
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence

Rooms
8.2Rooms are comfortable but some reviews noted the need for refurbishment.
Location
8.8Convenient location but described as a bit soulless.
Service
9.3Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
No close alternative was identified for this preference.


Newport, GB
4.4 km (2.8 mi) from original

Newport, GB
6.1 km (3.8 mi) from original

What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
The compared hotels differ by 3.2 km.
The Old Barn Inn: 2.9 km (1.8 mi)
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG: 6.1 km (3.8 mi)
Tŷ Magor
8.4/10New Inn by Greene King Inns
8.2/10Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
8/10The Old Barn Inn
8.8/10Tŷ Magor
8.3Rooms generally comfortable, large and well furnished with good bathrooms; some downsides noted (small TV in some rooms, a few sofa beds uncomfortable, one report of a springy/soft bed).
New Inn by Greene King Inns
8.0The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable.
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
7.7Some rooms are clean and spacious, but others are outdated and require renovation.
The Old Barn Inn
8.2Rooms are comfortable but some reviews noted the need for refurbishment.
Tŷ Magor
9.0Consistently praised across reviews—described as very clean, spotlessly clean, bright and well laid out; rooms and public areas reported as well maintained.
New Inn by Greene King Inns
8.0Rooms were clean and reasonably comfortable.
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
8.2Multiple reviews highlight cleanliness, but some mention minor maintenance issues.
The Old Barn Inn
7.8Some reviews mentioned dirty grout and tired decor, affecting the score.
Tŷ Magor
8.8Frequently noted as convenient (good for en route travel, close to motorway, easy parking and access to local amenities/fast food).
New Inn by Greene King Inns
8.8Location was excellent for the International Convention Centre.
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
9.2The location was positively mentioned in multiple reviews as convenient and ideal.
The Old Barn Inn
8.8Convenient location but described as a bit soulless.
Tŷ Magor
8.8Staff repeatedly described as friendly, warm and helpful (multiple mentions of reception staff, Chelsea singled out for outstanding service).
New Inn by Greene King Inns
8.5Friendly staff and made us feel very welcome.
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
8.7Staff friendliness was repeatedly praised across reviews despite some negative mentions.
The Old Barn Inn
9.3Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Tŷ Magor
—New Inn by Greene King Inns
—Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
—The Old Barn Inn
—Tŷ Magor
8.5Breakfast repeatedly praised (several comments specifically calling the food 'top tier' or 'nice breakfast'); one guest noted needing to go out to find other food options.
New Inn by Greene King Inns
7.5Breakfast was lukewarm and lacked alternate milk options.
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
7.7Breakfast was noted as high-priced, but the quality of meals was appreciated.
The Old Barn Inn
9.3Food quality received praise, particularly breakfast and Sunday lunch.
Tŷ Magor
7.3Good basics: air conditioning, plentiful sockets, Wi‑Fi, complimentary parking and decent breakfast; but several mentions of missing/limited amenities (no in-room fridge in some rooms, no pool, limited EV chargers).
New Inn by Greene King Inns
8.2Good vibes only with a play area for kids and a pool table.
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
7.2Amenities received mixed reviews; some issues with heating and a lack of internet.
The Old Barn Inn
8.8Good amenities mentioned, though some decor was described as tired.
Tŷ Magor
8.3Generally seen as good value with multiple comments like 'great value' and 'good for the money', though at least one guest felt the Queen room was pricey for the TV/fridge offering.
New Inn by Greene King Inns
8.5Breakfast was really good value for money.
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
7.2Concerns about the price of breakfast and overall value relative to room rates.
The Old Barn Inn
9.2Excellent value for the price, especially regarding food and breakfast.
Tŷ Magor
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