Hotel The Golden Lion Inn (Denbigh, United Kingdom)

The friendly and welcoming hosts reportedly fostered a relaxed atmosphere. The food appealed to guests too. The breakfasts were said to be filling, tasty and freshly-prepared while there was a wide choice of reasonably-priced dishes on the restaurant menu. Moreover, the pub was popular with locals and the bar offered a good selection of real ales and whiskies.

The rural setting of this period inn was quiet and tranquil, according to many guests, who also admired the countryside and hill views. It made a perfect base for exploring the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with several trails leading from the pub. It also made a handy stopover for long-distance walkers tackling the Offa's Dyke Path along the England-Wales border. Drivers liked the free parking and the proximity of the A55 and A494. It was also conveniently a short drive from amenities, shops and castles in Ruthin and Denbigh.

There was praise for the comfy and clean rooms. The usually inexpensive room rates prompted many reviewers to say they got fair value for money.

It frustrated some visitors that evening meals weren't available at times, prompting them to hunt for alternative dining options nearby.

Although many visitors reported that the rooms were more than adequately comfortable, some critics were disappointed that one of the rooms was fairly small, especially when fully occupied.

Some motorists struggled to locate this property at first due to the rural location off a minor road. It was beyond the property's control, but several guests were disappointed that mobile phone reception in the vicinity was patchy on certain networks.