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Reviews of Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality 3 stars

Spilman Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1LG, United Kingdom

#14 of 15 hotels in Carmarthen

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1423 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    7.0
    We were only there overnight - staff very welcoming and we were comfortable and enjoyed the breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Good location for visiting friends in Carmarthen and exploring SW Wales.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was very good. Location very central. Quiet.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    6.0
    Clean and nice room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was underneath the main reception room. So very early in the morning we was awoken by alot of noise from above us.

    The hotel was nice and clean

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Night porter a little clueless

    Great beds and breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Clean and good breakfast.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit outdated. A bit noisy from the car park in the morning.

    Clean and superb breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't get to spend long enough there!

    Stayed here 1 mught on way from London to Fishguard... Booked this late when we were let down by another hotel... arrived 10.30pm with a dog in tow... wet and tired... Lovely warm welcome, lovely room! Breakfast next morning was lovely.. Location was lovely Carmarthen is lovely... Can safely say we had a lovely time!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Great location, would return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our pillows were rather hard and the view from our room was of the carpark. Although a nice view is not vital, it's always a boon. People tramping past from 5 am, not being noisy, just going past on their way out, a constant stream, meant a good night's sleep was out of the question.

    The central position is great. Although the decor is a little old-fashioned, our room was perfectly adequate with plenty of space, it was nice and warm, clean, comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    7.0
    Overall could of been very good had it been dog friendly throughout the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a pet friendly hotel, but we couldn’t take our dogs into the bar or restaurant. We had to sit outside which is under cover on a terrace in the smoking area and we don’t smoke! It was raining and a little chilly eating our evening meal outside. There should be a dog friendly area within the indoor restaurant out of the cold and where we can relax to have a drink too. So many pubs/restaurants and cafes are now dog friendly Please amend your policies.

    Good location Friendly staff Very clean room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly older property otherwise good

    Excellent staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Good short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast, good choices and friendly staff. Room clean and comfortable. Didn't have any other meals there except for breakfast, but menu looked comprehensive, including options for all dietary needs. Good location for centre of Carmarthen and train station.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor a bit worn

    Town centre location largish car park and excellent breakfast selection

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    We had a nice time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room number 66 was under the stairs, so quite noisy.

    Very friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Sleep disturbed by external noise but not fault of hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room cleaning could have been a little better but perfectly acceptable.

    Staff extremely helpful, restaurant and bar facilities very good. The self service breakfast had a very good selection of food available both hot and cold. Ample car parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sadly the rooms on the ground floor are incredibly noisy, especially when the dining room is open and you can hear everyone walking around. A couple of the towels had long term strains on them which was less desirable.

    Location ideal for what I needed and the room was clean and functional.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    6.0
    Good value for money, clean but make the effort to go out for an evening meal
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The quality of the food - all 4 meals were not good

    Easy to find, good access to the town & ample parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyed my stay here, facilities were very nice and the staff and food were great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a bit small and dated but comfortable, not quite as advertised considering I upgraded to a premium room

    Really nice and clean, very convenient to amenities and shopping areas

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant with good food and helpful staff. Very convenient for central Carmarthen. shops and office
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only bug bear was the state of the decor in my small room, with peeling wall paper in the corner next to my bed and the base of my bed had chunks missing from the upholstery - which looked tired and shabby (poor first impression for a weary business person/traveler like me). Instructions for the TV would have been very useful as I couldn't get it to switch on - perhaps a loose wire ? I eventually plugged TV into the other socket & got it to come on, but could not work out how to select the correct channels. A bit frustrating. NB. The FIRE SAFETY Poster which should have been on the back of the door had fallen off and had been placed under the hairdryer in a drawer in the dressing table. I believe this is compromising Health & Safety regulations. So I used the Blutak on the poster and reattached it to the best of my ability. PS A sign for the lift on the wall adjacent would be useful as the doors are concealed round the corner - I only found it by accident on my last morning. All-in-all a pleasant stay but a few decor issues would put things right. Kind regards, Many thanks - S Pounder-Bell Stay was overnight 7th May 2024.

    The Hotel was brilliant, convenient for my office. The Breakfast was first class, and the service of the staff was very pleasant and helpful. Value for money was great and check-in and out was efficient and without delays.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms and hotel were a bit tired. The TV in the bedroom didn't work, there was an iron but no ironing board, the heating has ancient, toilet seat was loose and there was a shoddy paint job. Mainly cosmetic things but clearly could do with an overhaul to modernize.

    Friendly staff and great location. Breakfast was lovely as was evening meal.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    6.0
    Stay at the Ivy Bush
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pre booking in did not work And despite my request prior to our visit for a room close to the lift with walk in shower. On arrival we had been given a ground floor room down several steps they did change it but it was not near the lift. Decor in the bedroom was poor and the shower sealant needs some attention and the handle came of the shower door Screw sticking out of bathroom door lock Tea and coffee but not biscuits

    Enjoyed the the food both an evening meal and breakfast Bed room had plenty of space

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    had a lovely 3 days stay, staff very friendly and nothing was any trouble when I needed something.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff changed rooms due to my mobility issues and was very helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Would use this hotel again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had difficulty in finding the hotel as signage was not that clear from the road. Room was not as indicated on the Web. Room 68 was in the basement with frosted windows overlooking the car park. Did not have the listed coffee machine and the wardrobe had no doors . Not the room we expected but did the job for one night. They state on the key card to book direct for the best rates. When I phoned them before booking they were unable to compete with the rates offered by Booking.com.!!

    Room and bathroom was spotless and bed was comfortable. Prices for food and drinks were very reasonable and staff very friendly.. Breakfast was very good with a large selection of food. Would use this hotel again.. Cost was very competitive .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Worth the price for the stay and very close to most of the local attractions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing in particular.

    The comfort in the room and size of the room. The bathroom was very decent and big.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    6.0
    It served a purpose but wasn't quite what we wanted.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed was uncomfortable. The TV only worked on a few channels and the room was a bit deceiving from the pictures. If it was a bit cheaper perhaps that may have been acceptable. You would expect more for the price.

    The staff were friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, free parking,comfy beds great breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

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