Vale Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort, Cardiff

I stay at this hotel quite regularly on business. In fact it is my hotel of choice in South Wales, so that must say something.

Whilst not a golfer I can quite easily understand that the golf facilities are fabulous, from the rolling greens through to the state of the art driving range and simply excellent club house. This is golf for the big timers. I understand it has hosted an array of big golf events including the senior open.
...guests is absolutely fantastic. If that place hasn't got the equipment that you need, then I don't know who has. The gym and golf courses are also a big draw in the local area. The downside of this is that these facilities are so popular that it sometimes means you have to park some way away from the hotel on it's extensive private car parks and walk down to reception.

Whilst on the setting and surroundings, it is in a beautiful location ... more

I stay at this hotel quite regularly on business. In fact it is my hotel of choice in South Wales, so that must say something.

Whilst not a golfer I can quite easily understand that the golf facilities are fabulous, from the rolling greens through to the state of the art driving range and simply excellent club house. This is golf for the big timers. I understand it has hosted an array of big golf events including the senior open.

The gym - which is free to guests is absolutely fantastic. If that place hasn't got the equipment that you need, then I don't know who has. The gym and golf courses are also a big draw in the local area. The downside of this is that these facilities are so popular that it sometimes means you have to park some way away from the hotel on it's extensive private car parks and walk down to reception.

Whilst on the setting and surroundings, it is in a beautiful location in the Welsh countryside that will take your breath away!

The hotel is also a favourite with the Welsh Rugby team. I have eaten breakfast with these huge guys on several occasions.

A quick run through - reception - large and open with double height front, attentive staff and an organised atmosphere.

Restaurants. There are two. Number one serves breakfast in the morning. An extensive self service choice of the finest quality. You will not be disappointed, whether it's a full cooked breakfast or not that you prefer. This restaurant also serves fabulous evening meals, although I must admit that I find the menu a little on the fussy side of pretentious and therefore prefer to eat in the second restaurant.

The second restaurant is a minutes walk away from the main building and serves an impressive yet simple menu from top steaks to great pizza's. For some reason the beer is cheaper here than in the bar in the main hotel as well. I have never understood that. The decor here is modern and well done with an open cooking area. Watching the chefs whilst waiting for your meal can prove entertaining.

I must say that the service throughout is spot on!

Bars - again there are two. The club house bar away from the hotel, which is obviously popular with the golfers and the main bar 'Hogans' in the actual hotel. As the name suggests this has a golf theme, but is informal relaxing and a good place to unwind. If any big sporting events are on they will put the big screen on.

The rooms are fabulous - large, airy and with the all the facilities you could think of - air con, ISDN, tea and coffee, ironing boards, hairdryers etc. I was very impressed on my last stay to notice that all the TV's in the rooms had been replaced with new Sony LCD versions. No expense is spared.

To sum it up, I would recommend this hotel to anybody - if you love golf all the better. It is great for business or pleasure. I keep meaning to treat the wife for a weekend but never seem to get around to it!  

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