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The Lion

Popular Amenities

Breakfast available
Spa
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
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The Lion Room Options

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Queen BedMore details

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Queen BedMore details

Executive Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin BedMore details

Family Studio

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa BedMore details

About this property

The Lion

Near Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum


With a stay at The Lion in Pontypool, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Brecon Beacons National Park and Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum. This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Blaenavon World Heritage Centre.


Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.


Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.


Free self parking is available onsite.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Blaenavon World Heritage Centre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Blaenavon Ironworks - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Big Pit National Coal Museum - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Brecon Beacons National Park - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Llanfair Kilgeddin Castle - 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Pontypool Park - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Shell Grotto - 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Sugar Loaf Vineyards - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
St Mary's Priory Church - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Tithe Barn - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Borough Theatre - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Abergavenny Museum and Castle - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Festival Park Shopping Village - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi

The nearest major airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 67.8 km / 42.2 mi



Languages

English

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Extra beds/cribs

Popular Amenities

Breakfast available
Spa
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurants

  • A bar/lounges

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Television

Family friendly

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Full-service spa

  • Steam room

  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

Families love it for

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Restaurants on site

  • Number of bars/lounges - 1

Activities nearby

  • Free self parking

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Wheelchair accessible – no

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

You need to know

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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