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The Hand Hotel

Church Street, Chirk, LL14 5EY, United Kingdom – Very good location – show map
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The Hand Hotel
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Parking Pets allowed Restaurant Private bathroom Free WiFi Shower Flat-screen TV Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Golf course (within 3 km)

About this property

One of the oldest hotels in Wales, The Hand in Chirk was built in 1610, and offers traditional charm and period features. There is a restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi and free parking.

All the bedrooms at The Hand Hotel have been thoughtfully decorated and have en-suite bathrooms with a hairdryer. Guests can also benefit from tea/coffee and ironing facilities in each room.

The hotel bar and coffee lounge serves light lunches, snacks and beverages all day. The regency style, Coachhouse Restaurant & Grill, offers a dining experience with a more extensive menu using local produce and overlooks the pretty gardens.

Located in North Wales's picturesque Ceiriog Valley, the hotel is only a 2-minute walk from Chirk Train Station. The historic Chirk Castle, with its beautiful gardens and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, is 5 minutes’ drive away.

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

House rules

Please Note: We do have some pet friendly Twin/Double rooms and also the family room we allow pets. However due to allergies we do not allow pets into certain rooms, please check with the hotel before making a booking if you are bringing a pet. Not doing this may result in your booking being refused on arrival if we have no rooms available for pets. A charge of £10 will also be added to the room rate.

Some indoor areas of the hotel are pet friendly, please check with staff. We also have a beer garden.

'Please note that pets are only allowed in the following room types: Double Room

Please note that our Economy Double Rooms can be configured as either a double or twin room. If you require a twin setup, kindly submit a special request after completing your booking, and we will do our best to accommodate your preference.

Please note that pets are only permitted in the Double Room. A fee of £10 per pet, per day will apply. Kindly inform us via special request once you have made your booking.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

Legal information

This property is managed by The Hand Hotel.

Located in Chirk, Wrexham, United Kingdom.

FAQs about The Hand Hotel

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
The Hand Hotel is 0.1 km from the center of Chirk, Wrexham.
Room options at The Hand Hotel include:
  • Economy Double Room
  • Double Room
  • Double Room with Private Bathroom
  • Triple Room
  • Family Room
  • Deluxe Double Room
  • Deluxe King Room
  • Family Studio
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

8.2

Very good

424 reviews

J

Joy

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 months ago
8.0
+ The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the shower warm and powerful. A good place to rest after a day of walking. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the shower warm and powerful. A good place to rest after a day of walking.
- Check in took a while as another guest had an issue and there wasn't a second person on hand to help. In advance, I made 2 requests to book a table in the restaurant which were no answered. When we arrived, we were told that the chef had just left so no food was available that evening in house. Check in took a while as another guest had an issue and there wasn't a second person on hand to help. In advance, I...

review category group of friends · Standard Single Room with Shower

P

Philip

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 months ago
8.0
+ Well appointed with a small but very modern and clean room Well appointed with a small but very modern and clean room
- Lightly staffed Lightly staffed

solo traveller · Standard Single Room with Shower

Facilities of The Hand Hotel

Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Internet services Parking Family rooms Tea/Coffee maker Bar

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Internet

  • Internet services

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Activities

  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Horse riding
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Media & Technology

  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Health & Safety

  • First aid kit available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Living Area

  • Parking

Other

  • Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Guest reviews for The Hand Hotel

8.2

Very good

424 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 8.9
Facilities 7.6
Cleanliness 8.2
Comfort 8.3
Value for money 7.8
Location 8.8
Free Wifi 8.5

Score distribution

Superb
147
Good
202
Okay
50
Poor
16
Very poor
9

Scores by traveler type

Couples 8.1
With friends 9.1
Solo travelers 7.9
Families 8.5
Business travelers 7.9

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Guest reviews

J

Joy

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Standard Single Room with Shower Standard Single Room with Shower 2 months ago review category group of friends
+ The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the shower warm and powerful. A good place to rest after a day of walking.
− Check in took a while as another guest had an issue and there wasn't a second person on hand to help. In advance, I made 2 requests to book a table in the restaurant which were no answered. When we arrived, we were told that the chef had just left so no food was available that evening in house.
P

Philip

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Standard Single Room with Shower Standard Single Room with Shower 3 months ago solo traveller
+ Well appointed with a small but very modern and clean room
− Lightly staffed
B

Bethan

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Double Room Double Room 6 months ago solo traveller
+ Friendly staff, comfortable room, convenient parking.
T

Terry

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Double or Twin Room Double or Twin Room Nov 27, 2024 solo traveller
+ Traditional English hotel. Great bars and ale.
− Not much. Decor was a bit dated and the English breakfast was not as good as most cafes or even the Premier Inn. In my experience a good breakfast can lead to excellent PR. But on balance this is a charming hotel with good caring staff.
B

Barry

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7.0
Family Room Family Room Nov 3, 2024 review category group of friends
+ Great service from the team. Room was big and clean .
− Heating was on all the time with no adjustment . At night is was too hot