Palé Hall Hotel

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.

Fantastic experience. From the friendly and professional welcome to the moment we left the staff were fantastic. Compliments to lease team for setting such a good culture and standard. This is a beautiful hotel with spectacular restaurant. Tasting menu was one of the very best I have had anywhere. Staff knowledgeable and friendly without any arrogance or patronising behaviour. First class! Really enjoyed our stay and looking forward to coming back.

Really enjoyed the experience of Palé Hall. The building, the grounds the excellent staff. All very good. However the food was not great. Ate from The Huntsman menu and the starter of charcuterie wasn’t great and the homemade pickles were incredibly acidic. The burger was overcooked and dry. My husband enjoyed his meal, but we felt it overpriced for what we had. Breakfast was okay, but nothing special.|Sadly the quality of food was less than we had hoped for.

My wife & i stayed here for 2 days for our annual vacation. Was immediately greeted by friendly concierge Shannon, who quickly assisted in unloading our huge suitcases, parked our car and even arranged to charge our EV battery. The drive to this location was definitely scenic, though the twisty narrow roads made it slightly challenging. When we arrived at the compound, we were mesmerized by the view, well-groomed landscape and the beautiful mansion. Condition of mansion and room was excellent despite being built in the 1880s. What surprised me was that the food offered here was excellent and tasty. Not your typical small and tepid fine dining food. Andrew (FB Manager) and his crew took care of our insatiable appetite and made sure we were well fed throughout our stay. Do sign up for the exquisite tasting menu, option for 4 / 6 courses. 4 course for me was sufficient. Room was generous in size and well- decorated, clean and complete with all amenities that we would ever need. The only complaint that i had was that the rooms were not equipped with AC and it was about 30c during our stay. The team although did their best and supplied us with 2 fans to keep us as comfortable as they possibly could. Overall lovely experience, the beautiful facility and the warm hospitality of the staffs definitely grants them 5*. Well done and we hope to revisit in the near future.

We recently stayed for two nights in one of the garden suites at Pale Hall. The hotel is full of charm and has an interesting history. The grounds are large and well kept. We were made welcome and a very polite valet took our cases to our rooms, whilst explaining the history of the hall. The accommodation was luxurious, spotlessly clean and comfortable, I slept so well. The food was excellent, especially the tasting menu and wine pairing that we enjoyed on the second night. The service was also excellent. We were lucky to have lovely sunny weather, which made exploring this beautiful part of the world even more enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again. We had a really lovely time here, which was just what was needed after going through a stressful time recently. Thank you to the staff at Pale Hall who all ensured that we had a wonderful stay.

The hotel is really nice in some grand classical style. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The grounds are lovely. A welcoming drink awaited us|The room to the front of the hotel allocated - spotless clean well appointed the common areas were very nice indeed the restaurant ! we had a tasting menu to be honest, it was hit and miss. I believe there has been changes made there since our visit possibly new owners. I wouldn't recommend the testing menu most of the diners were bored out of their heads, including us couldn't wait to get out of the restaurant but that didn't destroy our stay - people were very happy in general.|I would like to state that I would like to return to this hotel without a shadow of a doubt but these tasting menus need to be executed with precision and correct timing otherwise it just doesn't work plus the flavours and overall experience has to be 100% 80 just doesn't work

Can't fault the surroundings, beautiful building and area. Door staff were very welcoming, but after this felt the service was a little lacking. We went for afternoon tea and being the last table seated for the afternoon, staff made us feel that they were waiting for us to finish. Food was beautifully presented, but not to our taste as the sweet items were very sweet. Coffees took a long time to arrive and were lukewarm at best and cake stands were removed from the table the moment that the last dessert item was removed, again making us feel that we were being rushed Not terrible, but it's the little touches and service that make it 5 star and we were just made to feel uncomfortable.

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 ,