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

| 8.6 (727 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: Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 727 reviews with the average score of 8.6 . 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
  • Restaurant
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking
General
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
  • Baggage storage
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
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
Joanne
Dec 6, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Great location and super menu
Negative: Good food but staff were v officious and we were rushed
Summary: Lovely hotel with great food
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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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, TV

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

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

Media & Technology

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

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Carpeted, Fan

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

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

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, TV

General

Carpeted, Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities

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

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

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

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, Telephone, TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Carpeted

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow
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Nightly rates from:
USD214
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