Join us at Mercure Newport!
Relax in our comfortable rooms and enjoy the ease of getting too and from the Utilita Arena Cardiff, all at a great price...
Utilita Arena Cardiff
Cardiff is a vibrant city packed full with a calendar of concerts and events at the iconic Utilita Arena! If you are planning a trip to see your favourite band, or simply want to make an experience out of your visit, and are looking for a comfortable and convenient hotel near the Utilita Arena Cardiff. Look no further than Mercure Newport!
With some major events from Peter Kay and Premier League Darts... to concerts such as Lily Allen- there is something for everyone.
Why Mercure Newport?
Prime Location
Mercure Newport is situated just a 12 minute train journey from Cardiff city centre, so you can avoid the stress of the city centre but still be just a short distance away from the action. Find us, just a 5 minute walk away from Newport train station.
A memorable nights stay
Enjoy a comfortable nights stay in our stylish rooms, with everything prepared to suit your needs. Whether your travelling alone, with friends, family, or your partner we've got you covered. Kick start your night with hand crafted cocktails in The Terrace underneath the open sky, or grab a bite to eat in our NP20 Bar and Kitchen, we have plenty to keep you entertained!
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"We stayed here when attending a concert in Cardiff. Firstly, the cost - excellent price for the stay. Location - excellent location to Newport Station. Parking is nearby in a pay car park, but it only cost £11 for our stay. Even with that on top of our room price, it was a bargain. The bar was nice, with a terrace and reasonable prices. The staff were lovely and helpful, and the whole building was clean"
TripAdvisor | Victoria S | July 2025
"Booked this hotel for my mate's birthday weekend as we were going out in Bristol and Cardiff. When I booked, I just filtered for low-price hotels, so my expectation wasn't that high, but man, was I blown away. The room is exceptionally clean, so shout out to the cleaning team and the staff are very friendly... and they even have a roof terrace where you can sit and have a nice drink. 10/10 would recommend!"
Tripadvisor | Lucas M | June 2024
"Went to the British Speedway Grand Prix in Cardiff. The price of hotels in Cardiff was extortionate, as they always are during sporting events or pop concerts. Got a good deal at the Mercure in Newport. It took me about 5 or 6 minutes to walk from the railway station, and it's only 15 minutes by train to Cardiff. Perfect location and a really nice hotel. Would definitely recommend"
Tripadvisor | Steve Woodlands | Sept 2023
"We stayed overnight in Newport since my mate and I are spending the night in Wales (hotels in Cardiff can be very pricey). We were pleasantly surprised how new the hotel is upon arrival - and to our delight, we got a room upgrade!! The hotel has a superb location (around 10 minutes from the train station), with a gorgeous view over the river Usk (where you can also see the city footbridge)"
Tripadvisor | Tobias S | July 2022
"We booked the Mercure for one night while we were going to see Ed Sheeran perform in Cardiff. The hotel is very central to all the shops, bars, bus and train station. It was only a 14-minute train journey into Cardiff which stopped right by the stadium. All in all, we would definitely stay here again next time we are in Newport. We stay in quite a lot of hotels for gigs and this one really is a gem"
Tripadvisor | Samijuli | May 2022
"We stayed here as Cardiff was booked out and we were attending the Stereophonics gig. To be honest, we weren't expecting much due to the price, but how wrong we were. The lobby is clean, modern, and new. The hotel is lovely and very secure. The beds were very comfy, room was clean and modern. We were thankful for the really good air con in our room that we could control. I would happily stay here again"
Tripadvisor | Go792602 | June 2022
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