Castle Square, Brecon, LD3 9DB, United Kingdom
#7 of 8 hotels in Brecon
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2099 hotel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 20, 2024
Thomas
United KingdomIt could do with some refurbishment in the cottages attached to the hotel.
Location in the centre of Brecon
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Michael
United KingdomRoom 31 pretty dreadful. Patched ceiling. Dirty and cracked window frames. Very badly frayed carpet. Needs a complete revamp. Obviously short of staff at breakfast. Delay in taking order. Tables around us not cleared.
Downstairs and public areas generally good. Dinner good. Outside area (lawn) good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Jon
United KingdomThe burgers
The quirkiness of such an old hotel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 18, 2024
Sak-ab
AustraliaPushing our luggage to the mews rooms we had.
The well laid out breakfast room with proper table clothes and cutlery was a pleasure to sit in with good views. Breakfast service was good and quick too..
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
John
United KingdomA nice comfortable stay in a great location, very helpful staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
David
United Kingdombar noise outside after midnight was disruptive but it was the first bamy eveniong of the year!
good room and bathroom
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 16, 2024
Stuart
United KingdomBuilding dilapidated, no paint on the outside of the windows Awful shower, dripping Bathroom poor decor and cracked tiles
staff pleasant though there didn't seem to be enough staff Dining room very nice, staff friendly Garden pretty
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 16, 2024
Douglas
SpainI dont have any negatives, as it offered and it supplied all I needed.
I just loved the Castle Hotel. Fantastic history and a great location. The staff were friendly and helpful. The meals were good. My room had all I could want and I found it very comfortable.I don't have any negatives
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
John
United KingdomN/A
No problems. Happy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
David
United KingdomHard to think
All went well
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Malcolm
United KingdomBedroom decor was obviously tired, worn out head board, stains on carpet and walls patched up with non-matching colours - shame really
Location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Nicola
United KingdomThe accommodation we were provided could do with some modernisation. Which we believe is in progress.
Location was excellent, with stunning views. We stayed with in one of the apartments which was spacious and well stocked with utilities etc.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Margaret
United KingdomFor a superior room it laked for example windows very poor no ventilation carpets in a state we have stayed here before but Badley needs attention in some things.we understand that talks are ongoing for refurbishment can't come to soon
Good food and pleasant staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Jan
United KingdomWhilst it was noted and suggested upgrades were progressing I suspect that the owners had not themselves visited for sometime as much I consider could fairly inexpensively have been acted on. Ingrained carpets could have been at least received attention and even a rudimentry coat of paint on the exterior would have improved appearence. The provision of an extension lead for some of the room electrics may also represent an issue.
Location, staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Eleri
United KingdomStaff slow n not the most helpful nor polite, a miserable greeting from the start and at exit such a shame as hotel and surroundings lovely I felt as though I was not welcome another couple had the same treatment so felt better
Rooms and area beautiful Brecon
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Keith
United KingdomCould not get the shower to give hot water
Friendly and easy check-in, room was comfortable if dated, lovely tasty breakfast with quick and friendly service, five minute walk into town centre.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Richard
United KingdomOur 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: April 29, 2024
Lynda
United KingdomVery central
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Lewis
United KingdomSome 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: April 27, 2024
Grahame
United KingdomNothing
The food was excellent and the staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Graham
United Kingdombar
location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Neil
United KingdomWhat 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: April 25, 2024
Jackson
United KingdomThe 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: April 24, 2024
Reuben
United KingdomI found the shower not so good
Great location, service and food. Found the history very interesting
Stayed in April 2024
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