Blessed with a rich history and proud past as a hugely influential port, Newport still stands strong to this day as one of the major cities in Wales.
Before making their trip to the Welsh city of Newport, corporate travellers want to know that they have secured accommodation that will make them feel at home in the city immediately. This is often where hotel rooms, B&Bs and guest houses leave much to be desired.
Serviced apartments in Newport are specially designed, equipped and located with the comfort of their guests at the highest priority. All of the Situ corporate Newport apartments listed above come with fully-equipped kitchens, spacious dining and living rooms, homely bedrooms, access to free WiFi and on-site washing facilities. These features are just the guarantees too, as those who go to book open-plan serviced apartments in Newport should know they will always have a range of facility options at their disposal.
A mere 90 minutes from London by rail, two hours by coach and 12 miles from Cardiff, Newport's great location is often described as the Gateway between Wales and England. Covering a total distance of 73.5 square miles and sitting next to the Wye Valley, Brecon Beacons and the Gower peninsular, Newport is enviably located. Other pluses include a super-fast broadband speed - 1.5 quicker than average, making working from home a breeze, and the reason why the area is popular for start-ups.
Newport is an easy commute into busy Bristol, and with property far less expensive here than its popular English neighbour, the Welsh city has undoubtedly become a prime property location in recent years. It’s also incredibly well-connected when it comes to public transport, with 79.6% of homes within a 200-metre walk of a bus, train or tube. Newport sits just off the M4 motorway too, with six junctions taking motorists into the city and its business parks. It’s also linked to the M50 with a dual carriageway, then onto the M5 and the Midlands.
Around 74,000 people are employed in Newport itself while 479,000 people within a 30-mile drive of the city are economically active. More than 1.6 million people live within just an hour of the city, making for a large potential workforce. Principle business sectors in the city and surrounds include aerospace, engineering, electronics, telecommunications, IT, financial and public services. Major employers are West Utilities, Go Compare, Admiral, SPTS Technologies, Next Generation Data and the Ministry of Justice Shared Services.
Imperial House and Courtyard is Newport’s Research and Development hub, while various modern business parks are located just off the M4 at Celtic Springs and Langstone. The £100 million International Convention Centre Wales attracts thousands of business delegates a year, with its 5,000 seat capacity and six rooms of exhibition space. The University of South Wales is here too, offering degrees and professional qualifications, while the Alacrity Foundation is helping graduates set up high-tech businesses in Wales.
In all, Newport is an excellent location for business start-ups and established companies. And it’s why the serviced accommodation sector here in Newport is flourishing. Providing a relaxed, home-from-home experience in terms of comfortable and upmarket facilities as well as laundry, cooking and electronic provision, you can choose from any number of serviced apartments in Newport.
Recently voted third best UK city Newport in Wales has a lot going for it. That particular study was based on work availability, average salary and cost of living, but there’s a lot more to this popular, up-and-coming Welsh city and it’s no wonder its serviced apartments in Newport are so often at full compacity.
With a choice of 30 courses, golf fanatics will find it difficult to leave Newport. Other sporting pursuits can be enjoyed at the city’s International Sports Village where you’ll find a velodrome as well as cricket and hockey pitches and an indoor tennis centre. There’s also a chance you’ll spot the Welsh national football squad training, while you can always catch Newport Gwent Dragons playing at Rodney Parade Stadium in the city.
For those who prefer to get out of Newport for a bit and stretch their legs, the Wales Coast path offers pretty spectacular walking opportunities, while cyclists can embark on the route to Caerleon. Bird and small animal watchers, meanwhile, can spend several fascinating hours at Newport Wetlands Reserve. Arty types will love the Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre with its workshops and classes as well as live performances. For architecture marvels, there is the 17th century Tredegar House. Friars Walk is a £90 million modern shopping and entertainment hub offering shopping, eating, drinking, a bowling alley, soft play area and movie theatre. Shopping can also be enjoyed at Newport Retail Park, the refurbished Kingsway Centre in the city, and the Harlequin. For upmarket eateries there is The Foodbar and Mojo, Peta is excellent for vegan and locally-sourced food.
All in all, make sure you’re not caught out for somewhere to stay in this great city – whether for business or pleasure – by having a browse of our high-quality serviced apartments in Newport.
Two airports sit less than 50 minutes drive from Newport. Cardiff International Airport is only 35 minutes away and Bristol Airport a further 10 minutes. Both have scheduled services to the UK, European and global destinations.
Heathrow Airport is another alternative, 130 miles away from Newport city centre. Freight tracking is available between Heathrow and Cardiff Airport too.
Located in the city’s High Street, Newport Railway Station sits on the main Swansea to London line. The capital is only a 90-minute ride away, with trains available every half hour during the day. At every 10 minutes, trains from Cardiff are even more regular.
Newport also has excellent direct journey times to both the Midlands and the North West of England. There is also a Freightliner terminal with road and rail interchange just 10 minutes from the city.
Located in Friar’s Walk Shopping Centre, Newport Central Bus Station provides city services, as well as those further out to Cardiff and Cwmbran. National Express also run services direct to cities throughout Wales and the UK.
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