CARDIFF’S new super-luxurious hotel officially opened its doors today.

The Parkgate Hotel opened today (October 25) following a two-year redevelopment, which breathed new life into two historic buildings: the former Head Post Office and the old County Court.

Located within a stone’s throw of Principality Stadium on Westgate Street, The Parkgate Hotel is a pioneering collaboration between the Welsh Rugby Union, property developer Rightacres, and The Celtic Collection, the group behind the iconic Celtic Manor Resort.

The hotel’s management team is excited to be unveiling Cardiff’s latest luxury destination and welcoming the first guests to enjoy the facilities, which include

  • The Sorting Room restaurant which can seat more than 100 people and offers locally sourced food.
  • Elegant tea lounges.
  • A rooftop spa with views over the city skyline.

Hotel manager, Brady Smith, said: “I’ve worked in hospitality all my life, starting as an apprentice, and I’ve never been so excited.

“The beautiful restoration of these iconic heritage buildings has exceeded all our expectations and the last piece in the jigsaw is the guests – we can’t wait to start delivering exceptional experiences in this stunning setting.”

To see the luxurious hotel click through the photos at the top of this page.

The hotel has created 80 permanent jobs, with additional seasonal, casual posts anticipated.

The Parkgate Hotel has opened on schedule in time for the Autumn Nations Series of Wales international rugby matches and will provide hospitality packages including an overnight stay, pre-match and post-match hospitality in the hotel’s grand function suite, and stadium seats, starting with Saturday’s big clash against New Zealand (on October 30).  

With all-day menu options, the hotel will provide spaces to meet and drink, dine and relax.

Event spaces include:

  • The Postmaster Suite which can hold up to 432 people.
  • The Telegraph Room, which is an elegant private dining or meeting space for up to 50 people with an open view to the theatre kitchen.

For more information and reservations, visit the website.