The St. Tudno positions itself as one of the better-class Llandudno hotels, and dazzles with an array of awards, so having set itself up,
I sincerely regret that I must knock it down a wee bit.
Having paid top whack - £95 ($190) - per night for bed and breakfast,
I was disappointed that my side-view room faced another hotel's corridor, and did not afford the seascapes that must be magnificent from the front rooms. My room was gloomy, not so big, but perfectly comfortable.
The complimentary pint of milk left in the mini bar was a nice touch,
and the only item missing which might reasonably been expected in a hotel of this class was a trouser press. Having seen that a Kit Kat in the mini bar was £1.50 ($3), I was disinclined to avail myself of the small bottle of champagne left in the room in case I exceeded my credit card limit!
The guests' lounges at the front of the hotel are very comfortable and beautifully decorated: just the sort of place to sit and watch the world go by, and the hotel also has a small swimming pool, which is a rarity here.
Breakfast, unfortunately, was a disappointment. I have a hunch I could have walked in to any of the small guest houses nearby and had the same, if not better. And, of course, for a fraction of the price.
The white toast was thin-sliced mass-produced bread, the marmalade looked and tasted ordinary, the bowl of corn flakes on the first morning was on the small size, and the porridge the next was so hot that the first spoonful almost scalded the roof of my mouth.
Having said all that, I can see that the St. Tudno could be the perfect place for a short break, particularly for couples. But insist
on a front room - particularly if you are paying full price - and hope that the breakfasts take on a more personal touch in the meantime: quality breads and marmalade would make a big difference for little extra outlay by the hotel.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older Travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers