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title: "James’ Place @ Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "James’ Place @ Dowlais in Merthyr Tydfil: rated 9.0 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Apartment · ★★★★
# James’ Place @ Dowlais

Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

9.0 ·  Excellent 7 reviews ·  #4 #4 of 9 in Merthyr Tydfil ·  2.8 Location score
## About James’ Place @ Dowlais

James’ Place @ Dowlais is an apartment in Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 7 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.1 km from the centre of Merthyr Tydfil. The nearest airport, Cardiff International Airport (CWL), is 41 km away.

- **Type:** Apartment

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

84 High Street, Caeharris

## How James’ Place @ Dowlais scores

Compared with the average hotel in Merthyr Tydfil.

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **2.8**

Merthyr Tydfil average

## Amenities

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **22**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **4**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cardiff International Airport (CWL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">41 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">92 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Merthyr Tydfil</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Compare

## Compare James’ Place @ Dowlais with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Studios At Glenthorne](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/studios-at-glenthorne-merthyr-tydfil/) Apartment ★★★★ 2.4 km away
    
    9.4 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/james-place-dowlais-merthyr-tydfil-vs-studios-at-glenthorne-merthyr-tydfil/)
-   [Bessemer Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bessemer-hotel-merthyr-tydfil/) Hotel ★★★ 880 m away
    
    8.8
-   [James’ Place @ Brynawel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/james-place-brynawel-merthyr-tydfil/) Guesthouse ★★★★ 2.6 km away
    
    9.3
-   [James’ Place @ Pontmorlais](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/james-place-pontmorlais-merthyr-tydfil/) Apartment ★★★★ 2.6 km away
    
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-   [Castle Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/castle-hotel-merthyr-tydfil/) Hotel ★★★ 2.9 km away
    
    7.9
## Questions about James’ Place @ Dowlais

### What are the check-in and check-out times at James’ Place @ Dowlais?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at James’ Place @ Dowlais?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is James’ Place @ Dowlais from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cardiff International Airport (CWL), is 41 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does James’ Place @ Dowlais have?

James’ Place @ Dowlais has 7 rooms.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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