Gavin and Stacey finale filmed at luxury 'hotel of the year' where rooms start £90
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One of the most cringeworthy moments of the Gavin and Stacey finale was perhaps Sonia's hen party, yet it was all glitz and glam thanks to one of Cardiff's most exclusive hotels. Sonia's less-than-perfect hen do unfolded in style within The Parkgate Hotel's Telegraph Suite. Amidst floral decor and balloon arches, her character and the hens engaged in an uneasy game of Mr and Mrs, complete with an unexpected appearance by a stripper.
With rooms starting at £90 a night, the hotel recently expressed pride on Instagram for being featured in last Christmas's top TV programme. Their Instagram post read: "It was only the most watched TV show on Christmas Day 2024, but did you spot us in the Gavin and Stacey finale? In 'true' Sonia style, the event was, of course, held in Wales' Hotel of the Year. Our very own Telegraph Suite.".
The Telegraph Suite, a premier venue within the hotel, is available for hire for events ranging from private dinners to more intimate nuptials, accommodating up to 50 guests, reports Wales Online. The suite boasts a view allowing diners to watch chefs in action, providing an opulent backdrop for various exclusive gatherings.
The Parkgate Hotel, open since autumn 2021, boasts: "This gorgeous room makes a fabulous setting for private lunches and dinners, board meetings, events and more intimate weddings.". Laura Aikman, known for her role as Sonia in the show, has previously discussed the lengths she went to keep her involvement a secret, even going as far as not telling her own parents.
