole hotel needs updating as its decor and looks have become worn and dated.

    Rooms are very dated and in need of some TLC. Breakfast was great and the staff very friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel in central location for Brecon
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Just about enough parking some of the spaces were a bit narrow

    Excellent hotel, rooms with period furniture and high ceilings, views of the castle and quiet overnight with sounds of the river and weir in the background. Good breakfast and restaurant. Didn't use the outdoor garden terrace overlooking the town and river (too early in year) but it looked good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Second visit. Enjoyed our stay. Would consider staying again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Touch of paint. Dated bed.

    Breakfast was adequate. On our previous visit, there was a lot more choice at breakfast. Fresh fruit and buffet choice (we were made aware of a kitchen upgrade). We enjoy the quirky layout and sloping floors (due to the age of construction). Fantastic location and vistas. Helpful and polite staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    A good time away from it all!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Going outside to get to breakfast

    Great family room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    A great place to stay, friendly hotel and delicious food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Windows needed fixing! Really sad to hear they don’t do weddings now

    Great location, quirky and interesting building, good parking, good food, friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The cooked breakfast was small - 1 rasher of bacon and 1 solitary mushroom!

    Comfortable room with good facilities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast overcooked or had been kept warm for a long time.. Disappoitedthat no continental choice Despite telling them, before I arrived,(over a week before) that our dog had died, the receptionist asked where the dog was. Even then when we left we were charged for the dog and I had to go back in. Still waiting for the money to get to my account. Our room had no carpet or mats even, which might have been because they thought we had a dog with us but it was so cold when going to the bathroom when once in bed. Was surprised that there was no information in the room.

    Nice enough location and staff pleasant enough. Bed comfortable and room warm.except for the floor- see below. Glad to see a Bible in the room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay. Great staff. Fab location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some areas of the hotel were shabby and the entrance and first impressions were initially that good.

    Fab location. Comfortable room. Very good breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    6.0
    Good for an overnight but a little bit run down
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Somewhat run down place

    Conveniently located for our trip

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    6.0
    For the price I would expect better , in need of some TLC
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Heating in room was 2 blow heaters. Draughty windows so chilly. No heat in the bathroom and towel rail not working . Curtains ripped .

    Good location. Comfy beds. Good breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Very good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was small low beams

    It’s good value very friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

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