Pen Y Gwryd Hotel in Gwynedd

A spectacular hotel. We feel lucky to have had the opportunity to have stayed here. Rooms were spotlessly clean, the bathrooms were fantastic (had a lovely long soak in the roll top baths). Boutique hotels try to recreate these features, this hotel has them for real. The staff were so polite, professional and helpful, showing us to the outside swimming lake and sauna. I can’t say enough to praise this gem of a hotel. I strongly recommend booking here. Excellent cask ale at the bar too Helpful notes: Breakfast is at 8:30 Dinner is at 7:30 There is WiFi

Spent a lovely evening here with family playing monopoly until closing time. The bar man and the chef are super friendly, the place is incredibly cosy and full of history. It was the highlight of our trip. Definitely stop here for a visit if you want a memorable experience.

It was 'very' closed when I went there at lunch time today. Car park chained off, note on front door saying 'residents only'. Couldn't see / find anyone around to ask. Website looks like you can stay there ? But (as far as I could tell) not open for non-resident guests to call in for a meal ? No idea if 'permanently closed' .... or I just struck it on an off day !

What a fantastic hotel. Great lunch. Hotel owner was extremely personable and engaging. Sir Edmund Hillary would still be welcomed today for sure. We were.

This place is proudly unchanged since the Everest expedition trained there....that applies fully to the cook. Prices are roughly double what they should be and the quality is low. Chef should be given a massive wake up call that food has moved on. Bland soup...miserly portions... inedible porridge...thin cardboard bread...hugely overpeppery sauce on the pork...slapped out puddings...it's lazy and bad. Go for a pint Fter your walk to see the place but don't eat.

Good food, well cooked and presented. The salmon I had was just perfect and I liked the way it was served with cannellini beans

Went there today with a friend to show them the history of the place and to have a drink and a meal if possibld after a hard day on the hill. Wanted to pop into the residents lounge to see some of the artefacts. Told residents only . Understandable I guess to a point but the attitude stank .No need for it . Didn't even get the drink order right .There were 2 of us ffs. Won't be calling again in a hurry .

Stopped for lunch, which was quite good (I recommend the Welsh Black Burger), but this is a shabby place, living in the past and on its connection with the 1953 Mt.Everest expedition. It's the only time I have walked into a pub and encountered a barmaid who did not know what draft beer is! But it was the generally surly and unhelpful attitude of the employees that I disliked. I asked for the wifi code, but I was told this is "for residents only", which was quite a bore in an area which seems to have little if anything by way of a mobile phone signal. All of this makes me rather sad, as it used to be such a jolly place from which to walk and climb. But until someone boots the Pen y Gwryd into the 21st century's standards of customer service, I would counsel fellow travellers to take their custom elsewhere.

A climbing focussed hotel with great plain food. Don’t expect mod cons just old fashioned good service, atmosphere and tasty food.

Visited this famous pub today and noticed there was no welcome or friendly smile from the staff. The pub itself is charming, the fire was blazing and we especially came to see Sir Edmund Hillary's signature as we are from New Zealand. It wasn't busy and a friendly smile would go a long way.

Just back from 2 nights here with 14 friends for a 40th birthday. First comment, is that it's perfect for a walk to Snowdon. We left the hotel and could walk up the new path to the car park to start the Pyg Track so it's great to not stress about cars. The hotel itself is quaint and full of character. The staff are amazing with a great warm welcome and friendly demeanour. Now, if you are wanting 5 star facilities and pristine condition then this isn't the place for you. The rooms are basic and bathroom facilities functional (hot water was a problem at peak times), and with no phone signals and poor wi-fi you'd better make sure your party all know where they are going prior to arriving. The food is up to par and I loved the whole "gong dining" where they announced the fixed time dining. 8.30am for Breakfast and 7.30pm for Dinner. It creates a very social environment and adds some structure to the day. Despite these quirks (or perhaps because of them) there is something very charming about this hotel. The smoke room (obviously non-smoking now) was a lovely place for a post walk beer or three and the reception room with its sofas and roaring fire was perfect for a glass of red to relax. We'll definitely be back!!!

As avid hikers & the history of this hotel, relating to the Everest Expeditions We were excited to pop in for a drink & hopefully a meal as in the area. We were welcomed at the reception window replete with beer pumps, doubles as bar! Drinks ordered, we enquired about WiFi, For Residents only came reply, oh. Went to sit in Lounge area, Sorry that's For Residents only, oh, We tried to enter snug area behind bar/reception, you've guessed it, Sorry Residents Only! A little perplexed & feeling slightly crestfallen with the experience so far. Where are We allowed to sit I enquired? In there, room pointed to, at least this was the famed Everest Room replete with signatures of many famous trekkers. We decided to forgo a meal by this point. Its rather a shame to be met with this experience, the place didn t seem particularly busy & could do with some modernisation & redecoration. I guess they only want Residents to get the full Experience!

Roast beef Sunday lunch very disappointing. Needed lots of seasoning and very tough. Staff very nice but wouldn’t go back.

The hotel restauarant does a lovely 3 or 5 course meal. You choose the courses from a set menu. The soups are particularly good. The cheese selection is also good. The main has a choice of two and there is a cold starter. Plus very good coffee for after dinner in the residents' lounge or the Smoke Room. Breakfasts are hardy two course affairs. Lunch can be ordered from the bar.The chili seems always to sell out.The beer is good and the wine selection perfectly adequate.

The emphasis is on fuelling and refuelling walkers and climbers. Portions are mountainous but this is simple good food cooked with care and love. Of note on my two-night stay were the slow-cooked brisket and the chicken and leek pie. Served with vegetables piled as high as adjacent Snowdon. A selective but good quality wine list. The hearty puddings will finish you off and leave you contented on the sofa in front of the log fire with a Penderyn whisky and coffee. Service is chatty and warm. Sleep on it then repeat same experience with full Welsh breakfast. Highly recommend - mainly for resident guests but they do allow outsiders if they have room. Recommend highly.

Dinner was either 3 or 5 courses, with a choice of two things for each course except cheese and biscuits. The portions were huge. Breakfast had a wide choice, though one or two of our party moaned about the lack of baked beans.

We went to the PyG for a dinner of the Alpine Ski Club in November and it was marvellous to be back at this iconic hotel which I have been visiting for about 40 years. The same small bar and behind it the residents bar with guests swarming about with dogs under their feet. The various rooms downstairs have not changed over the years - the signatures of the legendary mountaineers are still on the ceiling - and the cabinet of Everest memorabilia is still there. Our dinner was typical PyG fare and good enough - especially for hungry climbers and walkers. I am pleased that the owners manage to retain the charm of the place and its slow pace in these rather frantic times.

If you are in the area you must stay here. The inn is as traditional as you can get. The inn was used for Hilary's team in 1953 as a base for their climbing practice and they returned for reunions leaving lots of memorabilia.

Made a special trip out for lunch after reading about the history of the place and we were not disappointed. Lunch was excellent as was the service and our two dogs were made very welcome. THAN YOU

Paramos aquí un grupo de 10 para una bebida y algo de comida antes de viajar lejos de Gales.

Una visita obligada que usted disfruta de la montaña a caminar o escalar. Lleno de la historia del alpinismo en el norte de Gales y era una base de entrenamiento para el éxito de la expedición de 1953 Everest. Buena comida, personal agradable y servicial, maravilloso ambiente, mobiliario y decoración tradicional. barras minúsculas y las habitaciones. Acogedor.

We didn't stay here but only called in for a drink. We went in solely to check out all the Everest memorabilia- very interesting. Cosy bar.

Not stayed in hotel but the bar is a lovely old classic bar. Always serves great local drinks. Ginger wine in particular is great. The ceiling is covered in signatures and memorabilia from the first ascents of Everest which is fascinating

Si estás en la zona debe llamar para una bebida o una comida. Justo en el corazón del Parque Nacional de Snowdonia es muy histórico y acogedor. Buena cerveza y bebidas calientes. No he probado la comida, pero se ve muy bien.

No hay mejor lugar en un día frío para sopa casera caliente blustery y sándwiches. Las firmas en los techos, los libros de historia, y el bonito pintas disponible de un personal amable y servicial. . Si en cualquier lugar cerca de aquí y tener alguna experiencia en, o simplemente disfrute de la historia de montañismo, tienes que parar aquí. Si sólo para alabar a Sir Edmund Hillary. . . Pero la comida, el alojamiento, el paisaje y el pub son todas bonitas en su propio derecho. . .

Estado viniendo aquí durante años y trajo a mi novio por primera vez. Nosotros que entramos a la base del Snowdon en el Miner's Track y necesitaban de una cerveza. Había una gran selección de cervezas y vinos había incluso caliente en el ir!

Looking for the standard hotel experience, such as choosing the time you eat, having a menu, being able to lock your door, or a tv in the room, look somewhere else! This place is like going back in time, with a set meal time (19:30) with a set 3 course dinner priced £25. You get called for dinner by the ringing gong which is quite amusing. The doors don't have keys, they never have, and our door didn't lock from the inside either. Breakfast is 8-8:30 which is quite old fashioned and inflexible. All that said, it adds to the charm. The hotel is a beautiful building with log fires, the staff we very helpful and you can order a quick breakfast (coffee, fruit, toast) earlier than 8 if needed.The location is perfect and the views and walks around are amazing. The history of the place is fantastic to read. All in all if you are a keen walker and looking to break with the modern world for a while I recommend this place.

we've stayed at the Pen Y Gwryd twice both times with friends and family, we've had a great time both times and would go back again, its friendly and a great location to climb Snowdon and other mountains. Lots of other things to do if you don't like climbing mountains!

I have been a regular customer to the Pen Y Gwryd bar over many, many years of hiking in Snowdonia and has become THE place within our family that we always have to stop in for a pint or we just haven't 'been' climbing!I first visited as a young child (just one the fizzy pop then!) and decided I was going to climb Everest just like all those that had signed the ceiling before me. 30 years on and I haven't quite managed Everest, but I have managed every summit in Snowdonia and have stopped into the Pen Y Gwryd for a well earned pint of delicious local ale each and every time.A great location, open fires, climbing photos, boots, axes, pictures everywhere. A warm proper pub vibe on the wettest of Welsh days. I just love the place.

An isolated traditional mountain inn with great character and interest. Rooms and food are available, but we only stopped for coffee, which was very good. The place is a centre for climbers and has objects, photos and graffiti from the days of Hillary's expedition. There are lots of small, dark and cosy rooms, some decorated with climbing boots hanging from the ceiling! Worth a stop!

What a great place to unwind after a hard days walking on the hills.a great pint,great staff and great prices,what more could you want.lovely log fire to sit in front of and tasty food to share with friends. A delight.

Excellent service, good food, really helpful owner and staff and wonderful atmosphere. We had the garden room looking out over garden and hills; roomy and comfortable.

This old inn situated in the heart of Snowdonia has a wonderful panorama over hills, valleys and lakes. It was used as a base by the mountaineers training for the assault on Mount Everest led by Sir John Hunt. The rooms have not changed since those days and signatures of the climbers are on the ceiling of one of the rooms, old boots hang from a beam in another and photographs of historic moments hang on the walls. If you are after "posh nosh" this is not the place for you, but if you enjoy good helpings of local produce cooked plain and simple you will be happy here. Locally brewed real ale is also on offer. A real blast from the past and friendly staff.

We stayed here last about 20 years ago- so great to be back there again last weekend. The combination of cosy old world charm with great food and friendly service in the very heart of Snowdonia is hard to beat. If you are looking for modern chain hotel consistency this is not for you but for quirky and unique it definitely is the place. And its mountaineering history just oozes from the woodwork.

Very interesting pub to pop into for a pint. Loved all the climbing bric-a-brac and seeing Hillary's autograph on the ceiling he made while training in the area for the ascent of Everest was an amazing sight. Did not try the food but the Purple Moose beers are excellent.

We have passed by this place many times and have always wanted to pop in for dinner so we left it to our last night in the area. We arrived at 7.45 and received a very warm welcome, but as we hadn't read the reviews we didn't realise it was only one sitting of a minimum 3 course menu. We were too late for the 7.30 sitting and as there is no other food available we didn't even stay for a drink. Shame.

I have been visiting the PyG for over 40 years and love going back. On Saturday 30th May a group of us had made a great crossing of Crib Goch before reaching a very crowded summit of Snowdon. We later stopped at the PyG for a couple of pints on the way home and I felt the place was looking in good shape. There was lots of fresh paint and yet they had sensibly kept much of the fabric which makes this historic place so famous. The man who served us was a member of the Pullee family and the grandson of the late Chris Briggs who ran the hotel for very many years. The PyG has a certain Marmite factor - either you love it or you don't. I certainly love it.

Lovely soups and salads at lunch. I had a salmon and avocado salad - delicious.And what a lovely atmos! Old-fashioned.

I was really lloking forward to visiting to view the memorabilia etcThis bit wasn't a disappointment, but the food and service was.We mayhave cauth them on a bad day - we were the only 2 people in the whole place, but the service was mediocre at best and the food wasn't vey good at all - the bread rolls were so dry.Although it was great to see the Everest memorabilia and the signature on the ceiling the poor food really detracted from the experience

Stopped for lunch today. Received a warm welcome from a charming lady at the bar and chose from a varied menu. Had a choice of table in 3 rooms full of historic climbing memorabilia and photos. The food was excellent, the tasty welsh rarebit served with an attractive well dressed salad, and a chicken leek and mushroom pie served with good veg. A most enjoyable lunch in an atmospheric setting.

Popped in for a drink after walking Snowdon. We were made to feel very welcome in a cosy and invitingly quirky environment. Drinks were ok on price. Service standards excellent. I would recommend this watering hole to anyone.

Great little hotel with an impressive history of British mountaineering. Located in the heart of snowdonia, a stones throw from snowdon the glyders, the hotel is perfectly situated for walking and mountaineering.Rooms are rustic but well kept and comfortable. We did not have our own bathroom but instead shared a large authentic Victoria bathroom and toilet with a few other rooms. You are summoned to a hearty breakfast each morning by a gong after which you leave fully invigorated and ready to tackle any peak ( we chose the mighty tryfan). On returning in the evening you are greater by warm welcoming staff, and after a few well earned refreshments the gong summons you again for a hearty 5 course meal. Which featured the largest cheese board I have ever seen.The collection of mountain in artefacts in the hotel add a lot of character to the place. Unfortunately their famous Tibetan shrunken head was away for financial evaluation when we visited.Overall a brilliant holiday and all for a very reasonable price. Highly recommend and will be returning in the New Year

We love Pen-Y-Gwryd Hotel and often call in for a pint of real ale and good wine. We mistakingly thought we would be also get great food. To be clear the food was fine but not special. Nothing we could not cook ourselves at home. I guess if you have been out walking on the mountains all day you would be satisfied with the 5 courses set before you for £30.A gong is heard at 7.30pm for the single sitting and diners make there way to the dining room.The place oozes history of bygone days and was the training base for the first accent of Mt Everest in 1953. The visit was on our bucket list but we won't be doing it again.

We were really excited about going to this place, a set menu with a 7.30 sitting heralded by a GONG, all sounded fun.What a disappointment it was. The starter of soup was fine, followed by beef and ale pie (sounds great). The meat in the pie needed several hours more cooking (I put it in a napkin for the dog) and the puff pastry was totally undercooked.For pudding we had rhubarb trifle - again sounds good. Masses of cream following very sour rhubarb made it pretty disgusting.A surprise to see other people eating the above, we can only assume they had been on a long trek and were desperate for ANYTHING, failing that they must have been used to very poor cooking.ALL THIS FOR £25, not. Exactly cheap, would have preferred a macdonald Don't go if you have any sort of a palate.

Sadly, the Pen y Gwryd is trading on past glories. The situation is unique, as is its history. We called today at 11.50 and wanted to stay for lunch, but we weren't even allowed to look at the menu until they started serving at 12.00 and felt we were actually being a nuisance for asking! What a shame, we've spent many a happy time in the Pen y Gwryd in the past, the perfect place to land after a long walk.... but the place could now do with quite a lot of tlc and a warm welcome wouldn't go amiss!

An excellent starting point for all who aspire to climb the local peaks.Nice rooms,helpfull staff,decent food.You can be comfortable here,even if you don't climb.