Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality

Generally very good . Excellent buffet breakfast . The only slight ****** was that the bath ( not the bathroom in general , just the bath ) could have been more thoroughly cleaned before my arrival )

When we arrived we were informed that we were 15mins early. That was not a nice welcome. We were directed to the lounge until a room was available. We observed room. Problems on the next day

A good stay, staff helpful and friendly, room was quiet and comfortable. The hotel could benefit from some updating, but I quite enjoyed the 80’s vibe. Would stay again.

Food was great. Radiator in room didn’t give out much heat so was a bit cold

Lower level rooms are small and at 5am when the kitchen staff come in you can hear every footstep from above. If you stay, make sure to request an upper room as you wont get much of a sleep in otherwise. Hotel is dated but its not bad value for money over alm as the breakfast was nice and the staff were lovely.

Great buffet breakfast and Sunday lunch carvery

On arrival I was told breakfast was 8 until 10, the room was poorly decorated with the wallpaper coming off the walls and the bathroom had a disabled shower, no bath. The noise level was high with the floorboards outside the room, creeking with everyone that walked on them. The bar closed at 12 with no warning or asking for last orders, when I went for breakfast at 940, the hot buffet was poor no bacon or sausage or eggs, my partner spoke to a waiter who said he would come and tell us when the food was ready, we hear him ask in the kitchen for bacon and sausage at 1010, the staff sat at a table next to us to eat their breakfast-with freshly cooked eggs amongst their choice, no one spoke to us. Extremely disappointed with the whole experience.

Staff and service all brilliant. Great food and very clean and comfortable room. Value for money was also good.

second stay at this great hotel, clean and comfortable rooms, great for exploring the Carmarthen centre with a few shops and bars, and a castle too, free car parking which is a bonus, great breakfast with good quality products used, will be returning for my third stay here soon !!!