Gay Cardiff
City accommodation, health & fitness
Cardiff’s compact city centre means that you’re never too far from the action, and the choice of accommodation has never been better.
Park Plaza (www.parkplaza.com )
Cardiff’s latest luxury hotel opened in early February 2005. This four star, 129 room hotel is just minutes away from Cardiff’s cultural highlights and within a stones throw of the city’s main shopping area. With original Welsh art in each room and leisure facilities that include a 20m pool, this is a hotel that aims to please the eye as well as weary feet. Greyfriars Road, Cardiff.
The St. David's Hotel and Spa (www.thestdavidshotel.com)
Cardiff’s original five star hotel offers 132 rooms all overlooking either Cardiff Bay or the inner harbour and the waterfront. Guests can also enjoy alfresco dining in the summer at Tides restaurant as well as the luxury spa facilities. Havannah Street, Cardiff Bay +44 (0)2920 454045.
Jolyons (www.jolyons.co.uk)
Commanding stunning views of the new Wales Millennium Stadium, the city’s first boutique hotel offers six glamorous rooms, decorated with an eclectic blend of furniture and style. Nestling just below is Bar Cwtch, a cosy wine bar that also serves traditional Welsh breakfasts and lunches. 5 Bute Crescent, Cardiff Bay Tel: +44 2920 488775.
Courtfield Hotel (www.courtfieldhotel.com)
The longest established gay hotel in Cardiff is minutes away from the castle and the city centre. 101 Cathedral Road, Tel: +44 29 2022 7701.
Morgraig Bed & Breakfast
A small gay friendly B&B six miles out of the city centre. Single and double rooms with phone, fax and internet access are available. Suitable for short or long stays or business accommodation and all rooms are No smoking. Nr. Cardiff Tel: 07005 610098.
Health & fitness
Locker Room (www.lockerroomcardiff.com)
Situated in the heart of the Cardiff’s gay quarter, the locker room provides a sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, TV lounge and café. 50 Charles Street, Tel: +44 29 2022 0388.