there was no communal lounge or bar though the manager informed that the hotel will be accommodating a bar very shortly with the

bar and quality of breakfast

it's a b&b hotel, so no lunch or evening food but they are just having a bar installed

there is a bar there and very reasonable prices, the staff are helpful, polite and friendly

awsome breakfast comfortable bed friendly staff and a bar which was unexpected

top class staff, rooms, bar & food

the breakfast was sensational

had played rugby that day - so there was a bit of noise from the bar which could be heard in our room

good breakfast and decent 'pub grub' diner menu

cleanliness, breakfast and accommodation

friendly staff, good parking, the food and bar looked great however i didn’t have any food.

placed for access to brecon beacons and lovely scenery great bar and restaurant - staff very friendly good parking tea and coffee available in

outstanding, warm hospitality with excellent breakfast and superb bar and food for dinner

the bar in the pub was very entertaining and the locals are so friendly

spacious rooms with a fantastic restaurant and bar on the grounds

monday the restaurant and bar closed from 6 p

slight quibble was non-availability of wi-fi in room, although wi-fi was available in public bar and lounge

bit of bar noise, but it was saturday night

i even managed to get a last minute drink at the bar and enjoyed the company of a few locals

great pub,awesome bar staff and hosts. comfortable room,close to work

handy to have a wind down drink in the bar also

very clean, nice bar , nice breakfast

amazing. great host. beautiful breakfast

almost no noise from the bar

the staff were friendly and the breakfast was delcious.

the bar strikes me as hyper local, plus they didn't have any draft beer

it was cosy had good views and decent facilities in the room.good parking.

2 for a pint of cider). comfy & functional room.

comfertable place good approach parking

great location & cheap, well stocked bar

nothing - but a small bar of soap in bathroom sink would be appreciated!

bed shower and breakfast were excellent. staff were brilliant in accommodating our requests

were very friendly in the bar area and all staff were polite and helpful

huge breakfast

dined in the pub bar which was full of locals eating and drinking midweek,this gave a lovely casual atmosphere

entry from the street was a climb of approximately fifty steps from the bar to our room

the staff in the bar were really helpful and welcoming, and it was a lovely place to sit if i didn't feel like

bar that was a fab stay and the food is

there was some noise from the bar but nothing that stopped me from sleeping

it stood out from the neighbourhood, bar area nicely spread out tvs everywhere, really well equipped, bit of a treck to the rooms but

old coaching house type building fantastic restaurant and bar with friendly welcoming

bar and restaurant very airy, amazing views, nice touches in the rooms and food was delicious

no restaurant and bar due to electrical fault - but not their fault ! !

bar area was cute but it was the room itself, the view from the balcony was just fabulous

was a large car park, and the motorbikes dotted around the bar added a tasteful touch to the overall theme

the wifi was fine and the breakfast very good

comfortable, clean rooms very helpful and friendly staff free carpark near accommodation free wifi in rooms and restaurant/bar areas excellent restaurant, with great menu

room was very comfortable, with good storage space free wifi in room use of restaurant, with excellent menu very helpful and friendly staff onsite carpark

and helpful staff excellent restaurant very comfortable accommodation free car park free wifi in

no wifi access

could not connect to the wifi in my room, only when i was sat in the pub,

wifi in our room behind the pub/restaurant was pretty weak, evening meal main course portion sizes

free wifi

wifi no good in my room.

wifi didn t work at all in the back building, where my room was

wifi a little difficult to connect but sorted quickly.

very good wifi

great location, excellent staff, wifi great and room clean and big

wifi temperamental

feel water cups should be glass, wifi code and info on area could be provided in the room, just little touches that would make a

very nice rooms that were comfortable and well equipped with a good bar & restaurant downstairs.

food in the bar was fantastic and great quality food

he keeps or so well and the bar staff are allways happy to take of the

we ate saturday evening 25th january 2025 the steaks were exceptionally good meals gois choice of bar drinks at reasonable prices morning breakfast was worth having thoroughly enjoyed our stay

location with plenty of parking and 3 x ev charging points

hotel was clean and tidy and had a nice pint in bar area

bar chap was really friendly sorted breakfast and showed us our room, breakfast was excellent and

the bar needs updating to be in line with the hotel rooms.

location, good price, easy to find parking space, staff very friendly, although bar was quite busy and loud, room was very quiet (we had family room)

lady at the bar and breakfast area were welcoming and friendly

eccentric, great location, cosy bar area, helpful and friendly staff and lovely breakfast

were great, room was lovely and despite having a downside view you had no disturbances from the bar terrace below

breakfast was great and all staff were extremely friendly and helpful

the bar is nice, serving a good range of beer

beautiful breakfast

xx gave us free late check out as we arrived late due to horrendous weather

wifi was not good when i was there although the proprietor said it was fine in his office next to

free wifi

wifi is fast

good facilities - wifi, tea and coffee, tv, hot shower

could not get wifi in the room, but downstairs in the pub, there were no problems

the bar offered a wide range of cocktails and wines at reasonable prices

breakfast was great and keith behind the bar was great fantastic cocktails , excellent service

the breakfasts were fantastic

clean, comfortable, friendly staff, good continental breakfast

the breakfast was faultless and more than adequate

an added bonus is the honesty bar and lounge area which is great for a nightcap

excellent breakfast

whole of the property is spotless and the breakfast was amazing

fantastic breakfast and really nice, quiet room.

always made to feel very welcome and the breakfast are amazing

a very nice breakfast to finish off the

the food was reasonable priced, and they had a well stocked bar with beers

there was a warm atmosphere in the bar downstairs, breakfast was delicious and the room was really comfortable and quiet which was

had a couple of reasonably priced pints in the bar before going over the road for an indian

was great to stay at with easy access 24h, parking right outside and the food was lovely, big breakfast and a bar that's quiet in the evening

lovely restaurant and bar with nice local people and excellent kitchen, best madras curry ever

the noise that came up from the bar til very late

nice locals in the bar area to talk to

the staff were very warm and friendly, as were the customers in the bar and restaurant

limited bar menu on a monday evening.

great location for pontypool. staff friendly and clean rooms and bar area etc.

we had a drink in the bar but no food so unable to comment on breakfast

little bar downstairs and breakfast was good

​ there is a 24/7 bar on site and breakfast is available, and the coffee/cappuccino was genuinely excellent

how overjoyed was i to spy a comfortable lounge area complete with a bar and a dining area; what a lucky find

it's every friendly place to be in and good for value of money aprt from a drink in the bar tho

staff were very friendly, the bar and restaurant were comfortable and really good

room was comfortable furniture a bit dated but that didn't matter lovely bar and restaurant food amazing

bar is competitvely priced and staff very attentive and helpful

booked in , we had a meal in the carvery which was very good, very clean throughout the hotel, bar and

in the bar compared to a lot of places really exhausting steps if you are disabled no

looked after adults, kids, dog and even had secure lock up for bikes

there's a lovely little bar downstairs for a drink in the evening

couldn't stay the whole evening due to an emergency but we had a fantastic time in the bar with really welcoming staff

the staff were friendly and helpful. the bar area was lovely and breakfast was great

comfy beds, able to accommodate early check in, clean rooms and lovely decor in the rooms

bed and although i was given a password to use the hotels wifi it didn't work

accessibility, friendliness, excellent breakfast, easy wifi, decent tv, helpful manager - all good

staff are rally helpful and pleasent. wifi was fast. beds were comfy.

friendly staff; fast free wifi; good choice of facilities; comfy rooms.

couldn't connect to the wifi.

very welcoming people and the food was great massive portions for a good price pool table in the bar area and the beer was cheap

location for my work and cym carn forest; clean, well cared for and good facilities in the room - kitchen and lounge area

kitchen was useful

the room was large with a living room area to watch tv and a kitchenette

we arrived late and their kitchen was closed so they recommended a very nice local restaurant a couple of miles away which

slow wifi

the room was very comfortable, with free wifi

wifi so easy for me to connect too

lots of parking, good wifi, would stay again

the room was very comfortable, with free in room wifi

my welcome from both the landlord and his bar manager could not have been better - and that great service continued throughout

downstairs has a lovely bar with a log fire, frequented by locals, amazing for a good natter

the bar and restaurant serves lovely food and the quiz night when we stayed was very good

gym looked good

service, great spa facilities including pool

the spa exceeded our expectations

breakfast was lovely

great hotel nice bar and garden section

brilliant location early check in

i requested a late check out which they very kindly allowed

not stayed here for over 20 years and expectations where high but alas we found our room tired , wifi almost no existent and its 2023 phone and no signal on tv

good wifi thankfully as we had no signal

st

pillows were a bit hard! wifi was slow at times.

would have been nice to have functional wifi

music at breakfast was, to our taste, slightly inappropriate and repetitive

loved the spa and enjoyed the cocktails, just wish we could have stayed longer

unable to comment on spa and beauty services as i was in no need of there services , next time

the bar and lounge are great

the spa is small but lovely

late check out

we had tao rooms but was going to a festival so needed early check in

there 4 x now still not got a late check out with a little talking allowed to check out 1pm instead of 12 noon

big free car park, gets congested close to the hotel but masses of space at the far end

it was such a waste of money the bed was not comfy the bathrooms are the size of a laundry basket staff were rude as

bar area, room was nice, clean and spacious

we liked everything about this hotel , staff, room , bar all was top rate .

breakfast was excellent with great choices, good bar area and superbly decorated throughout, next time we’re in ponty this is where we’ll stay

the bar / restaurant on the ground floor is very striking, attractive and welcoming and the staff

worked better if black out as it was very light in the early hours of the morning, quite a noisy bar just a few hundred meters away which

wifi was hit and miss (mostly miss) but i was glad of the break from my phone ha! (+)my stay, comfy clean quiet room, friendly staff and excellent fresh food in the restaurant great wifi (-)the wifi was intermittent in the room but not an issue and nor did spoil our stay (-)wifi was okay during the day but patchy in the evening (+) we were given the wifi code when we checked in, the hotel is in a great location with a cycle/walking route that goes (-)wifi and breakfast was limited (-)wifi could have been better. (-)had to change room because of poor wifi (+)the wifi in my room was terrible!

friendliness of the staff and the ambience of the bar and dining area

all my requests were met, two rooms close together and good parking

the bar and restaurant were amazing

no bath robes or leaflets about room service

had more than enough that i would require decor excellent clean shower excellent no faults at all breakfast plenty everything for everyone and good service price of hotel for the night was

breakfast included, friendly, central

breakfast was excellent

the breakfast was perfect and the dinner as well

breakfast was okay

we really appreciated the late check out following our race.

checked in very late- not a problem and then i asked for a late check out-not a problem

loud, intrusive music at breakfast. very poor wifi. air-conditioning poor

free wifi via the tv.

good wifi and central location

the wifi worked well

wifi didn t work on our floor and bar/restaurant closed at 9.30

good hotel . staff , cleanliness, wifi , even bar had not bad prices. all good ud83dudc4d.

wifi was in and out at times

wifi was fast , room service was

wifi connection was poor in room 202

ample free parking and a good wifi signal makes a nice change from other larger chain hotels

restricted wifi requiring personal data to be allowed to use it

very comfortable bed. good tv in the room. fast wifi

area is great to work in, and also the wifi is stable and fast enough

super comfy bed, well appointed bathroom with elemis products, and great wifi

beds were comfy and the wifi was good.

wifi in the bedroom was slow - but ok in reception area

wifi was good

wifi connection love a coffee, always need to ask for more.

wifi - no signal in room. waiter could have brushed his hair !!

wifi signal could not reach half of the room

easy wifi connection

nice place, very comfortable, good wifi

i couldn t connect to wifi i phoned up tgerecit helpdesk in the end but it wasn t resolved

staff member, delays, a little overpriced on occasions as not all reflected 5 star, intermittent wifi throughout stay

an issue i have come across before and was again extreme and couldn t connect to the free wifi when i asked for help i was told that they didn t know what was happening

wifi would not connect

the wifi coverage is patchy in places which is important for me as i need internet access for business

wifi a bit poor when sending emails for work.

good breakfast, clean rooms, plenty of space to work in. wifi very poor.

wifi was poor

helpful staff really good room, comfy bed, good shower spotlessly clean great breakfast and bar meals excellent

breakfast was good and had great options

easy early check in

the staff were amazing and went above and beyond, especially with our kids

vicky kept us calm & helped by getting us early check in too

couldn't connect to wifi and couldn't get tv channels

exceptionally clean and spacious accommodation complete with air-con and wifi

the only down side was trying to open the wifi but one if the staff helped

very friendly staff, lovely as newly refurbished room with a better wifi this time.

room with great tv and wifi

the bar was also fantastic, offering a great selection of drinks

spent the evening in the bar area and was shocked how cheap the drinks were

small bar if one would like to socialise with more than enough space to extend into larger lounge, (could

for them a lot better than the victoria hotel 24 /7 more comfortable and cozy there is a nice bar down

is delightful hotel - a time capsule with bar and dining room instantly transporting the traveler back to a time when the port was in its

heating and cooling options available, as well as a tv and free wifi access

wifi good for business use

the wifi was also good and i managed to get some work done

the wifi worked well

spacious rooms, spacious shower, good wifi, enough safe parking

the staff at the bar were a bit slow seemed to be only one person behind the bar

we didn’t eat at the hotel but did go to the bar staff friendly

the bar area & food was nice enough

room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast in the bar across the way was lovely, and again, super friendly staff

everyone we encountered, in the hotel, the restaurant and the bar was professional, friendly and helpful

the warm friendly service & relaxed bar area.

not a massive problem as the bar the next room over

i received a warm welcome from the staff and the bar appeared to be an enticing and comfortable place to unwind with a log fire as the focal point

was clean and comfortable, bar was warm and cosy on cold evening, good selection of drinks

friendly, welcoming staff - large bar areas sectioned with quieter areas and comfy seating

the restaurant had a special kids room and it made the whole place noisy

friendly staff on reception and also in bar and at breakfast

control- window opened but out onto car park, where people were having their post-pub chats and kids were using pub beer garden, enjoying themselves but not great if you needed some quiet time

good bar menu

we sadly didn't have time for breakfast or the soft play which would have been lovely for the kids

no information in room about hotel, no breakfast starting and ending time, no wifi password

limit on free wifi

the wifi wasn t working

wifi don't work in room only main hotel part

no real complaints at all with the hotel itself. the wifi was poor though.

bar and hotel staff were very friendly and nothing was too much

breakfast was continental, however, i was able to have beans on toast after a substantially big

the complimentary continental breakfast was extensive

restaurant food a little 'chip' heavy but like the bar prices was sensible

breakfast was brill, room was nice too would defo recommend and i’ll defo be going

a restaurant and bar on site

good size rooms, they have everything you need, with being a light sleeper it's great that the bar and restaurant are separate to the accommodation if you like sport they have bt sport and there

there is a bar and

comfy location staff bar all excellent

was dreadful you had to run round to get wet,and bar very expensive but nice pub just down the road at half the

good location, large comfortable room , excellent gym / pool

room service plates still outside peoples room doors the next morning

food was mediocre and room service charge was excessive

compliments to the chef and the gentleman behind the bar who made us feel very welcomed

hotel lobby and bar area was spacious and comforting

pleasant, quiet room in an annex to the pub. bathroom clean, bed comfortable, good wifi.

the wifi was also very fast

wifi works, not quick but works so i can work

this was very much above average excellent wifi nice food bed / pillows superb

free parking and wifi

decent rooms, great hosts who were helpful. very nicely decorated rooms. on site parking

clean easy parking

parking awkward

hotel was easy to fined and good parking

comfortable, great staff team, excellent food, parking on site

good location, great wifi, good facilities and the staff were great.

wifi was intermittent but managed to get work done.

the information left in the room about the facilities, breakfast and wifi was very helpful

lovely room, great decor, super comfy bed, fast wifi, great shower, helpful & friendly staff.

starbucks wifi

nice rooms, pleasant staff and great food. the ev charging point in the car park is a bonus.

rarely give top marks but gino and his staff at the temple bar inn warrant it

and my sister had a lovely stay at the temple bar inn

d bathroom with good shower), coffee pod machine, parking on site - what more could you want

nothing negative to say about the temple bar inn.

a good sized, quiet room - good lighting - free wifi

located close to the motorway and free parking and wifi

excellent food and service. very good wifi.

was disappointed that the free wifi seemed to think it was from abroad, or maybe had a vpn, so would not let me watch programmes

convenient free parking and free wifi

cabin was beautiful - breakfast delicious and bathroom products

nice breakfast left for us in the cabin - granola, jersey milk, apple juice, v good bread, tea, coffee

delicious breakfast left in the fridge

breakfast was left in the room which consisted of fantastic local yoghurt, home made granola,

lovely breakfast..great shower,clean,nice grounds,good wifi

good wifi in reception/lounge area

ere is wifi) & relaxed in the lounge instead where there is a tv & a log fire

situated for our journey, friendly host, nicely kept garden, super lounge and excellent wifi

the wifi is good, although patchy due to the ancient 15th century walls

very friendly and welcoming , bar lively with friendly locals , early evening and evenings , good atmosphere and good friendly

bar staff were all pleasant and friendly

dinner was nice and bar was convivial. nice stay for work.

the young lady behind the bar was very lovely

the locals in the bar were also friendly

liked everything but wifi was a bit hit and miss.

the wifi signal was not great here.

no phone signal we had a puncher and had a job to get hold of the aa had to connect to the pubs wifi

the wifi was a bit patchy but we managed ok.

further information: - 4g limited in the inn - the inn's wifi worked near the entrance door to our room, but not in bed - steep steps to rooms in the main

a lot of kids running around without parental control.

room above had numerous kids staying

were so lovely and friendly, accommodated late check out for me

perfect and kids option

for a group of friends on a golf weekend

early and very helpful staff worked to prepare the room for an early check in for me

the only downside was that we were given a wifi code but unfortunately there was zero wifi coverage in our room

wifi code listed in the literature didn t work.

wifi in rooms is not good.

room was spotless and comfortable, the location was really convenient but yet quiet, the breakfast was exceptional

welcome good free off road parking on site good decor delicious dinner and breakfast and good bar service

lovely character building and lots of choice with breakfast

clean and comfortable room. lovely breakfast. parking. close to centre of town.

breakfast choice decent shower great location comfy bed and very obliging staff also free

very clean and comfortable. excellent breakfast.

fantastic breakfast

great choice of beers and food in the bar

room was right above the bar so was quite noisy till about 11pm

breakfast was brilliant, location fantastic

from megan the beautiful border collie who knew exactly where the treats were on the bar and wasn't afraid to ask everybody to get her one

for visiting hay-on-wye, it sits close to the the river with fantastic views from the cosy bar of the surrounding hills

great vibe in bar with fab karaoke

the bar downstairs was buzzing and really reasonably priced

the bar below the room was well-stocked and atmospheric and the location of the pontcanna inn is

the staff, whether at reception, at the bar or in housekeeping, are always attentive and extremely friendly

we were there during the rugby world cup so it was fun to have the bar absolutely filled to the brim

the wifi but can manage without it.

ough the air con wasn't).

my door key card also had to be reset once due to a battery issue on the door, the wifi was spotty sometimes good sometimes bad

the hotel was very clean with great fast wifi

room.and bed and great wifi signal