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The Lion Hotel

Blaenavon , 41 Broad Street, Blaenavon (Show on Map)

8.2

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsThe Lion Hotel is a great choice for travellers who want to explore the area with ease. The location is convenient for exploring the world heritage site and the historic town with its numerous bars and clubs that stay open late. The hotel offers exceptional food at reasonable prices and should definitely be a top choice for those looking for a great breakfast experience. The restaurant offers a wonderful menu with plenty of options for both lunch and dinner with many guests commenting on the tasty and delicious food. The staff at The Lion Hotel are simply amazing with friendly and helpful service being a common theme throughout all guest reviews. The health suite was particularly noteworthy with nice extra facilities including a steam room and sauna that many guests enjoyed. The majority of guests have found the rooms to be clean, comfortable and suited their needs. Although not quite hitting the four-star rating described on booking.com, the hotel has received consistently positive reviews with many guests describing their stay as superb, exceptional and always fantastic.
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Take a break from the everyday life hustle and bustle at the Health Suite of The Lion Hotel in South Wales. With a serene atmosphere and state-of-the-art facilities, it is the perfect place to rejuvenate your mind and body. Immerse yourself in luxury with heated loungers, a massage chair and a heated floor. Soothe your senses in the steam room or take a break in the separate commercial sauna cabin. After a relaxing experience in the heated room, refresh yourself in our separate changing and shower facilities. Let the worries of the world slip away in the soothing ambiance of The Lion Hotel's Health Suite.

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Room Types

Classic Double Room With free WiFi, this room includes a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bath or shower room has a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

Executive Double Room With free WiFi, this room includes a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bath or shower room has a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

Deluxe King Room With free WiFi, this room includes a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bath or shower room has a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

Classic Twin/Triple Room With free WiFi, this room includes a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bath or shower room has a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

Family Suite The unit has 2 beds.

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Guest Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Location

The Lion Hotel boasts a great location on the edge of the stunning Black Mountains, providing a peaceful and lovely getaway spot close to various tourist sites, including The Big Pit. The hotel also features a free car park behind it, making parking easy and stress-free. In addition, the location is convenient for exploring the world heritage site and the historic town with its numerous bars and clubs that stay open late. However, some guests experienced inconvenience due to loud noises from nearby bars or slamming doors in the middle of the night. Overall, the Lion Hotel is an excellent base for travellers who want to explore the area with ease.

Breakfast

Guests of The Lion Hotel rave about the delicious breakfast offerings at the hotel with many praising the cooked to order meals and extensive selection of choices. Reviews consistently mention the excellent quality and generous portions with some describing it as one of the best breakfasts they've had. The hotel also caters well to vegetarians and vegans with many guests praising the tasty and generous portions of these options. Despite some comments about poor breakfast quality, most guests loved the food and found it to be a highlight of their stay. The breakfast menu is described as wonderful and fantastic and the restaurant also offers great options for dinner. Overall, The Lion Hotel offers exceptional food at reasonable prices and should definitely be a top choice for those looking for a great breakfast experience.

Dinner

If you're looking for a great dining experience during your stay at The Lion Hotel, you won't be disappointed. The restaurant offers a wonderful menu with plenty of options for both lunch and dinner with many guests commenting on the tasty and delicious food. Although some felt that dinner was a little pricey, most agree that the generous portions and exceptional quality made up for it. Whether you're a vegetarian or meat-lover, there's plenty of amazing food to choose from. Guests particularly enjoyed the steak, King Prawns starter and the amazing vegetarian options. Although the trio of pork dish received mixed reviews, overall, the restaurant's service and food were rated as excellent. With a great atmosphere in the pub that also serves good food in the evenings, you won't have to wander far to enjoy a lovely meal.

Rooms

Many guests have praised The Lion Hotel for its comfortable and clean rooms with some describing them as 'warm and welcoming'. The majority of rooms have been noted as being clean and comfortable with good facilities available. The beds have been cited as being very comfortable and the bathrooms 'very good' and of a good size. However, some guests have noted that the walls are thin and noise from surrounding rooms can be an issue. A few guests have also reported cleanliness issues, such as dusty areas and one guest found their room to be extremely dirty. In general, guests have found the rooms to be of varying sizes and some have been disappointed with the size of their room. The bathrooms have been described as decent, lovely or modern with a few guests indicating that they would have preferred a shower instead of a bath. Despite some minor issues, most guests found the rooms to be clean, comfortable and suited their needs.

Beds

Guests who have stayed at The Lion Hotel have generally had positive experiences with the beds. Many comment that the beds were very comfortable, clean and spacious. A few guests noted that the pillows were flat and in need of replacing, which affected their sleep quality negatively. However, one guest did mention that the duvet was lovely and warm. The reviews suggest that the majority of guests slept well due to the comfortable beds, which is important when staying away from home. Moreover, guests have also praised the hotel's modern rooms and friendly staff. Overall, The Lion Hotel appears to be a great choice for those looking for a comfortable night's sleep.

Cleanliness

Guests at The Lion Hotel have a mixed opinion regarding the cleanliness of the hotel. While some guests claim that the rooms and bathrooms were spotlessly clean and tidy, others feel that the hotel could have been a little cleaner. Several guests noticed small things that were dusty, such as the lights next to the bed and pillows above the wardrobe. Unfortunately, a few guests claimed that some areas of the hotel hadn't been cleaned properly for a long time, including behind the bath, where the black dirt was present.

Guests have also mentioned that there were issues with housekeeping. For instance, some rooms were not cleaned every day due to staff shortages. This resulted in bins not emptied, the bed not made and bathroom supplies not replenished. A few guests noticed extensive mould in the bathroom and complained about the carpets in the dining room, bar and staircase being dirty. There were also reports of a musty smell in the bathroom, broken curtains and smears on the mirrors.

On the other hand, some guests described the hotel as exceptionally clean and quiet with clean, comfortable rooms. Guests also appreciated the spacious showers and were pleased with the overall cleanliness despite a few small issues. In summary with a little more attention to cleanliness and housekeeping, The Lion Hotel could be a wonderful place to stay.

Staff

The staff at The Lion Hotel are simply amazing with friendly and helpful service being a common theme throughout all guest reviews. From the moment you arrive, you'll be met with polite and welcoming staff who are there to guide you through your stay. Many guests highlight staff members by name, such as Mark, who welcomed them in a pleasing way and even guided them on tours. The staff are accommodating too, going out of their way to make sure you feel welcome and comfortable. In addition, guests praise the food and service at the hotel with special mentions for the kitchen staff who are great at catering to dietary requirements. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or an adventure-packed trip, the staff at The Lion Hotel will make sure your stay is a memorable one.

Spa

The Lion Hotel boasts a small but lovely spa that guests found to be a welcome feature during their stay. The health suite was particularly noteworthy with nice extra facilities including a steam room and sauna that many guests enjoyed. There was also a massage chair available which some found to be an amazing addition to their stay. The use of the sauna and steam room was free and guests appreciated this added perk. However, some guests did miss out on the heath suite and expressed disappointment that the spa wasn't open during their stay. While some reported that the spa was disappointing and that the massage chair was worn, overall most guests found the spa to be lovely and a great extra surprise.

4 Star

The Lion Hotel is a nice place to stay with exceptionally friendly staff and an inviting atmosphere in the pub. Although not quite hitting the four-star rating described on booking.com, the rooms are good value for money and suited all of our needs. The food and drink selection is excellent with positive comments from guests about the quality of the food served in the evening. The hotel has received consistently positive reviews with many guests describing their stay as superb, exceptional and always fantastic. Overall, we had a pleasant and lovely stay at The Lion Hotel.

No, The Lion Hotel doesn't have any pool.

Yes, a spa is available at The Lion Hotel.

No, The Lion Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at The Lion Hotel.

No, The Lion Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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