The Angel Hotel

We booked The Angel in Abergavenny for a Valentine’s getaway and had a fantastic stay. Initially, we realised we’d been booked into the wrong restaurant, but Claire at reception was absolutely amazing in sorting it out for us. She went above and beyond, even upgrading our room, and was incredibly helpful and polite throughout—nothing was too much trouble. The hotel itself was excellent. Our room was spacious, with all the amenities you’d expect, a huge, comfortable bed, and luxurious pillows that made for a great night’s sleep. The service was outstanding from start to finish, and we wouldn’t hesitate to return. Highly recommend.

We went for a festive high tea yesterday. I’ve been many times and, usually, cannot fault anything. We were ‘greeted’ by a very rude member of staff. She had zero Christmas spirit and ushered us into the side room to wait for our table. She seemed quite annoyed we’d turned up 5 mins early and very annoyed we had a small child with us who had not been added to the table. Bear in mind it was a last minute add and said child could easily fit and did easily fit with no bother to anyone else. This attitude and rudeness was noticed by everyone waiting for tables. Totally ruined the beginning of our tea. Sadly I did not get her name. However Patrick, our host for the tea was amazing. He could not have been more accommodating and helpful. So polite and attentive. He saved the day.

We recently had the pleasure of staying at The Angel Hotel in Abergavenny for five nights, and I can confidently say it was one of the best hotel experiences we've ever had. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable, always welcoming and attentive without being intrusive. Their genuine hospitality made us feel right at home. The cleanliness of the hotel was outstanding. Our room was spotless and well-maintained, reflecting the high standards the hotel upholds. It was a joy to return to such a tidy and inviting space after a day of exploring. Comfort is paramount when traveling, and The Angel Hotel delivered on all fronts. Our room was spacious, tastefully decorated, and equipped with all the amenities we could ask for. We slept soundly on the plush bedding, making our stay even more rejuvenating. Lastly, the food and beverage options were exceptional. Each meal we enjoyed was a delightful experience, showcasing fresh, local ingredients and innovative dishes that satisfied our palates. The ambiance of the dining area added to the overall charm of our experience. In conclusion, The Angel Hotel in Abergavenny exceeded our expectations in every way. We highly recommend it to anyone seeking a memorable and luxurious stay. We can't wait to return!

The staff made our evening a real treat to remember. Nothing was too much trouble and they managed to be attentive without being intrusive. Well done!|The festive menu had a wonderful selection and everyone found something that put a smile on their face in anticipation. The food presentation was amazing and tasted absolutely delicious. |I’m sure we will be talking about this evening for many years to come. |Thank you to all the staff at The Angel Hotel.

Enjoyed New Year’s Day lunch today, service was perfect and staff were friendly and although it was busy we thought the atmosphere and service was exceptional. Delicious non alcoholic drinks were available and the food was incredible. The beef lunch, the Octopus and Monk Fish were cooked to perfection and delivered hot to the table. Thank you for a wonderful lunch. Happy New Year. 🥳

The Foxhunter bar is a wonderful place to sit for lunch. Warm,cosy & a glorious ambience. The staff are top notch ,especially the barman who was super efficient & friendly. The food was superb, I had sea bass & my wife had mussels in Thai curry sauce, both exceptional. Been for afternoon tea too which was amazing. Give it a go ,it's fabulous

The Angel is one of those hotels that gets everything right. My wife and I had a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable stay between Christmas and New Year.||Without doubt, the key to it's success is the quality of the staff, individually and as a team. Many thanks to all of you for your warm welcome.||Our room: It was immaculately clean and the quality of the decor and finish, furnishings, little extras like quality toiletries, complementary biscuits, ironing board, fresh milk available, large and very comfortable bed etc...were outstanding. We only spoke to two house keepers, Ola and Anna, and they were so positive and enthusiastic. We returned to a perfectly refreshed room every day.||The bar: Is classy and has a range of comfy tables in a panelled room with a log fire, where you can enjoy a pre-dinner drink. A couple of times, I found a quiet corner to read my paper and enjoy a few real ale pints..heaven.|The two staff I spoke to, Nick and Pawan, afforded me their very best service en par with the London Ritz.||The Dining Room: Every item on the menu was fresh, the best of local produce where possible, delicious and well presented, without too many fine dining 'dabs and swirls'. Well done chefs. We enjoyed three evening meals there. The stars of the show were again the fantastic serving staff who proffered suggestions, had great knowledge of the dishes and all enjoyed a chat and banter. There was a much larger team, who were all excellent, but we'd like to say thank you to Patrick (a legend), Sonuk and Daya for their generous time and help.||Breakfast: Again we were offered a menu of dishes and drinks, all brought to the table by a team of servers. They were keen to help and fully met requests for replemishments...brought with a smile. Well done Ellis for matching the hardwork and helpfulness of the girls.|And Magella who was everywhere, many thanks.|I could not say no to the 'Full Welsh'..a huge plate of local eggs, bacon, sausage etc. Who needed lunch after that? Delicious.||The Reception: They were all super helpful and added to our day with suggestions and recommendations. Why employ a concierge. Many thanks Clare.||The whole place ran like a well oiled machine, staffed by a brilliant team of staff. Our experience could be described as warm, welcoming and homely.||If I had one last comment, I suppose I agree with the Reviews referring to the price of drinks in the bar and restaurant. Given what I said above, there must be overheads to cover, and it keeps the Basil Fawlty 'Riff-Raff" out, nevertheless I know some guests chose to drink (and maybe subsequently eat) elsewhere ...just saying. This will not effect our decision to return.|See you soon....

My husband and i went here for high tea on sunday. It was a wonderful afternoon. The food was impeccable, the service was fantastic which gave us a wonderful memory. On leaving the hotel there was horses and carriage rides, which we paid separate for but it just topped the whole experience off, like a fairy tale . Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves……

The Angel Hotel is coining it! It must be if it can afford to have seven persons waiting on just eight people in the restaurant. More about that later. The Angel Hotel is a former Georgian coaching-inn, now rated three AA stars. It has 32 en-suite guest rooms, plus a Lodge at nearby Abergavenny Castle. The restaurant has an AA rosette, with an award-winning wine list. The Foxhunter Bar has an open fire, original wood panelling from the early 1900's, and interesting old paintings of Abergavenny.There's a good range of beers like The Reverend James and London Pride, plus guest beers, and a half-dozen wines by the glass. Special mention must be made of their superb Afternoon Teas, with scones, cakes and pastries, served from 3.00 - 5.30pm, with is proper bone china and linen. For £6.00 you may have tea or coffee with a small selection of cakes, or freshly-baked scones with jam and cream. For £9.80 you get the pastries plus a selection of sandwiches:Black Mountain smoked salmon, Marinated cucumber and cream cheese, Home-cooked ham, and Egg mayonnaise with cress. Weighing in at £14.80 is the Champagne Tea: copious amounts of all the above plus champagne. The Angel has been awarded membership of the prestigious UK Tea Guild and for 2008 an 'Award of Excellence'. The Angel is one of only six hotels outside of London to have achieved this accolade. The Tea Menu runs to about 6 pages and is a really good read, describing with great affection the wide choice of leaf teas available. The hotel claims currently to be refurbishing their bedrooms. If you intend to stay there, make absolutely certain you ask for, and get, a refurbished room, because the older ones are shabby and unkempt. And the restaurant? Some seriously good food, much of it sourced locally. For Lunch expect £20 per head, Dinner double it; plus wine, from an excellent list containing several by the glass and half-a-dozen half-bottles. The room is L-shaped and the staff, whenever I wanted them, always seemed to be 'round the corner' out of view; and I counted SEVEN of them. Perhaps they were expecting a big lunchtime, but it didn't materialise. They reminded me of the proverbial London Buses - you wait for ages and then 2 or 3 came round the corner simultaneously. But no real complaints - better to have than not to have!

My friend and her family go here for afternoon tea and champagne if someone's done well. Very Jilly Cooper i always think. Anyway i'm not a fan, i went with once and thought it was filled with pretentious idiots who talk to loudly, eat too fast and behave like well, idiots. Now, to me, it's as if the Angel is desperately trying to be something it's not, much like Abergavenny itself. I'm told the rooms are lovely but expensive. I'm told the food is lovely, but expensive, I'm told the place is lovely, but...you guessed it, expensive! So, you can imagine my surprise when i found out everything was not lovely but still expensive. Right on the corner of the High Street The Angel isn't even that pretty. I'm aware many people take their vows down here and i had a sneaky peak at the wedding prices and be Jesus! it's probably cheaper and more fun to fly your whole wedding party (vicar and all) to Vegas than it is to get married here. All in all for people who like to think their posh. Not moi!

A very nice old coaching inn dead in the centre of Abergavenny. Comfortable but classy inside, we stayed here when a friend got married nearby and reserved a bunch of rooms for guests. Rooms are pleasant and cosy, but are on the used side. I think that's good: it's in keeping with the building and the locale and they haven't tried to make the rooms modern and shiny. The dining area (which had very good service for the breakfast I had there) is similarly old but stylish. Sure, the floors will creak a bit when you walk up the stairs, so what? There's a lounge/bar area that's very relaxed and not at all stuffy.

My husband and I took a trip and stayed at this hotel. Best hotel of the whole trip. Their accommodations are lovely, very comfortable beds. We had breakfast there in the morning as well. My husband had the English breakfast and I had the French toast and both were awesome. We also had lunch at their restaurant and that meal was to die for. It was a duck and cabbage and plate and I'm still dreaming about it!! It's all I could think about for the rest of the trip!! There was also a lot of things to do around the area. Just a minute walk from the whispering castle, and cute little areas to walk around and shop. I would definitely recommend this hotel!

A beautiful elegant hotel. Exceptionally clean and helpful friendly staff.

Could do with reviewing the clientele at these prices. I've stayed at the Angel once and eaten there quite a few times - one of the highlights of this very nice hotel is the theatre menu which allows you to book a meal at a discounted rate following any show at the theatre opposite, however few use this after late shows and you can be left feeling a little lonely in the large dining hall. The food is excellent with a range of local produce used and for the most part the staff are impeccable however the tendency to use staff who have little or no english at busy times can add to the frustration of a crowded room. The only other concern I have is the tendency for the hotel to set apparently high standards and then completely overlook them for classless nouveau riche clients who can treat the hotel like a private playground; I recall one lady in particular making a spectacle of herself last new years' day!

I can recommend the steak sandwich, it's a bit pricey, but it was a good sized portion, very tasty and done to perfection. Service was reasonable and the wait from ordering to dinning was a very acceptable 20 mins. My major gripe is the crowded and cramped nature of the Foxhunter bar which made the eating experience a bit uncomfortable. I would come again for the food, despite the atmosphere which is laughably pretentious and grating .... "Knightsbridge on Usk meets the Welsh nouveau riche".

The Angel was given an award last week for being the best place for afternoon tea outside London, this was thoroughly deserved as the presentation and content of their teas can't be faulted,from the delightful homemade cakes to the beautifully laid tables and excellent service.

Just to update you all. I stayed here a couple of weeks ago and was a bit worried as I had read reviews which stated that the decor was past it's best and the rooms were pokey and floors creaky. This is no longer the case! The hotel has been thoroughly refurbished to a very high standard. No creaky floors, decor is very tasteful. Great situation in the centre of Abergavenny. One thing I would say though is avoid rooms at the front if possible as they can be a little noisy.