The Hand Hotel, Llangollen

A Traditional Hotel in the Heart of Llangollen

The Hand Hotel is a handsome, traditional hotel right in the centre of Llangollen, set beside the River Dee in the beautiful Dee Valley of north-east Wales. A former coaching inn full of character, it offers a range of comfortable en-suite rooms, a bistro and bar, and a sunny courtyard garden — making it an easy, well-placed base for exploring one of Wales’s most popular little towns and the hills, river and heritage railway that surround it.

Rooms for Every Kind of Stay

The hotel has a good choice of rooms to suit couples, families, friends and solo travellers, from singles and doubles to twins and larger family rooms, plus a characterful four-poster room for a special occasion. Each room is en-suite and comes with a flat-screen TV and tea- and coffee-making facilities, and many enjoy lovely views over the wooded Dee valley. Decorated in a smart, traditional style, they make a relaxing retreat after a day out.

Bistro, Bar and Garden

Downstairs you will find the Dinas Bran Bistro and a welcoming bar, a sociable spot for a drink, a meal or a coffee. There is a function room for larger gatherings and celebrations, and out the back a paved courtyard garden with picnic benches and parasols — a pleasant place to sit out on a fine day.

At a Glance

• Traditional town-centre hotel beside the River Dee
• A range of en-suite rooms: singles, doubles, twins, family rooms and a four-poster
• Flat-screen TV and tea/coffee in every room; many with valley views
• Dinas Bran Bistro, a bar and a function room
• Courtyard garden with outdoor seating
• Right in the heart of Llangollen, a short walk from the steam railway and the canal wharf

Llangollen and the Dee Valley

The Hand Hotel could hardly be better placed for exploring Llangollen. The famous Llangollen Railway, with its heritage steam trains, and the wharf for the horse-drawn canal boats are both a short stroll away, as are the town’s shops, pubs and cafes and the handsome bridge over the River Dee. Rising above the town are the romantic ruins of Castell Dinas Brân, while the gentle Horseshoe Falls and the world-famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — are close by.

Exploring Further Afield

There is plenty more to discover. The dramatic Horseshoe Pass and the Berwyn mountains offer wonderful walking and drives, while the historic city of Chester and the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) are both within easy reach for a day out. Llangollen also hosts the renowned International Musical Eisteddfod each summer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What rooms are available? A range of en-suite rooms — singles, doubles, twins and family rooms, plus a four-poster room — each with a TV and tea/coffee.

Is there food and drink? Yes — the Dinas Bran Bistro and a bar, plus a function room for events.

Is it central? Yes — it is right in the heart of Llangollen, a short walk from the steam railway, the canal wharf and the River Dee bridge.

Is it good for families? Yes — there are family rooms, and it is well placed for the railway, canal and outdoor activities.

Where is it? In the centre of Llangollen, beside the River Dee, in the Dee Valley of north-east Wales.

Book Your Llangollen Stay

For a traditional, friendly hotel right in the middle of Llangollen, with comfortable rooms, a bistro and bar and a courtyard garden, The Hand Hotel is a great base for the Dee Valley. Enquire directly using the form on this page, or check availability and book using the booking options shown.