Hotel
 The Hand Hotel

Church Street, Chirk, LL14 5EY, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 679 reviews)

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8.1
Very Good
679 reviews

The staff was very friendly. It's a short 10 min walk from the train station which is very important since only 2 taxis in town. We had the steak and the roast for supper. Delicious! And their brownie dessert excellent. Our room was recently renovated. Very comfy beds.

Richard United States of America

After a busy day we were able to have a relaxing drink and a delicious dinner. Friendly staff. Great base for visiting Chirk castle and the canal/aqueduct. Clean and comfortable.

Sandra Canada

Nice room not far from the train station. Hotel Was in a beautiful area. Security was tight which is nice.

David United States of America

Friendly, helpful staff. Delicious food and great location.

Belinda United Kingdom

Friendly staff Tasty breakfast Lovely room Comfy, large bed Central location

Natasha United Kingdom

Breakfast excellent, staff friendly. Great place to stay.

Sally United Kingdom

The staff went above and beyond. Had a problem with our bathroom we had a leak from the room above but we where moved to another no problem I felt all the staff were very pleasant. A credit to the hotel.

Paul United Kingdom

Great place to stay! The staff was amazing!!! When we had a tough time getting a taxi, the owner drove us to our destination, and then picked us up later. We tried to pay him, but he refused to take payment. We had a great stay!

Paul United States of America

Everyone was very friendly. The hotel is mostly updated. The breakfast was very well done.

Dean United States of America

Very comfortable bed in a very quiet room, Evening meal was first class and excellent value and breakfast was just as good.

David United Kingdom
8.1
Very Good
679 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The staff was very friendly. It's a short 10 min walk from the train station which is very important since only 2 taxis in town. We had the steak and the roast for supper. Delicious!”
    Richard Richard United States of America United States of America
  • “After a busy day we were able to have a relaxing drink and a delicious dinner. Friendly staff. Great base for visiting Chirk castle and the canal/aqueduct. Clean and comfortable.”
    Sandra Sandra Canada Canada
  • “Nice room not far from the train station. Hotel Was in a beautiful area. Security was tight which is nice.”
    David David United States of America United States of America
  • “Friendly, helpful staff. Delicious food and great location.”
    Belinda Belinda United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Friendly staff Tasty breakfast Lovely room Comfy, large bed Central location”
    Natasha Natasha United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast excellent, staff friendly. Great place to stay.”
    Sally Sally United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff went above and beyond. Had a problem with our bathroom we had a leak from the room above but we where moved to another no problem I felt all the staff were very pleasant.”
    Paul Paul United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great place to stay! The staff was amazing!!! When we had a tough time getting a taxi, the owner drove us to our destination, and then picked us up later.”
    Paul Paul United States of America United States of America
  • “Everyone was very friendly. The hotel is mostly updated. The breakfast was very well done.”
    Dean Dean United States of America United States of America
  • “Very comfortable bed in a very quiet room, Evening meal was first class and excellent value and breakfast was just as good.”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi 6.3
Low score for Chirk

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 private 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

The Hand Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 5, 2010

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Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

8.1
Very Good · 679 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi 6.3
Low score for Chirk

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  • Richard
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff was very friendly. It's a short 10 min walk from the train station which is very important since only 2 taxis in town. We had the steak and the roast for supper. Delicious! And their brownie dessert excellent. Our room was recently...”
  • Sandra
    CanadaCanada
    “After a busy day we were able to have a relaxing drink and a delicious dinner. Friendly staff. Great base for visiting Chirk castle and the canal/aqueduct. Clean and comfortable.”
  • David
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Nice room not far from the train station. Hotel Was in a beautiful area. Security was tight which is nice.”
  • B
    Belinda
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Friendly, helpful staff. Delicious food and great location.”
  • Natasha
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Friendly staff Tasty breakfast Lovely room Comfy, large bed Central location”
  • Sally
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast excellent, staff friendly. Great place to stay.”
  • Paul
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The staff went above and beyond. Had a problem with our bathroom we had a leak from the room above but we where moved to another no problem I felt all the staff were very pleasant. A credit to the hotel.”
  • Paul
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great place to stay! The staff was amazing!!! When we had a tough time getting a taxi, the owner drove us to our destination, and then picked us up later. We tried to pay him, but he refused to take payment. We had a great stay!”
  • Dean
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Everyone was very friendly. The hotel is mostly updated. The breakfast was very well done.”
  • David
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very comfortable bed in a very quiet room, Evening meal was first class and excellent value and breakfast was just as good.”

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Chirk Castle
    0.2 miles
  • Whittington Castle
    4.6 miles
  • Castell Dinas Bran
    5.3 miles
  • Erddig
    6.8 miles
  • St Mary's Cathedral, Wrexham
    8.3 miles
  • Horseshoe Pass
    8.4 miles
  • Clays Golf Centre
    9.7 miles
  • Holt Castle
    12.3 miles
  • Caergwrle Castle
    12.4 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River ceiriog
    1 miles
  • River dee
    2 miles
  • Lake ellesmere
    5 miles
  • Lake bala
    20 miles
Closest Airports
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport
    29.2 miles
  • Manchester Airport
    44.1 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of The Hand Hotel

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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House rules The Hand Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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The fine print

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.

FAQs about The Hand Hotel

  • The Hand Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • The prices at The Hand Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Hand Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Hand Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Triple
    • Studio
    • Double

  • The Hand Hotel is 350 feet from the center of Chirk.

  • Guests staying at The Hand Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish