Set in the medieval walled town of Hay-on-Wye, The Old Black Lion is full of old world character. This seventeenth-century inn features complimentary Wi-Fi access and free on-site parking. Each of the individually decorated rooms at this hotel includes amenities such as a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, hair dryer, and coffee/tea making facilities. The Cromwell Suite also features a galleried seating area. Amenities at this smoke-free property include a garden, room service, packed lunches, heating throughout the building, and local tourist information. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily in either the main bar area or the den. Drinks available include ciders, cask ales, wines, and craft beers. The Old Black Lion is a three-minute walk from Richard Booth's Cinema while Institute of Art and Ideas - Globe at Hay is only five minutes away. Hay Antique Market is just a one minute stroll from the front door.
The building itself is quite old, but the owners have kept the place in good condition. There's a very old world feel to the whole place and guests that want to experience a night at a traditional inn are very impressed.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all said to be well worth the wait at this inn. The meals are all well prepared, and there are plenty of options on the menu with daily specials and seasonal items. You'll have a great choice of drinks too for an after dinner nightcap.
The staff that work here do their best to keep the place in immaculate condition. Sure it is an old building, but they really do clean it very well. You'll struggle to find any cleanliness issues in this gem of a country inn.
This inn is rather dated, and the rooms are starting to show their age. It's been a while since they have been renovated and they are probably in need of a bit of work to bring them up to the standards of hotels today.
Bring your torch to this inn where the rooms suffer from poor lighting. This isn't a deal breaker but something that has annoyed some guests as they try to get ready for a night out in a darkened room.
Some guests have noted that the beds are quite hard and lumpy at this small hotel. They said that while the place was lovely the beds made for a terrible night's rest and ruined an otherwise acceptable stay.
No, The Old Black Lion doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, The Old Black Lion doesn’t allow pets.
Yes, The Old Black Lion provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
The Old Black Lion is located in Lion Street, HR3 5AD, Hay-on-Wye, United Kingdom.
The Old Black Lion Nearby attractions include Brecon Beacons National Park, Hay Festival of Literature and the Arts, Raglan Castle, Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo, Puzzlewood, Brecon Jazz Festival, Abergavenny Food Festival, Clearwell Caves.
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