The Parkgate Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Cardiff
About the Hotel
Historic Luxury Accommodation
The Parkgate Hotel occupies two historic buildings-the former Cardiff Post Office and County Court-blending period details with modern amenities. Rooms include Superior Queen beds, Deluxe King beds, and suites with sofa beds or separate children's rooms. Each features air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, Elemis toiletries, and bathrooms with walk-in showers. Some suites offer balconies overlooking Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle.
British-Inspired Dining
The Sorting Room serves British brasserie cuisine with Welsh ingredients in a Michelin Guide-listed setting. The Lounge offers afternoon tea, coffee, patisseries, and evening tapas. Live music plays Saturdays at The Sorting Room Bar. Private dining is available in The Telegraph Room, featuring an open theater kitchen.
Rooftop Spa & Fitness
The sixth-floor spa includes four treatment rooms offering Elemis therapies, with options for dual sessions. A thermal suite features hydrotherapy and infrared sauna. The fitness center has Peloton bikes and Technogym equipment. Spa access is discounted for hotel guests.
Central Cardiff Location
The hotel is on Westgate Street, a 7-minute walk from Cardiff Central Station. Principality Stadium is directly across the road, Cardiff Castle is a 5-minute walk, and St David's Hall is 0.3 km away. Several bus stops are within a 1-minute walk. Cardiff Airport is 15 km away, with direct T9 bus service.
Event & Family Services
The Postmaster Suite hosts weddings for up to 344 guests, while The Telegraph Room accommodates smaller ceremonies. Accessible rooms include electronic door openers and wheelchair-accessible wet rooms. Family rooms fit two adults and two children, with breakfast included. Meeting spaces feature hybrid-working tech, including Microsoft Teams setups.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Locker room
- Lift
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Full body massage
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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