Best Luxury Hotels in Llandudno, Wales

Located a few minutes' walk from the western end of Llandudno's beach, the Empire Hotel has handsome, stately decor with numerous period touches and antique furnishings. The 62 rooms are generally spacious and well laid out with flat-screen TVs, DVD players (a free film library is on-site), free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges, but some of the lower-priced rooms can be small. Spa facilities are particularly impressive, with both indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, steam room, and whirlpool, while breakfast and dining options in the two restaurants are also top-notch. Rates are reasonable for what's offered.

Visitors to the upscale, 22-room Bodysgallen Hall & Spa follow a private, single-track road that winds through pretty rolling grassland onto the beautifully manicured grounds that surround this ancient and historic house. Although most of Bodysgallen Hall was built in the 17th century, the oldest part of the building -- its five-story tower -- was constructed in the 1200s, and some features were added on in the Victorian era. Accommodations include guest rooms and larger cottages, all traditionally styled with a few luxury touches, and both the hotel's dining and spa facilities are considered among the best in the area.

St. George's Hotel is a Victorian-era property overlooking Llandudno's sandy beach. The hotel makes full use of its beachfront location -- its dining areas offer plenty of sea views, and some of the 76 rooms have terraces that overlook the beach. The modern, air-conditioned rooms, with their coordinated brown-beige-and-gray color schemes, come with flat-screen TVs, digital radios, tea and coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi; a full Welsh breakfast is included in the rate. Note that there is no spa, pool, or fitness center, and the lower-priced rooms can feel cramped, though overall this is a charming option in the heart of this popular Welsh resort.