Castle Hotel  

Historic Welsh Coaching Inn and birthplace of the Welsh Rugby Union the Castle Hotel is family owned and run and situated in the heart of Neath just off the M4 and 2 minutes from the mainline train station. Ideally located for visiting a host of local attractions including Afan Forest Park Brecon Beacons National Park dozens of historic monuments and castles and the stunning Swansea Bay and Gower coastlines. All this and yet only 40 minutes from Wales' vibrant capital city of Cardiff. The hotel boasts character and charm whilst offering all the modern conveniences such as flat screens Sky WIFI feather duvets and pillows and teacoffee making facilities. The restaurant Green's serves Simply Good Welsh Food and offers a daily blackboard featuring local specialities. There are two bars: the traditional oak panelled Lounge Bar with its huge fireplace and oh so comfy arm chairs and the contemporary Castle Bar with its big screens and upbeat trendy atmosphere. (from laterooms.com)