Royal Goat Hotel

This lovely old hotel building is being mistreated by the current occupiers because they are so clearly mismanaging their business they can no longer afford to keep the central heating on. A chilly couple of nights, and what is more in the restaurant the staff appear to care more for visitors to the bar as passing trades than their residents. I was eating my meal and a loutish couple arrive (seemingly fresh from the set of Quadrophenia - the 21st Century) and all the staff exit the room with them to carry out a conversation with I being left alone with the door open to the outside ajar pouring in cold air into an already beleaguered room temperature situation. Asking this couple not to give a repeat performance on their way out resulted in a tirade of abuse from them with staff doing nothing about it. The hotel was staffed by Asians who clearly did not appear to be anything other than pacifists. Not a lot of use in a fight, and I was serious concerned about my safety. I think the propensity of whatever high that was available that evening kept the altercation in my favour. Not ideal, but I did finish my meal.

It's a great hotel and friendly staff. And yes the hotel is a little dated, but who stays in their room all day. Its been slowly getting updated, the rooms are fine and the staff very helpful. I stayed with my mother for 3 days as I was going hiking in snowdonia. The breakfast is quite sufficient and the continental breakfast bar has all you need. The only reason that I have given this 4 stars is that breakfast is served a little late 8am and being a hiker I like to get up early and head out. So I think if the breakfast was at 7am I would of given it 5 stars. Had an amazing time there and will certainly stay there again.

Only stopped for a single drink on the way back from a day out. No staff to help and a distinct lack of courtesy from the staff. Seemed more concerned about people in their establishment who hadn’t payed their bills (saw them ask 2-3 parties whilst there and were told yes on each occasion). No warmth or welcome. Looks nice but doesn’t feel nice. Wish we had gone elsewhere.