James’ Place @ Dowlais vs Studios At Glenthorne
Both are in Merthyr Tydfil, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentDowlais
James’ Place @ Dowlais
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 14
ApartmentPark
Studios At Glenthorne
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 4.6
- Score by category
- 7 of 14
The short answer
Pick Studios At Glenthorne
It comes out ahead on 7 of 14 compared facts. 2.4 km apart.
Choose James’ Place @ Dowlais if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 7 / 3)
Choose Studios At Glenthorne if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 9.0)
- to walk to the sights (710 m / 2.1 km)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 7)
Why is James’ Place @ Dowlais better than Studios At Glenthorne?
- 1Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
Why is Studios At Glenthorne better than James’ Place @ Dowlais?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.0)+0.4
- 21.4 km closer to the city centre−1.4 km
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 36 vs 22)+14
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| James’ Place @ Dowlais vs Studios At Glenthorne: which hotel is better? | James’ Place @ Dowlais | Studios At Glenthorne |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.4 +0.4 |
| Location | 2.8 | 4.6 +1.8 |
| Public transport | – | 5.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.1 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.4 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 7 | 17 +10 |
| Google rating | – | 4.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 100 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.8 | 4.6 +1.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.1 km | 710 m −1.4 km |
| To public transport | – | 950 m |
| To the airport | 41 km | 40 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 8 +4 |
| To the nearest food shop | 620 m | 490 m −130 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 7 | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −1h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
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Location
2.4 km apart
James’ Place @ Dowlais: city centre: 2.1 km, Cardiff International Airport (CWL): 41 km, 4 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.
Weather in Merthyr Tydfil
James’ Place @ Dowlais or Studios At Glenthorne: common questions
Which is better, James’ Place @ Dowlais or Studios At Glenthorne?
Studios At Glenthorne leads in 7 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. James’ Place @ Dowlais is stronger in check-in from.
Which is cheaper, James’ Place @ Dowlais 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?
Studios At Glenthorne is closer: 710 m from the centre, against 2.1 km for James’ Place @ Dowlais.
How far apart are James’ Place @ Dowlais and Studios At Glenthorne?
The two hotels are 2.4 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