This place has too many negatives. We only booked it because we couldn't get anything else for the nights we needed. We only planned to be there to see the castle - if I could go back and do it differently I'd stay in another town and take the train / bus back to visit Harlech. The location is good... more

I could not beleieve how shabby the hotel was, there were stale smells as well. As for the decor, 'horrid, and dated needs a good clean and lick of paint. Owners friendly enough, but can see why there are few guests! The stairs are a death trap there is no doubt. They were the only hotel available, I can see... more

I would have to concur with the other review. This place is rather run-down and shabby. The stale oil smell the other reviewer referred to . . . well the friend I was traveling with called it more like "the smell of an old seaman." We ended up staying at The Queen Hotel because it was the only thing left... more

Do not be taken in by flattering website pictures for the Queen's Hotel in Harlech. It is in fact located between a railway line and a main road. Neither of these are very busy, but nonetheless it's not exactly 'picturesque'. The family room we were shown had no double glazing, a broken window and a view over the industrial estate.... more