Royal Sportsman Hotel

THE Royal Sportsman Hotel in Porthmadog is one of the most well-established venues in the town. Built in the 1860s, it was originally a staging post for coaches on the turnpike road to Porthdinllaen.

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Michael and Frances O'Reilly bought the 28-bedroom hotel in 2019. It was placed on the market with Colliers last year and it is still understood to be for sale. The pair also own the nearby Caerwylan Hotel in Criccieth.

As Colliers estate agents said when the Sportsman went up for sale: "Built in around 1862, the hotel was developed from its origins as a coaching inn and now serves the demands of a broad customer base, accommodating the needs of commercial, leisure and tourist visitors as well as developing a strong local following.

"This prominently placed, full service hotel has been extensively upgraded and improved during the present owner's tenure and offers a good range of facilities which include 28 well-appointed en suite letting bedrooms, a busy public bar, well-appointed lounge and restaurant, all attracting plenty of repeat business from a strong all year round trade."

The last time I visited the Sportsman was before Covid and it was surprising to see how much it has changed.