James’ Place @ Brynawel vs Studios At Glenthorne
Both are in Merthyr Tydfil, 1.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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James’ Place @ Brynawel
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
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Studios At Glenthorne
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick James’ Place @ Brynawel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.0 km apart.
Choose James’ Place @ Brynawel if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (60 / 8)
Why is James’ Place @ Brynawel better than Studios At Glenthorne?
- 1580 m closer to public transport−580 m
- 252 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+52
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 57 vs 36)+21
Why is Studios At Glenthorne better than James’ Place @ Brynawel?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| James’ Place @ Brynawel vs Studios At Glenthorne: which hotel is better? | James’ Place @ Brynawel | Studios At Glenthorne |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Location | 6.3 +1.7 | 4.6 |
| Public transport | 8.8 +3.1 | 5.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.1 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.4 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 14 | 17 +3 |
| Google rating | – | 4.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 100 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.3 +1.7 | 4.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 510 m −200 m | 710 m |
| To public transport | 380 m −580 m | 950 m |
| To the airport | 39 km | 40 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 60 +52 | 8 |
| To the nearest food shop | 330 m −160 m | 490 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 10 +9 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 3 | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 10 +4 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.0 km apart
James’ Place @ Brynawel: city centre: 510 m, nearest station Merthyr Tydfil railway station: 380 m, Cardiff International Airport (CWL): 39 km, 60 places to eat within 500 m.
Studios At Glenthorne: city centre: 710 m, nearest station Cyfarthfa Miniature Railway, Merthyr Tydfil.: 950 m, Cardiff International Airport (CWL): 40 km, 8 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
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James’ Place @ Brynawel or Studios At Glenthorne: common questions
Which is better, James’ Place @ Brynawel or Studios At Glenthorne?
James’ Place @ Brynawel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, James’ Place @ Brynawel or Studios At Glenthorne?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
James’ Place @ Brynawel is closer: 510 m from the centre, against 710 m for Studios At Glenthorne.
How far apart are James’ Place @ Brynawel and Studios At Glenthorne?
The two hotels are 1.0 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score