Historic Hotels in North Wales
Soughton Hall Hotel. Mold.
In North Wales Soughton Hall may well be, but this impressive building has a strong connection to the Palace of Westminster in London.
In North Wales Soughton Hall may well be, but this impressive building has a strong connection to the Palace of Westminster in London.
Plas Dolmelynllyn Country Hotel. Near Dolgellau, Gwynedd.
Originally a Tudor manor and much enlarged during the Victorian period, this little country house in Snowdonia was once visited by one of Britain's most notable poets.
Originally a Tudor manor and much enlarged during the Victorian period, this little country house in Snowdonia was once visited by one of Britain's most notable poets.
Castle Hotel. Conwy.
Queen Victoria herself is just one of the famous names to have sojourned at this famous old landmark of Conwy in North Wales.
Queen Victoria herself is just one of the famous names to have sojourned at this famous old landmark of Conwy in North Wales.
Ruthin Castle. Ruthin.
An air of romanticism certainly surrounds this historic place, not least a reputed connection to King Arthur. And it has even welcomed a fair few notable figures from the early 20th century too.
An air of romanticism certainly surrounds this historic place, not least a reputed connection to King Arthur. And it has even welcomed a fair few notable figures from the early 20th century too.
Pale Hall. Near Bala.
Queen Victoria was rather taken with Pale Hall by all accounts. Indeed, the place still contains some important “Victoriana”.
Queen Victoria was rather taken with Pale Hall by all accounts. Indeed, the place still contains some important “Victoriana”.
The St Tudno Hotel. Llandudno
Although the genius we know as Lewis Carroll never came to the St Tudno, the little girl who inspired Alice in Wonderland most certainly did.
Although the genius we know as Lewis Carroll never came to the St Tudno, the little girl who inspired Alice in Wonderland most certainly did.
Ye Olde Bulls Head. Beaumaris, Anglesey.
One of the most iconic inns in North Wales, this celebrated old hostelry has been patronised by the likes of Charles Dickens in its time.
One of the most iconic inns in North Wales, this celebrated old hostelry has been patronised by the likes of Charles Dickens in its time.
Gwydir Castle. Llanwrst.
Grade-I listed, Gwydir boasts connections to more than just one British monarch. In fact, it is probably one of the most historic buildings in North Wales.
Grade-I listed, Gwydir boasts connections to more than just one British monarch. In fact, it is probably one of the most historic buildings in North Wales.
Craig-y-Ddrwen. Betwys-y-Coed.
Page to follow. Historic connection: Sir Edward Elgar. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
Page to follow. Historic connection: Sir Edward Elgar. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
The Royal Victoria. Llanberis, Gwynedd.
Page to follow. Historic former patrons include: Charles Darwin. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
Page to follow. Historic former patrons include: Charles Darwin. Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in North Wales that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.