The Parkgate Hotel is a heady mix of old-school glamor, modern luxury, and award-winning food. Within strolling distance of Principality Stadium, this elegant venue in a historic setting is centrally located for exploring the city sights.
Spread across two grand Grade II-listed buildings, the former Head Post Office and old County Court, the hotel retains much of its grand late-Victorian charm. From dark wood walls to frilly white columns, restored period features are accented with glittering chandeliers and plush leather sofas for understated Art Deco styling. Suites are spacious, modern, and individually designed, with high ceilings and oversized windows that flood the rooms with natural light.
The hotel’s restaurant dishes up a menu of British classics with a focus on local produce, including a signature Welsh Beef Wellington. Meanwhile, the bar and lounge provide an alluring setting for champagne cocktails, and the grand lobby with its soaring blue vaulted ceiling is an elegant spot for afternoon tea.
On the rooftop, the spa combines a menu of treatments with a herbal suite, heated beds, hydrotherapy infinity pool, and floor-to-ceiling windows, so you can bubble away while soaking up the city skyline (and even watch the rugby).
OUR OPINION:
Our preferred destination in the heart of Cardiff city, the Parkgate Hotel exudes the elegance of a bygone era. We love the Art Deco mood and views of Cardiff Castle (and rugby matches) from the rooftop spa.
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Rooms
Set over six floors, the Parkgate Hotel offers an extensive range of generously sized rooms and suites that are as practical as they are impressive, with dedicated family suites and accessible rooms. Some come with soaker baths, sofa beds, and balconies, and all feature Nespresso machines and walk-in showers.
Exuding historic charm and with far-reaching city views, standout suites include The Tower Suite, nestled in the original bell tower of the old Post Office, and a Deluxe Junior Suite with a balcony and seating that wraps around three sides. Rooms are individually designed, each combining period features like original parquet flooring with decor that delivers subtle Art Deco touches.
Location
Just a rugby-ball kick from Principality Stadium and Cardiff Arms Park, the hotel even has a private wing with a lift that takes you directly to the stadium for the big match or concert. A short stroll from the railway station, on Westgate Street, The Parkgate is centrally located to explore the city’s cultural highlights, like Cardiff Castle and the National Museum.
Food and drink
- The Sorting Room features a British brasserie menu with a focus on Welsh dishes.
- Breakfast buffet, fixed menus, and à la carte available.
- Produce is sourced locally, from Brecon lamb to Welsh beef to cured meats from a Monmouthshire farm.
- Afternoon tea in the Cwrt Lounge is a grand occasion, while cocktails are served on the outdoor Cwrt terrace.
Families
- Family-sized suites available, for one child up to four children, with extra space and a sofa bed or with a separate room and bunk beds.
- Dedicated children’s menu for young diners aged under 12.
Facilities and activities
- Adults-only rooftop spa with thermal suite, herbal steam temple, hydrotherapy infinity pool, heated beds, dual treatment suites, and panoramic city views.
- Cutting-edge fitness facility.
Accessibility
The Parkgate offers nine dedicated accessible rooms, all near the elevators and with wheelchair-friendly conveniences, and sockets and switches at accessible heights.
Tour ideas in Cardiff
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Cardiff and nearby places
- Bath 58 kilometers away
- The Cotswolds 113 kilometers away
- Wales 121 kilometers away
- Stratford-upon-Avon 129 kilometers away
- Oxford 137 kilometers away
- Snowdonia National Park 166 kilometers away
- Cornwall 184 kilometers away
- London 212 kilometers away
- Liverpool 216 kilometers away
- Brighton 225 kilometers away