Palé Hall Hotel

We stayed here for one night for my birthday. It’s an impressive Victorian mansion with a Downton Abbey vibe in undulating grounds. The welcome and the service are friendly and the atmosphere downstairs is warm and luxurious with open fires. The hotel is decorated for Xmas with a certain panache - one tree had pink unicorns and a sequinned walrus but others are more traditional. The room was very comfortable furnished with antiques and a freestanding bath. In the grounds is a fun sculpture trail and the walls of the hotel have lots of art - some for sale. |We had the six course tasting menu with wine flight which the sommelier explained as we went along. It was delicious - firm white halibut, a lovely beetroot, cheese and walnut starter and a fresh sorrel dessert were outstanding but frankly it was all good and thanks to whoever cooked it. The service again was friendly and professional.|Breakfast was equally delicious and generous. |It’s a lovely place for a romantic getaway.

A fabulous stay, once again at the Palé Hotel. We decided to eat down at the Bryntyrion Inn, which is a ten minute walk away, we were served by a delightful waitress who also works at the Palé. The food was lovely. We returned to the Hotel with the violinist playing Ava Maria. Thank you to all the staff and a special thanks to making Cleo 🐶 feel special. Timothy-Carl and Joanne.

“Lonely Cakes & Tinsel Rage” Birthday bells for my mum today, Rollin’ up to a hall that steals your breath away, Christmas dressed sharp, lights on fire, Every corner screaming class and choir. Service hit fast, service hit true, Eyes on the table before we even knew, Smiles, timing, nowhere to hide— Attentive crew with punk-tight pride. Yeah the food was nice, but it cried for a friend, Sandwiches lookin’ lonely at the bitter end, Cakes standin’ solo like a band with no drums, So close to perfect—just feed us some more, come on! Ambience thick like a power chord hum, Fireplace glow, yeah the room says “come,” Christmas decor? Absolute class, Beyond professional—kick the bar, smash the glass. Tea poured clean, plates laid straight, No rush, no drag, no second-rate, They nailed the vibe, they nailed the day, Just one small thing standin’ in the way. Yeah the food was nice, but it cried for a friend, Sandwiches lookin’ lonely at the bitter end, Cakes standin’ solo like a band with no drums, So close to perfect—just feed us some more, come on! This ain’t hate, this is love yelled loud, Best damn service in a Christmas crowd, Great place, great time, memories made, Just pad those plates—let decadence rage. Final Chorus Food was nice, yeah we’ll say it again, But give those cakes a full damn gang, Ambience rules, service slays, Almost perfect—just one more tray. Outro Turn it up, don’t change a thing— Except the portions. 🎸

A very pleasant stay with lots of very good points and a few teething issues. First of all, we would definitely stay again and look forward to doing just that. The staff were amazing, including the welcome which was really refreshing. The food was fantastic, the 6 course tasting menu and wine pairing were very special, and the new somelier really went above and beyond to explain the pairings. The wine cellar is also a special place. The scenery and location is absolutely second to none and well worth the travel getting there! The building is almost magical! We stayed in a small Cottage called Hillside which was an upgrade and had a hot tub. Fantastic building, although fixtures and fittings no quite so regal or up to spec as the rest of the main house. Beautiful open real fires. Really created a fantastic ambience. Now for the points to work on. - Communication to hotel team from rooms is very difficult, tried calling several times to no answer. - room service non existent, especially after 9pm. Menu extremely limited in room. No mini bar with drinks/snacks apart from sparkling water. - turn down disappointing. No still water left by the bed, no petit fours etc - bed extremely hard, no soft topper etc. - no aircon - far too many cheap Halloween decorations, out of sync with the luxury hotel vibe. Bit disappointing. - hair dryers in room very old and no power, and dirty. Overall, a pleasant experience and its set to get better with the addition of another restaurant, a new Chef Partner and Spa, so very much look forward going back. Once the team address a few finer points, it will be amongst the best, most relaxing and romantic hotels in the UK, rivaling the best of city and countryside hotels. It was also refreshing to see the owners in and around the hotel, showing genuine care.

We recently had the pleasure of dining at Pale Hall in Bala, North Wales, for their seasonal lunch menu, and it was an absolutely exceptional experience from start to finish. Every single element was pure perfection. The moment we arrived, the welcome was warm and inviting. The staff in the restaurant provided some of the best service we have ever experienced, and that's saying a lot as we have dined in many Michelin-starred restaurants around the world. The team was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly, enhancing our meal in a way that felt both professional and personal. The food itself was a culinary masterpiece. Each dish was a testament to the kitchen's skill and commitment to using fresh, seasonal ingredients. The flavours were perfectly balanced, the presentation was exquisite, and every bite was a delight. Adding to the magical atmosphere was a violinist who serenaded us throughout our lunch. The music was a beautiful, elegant touch that made the occasion feel incredibly special and romantic. The overall ambience of Pale Hall is simply stunning. The historic setting, combined with the impeccable food, flawless service, and wonderful music, made this a truly memorable lunch. It was the perfect way to cap off a wonderful week away, and we cannot recommend it highly enough.

The staff were so helpful in answering all our questions before, during our stay and as we feasted on the six course taster menu (with wine pairing). The breakfast was fabulous. I asked for a little of pretty much all the cold menu. My daughter and I had half of each other's hot breakfast. I couldn't decide between the smoked salmon and avocado so had the avocado added. My daughter said her hot chocolate was one of the best she'd ever had! The staff work so well together and the hotel and grounds resonate calm relaxation. Be sure to check out the bathrooms on the ground floor and the rocking chair once owned by our late Queen. We loved feeding the sheep in the morning and looking around the working garden.

We were so well looked after — huge thanks to Gareth, David, Jules, and Paul for making our stay truly special. You all went above and beyond, and we really appreciated how well you took care of us. If you’re visiting, don’t miss the food in the pub — it’s fantastic.

We visited for my mum’s 85th birthday.. 3 generations.. 1 twin & 1 king room. We had a fabulous stay. From the second we arrived we were treated like royalty visiting Downton Abbey!! Suitcases whisked away, car valet parked, my mum was upgraded as it was her 85th into a STUNNING bedroom suite, a Happy Birthday message, sweets & card & all our specific requests were met .. step in shower for her, twin beds for us. We were chauffeured free of charge in a Bentley to the hotel’s off site pub (we’d had a large lunch in Abersoch & didn’t want a big dinner) by the super friendly & helpful Gareth & enjoyed a delicious meal. Breakfast was fabulous & for the luxury, interior beauty & quality of staff & food Pale Hall is very good value for money. Old school excellence with style. Thank you.

TL;DR - Sheer luxury in the Welsh countryside. We came here to celebrate my partner's recent birthday and couldn't have been happier with our choice. Palé Hall is a gorgeous old house which has been lovingly converted into a boutique hotel - as soon as you come down the drive you realise how unique this place is. Although it's a hotel you feel like you're a guest at a stately home... Mark kept saying he felt like he was starring in Gosford Park. We arrived on a cold day and were greeted on the door and welcome into the gorgeous wood panelled hall where a roaring fire was burning. Staff gave us two glasses of champagne whilst they took our bags up to our room. We were in one of the smaller "classic" rooms, but it was beautifully appointed and spacious - a huge bed, sofa, big wardrobe and a TV hidden inside a mirror! Water, tea, coffee and home made cookies were in the room - plus a bottle of mead! For dinner we ate in the Huntsman's bistro and everything was delicious - I had salmon followed by monkfish and dahl, Mark had chicken liver terrine followed by rare beef. We also had some amazing desserts, followed by coffee and petit fours. We rounded out the evening with a whiskey sat by the fire and it was wonderful. Next morning we had breakfast which was superb - there's lots to choose from but we went for muesli, orange juice and some pastries followed by the full Welsh breakfast of bacon, scrambled eggs, sausage, mushroom, tomato, laverbread and black pudding. There were a couple of hiccups - our order of toast didn't appear for breakfast, and neither did our morning newspaper - but these were minor and didn't detract from the overall wonderful experience. Great food, amazing surroundings and excellent service.

Just revisited the excellent pale hall, For new year 2012 ,From the moment the scene was set with the welcome afternoon tea, sandwiches & welsh scones cream, jam , SUPERB !!,All beside a roaring log fire, If you love wildlife & walking BUT don't forget your wellies ,This is the place for you and a love one, piece & quiet and away from the hustle & bustle of every day life . Incredibly helpful staff, Saul & Judith Lady & Gentleman of the hall , They make sure your stay is perfect from the start ,