The Parkgate Hotel epitomises style, sophistication and elegance

A bride and groom standing underneath a chandelier
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The Parkgate Hotel, CF10 1DA
01633 410 252 | www.theparkgatehotel.wales/home/weddings


With its mixture of bygone glamour and contemporary luxury, The Parkgate Hotel epitomises style, sophistication and elegance. From an intimate gathering to a grand affair, this historic wedding venue in Cardiff offers exquisite settings and exceptional dining in the heart of the city, making your special day the occasion of a lifetime. Whether you’re looking for an elegant atmosphere echoing the hotel’s grandeur at The Parkgate Hotel’s largest function space, The Postmaster Suite, or something a bit more personal in the private dining space of The Telegraph Room, the property has something to suit.

The spacious bedrooms are as individual as The Parkgate Hotel itself, embracing a chic blend of classic meets contemporary luxury. No two rooms are quite the same, each styled around its own features in keeping with the hotel’s architecture.

Make sure you visit the Sorting Room, the Michelin-starred restaurant; it’s a chic spot to meet and dine in the city.

A round white table decorated with flowers and clear chairs
Credit: Artisan Photography


Celebrate in style
With its stunning features and elegant atmosphere echoing the hotel’s grandeur, The Parkgate Hotel’s largest function space takes its name from its former life as Cardiff’s grand old Post Office, which opened in 1897 to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. This exceptional room makes a memorable setting for larger weddings of up to 344 guests. The flexible space includes its own private pre-event bar area and can be mixed and matched to provide just the right backdrop, whatever the scale of your celebration.

Intimate and atmospheric, the elegant private dining room echoes all the intrigue and drama it must have seen in days gone by, provided today by the open theatre kitchen, where your guests will enjoy prime viewing while the chefs work away, revealing the secrets of the sumptuous dining they are about to enjoy. This gorgeous room makes a fabulous setting for private lunches and dinners and provides an elegant experience for more intimate celebrations of up to 50 friends and family.

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One of the city’s most exclusive wellness destinations, The Spa at The Parkgate Hotel provides an escape from the world in a boutique setting filled with opportunities to relax and unwind. Immerse yourself in a range of experiences designed to release the pressures of everyday life as you unwind in the ultimate relaxation space, boasting unrivalled panoramic views of the city skyline.

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