I don't think I have been to any other UK resort that has made me feel as though I actually was in Victorian times. All the hotels are immaculately painted, there are no garish neon signs, no cheap tacky souvenir shops - in fact no commercial activity on the front other than the hotels. This is, in my view, a very good thing! It all makes you feel as though you have travelled back in time to the days of Victorian splendour.

I am told this is all down to the fact that the town is owned by Lord Mostyn (or his descendants), who own the freehold of the whole town and who dictate (in a good way) what can and cannot be done to the buildings - and they clearly do not want any tat along the seafront. Tick!

The Shelbourne is a budget hotel with 16 rooms, a bar and a neat and tidy lounge. It is right on the seafront as are most of the hotels on the 1/2 mile or so promenade. Staff are very friendly and the rooms are clean and adequate. I was visiting with my brother who is disabled. Access into the hotel is good and there are 3 rooms on the ground floor. Breakfast was very good which is taken in the basement.

Would recommend for those seeking an honest budget offer right on the front. Walking distance to the shops, cafes etc is easy - about 5 - 10 mins and to the base of the Great Orme about 20 mins.

Would recommend 'East' Cantonese restaurant, Cottage Loaf pub and The Albert pub.

Location overlooking the sea right in the centre of the promenade is excellent. Welcomed me and my dog with no extra charge for the dog. If you don't have a dog don't be put off by it being dog friendly as it's clean, fresh and tidy, if you do have a dog then your 4 legged friend is made very welcome!
Rooms are basic but better than any seaside room i have stayed in for the same price especially a room with a sea view. Breakfast is simply fantastic with the option of a vegetarian breakfast, i was even given sausage for the dog!!

Bar area relaxed and welcomed my dog. As my headline said this hotel exceeded my expectations and I would definitely recommend it.

We had booked this hotel for 1 night as we were to see King Lear at the theatre which is very close by. on arrival the manager was very cheery but on learning our evening theatre plans informed us that the performance had been cancelled. this was very upsetting, however Mick allowed us to leave the car in his car park whilst we went to get ticket refunds and pop into town for lunch. we decided not to stop over in light of the cancelled show, and Mick did not charge us a cancellation fee which he was within his right to do so, I am sure many of the large chains would of charged us ! If we book a theatre trip again I would have no hesitation but to book this hotel.did not get to see the rooms but the location is good and the bar looked inviting !

we stayed at this hotel for my husbands's birthday and received a warm welcome, a lovely seaview room and a lovely breakfast. the hotel also has a large car park for quests. the hotel is well situated for all amenities and in particular the theatre is nearby. would definitely recommend this hotel to friends and family.