Elegant Cardiff stay in the city centre

The Parkgate Hotel, Wales

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Property details

See Cardiff in style from a grand city-centre hotel, with designer interiors, award-winning dining and fabulous spa facilities - includes breakfast, optional dinner credit, and more
  • Classy Cardiff digs: Housed in a grand historic building formerly home to the city’s post office, The Parkgate Hotel has quickly become a fixture on Cardiff’s luxury scene for locals and visitors alike. Meticulously-restored interiors blend modern luxury with old-world splendour, while gorgeous guest rooms feature original period touches and a dash of understated contemporary chic. And with an unbeatable central location moments from Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium, this hotel ticks all the boxes for a glamorous city break.

  • Award-winning eats: Boasting two AA Rosettes and a Michelin Guide mention, The Sorting Room easily ranks among Cardiff’s leading culinary institutions. Savour brasserie-style British cuisine in the atmospheric rooms of the old post office, before drifting into The Sorting Room Bar & Lounge for elegant cocktails in a swanky setting. Elsewhere, treat yourself to a lavish Afternoon Tea or stylish snacks and tipples at The Cwrt Lounge, whose outdoor terrace is the perfect place to see and be seen.

  • Sumptuous spa moments: High above the bustling streets, the hotel’s magnificent spa is the ultimate destination for luxe city-centre wellness. Take in mesmerising views of the Cardiff skyline as you indulge in a session at the thermal suite, or pamper yourself with a high-end Elemis spa treatment in a cosy private room. The super-sleek fitness suite features state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, so you’re sure to break a sweat in style.

How to get there

Located right in Cardiff’s city centre, The Parkgate Hotel is a quick eight-minute walk from Cardiff Central railway station, and just 15 minutes’ walk from Cardiff Queen Street station. Alternatively, Cardiff Airport is a 40-minutes drive away, or about an hour’s train journey from Cardiff Central.

Good to know

Please note that the hotel’s restaurant and bars have a smart casual dress-code. 

The hotel's spa is open to guests aged 16 and over; treatments and access to the thermal suite must be reserved separately in advance.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Classy Cardiff digs: Housed in a grand historic building formerly home to the city’s post office, The Parkgate Hotel has quickly become a fixture on Cardiff’s luxury scene for locals and visitors alike. Meticulously-restored interiors blend modern luxury with old-world splendour, while gorgeous guest rooms feature original period touches and a dash of understated contemporary chic. And with an unbeatable central location moments from Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium, this hotel ticks all the boxes for a glamorous city break.

  • Award-winning eats: Boasting two AA Rosettes and a Michelin Guide mention, The Sorting Room easily ranks among Cardiff’s leading culinary institutions. Savour brasserie-style British cuisine in the atmospheric rooms of the old post office, before drifting into The Sorting Room Bar & Lounge for elegant cocktails in a swanky setting. Elsewhere, treat yourself to a lavish Afternoon Tea or stylish snacks and tipples at The Cwrt Lounge, whose outdoor terrace is the perfect place to see and be seen.

  • Sumptuous spa moments: High above the bustling streets, the hotel’s magnificent spa is the ultimate destination for luxe city-centre wellness. Take in mesmerising views of the Cardiff skyline as you indulge in a session at the thermal suite, or pamper yourself with a high-end Elemis spa treatment in a cosy private room. The super-sleek fitness suite features state-of-the-art Technogym equipment, so you’re sure to break a sweat in style.

How to get there

Located right in Cardiff’s city centre, The Parkgate Hotel is a quick eight-minute walk from Cardiff Central railway station, and just 15 minutes’ walk from Cardiff Queen Street station. Alternatively, Cardiff Airport is a 40-minutes drive away, or about an hour’s train journey from Cardiff Central.

Good to know

Please note that the hotel’s restaurant and bars have a smart casual dress-code. 

The hotel's spa is open to guests aged 16 and over; treatments and access to the thermal suite must be reserved separately in advance.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

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Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1DA

The city is your oyster at The Parkgate Hotel, whose enviable central location places you within easy reach of Cardiff’s best-loved spots. Cultural highlights like Cardiff Castle, the Museum of Cardiff and the National Museum are all within walking distance, while sports fans will have Principality Stadium as their prestigious next-door neighbour, so you won’t have to go far after catching a game of rugby.

A leisurely amble north will take you into Bute Park, one of the city’s most beautiful green spaces, and the nearby Cardiff University area has enough historic architecture, dreamy libraries and imposing government buildings to satisfy even the most demanding photographers. Further out, the striking Llandaff Cathedral, Castell Coch and St Fagans Castle will have history and architecture enthusiasts falling in love, while a stroll down the River Taff to Cardiff Bay will serve up scenery and cosmopolitan thrills in spades.