The Parkgate Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (5947 reviews)
Westgate Street , Cardiff , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Great location
Good amenities
Cons:
Poor breakfast service
High meal prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.35
Most reviews noted the cleanliness of the rooms as satisfactory, but one review had a complaint about service during breakfast which could affect perception.
Service
9.35
Most guests praised the staff for being friendly and helpful, with an emphasis on exceptional service during their stay.
Location
9.35
Many guests highlighted the hotel's great location, making it easy to explore Cardiff.
Room Quality
8.85
Rooms were frequently described as spacious, clean, and well-maintained.
Amenities
8.85
The hotel offers good amenities, including a spa, but some guests felt watched while dining, which affected enjoyment.
Value for Money
8.85
Overall considered good value for the level of quality provided, despite some higher than expected prices for meals.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Generally good food with many positive comments about the restaurant; however, negative experiences during breakfast impacted this rating.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall, guests had a positive experience, with several expressing a desire to return despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 05:31

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the ultimate comfort at The Parkgate Hotel with its restaurant, fitness centre, and bar. Relax and unwind in style during your stay in the heart of Cardiff.

Modern Accommodations
Experience top-notch facilities in every room, from flat-screen TVs to safety deposit boxes. The private bathrooms are stocked with complimentary toiletries for your convenience.

Prime Location
Immerse yourself in the vibrant city life of Cardiff with popular attractions like Cardiff Castle and Motorpoint Arena just a stone's throw away. Book your stay now at The Parkgate Hotel for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note the Spa Thermal experience is available to hotel guests for 90 minutes at an additional cost of £30 per person Mon - Thurs and £40.00 per person Fri - Sun. Advance booking is essential.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 5947 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.35
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.85
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Hannah solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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WauleyP solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Sabina couple ar
10
Pros:

Todo. Es Perfecto

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Leonie solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Food was amazing
Hotel was clean and bed was comfy
Spa facilities was great
Staff were attentive

Cons:

The Hallways when you come off the elevator and heading to your room on the 3rd floor almost gave off a cigarette smell. Not sure if its the heating something. Its wasn't strong but noticeable to me

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Bethan solo_traveller gb
4
Not worth the money (& not child-friendly)
Pros:

The room was nicely decorated & fairly clean.

Cons:

I don't really know where to start...

When I arrived at the hotel, despite being encouraged to check in online and use a keycard on my phone, I was treated with suspicion from a very rude member of staff who made me prove I had a booking because 'they can't just have anyone walking in'... Yet later that day when I was waiting for the lift and a very dodgy-looking, very inebriated man was lingering behind me and my daughter, nobody thought to check that he was a guest at the hotel. I decided not to go in the lift while he was there because something felt off and as soon as we walked away from the lift - so did he, which makes it even more worrying.

We were on the first floor and our room was directly above a very noisy bar. I rang to see if it would be possible to be moved because I had my child with me. The person I spoke to practically scoffed and said no, they're full (he clearly hadn't checked). That night I got hardly any sleep between the noisy bar and sirens. Didn't help that the 'black out' curtains let in so much light either side.

I was staying 2 nights & was told someone would check if we could move the following day but nobody got back to me. I also tried to contact booking.com about this issue multiple times and am still waiting for a reply almost a week later.

The following afternoon I called again to see if we could move and he said, very rudely, that there were no rooms available and I should've called earlier. I told him that the person I'd spoken to the previous evening said that he would get someone to check for me. He was very argumentative and unhelpful the entire conversation. It wasn't until I spoke about making a complaint that he very reluctantly moved me to a smaller room on the 4th floor (which I didn't mind as long as it was quieter).

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Enrique couple es
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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JUSTIN solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great location. Excellent staff.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Rhia solo_traveller au
10
Delightful stay in stunning hotel right in heart of Cardiff
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, excellent service, staff were wonderful. Definitely recommend.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
9
Great location to visit the castle, spacious and comfortable rooms and a strong breakfast offering
Pros:

Great location to visit the castle, spacious and comfortable rooms and a strong breakfast offering

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Owen couple gb
5
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Shona family_with_children gb
6
Located centrally
Pros:

Central location - however long walk from non private car parks if you are driving.

Cons:

Open doors at night, lots of rowdy loud people and key card NOT required to enter room areas. Luckily we were all in one room, I wouldn’t stay here with family again. I’ve stayed at similar rating hotels and this didn’t feel close. Worst part was being asked to settle a £149 bill that I didn’t incur, may of been an honest mistake but made me feel uncomfortable and less trustful.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Jose solo_traveller gb
9
Elegant place
Pros:

It is clean and quiet and very elegant

Cons:

Is all fine

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Habbebat couple ng
9
It was comfy and a perfect distance from tourist locations
Pros:

The location was perfect

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Mierzwa solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Terence solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Where it was

Cons:

Most other things

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Melanie solo_traveller us
9
Great hotel, comfortable rooms, and perfect location!
Pros:

Everything was really nice and great location.
The hydrotherapy at the spa was a nice affordable option and I was happy to have laundry service
I enjoyed the breakfast options and hotel amenities

Cons:

The breakfast area was a little warm the first couple of days which made it a little hard to enjoy a hot beverage. I would also like more gluten free bread options.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Kate couple gb
10
Loved it - perfect night away
Pros:

Really impressive, fantastic staff

Cons:

Whilst packing up/getting ready to leave, we found food packets/rubbish that wasn’t ours - not lots - but the room wasn’t as clean as we would have expected

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
9
Staff so good on every level
Pros:

Just exceptional!

Cons:

Location is perfect !

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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stephane couple fr
1
Pas l’endroit idéal si vous souhaitez dormir …
Pros:

Tres bon emplacement

Cons:

Incroyablement bruyant, visiblement un raison d’un concert situé … dans l’hôtel. On ne paye pas un hôtel de ce calibre pour ne pas pouvoir fermer l’œil à 23h.
Literie de mauvaise qualité, oreillers inconfortables à souhait

2026-08-23 via Nuitee