Historic Herefordshire Hotels: The Royal Hotel

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A famous landmark in the world-renowned town of Ross-on-Wye, The Royal Hotel is a grade-2 listed building which dispenses hospitality to guests from around the globe.

Since being built in 1837, the hotel is said to have been frequented by many famous names, including Queen Victoria. That said, its main historic credential is without doubt its connection to Charles Dickens who is thought to have planned his American biography while a guest.

Avoid the new... The following may not necessarily be linked to famous figures or events, but all offer accommodation in historic surroundings. Click on the links for further tariff and availability information.

Allt yr Ynys Country House Hotel. Nr ABERGAVENNY. Beautiful 16th century manor house on the edge of the Black Mountains and the Welsh border. LateRooms

Best Western Talbot Hotel. LEOMINSTER. Fifteenth century coaching inn at the heart of the medieval town. Expedia.co.uk

Chase, The. ROSS-ON-WYE. A Georgian country house hotel set within 11 acres of landscaped grounds. LateRooms

Green Dragon Hotel. HEREFORD. Though the hotel has a Georgian facade, it is said that its origins lie in the sixteenth century. Expedia.co.uk

Mortimers, The. Nr LEOMINSTER. In a rural location, the origins of the inn are said to date back as far as the 12th century. LateRooms

Warner Holme Lacy Historic House Hotel. Nr HEREFORD. Impressive 178-room Georgian country house set amid landscaped grounds. LateRooms

Wilton Court. ROSS-ON-WYE. Offering ten guest rooms, Wilton Court is part Elizabethan and part early nineteenth century. At one time it acted as a courthouse. LateRooms

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