What the Critics say

"A positive visit…and professional stay with expectations being met and exceeded in some areas. The team clearly work hard on the service standards and guest care…and ensured that guest contact was always a priority. The food is clearly the highlight of any stay."
- AA Senior Hotel & Restaurant Inspector- January 2011.

"It may not be to everybody's taste, but personally I say "thank God" for hotels like the Royal Sportsman. They have heart. They have soul...and the hotel's 28 rooms spotlessly clean and comfortable....the service throughout first class …Certainly the food we tried was top-notch."
- Maria Breslin, Liverpool Echo

" Not only does it have wonderful reviews, a big thumbs up from Bill Bryson... it also goes out of its way to cater for people with special dietary needs...After 26 years as a vegetarian, my husband has eaten many nut roasts, but without a doubt, this one was the best he had ever eaten. My red onion and mozzarella tart was absolutely delicious. Both sweets were lip smacking gorgeous. Food is the hotel is excellent and exciting, the service first class."
- Patti Bright - Food writer for the Daily Post

"It was the friendliness of the staff and the patrons in the bar which made our stay special with everyone willing to chat and advise on what to do. The owners have brought customer service to the fore. Even Gelert their rescue collie is there to greet you. It's this that shines through."
- Andrew Mosley, Bolton Evening News

"Our base.... was the Royal Sportsman Hotel, centrally situated in Porthmadog, the perfect place to stay; friendly staff, fantastic food all sourced locally, great real ale from the local Purple Moose brewery and, most importantly, we could take the dog. In fact, he received an equally warm welcome, being greeted with a bowl of water and the offer of being taken for a walk by a member of staff should we want to leave him in the hotel – perish the thought!"
- Gillian Gray-Lancashire Evening Post