The Dragon Hotel and Restaurant

Firstly I want to say that the Mrs and I have stayed in quite a few places over the years but this is the first time I have written a review but felt that we needed to this time I'll start with the positives, location is great, view from the room lovely and the bed was really comfy. Now unfortunately for the negatives, from the outside its clear the hotel has seen better days, it just looked tired and unloved. So upon entering the hotel you are met with a smell of damp, followed by a cluttered reception area, door to the stairs didn't open fully and looked like it had been sawed in half and was put back together with some 3x2. The upstairs hallway was old and tatty and the doors to the rooms and private areas had paint flaking off. The room itself was a decent size, 2 different lots of wallpaper (not sure it was intentional), the carpet was old stained and crumpled in places. The ceiling was painted very poorly with just the first 12 inches painted freshly at the edges and then dirty yellow for the rest of it. We stayed for 2 nights and had an early trip planned after the first so didn't have a breakfast in the morning just as well as when I did get one after the second night it was poor, the table clothes were full of crumbs, the condiments were spread about the room like a wheres wally puzzle, not sure where the cold drinks were kept but they weren't in the dining area, classes cups and cutlery were dirty. The breakfast itself was poorly cooked and must have been continually reheated as we were the only 2 there and all I could hear was the microwave pinging. It's such a shame as with a bit of work this could be such a great place. I would not recommend it at all in this state it needs more effort from the current owners or to simply pass to new owners who have the vision and drive to make it great again.

I stayed at The Dragon for 5 nights in October 2024 and was fully satisfied with the accommodations. The room was much better than expected, fairly large, very clean and comfy. The curtains could be a little thicker as I like a very dark room but it wasn't an issue given the time of year. The bathroom had good water pressure and plentiful hot water. The Wi-Fi was great and was nice to have a decent TV, too. The bed was a real gem - I had stayed in a dozen or so dif places in this extended vacation before getting to Betws-Y-Coed and this bed was for sure the best or second best I had slept in. I would stay here again if back in the area.

Disappointing hotel Very tired and dated hotel. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean but needed updating. This hotel is clearly in decline though the staff member was helpful and polite. Food was okay too, we only had breakfast as the restaurant side was closed down. Our room overlooked the main road into the river opposite so wasn't a mountain view as first stated. Wouldn't stay again unless it was updated.

Welsh Holiday Very friendly, great location for the town. Great breakfast, very comfortable bed.

Decent stay for 2 nights Overall we had a decent stay. Great location only a few minutes walk into Betwys y Coed. The building, carpets and rooms are a little tired and would benefit from a lick of paint and some modernisation. Our en suite bathroom, which was small, had a sliding door which wasn't the most private or hygienic. The sink was in the main room therefore you had to leave the toilet to wash your hands. The hotel's parking spots were all in use whilst we were there and so we parked for free on the public road outside but beware, these are first come, first served and you can't be guaranteed a spot. Staff were polite and friendly. Good and plentiful breakfast.

2 night stay Sadly it needs a lot of money spent on the property to bring it up to an acceptable standard. Good breakfast, friendly host but overall dissapointing. Needs a deep clean, decorated throughout and a good declutter in the public areas. Dont understand how it can rate 8 out of 10 as at best a 5/6!