Off topic question for Swansea lads

[Firefoot]

Anyone know a decent hotel in/around Swansea? Got friends coming down for a hoon out with the Pistonhead guys on Sun 26th Nov, and they are thinking of coming down a couple of days earlier and staying in the Swansea area to see the xmas market, have a pootle around Gower area etc.

I don't know Swansea at all well and was wondering if you guys knew any decent hotels. They would be looking to spend around £100 a night.

[pdh 14a]

I'll have a word with the natives and see what they suggest :thumbs:

[Firefoot]

Cheers Paul :thumbs:

[Dai]

what about things like travel lodge or Hol Inn express.
Or are they looking for more comfort etc?
Marriott?
Dragon Hotel?

[Firefoot]

They are not usually averse to staying in a Travel Inn type place but looking for a bit more luxury on this occasion.

I suggested the Vale Hotel in Hensol, but they are ideally looking for something closer to Swansea.

[jony9]

there are loads of tidy hotels on the sea front

[jony9]

or theres the morgan but thats well smart very pricey

[Spesh]

Morgans if you want central, Fairy Hill for the gower - their about as good as it gets but you'll pay for it.

Never had the need for a hotel in swansea tho so dont really know sorry :s

[Firefoot]

Thanks guys. Gives me some ideas to work on :thumbs:

[JIMS14]

Hi I'd recomend the Marriot or the Dragon. They are both relatively expensive but within the budget you stated and it's always worth a little bit extra.
I didn't know the Pistonheaders met up round this area being new to Swansea myself. I've been a Pistonheader for years. Drop me a mail I'd like to join you if poss explore the area a bit. Cheers.:wave:

[pdh 14a]

The marriot is a nice hotel:nod: and easier to park at too!
Whats the one at the end of the kingsway called :confused: :thumbs:

[jony9]

dragon

[pdh 14a]

dragon
Oh yes,i was thinking of the Dolphin :annoyed:

[jony9]

the dolphin is buy topman

[VIDAL BABBOON]

One issue i would have with all the places mentioned is secure parking or lack of it!

Central Swansea is a nightmare especially this close to Christmas!

The travel inn at the bottom of the wind st has locked car parking after 10:00 and 24hr security guard (also the hotel has a bar) and is smack bang on one of the main roads to the Gower not to mention the fact its right in the middle of the bars clubs etc!

Morgans, Dragon, Marriot and Dolphin have no secure parking :no:

If you want something like the Marriot but safer then look outside of Swansea or in the Gower :nod: Fairy hill is a fantastic hotel and the restaurant is one of the best I have been to (but as mentioned its dammed expensive)

[pdh 14a]

One issue i would have with all the places mentioned is secure parking or lack of it!

Central Swansea is a nightmare especially this close to Christmas!

The travel inn at the bottom of the wind st has locked car parking after 10:00 and 24hr security guard (also the hotel has a bar) and is smack bang on one of the main roads to the Gower not to mention the fact its right in the middle of the bars clubs etc!

Morgans, Dragon, Marriot and Dolphin have no secure parking :no:

If you want something like the Marriot but safer then look outside of Swansea or in the Gower :nod: Fairy hill is a fantastic hotel and the restaurant is one of the best I have been to (but as mentioned its dammed expensive)
True,but i haven't heard of a car being nicked for a good while :no: :thumbs:

[Firefoot]

Cheers VB. That's just the sort of info I need. They would not be happy if something happened to their S2000 :no:

[VIDAL BABBOON]

PDH It's not theft im worried about :no:

Random pisshead dammage would be my concern :nod: I have never parked my car unattended in central Swansea :no:

[pdh 14a]

PDH It's not theft im worried about :no:

Random pisshead dammage would be my concern :nod: I have never parked my car unattended in central Swansea :no:
Oh yes,good point! The dragon does have its own safe car park though,i stayed there when i got married :nod: (NEVER again) marraige,not staying at the dragon :D

[VIDAL BABBOON]

Yeah there is a small CCTV covered car park to the rear.

But when that is full you are off to the NCP across the road (not good)

[pdh 14a]

Yeah there is a small CCTV covered car park to the rear.

But when that is full you are off to the NCP across the road (not good)
Bugger :(

[Firefoot]

I didn't know the Pistonheaders met up round this area being new to Swansea myself. I've been a Pistonheader for years. Drop me a mail I'd like to join you if poss explore the area a bit. Cheers.:wave:

Hi Jim :wave:

The Pistonhead peeps tend to meet at Cardiff Gate services as it is close to the Brecon route. They are a friendly bunch and very welcoming to newcomers. I'll send you a pm with more details :)
Debbie