Make the Royal Sportsman Hotel part of your Gwynedd travel. This historic Porthmadog hotel was constructed in 1862 as a staging post for coaches on the turnpike road to Porthdinllaen. It was built using local Blaenau Ffestiniog slate, which is still visible on the exterior of the hotel; the original stone and slate fireplaces can be seen in the bar and the lounge. Today the Royal Sportsman Hotel (Gwesty'r Heliwr in Welsh) is considered the best place to stay in Porthmadog, with a quality 3 star ... More