Welcome to The Richmond Hotel, Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. The shops within the town centre are a two minute walk away from the Hotel, with a mix of chain stores and independent retailers at hand if your looking for something different.
The Aberystwyth University campus (about 25 minutes from the Hotel by foot) is set on Penglais Hill, which offers great views of the town and the sea beyond. The campus also boasts the popular 'Aberystwyth Arts Centre' which houses a theatre, cinema, cafe, bar, shops and also runs a number of art exhibitions and workshops.
The National Library of Wales situated just below the University is a popular destination for visitors, it is one of only a few Copyright Libraries in the United Kingdom.
Aberystwyth is surrounded by some great scenery and places of Interest such as Devil's Bridge, the Hafod Estate and Ynyslas to name but a few, these places are within easy reach by car or by public transport.
There is a mainline Railway station in the town, and also a narrow gauge steam train - this meanders up the vale of Rheidol to Devil's Bridge.
There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Aberystwyth starting from the doorstep of The Richmond Hotel, with strolls along the promenade, past the pier and on towards the castle, the harbour and the mouth of both the rivers 'Ystwyth' and 'Rheidol' to south.
The bedrooms at The Richmond Hotel offer a home from home experience. Every room has its own bathroom and toilet, remote control colour TV, tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial telephones and an early morning wake up call service, with the majority of rooms facing the sea.