Parkway Hotel

On the surface of it, you'd think the Parkway would be a mainly business-oriented hotel as it is located on a business park somewhere between Newport and Cwmbran. However, they also seem to have a loyal "local" clientele who use the hotel for dinner-dances etc, and plenty of staying leisure guests. Public areas are very spacious and comfortable (though probably due for a bit of refurbishment). HUGE log fire in the reception/lounge area is an unexpected bonus. Bedrooms have been recently refurbished (but don't know if all of them)... more

Found the hotel very comfortable which was fortunate as there was not a lot to do in the surrounding areas . We would normally find a restaurant in the local town and then visit a few bars , however we could not find anything suitable . Cardiff was about 15 miles away but too expensive by taxi while neither of us wanted to drive . This left us at the hotel for 2 nights but we neednt have worried as we found the hotel most relaxing . We found a varied menu in the restaurant and the carvery was excellent value . The bar area was huge in... more

I have stayed as a corporate guest at the Parkway for some years and feel it has maintained the 4* rating only because of its leisure club, the rooms for some years have wanted and are still being re-furbished, the lounge areas and bar are still in need of this. I have recently stayed in a refurbished room and I must say they are now meeting the standard expected, please request one (supplement added) so as to not be disappointed.

This family owned and operated 4 star hotel has just completed a major refurbishment of its bedrooms and main function suite (2005). I attended a wedding there and it is the best wedding suite that I have seen, with crystal chandeliers, thick carpets and marble topped bars. The food was exceptional, high quality, piping hot and plenty of it! Our bedroom was amazing! New everything, including marble bathroom, great shower, the most comfortable bed that I have ever slept in, and it was spotless! Breakfast was extensive and the Bride... more