World City Guide

Hotels

The hotels below have been classed into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over £150)
$$$ (£100 to £150)
$$ (£50 to £100)
$ (under £50)
The prices quoted are for a double room per night, inclusive of tax and breakfast unless otherwise stated.

The St David's Hotel & Spa
Located in the recently developed Cardiff Bay area, only five minutes from the city centre, the stylish five star St David’s (part of the Rocco Forte Hotels chain) has 132 well equipped guest bedrooms (including 20 suites), all with private balconies and splendid views across the bay. The hotel also boasts the first hydrotherapy spa of its kind in the country. There are good conference facilities and plenty of dining options, including an award-winning restaurant.

Havannah Street
Tel: (029) 20 454045.
Website: www.thestdavidshotel.com
Price: $$$$

Angel Hotel
A property that oozes Victorian charm and character. 102 bedrooms. Castell Restaurant serves traditional Welsh cuisine with a twist.

Castle Street
Tel: (029) 2064 9200.
Website: www.paramount-hotels.co.uk/destinations/wales/angel
Price: $$$

Hilton Cardiff
Situated in the heart of Cardiff city centre, the modern five-star Cardiff Hilton boasts 197 elegant bedrooms and suites, many with spectacular views across the city and Cardiff Castle. There is an award-winning restaurant, Razzi, and a bar, a health club, gym and spa and a very hip 20m pool. The hotel is very close to the Millennium Stadium and Queen Street, Cardiff's main shopping centre, with over 600 shops nearby.

Kingsway
Tel: (029) 2064 6300.
Website: www.hilton.co.uk/cardiff
Price: $$$

MacDonald Holland House
Central location, two minutes from Queens Street Station. 160 rooms and suites. All mod cons, including CD system and large TV unit. Award winning restaurant. Excellent conference facilities. Big health club.

24-26 Newport Road
Tel: 0870 830 4817 or (01506) 815 142.
Website: www.macdonaldhollandhouse.co.uk
Price: $$$ (good offers online)

Jolyons
A lovely new boutique hotel on Cardiff’s oldest Georgian terrace, right in front of the new Millennium Centre and around the corner from the city’s revamped waterfront area. Rooms (all non smoking) are individually designed with solid furniture, exquisite linen and good lighting. On site restaurant and bar.

5 Bute Crescent
Tel: (029) 2048 8775.
Website: www.jolyons.co.uk
Price: $$

The Big Sleep
Set in a converted 1960 office block, this high-rise hotel offers simple yet funky modern décor without breaking the bank, in other words a design hotel for budget travellers. The ‘New on Ninth’ rooms (a little bit more expensive) offer exceptionally good value for money. 81 rooms, all with ensuite bathroom. Tea and coffee making facilities. Bar.

Bute Terrace
Tel: (029) 2063 6363.
Website: www.thebigsleephotel.com
Price: $-$$