The Bulkeley Hotel

Staff very helpful.Lots of places to sit and relax .Car park is small and if you want a space it’s a case of first come first serve first served.The room are very big and ours was lovely,the only complaint was it was really hot in the room although there was a fan provided.Would entertain going again and maybe staying a few days

The hotel is a grand building , however our room was small, dated and old fashioned . Extremely tiny bath and a shower with a curtain!! We went for a drink at the bar however, after waiting a while still no bar tender so left . The breakfast was a little chaotic as the hot plate was broken but when it arrived it was tasty and plentiful . There are lots of guests with multiple dogs so if you aren’t a dog lover this hotel is not for you .

We stayed for 3 nights from Sunday to Wednesday over the May Bank holiday with our dog. We have stayed here before and we thoroughly enjoyed or stay every time. The hotel, rooms and communal areas are always spotless - the reception staff, bar staff and cleaning staff are very helpful and accommodating. I heard that the hotel was under new management (hence some renovations around the hotel) and was worried that it might lose its ‘old world charm’ and historical reminders around the hotel; I hope this doesn’t happen. Our only gripe was with breakfast on the first morning (Bank Holiday Monday). We had booked to have breakfast in the lounge where dogs are allowed at 9.15. We came down to find there was no room for us; we were allowed in the Llewelyn Suite where there was a table with a cloth on. The waitress brought us tea and toast - I had to go into the main restaurant to find a tray, milk (no jugs), sugar, butter etc. a waiter did help me and brought them in on a tray - by this time the tea and toast was cold! It was unusually busy and the staff did apologise. The two mornings after that, a table was set up with everything already on the table. Everything else was perfect!

Great location but parking can be a problem. A lot of dogs, to the extent that dog owners have a separate bar and restaurant. Do book in the other restaurant in advance to be sure of getting a table when you want it. It’s the best place to eat in town and the staff are lovely. Getting a drink in the bar after dinner proved too difficult.

Staff were very friendly and helpful, both at breakfast and dinner. Room was very clean and comfortable. It was very windy whilst we were there and due to the age of the property the bathroom window, which didn’t fit very well let a lot of cold air in. Bed and pillows very comfortable.