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The Old Barn Inn vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
9.3Rooms were praised for being fresh, spacious, and comfortable, with excellent beds.
Cleanliness
8.9Guests noted the hotel was very clean and tidy, contributing to a comfortable stay.
Location
8.9The location is convenient, although some noted the parking fees were a minor inconvenience.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
New Inn by Greene King Inns
Newport, GB
★ 3-star8.2/101,989 reviews
1.5 km (0.94 mi) from original
Our pick
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
Newport, GB
★ 3-star8/101,096 reviews
3.5 km (2.1 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
Tŷ Newport9.3
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG7.7
Cleanliness
Tŷ Newport8.9
The Old Barn Inn7.8
Service
Tŷ Newport9.4
New Inn by Greene King Inns8.5
Food & Breakfast
The Old Barn Inn9.3
New Inn by Greene King Inns7.5
Amenities & Facilities
The Old Barn Inn8.8
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG7.2
Value
Tŷ Newport9.3
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG7.2
Tŷ Newport amenity advantages
Fitness centerLift / ElevatorWheelchair accessibleAirport shuttle
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG amenity advantages
Swimming poolBreakfast in the room
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 2.0 km.
New Inn by Greene King Inns: 1.5 km (0.94 mi)
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG: 3.5 km (2.1 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
The Old Barn Inn
8.8/10New Inn by Greene King Inns
8.2/10Tŷ Newport
9/10Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
8/10Rooms
The Old Barn Inn
8.2Rooms are comfortable but some reviews noted the need for refurbishment.
New Inn by Greene King Inns
8.0The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable.
Tŷ Newport
9.3Rooms were praised for being fresh, spacious, and comfortable, with excellent beds.
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
7.7Some rooms are clean and spacious, but others are outdated and require renovation.
Cleanliness
The Old Barn Inn
7.8Some reviews mentioned dirty grout and tired decor, affecting the score.
New Inn by Greene King Inns
8.0Rooms were clean and reasonably comfortable.
Tŷ Newport
8.9Guests noted the hotel was very clean and tidy, contributing to a comfortable stay.
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
8.2Multiple reviews highlight cleanliness, but some mention minor maintenance issues.
Location
The Old Barn Inn
8.8Convenient location but described as a bit soulless.
New Inn by Greene King Inns
8.8Location was excellent for the International Convention Centre.
Tŷ Newport
8.9The location is convenient, although some noted the parking fees were a minor inconvenience.
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
9.2The location was positively mentioned in multiple reviews as convenient and ideal.
Service
The Old Barn Inn
9.3Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
New Inn by Greene King Inns
8.5Friendly staff and made us feel very welcome.
Tŷ Newport
9.4Staff were described as helpful and friendly, enhancing the overall experience.
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
8.7Staff friendliness was repeatedly praised across reviews despite some negative mentions.
Sleep & Noise
The Old Barn Inn
—New Inn by Greene King Inns
—Tŷ Newport
—Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
—Food & Breakfast
The Old Barn Inn
9.3Food quality received praise, particularly breakfast and Sunday lunch.
New Inn by Greene King Inns
7.5Breakfast was lukewarm and lacked alternate milk options.
Tŷ Newport
8.4Food quality received mixed reviews, with some dishes lacking flavor.
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
7.7Breakfast was noted as high-priced, but the quality of meals was appreciated.
Amenities & Facilities
The Old Barn Inn
8.8Good amenities mentioned, though some decor was described as tired.
New Inn by Greene King Inns
8.2Good vibes only with a play area for kids and a pool table.
Tŷ Newport
8.4While the amenities were generally good, some guests noted minor issues with the TV and lights.
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
7.2Amenities received mixed reviews; some issues with heating and a lack of internet.
Value
The Old Barn Inn
9.2Excellent value for the price, especially regarding food and breakfast.
New Inn by Greene King Inns
8.5Breakfast was really good value for money.
Tŷ Newport
9.3Many guests felt that the hotel offered excellent value for its services and accommodations.
Holiday Inn Newport by IHG
7.2Concerns about the price of breakfast and overall value relative to room rates.
Landmarks
The Old Barn Inn
Pencoed CastleNew Inn by Greene King Inns
Centenary FieldTŷ Newport
Red DragonHoliday Inn Newport by IHG
Red Dragon