The Parc Hotel, by Thistle - In the centre of Cardiff, this beautiful Victorian building is now a new modern hotel, keeping its unique architecture and character. Each high-quality bedroom at The Parc Hotel has air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Within this Thistle hotel there is an excellent fine-dining restaurant (2 AA Rosettes), a cosy lounge bar and a champagne bar, as well as 24-hour room service. The Parc Hotel is located in the city centre, close to shops, the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Castle and the Cardiff International Arena.

The Old Barn Inn - This historic country inn has delicious food and luxury accommodation. It is within a few miles of the famous Celtic Manor Resort, home of the 2010 Ryder Cup. The Old Barn Inn dates back to the early 1750s and has chic rooms that match its rustic style. Each room is individual and decorated with silk furnishings and Egyptian cotton sheets. The Old Barn Inn at Llanmartin is less than 2 miles (3.2 km) from junction 24 of the M4. It is a fantastic place from which you can explore local castles; play championship golf courses; visit museums, Roman baths and the amphitheatre; or enjoy breathtaking walks. Brecon Beacons National Park is within an hour's drive.

Fairyhill - Set amid 24 acres of parkland, Fairyhill is the jewel in the crown of the beautiful Gower Peninsular, offering serious luxury without pretension. For those looking for fantastic food, great atmosphere and peaceful surroundings, you will find what others have been talking about for years. Imaginative use of traditional local produce in the AA 2-rosette restaurant, is complemented by an award-winning wine list and 8 luxury rooms to create the classic Fairyhill experience. Fairyhill: restaurant, rooms, and relaxation.

Court Colman Manor - Situated within easy reach of Bridgend, Cardiff and Swansea is this Grade 2 Georgian manor. The hotel has more than six acres of terraced lawns, an ornamental fish pond, Victorian rose walk and arbour. Court Colman Manor offers en suite bedrooms, with the unique concept of 10 themed bedrooms that include Mediterranean and Moroccan. In addition, the hotel boasts the Bokhara Brasserie which is an Indian/Mediterranean restaurant. The 2 principal conference rooms have natural light and pleasant views. The Ballroom can seat 160 theatre-style and up to 200 when used with the adjacent Garden Room. For more intimate occasions, smaller meetings or private dining, the Llewellyn Room and Library are available. Please note: The court Colman Manor is a completely non-smoking establishment and there is no lift available at the hotel.

The Grand Hotel - Following extensive refurbishment, this landmark hotel offers guests 4-star service and facilities with an excellent location and a fine restaurant. Mezza Luna Italian restaurant offers exquisite menus and an extensive wine cellar for an enjoyable dining experience, from a traditional British breakfast through to dinner. The restaurant is complemented by Cove Piano Bar, a stylish and luxurious bar serving the finest wines, beers, cognacs and whiskies. La Trattoria bistro/bar, serves food and drink throughout the day The hotel's rooms all feature digital TV, power showers and air conditioning as standard.

Heritage Park Hotel - Set in the famous and beautiful Rhondda Valley, the hotel is an ideal base from which to explore South Wales. The Brecon Beacons National Park, and Cardiff, are only twenty minutes away by car. The Rhondda Valleys are transformed from being the centre of heavy engineering and mining, to being green and lush. They retain their sense of pride and traditional heritage, but combine it with a new optimism. Never has the phrase 'How green is my valley' been more appropriate.

Maes Manor Country Hotel - Immersed within 9 acres of beautifully manicured lawns and woodland in Blackwood, this majestic manor house enjoys an elevated position on Maesrudded Hill, with spectacular views across the valley. Originally built in 1892, Maes Manor Country Hotel has been carefully refurbished to offer the modern comforts of the most contemporary hotels alongside the traditional ideals of a charming country house. The picturesque gardens offer a haven of peace and tranquillity, with magnificent views across the surroundings, far away from the stresses of everyday life. Offering convenient access to the nearby M4 motorway, during your stay at Maes Manor you can easily explore the wonderful surroundings, including Newport, Cardiff, Cwmcarn Forest, Caerphilly Castle and the Brecon Beacons.

Llechwen Hall - Step back in time to an age of elegance and charm complete with every modern convenience and picture-perfect views across the Welsh countryside. Set in 6 acres of grounds overlooking the valleys, this country house hotel has 20 beautiful, romantic, individually designed bedrooms, all of which are en suite. Enjoy tasty cuisine in the restaurant which has been rated with an AA Rosette.

The Bear Hotel - On the outskirts of Cardiff, The Bear Hotel is situated in the picturesque market town of Cowbridge, 25 minutes from Cardiff Airport and with good access to the M4 motorway. The historic Bear Hotel dates back to the 12th century, boasting individually decorated bedrooms, some with beamed ceilings or four-poster beds. All rooms have en suite facilities, with Freeview TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. Guests will enjoy the flagstone real ale bar and luxurious lounge bar, offering drinks, snacks and afternoon tea. The hotel boasts a charming restaurant, serving an excellent menu, with local produce. In the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan, Cowbridge boasts a beautiful green coastline, boutique shops and beautiful town houses. The Bear Hotel is also 15 minutes away from Cardiff city centre and the Cardiff Bay development.

The Manor House At Celtic Manor - Set within its own beautifully landscaped gardens in Newport, South Wales, this elegant 19th century manor house has been recognised as one of the finest hotels in the UK. Winner of the Egon Ronay award for the best hotel in Wales for 5 consecutive years, The Manor House at Celtic Manor offers 69 traditionally-styled guestrooms, each of which has been updated to offer a range of modern comforts, whilst still retaining the original character of the property. With its picturesque grounds, The Manor House is a popular choice for weddings. Furthermore it provides Hedleys and the Manor Suite, perfect for special occasions, The Patio Restaurant, the Cellar Bar and the Residents' Lounge.

Premier Inn Port Talbot - With family-friendly rooms, a Beefeater restaurant and free parking, this Premier Inn hotel is 5 minutes' drive from the M4, and 5 minutes' walk from Baglan Rail Station. The Premier Inn Port Journey is a 5-minute road journey from Port Talbot, or 3 minutes by train from Baglan Rail Station (which also has trains to Cardiff and Swansea). Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

Premier Inn Llantrisant - Beside Llantrisant and Pontyclun Golf Club, an easy drive from the M4, this Premier Inn hotel has free parking, family-friendly rooms and an on-site Beefeater restaurant. Some rooms at the Premier Inn Llantrisant can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

The Maerdy Hotel - Based one minute from the M4 motorway junction 35, this hotel is 10 minutes' drive from Cardiff and 15 minutes' drive from Swansea. The family-run hotel offers a great friendly atmosphere, serving great reasonably-priced food all day. A residents-only lounge features a huge TV and a free pool table. All bedrooms are clean, comfortable and feature en suite bathrooms, as well as widescreen TVs and DVD players.

Park Inn Cardiff City Centre - This hotel is located a few minutes' walk from the city's prime business and shopping district, and is adjacent to the Cardiff International Arena. Park Inn Cardiff City Centre offers 146 guest rooms and 6 conference suites that can cater for up to 300 delegates. The RBG bar and restaurant serves a delicious grill menu. The hotel has just completed a full refurbishment of the lobby, bedrooms, bar and restaurant.

Vale Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort - Nestled within over 650 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside, this modern resort is now firmly established as one of the UK's most desirable spa, golf and leisure destinations. The resort is home to a luxuriously appointed 143-bedroom, 4-star hotel, Wales' largest spa, 2 championship golf courses, unrivalled leisure facilities and 2 restaurants, one of which boasts an AA Rosette. When you are not taking advantage of the resort's superb facilities, you can explore the beautiful city of Cardiff. There is an ever-increasing choice of attractions to visit and the proximity to the coast and mountains means that Cardiff really does have something for everyone.

Towers Hotel and Spa - Just off junction 42 of the M4 motorway and only 10 minutes from Swansea's thriving city centre, this family-run hotel offers luxurious air-conditioned accommodation and superb spa and leisure facilities. The Towers Hotel & Spa has 70 air-conditioned, en suite rooms, all with Sky satellite TV, including the sports channels. The award-winning Victorian tower houses 3 bespoke suites, ideal for a romantic getaway or a special occasion. Free wired and wireless internet access is available throughout. The purpose-built annexe houses the superb relaxation and leisure facilities, which include an indoor swimming pool, a fitness room, a sauna, a steam room, a jacuzzi and a chill-out area. The luxurious spa offers a range of relaxing and therapeutic treatments. The excellent restaurant and bars serve a wide range of food and drink, including a full ? la carte menu in the evenings. The beautiful beaches and stunning cliffs of the Gower Peninsula are only 30 minutes' drive away and the historic city of Swansea is on the doorstep. You could explore the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons or visit the Afan Forest Park, regularly voted one of the world's top 10 mountain-biking destinations. Free on-site parking is available for guests.

The Copthorne Hotel Cardiff - This beautiful hotel with a warm Welsh welcome is just 4 miles (6.4 km) from Cardiff city centre and the Millennium Stadium. The Copthorne is an ideal base for exploring the many attractions that this young and vibrant city has to offer, as well as enjoying a weekend break, fine dining or the theatre in Wales. Venture further out to the Gower coastline or Rhondda Valley for spectacular views and walks. The hotel is equipped with plenty of facilities including an on-site leisure club which offers the facilities above as well as a 15-metre swimming pool, aerobic studio and hair salon. The Copthorne also offers extensive conference and banqueting facilities.

Ibis Swansea - The Ibis Swansea Bay hotel, featuring 99 modern rooms, a restaurant and a bar, is ideally situated in the heart of the SA1 waterfront development. Perfect for business or leisure, the hotel is just 5 minutes from the cafe and bar district of central Swansea and less than 15 minutes' drive from such tourist attractions as the Dylan Thomas Centre, the Liberty Stadium, the Grand Theatre, the National Maritime Museum as well as the Mumbles and the Gower Peninsula and its award winning beaches. Free car parking is available to hotel guests. The cafe serves an attractive evening menu, 18:00 to 22:00 and a 24-hour snack menu is available. An all you can eat continental buffet breakfast is served daily from 06:30 to 10:00 and until 12:00 at weekends, with an early riser breakfast available from 04:00 until 06:30 and a late riser option from 10:00 to 12:00.

Dragon Hotel - A newly refurbished 4-star hotel, in the heart of the city centre, close to the new SAI development and numerous business parks. All rooms are en suite, and fully air conditioned, with complimentary car parking and free Wi-Fi internet access. The hotel also has an AA-awarded brasserie, lounge area and 24-hour room service.

Premier Inn Cardiff North - On the A48, just off the M4 motorway, only 5 miles (8 km) from Cardiff's city centre, the hotel offers great value, with free parking and spacious, comfortable and modern en suite rooms. The Premier Inn Cardiff North has good access to the M4 and the region's major roads. Newport is less than 10 miles (16 km) away. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and all of the rooms have satellite TV and telephone/modem points. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast is available each morning and includes scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. Light, bright and contemporary, the on-site restaurant offers good food and drink at great-value prices. There are 2 widescreen TVs and a pool table.

Barcelo Cardiff Angel Hotel - Located next to Cardiff Castle and the Millennium Stadium, this hotel is perfect for exploring this great city. Cardiff's most historical hotel demonstrates Victorian splendour throughout, as well as modern extras like air conditioning in all bedrooms. Steeped in history, the hotel dates back to 1883 and is simply the most famous 4-star hotel in Cardiff. It stands in the heart of the city centre and offers a warm and friendly service. Recent investment has restored the building to its former Victorian elegance, including the beautiful Waterford Crystal chandelier in the foyer which is rumoured to be insured for a 6 figure sum.

Hilton Cardiff - This luxurious 5-star hotel is located in the heart of Cardiff city centre, overlooking Cardiff Castle and City Hall. With spectacular views over the castle and close to the Millennium Stadium, Hilton Cardiff is just a two minute walk from Queen Street, Cardiff's main shopping and business centre and has over 600 shops nearby. The hotel is also just a short distance from Cardiff Central Station and within easy reach of Cardiff International Airport.

Parkway Hotel - In over 7 acres of gardens, this 4-star luxury hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, recently refurbished accommodation and a leisure club with 15-metre swimming pool. In Cwmbran and within easy reach of Newport and the M4 motorway, the Parkway Hotel has a 4-star rating from the AA. Situated over 2 floors, all of the rooms were fully refurbished in 2006 and 2007. Beautifully furnished, the rooms have oversized beds, plush carpets and marble en suite bathrooms. Each room has a TV, an in-room safe, tea/coffee making facilities, luxury toiletries and soft, fluffy bathrobes. Ravello's Restaurant offers an ? la carte menu of European dishes, made using fresh, local produce. The traditional carvery has also proved popular, as have the hotel's coffee shop and bar. The superb leisure facilities include the deck-level heated indoor pool, a steam room, a sauna, a spa bath and a solarium.

The Royal Hotel Cardiff - With an excellent city-centre location, Royal Hotel Cardiff is a 2-minute walk from Cardiff's Millennium Stadium and a 5-minute walk from the train station and St Davids Shopping Centre. The urban retreat has contemporary bedrooms with air conditioning, an LCD TV, a DVD player and broadband. Free Wi-Fi is offered in the lounge bar where you can relax over a couple of drinks and eat from the great selection of light meals. Royal Hotel Cardiff is a 5-minute walk from a public car park where guests receive a 40% discount. The oak-panelled Scott Room can seat up to 130 guests for an event. It was in this room that Captain Scott held his farewell dinner prior to his fateful expedition to the Antarctic.

Ye Olde Red Lion Hotel - This family-run free house in the heart of Tredegar has a friendly bar with Sky television, showing the best sporting action on 2 big screens. Ye Olde Red Lion Hotel has a 10 en suite bedrooms and a function room. Wi-Fi internet access is available in all the rooms (additional cost). The hotel caters for every occasion in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Tadross Hotel - This large Victorian building has character. 40 minutes from Cardiff city centre and 20 minutes from Cardiff International Airport, it offers en suite rooms and free on-site parking (with CCTV). The location of the Tadross Hotel is ideal for those who want easy access to the capital city of Wales, but without the rush, crush or expense. The en suite rooms are of various sizes and include TV and tea/coffee. Cutlery can be provided if you would like to eat in your room. The Tadross Hotel has a breakfast room and a ground-floor bar. Next to the hotel there is also a friendly pub, the Bassett Bar.

Premier Inn Cardiff West - Within easy reach of the M4 motorway and only 8 miles (13 km) from Cardiff's city centre, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms, an on-site beefeater restaurant and free parking. The Premier Inn Cardiff West is only 7 miles (11.3 km) from Cardiff Airport and only 8 miles (13 km) from Cardiff Bay and the Red Dragon Centre. There is a bus stop directly outside the hotel, offering regular services to Cardiff, Barry and the airport. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast is available each morning and includes scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site Beefeater restaurant specialises in char-grilled steaks.

Castle Hotel - Offering superb accommodation and restaurant facilities, this family-owned and run 3-star hotel is set in the heart of Merthyr Tydfil, only 30 minutes' drive from the centre of Cardiff. Only a short walk from the high street, bus and railway stations, the 45-room Castle Hotel is well situated. Merthyr Tydfil is situated just south of the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park.

Nightlodge - This recently refurbished hotel in Newport city centre has modern, comfy accommodation with free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast and on-site parking. Nightlodge hotel is just a few minutes' walk away from the passport office, Civic Centre, St. Woolos Cathedral, Newport Castle and the City Museum. The new Kingsway Shopping Centre and popular nightlife and restaurants are also close by. Also within reach are theatres and the recent riverfront development. The hotel is 5 minutes from the M4/M50 motorways and a few minutes away from the main Newport bus and train stations for easy access to Cardiff, the Millennium Stadium and CIA.

Gateway Hotel - Located in the centre of Newport, South Wales, this newly-refurbished hotel is just a short walk away from the city centre, coach and railway stations and close to the M4. The Gateway Hotel aims to provide comfortable and memorable accommodation for your stay in Newport. It offers fully en suite rooms with tea and coffee making facilities, internet access points and multi-channel television. During your free time, why not take the leisurely 10-minute stroll from the Gateway into Newport city centre which is home to a number of attractions, including Newport Castle, St Woolos Cathedral and the Newport Civic Centre.