The Grand Hotel Swansea  

In the heart of Swansea, opposite Swansea Central Station and a short walk from Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Plantasia and the Dylan Thomas Centre. Close to Pennard Golf Course, Swansea Castle and the Liberty Stadium, with direct trains to Cardiff in about 50 minutes.

A 1930s landmark hotel refurbished in 2004 with 53 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms range from standard to 4 executive rooms and 2 penthouses that offer private balconies, jacuzzi baths and the penthouses even boast South Wales' only roof-top hot tubs. Expect power showers, flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee makers and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Complimentary wireless internet, a lively bar/lounge, coffee shop and a bistro-style restaurant. Covered outdoor seating in summer, live music nights and big screens airing sport create a friendly vibe. Family-friendly touches include supervised childcare/activities and tour/ticket assistance; public parking is available next to the hotel (approx. GBP 5/day).

A conference centre with five rooms and capacity for up to 180 delegates makes this a popular conference and wedding venue. Meeting rooms, express check-in/out, 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services are on hand, plus complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout.

Bistro-style meals using seasonal produce and a selection of local ales, spirits and soft drinks. There’s a coffee shop for snacks, a bar for drinks and limited-hour room service; full breakfasts are served in the morning and outdoor dining livens up the summer evenings.