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The Lion

4.0 star property
Find relaxation on our sun-drenched terrace or by the cozy lobby fireplace – you’re home when you stay here.

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Living area
Living area
Front of property
Steam room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Terrace
  • Reception fireplace
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • DVD player
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
The price is S$184
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Family Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free parking
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8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (136)
The price is S$102
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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About the area

Map
41 Broad St, Pontypool, Wales, NP4 9NH

What's nearby

  • Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway - 1 min walk
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum - 4 min drive
  • Tithe Barn - 18 min drive
  • Borough Theatre - 18 min drive
  • Sugar Loaf Mountain - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 69 min drive
  • Rhymney Station - 17 min drive
  • Abergavenny Station - 17 min drive
  • Ebbw Vale Town Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaufort Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Whistle Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Queen Victoria Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goose & Cuckoo Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Towpath Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Lion

At The Lion, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features include a bar/lounge, a sauna and a steam room. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50.0 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Lion Hotel Blaenavon
Lion Hotel Pontypool
Lion Pontypool
Hotel The Lion Pontypool
Pontypool The Lion Hotel
The Lion Pontypool
Lion Hotel
Lion
Hotel The Lion
The Lion Hotel
The Lion Pontypool
The Lion Hotel Pontypool

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lion offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Lion does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Lion?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Lion?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lion?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Lion and nearby?
The Lion has a spa and a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near The Lion?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Lion like?
The Lion is a short 1-minute walk from Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway and 9 minutes' walk from Blaenavon Ironworks.

The Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Paul, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely find
Quite the find. Wonderful staff.
Kuljinder, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Work Trip
Lovely place great breakfast We stayed in the family suite it was really lovely apart from the low ceiling we did bang our heads a few times but overall a great stay Very friendly staff
REBECCA, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

David, 3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

THE BREAKFAST CHOICE IS AMAZING AND THE FOOD CHOICES FOR VAROIUS EVENTS LOOKED GOOD
INGRID, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Hannah, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly, clean , nice selections of drinks at the bar and lovely welsh breakfast in an airy dining room
Diane, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great host.Menu for supper excellent
KEN, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. Decent size room, good shower and very good breakfast. There is a restaurant and we enjoyed a nice meal. The staff were very helpful and were nice people. The town of Blaenavon is interesting and definitely worth a visit.
Kerry, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent br
Rowena, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lynne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Natalie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Great stay , very accomodating in giving us a key esrly in the day as we couldnt get back to the hotel until.late. Had the attic room for the whole family of 4 . Bumped our heads on the low ceilings a couple of times but not an issue , in fact quite funny !! Great breakfast , would happily stay again .
Lee, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Blandine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to national park. Beautiful scenery and little roads. Comfortable, quiet room!! Top grade toiletries
Barrie, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Angus, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Simon, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Always a pleasure to stay there
Paul, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Ecovision, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely
We had a lovely stay here in the family suite on the top floor. The ceilings are low for those that are tall. However, it worked out well for us. The rooms were clean. The included breakfast was delicious and the restaurant for dinner was excellent as well.
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms and food was fab.
Craig, 1-night trip
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