Morgans Hotel, Swansea
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The Morgans Hotel is the only five star rated hotel in Swansea by the Welsh Tourist Board, By international standards, Morgans Hotel is rated four star. The hotel occupies an ornate Grade II listed building that was formerly used by Associated British Ports. The building sits adjacent the offices of the South Wales Evening Post, in Swansea's Maritime Quarter.
Originally completed in 1903, it was designed by architect Edwin Seward who submitted the winning design out of 100 entries. The original character of the building is still preserved after its conversion to a hotel. The decorative baroque exterior is clad in red brick and white stone and is topped by a Greek statue-clad clock cupola. The interior features stained glass exploring compasses, exploration and maritime themes. Decorating the boardroom is a splendid mural depicting tall masted ships on the River Tawe, overlooked by Swansea Castle.
Previous names for the building have included Associated British Ports Building and Swansea Harbour Trust Building reflecting the names of the building's occupiers.
[edit] Trivia
International mega-star couple Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas have stayed here.
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