The Parkgate Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel, Westgate St,, Cardiff, CF10 1DA
Telephone: 029 2274 5595
Email: parkgatehotelenquiries@celtic-collection.com
The Parkgate Hotel is a luxury city centre hotel in the heart of Cardiff, combining two historic buildings: the former Post Office and the old County Court. The venue offers a high quality setting for meetings, conferences, dinners and private events, with elegant event spaces, onsite accommodation and a central location close to Cardiff Central Station and the Principality Stadium.
Event spaces:
• The Postmaster Suite: Main event space for larger meetings, dinners and conferences, with capacity listed by the hotel as up to 360 guests.
• The Mail Room: Private meeting space for around 40 people, with hybrid meeting facilities including a 98 inch touch screen and Microsoft Teams setup.
• The Telegraph Room: Private dining and meeting space for around 50 people.
Accommodation Recommendations
• The Parkgate Hotel
Best option if delegates want to stay onsite. Luxury hotel, spa, restaurant, and direct access to the event venue. Located in central Cardiff close to Cardiff Central Station and the Principality Stadium.
• The Royal Hotel Cardiff
Approx 2 to 4 minute walk. Good central option on St Mary Street, close to Cardiff Central Station and the stadium.
• Travelodge Cardiff Central
Approx 4 to 5 minute walk. Budget friendly, simple accommodation on St Mary Street, close to the venue and Cardiff Central.
• Travelodge Cardiff Central Queen Street
Approx 7 to 8 minute walk. Budget option near Queen Street, Cardiff Castle and the main shopping area.
• Hotel Indigo Cardiff
Approx 7 to 8 minute walk. Boutique city centre hotel on Queen Street, good for delegates wanting something a bit more premium but still central.
• Hilton Cardiff
Approx 10 to 12 minute walk. Larger hotel near Cardiff Castle, useful for delegates wanting a well known brand and strong central location.
• Leonardo Hotel Cardiff
Approx 12 to 15 minute walk. Larger central hotel with 142 rooms, suitable for business and leisure stays.
Transport links to the Venue
• Cardiff Central Station
Approx 7 minute walk from the hotel. Best option for delegates travelling by train. The station has direct links to major cities including London, Bristol, Swansea, Newport, Manchester and Birmingham.
• Cardiff Bus Interchange
Located close to Cardiff Central Station, around 5 to 7 minutes walk from the hotel. Useful for local Cardiff bus routes and onward connections across the city.
• Local bus stops
There are several bus stops close to the venue, with the nearest around 1 minute walk from the hotel.
• Cardiff Queen Street Station
Approx 15 minute walk or a short taxi ride. Useful for local rail services across Cardiff and the wider South Wales area.
• Cardiff Airport
Approx 30 to 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Delegates can also travel by public transport into Cardiff city centre, then walk or taxi to the hotel.
• Taxi and private hire
Taxis are easy to access from Cardiff Central Station and around the city centre. Important note: the hotel advises that there is no drop off, pick up or baggage drop area directly outside the venue.
• Driving and parking
The hotel is central and does not have onsite parking or valet parking. Guests are advised to park nearby before arriving at the hotel, as unloading outside the venue is not available.
• Nearby parking options
Cardiff Central Station car park and St David’s Shopping Centre car park are listed by the hotel as nearby options, both around 10 minutes walk from the venue.
Hungry? try out some of these places!
• The Sorting Room — onsite
Best option for convenience. The Parkgate Hotel’s own restaurant and bar is described as a Michelin Guide listed restaurant, suitable for smart dining without leaving the venue.
• Bar 44 Cardiff — approx 1 minute walk
Spanish tapas restaurant on Westgate Street, close to the Principality Stadium. Good for informal client dinners, groups and sharing plates.
• Asador 44 — approx 3 to 4 minute walk
Spanish grill restaurant at 14–15 Quay Street. Better suited to a more premium dinner or smaller group meal. Advance booking is recommended by the restaurant.
• Le Monde — approx 3 to 4 minute walk
Seafood and grill restaurant at 60–62 St Mary Street. A strong nearby option for a classic city-centre dinner.
• Casanova — approx 4 minute walk
Independent Italian restaurant at 13 Quay Street. Good for a relaxed but higher-quality dinner close to the venue.
• The Potted Pig — approx 5 to 6 minute walk
Modern Welsh/British restaurant in a restored underground bank vault. Good for something distinctive and characterful.
• Pasture Cardiff — approx 6 to 8 minute walk
Steakhouse and grill at 8–10 High Street, near Cardiff Castle. Good for steak, larger appetites and a lively atmosphere.
• Ciliegino — approx 8 to 10 minute walk
Italian restaurant in St David’s Shopping Centre, useful for casual delegate dining, pizza and pasta.
