The Old Black Lion | Hotel in Hay-on-Wye

| 8.7 (707 Reviews) |  4 Bathrooms  9 Guests
Hay on Wye Hotel | The Old Black Lion

Hotel in Hay on Wye, Hay-on-Wye

Surrounded by beautiful scenery but just a few minutes' walk from Hay-On-Wye's center, this charming inn has a traditional wooden-beamed bar. Dating back hundreds of years, Oliver Cromwell is rumored to have stayed in the 17th century. The Old Black Lion was voted 'The Best Pub in Powys' and was in the Top 8 for Wales with the 'National Pub & Bar Awards' in 2023. Our award winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant also won the prestigious Good Food Award Gold Seal for 2024. We recommend booking a meal with us via the messaging service so you can enjoy our great food and service before retiring to your room. There is also an option to order a delicious, freshly cooked breakfast using locally sourced produce on arrival or via a message beforehand for just £10pp. Each room is traditional in style, with a carpeted floor and private bathroom. Each also has a flat-screen TV for guests to use, and facilities for making tea and coffee.

The Old Black Lion is located in Hay-on-Wye.

This 9 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Entertainment, Parking, View, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 707 reviews with the average score of 8.7 . Coming to Hay-on-Wye and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Restaurant
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Parking
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Daily housekeeping
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Child Policy
Children aged 15 years and above are considered adults at this property.
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

When booking [4] rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply, please note that the restaurant is currently closed on sunday evening and on mondays and tuesdays, extra beds in some rooms are available for children under 16, please contact the hotel directly to discuss.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.16
Location:
9.48
Staff:
9.43
Facilities:
8.46
Comfort:
8.92
Cleanliness:
8.98
Balbinder
Aug 10, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The relaxed and warm welcome. We stayed one night and they generously gave us two days of parking giving us extra opportunity to explore the area on check out. The room was fantastically comfortable with lovely facilities. We also dined in the evening and the food was exceptional. The location of the accommodation was perfect. It was central, a 2 minute walk to Hay Castle. 5mins to the river.. Lots of wonderful shops and bookstores. Overall, an incredible place and we were lucky to find such a perfect accommodation. Thank you so much for a lovely stay.
Negative: Not applicable :)
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Single Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Shampoo, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Free toiletries

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone, Radio

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Carpeted, Fan

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Body soap, Shower, Free toiletries, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Radio, Telephone, Fax

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Carpeted, Fan

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 28 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Twin Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Body soap, Shower, Free toiletries, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone, Radio

General

Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Carpeted

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
Superior Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Superior Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Body soap, Shower, Free toiletries, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone, Radio

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Carpeted

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
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