The Welsh capital of Cardiff is home to a huge choice of accommodation options for visitors to the city, including several luxurious hotels.
(Photo: voco St. David’s Cardiff, / Courtesy Booking.com)
Anyone who has not been to Cardiff in the last few decades would hardly recognize it today. The city centre has undergone a thorough transformation that has seen its industrial hangover consigned firmly to the past. Modern edifices such as the Millennium Stadium, which is used frequently for rugby and other high-profile sporting events, sits alongside proud old structures such as the City Hall and Cardiff Castle. Here are five of the best luxury hotels that Cardiff currently has to offer.
voco St David’s Cardiff
Located near Cardiff Docks, this luxury hotel offers great views in a modern and memorable building. Rooms and communal hotel areas are equally well-appointed, with top-notch amenities to match. Take a dip in the hydrotherapy pool or head for a swim. Relax in the Jacuzzi or sweat it out in the sauna. Rooms are equally well-equipped, offering floor-to-ceiling windows, a sitting area, flatscreen TV and some come with a private balcony that gives way to views over the bay. Each room is unique in design and outlay and equal in terms of comfort. From £97 per night.
Radisson Blu Hotel
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A chain like Radisson Blu comes with its own expectations and their Cardiff branch certainly lives up to them. The 21-storey hotel is in a great location, especially for those who are arriving or departing by train; Cardiff Central Station is moments away. The rooms are bright and pleasant. You’ll find a neat ensuite bathroom with a hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities and a safety deposit box among other amenities inside the room. Within the hotel, there is also a restaurant, bar and business centre. From £87 per night.
The Coal Exchange Hotel
The Coal Exchange Hotel is located close to Cardiff Bay station, and indeed the Bay itself. There is a great à la carte restaurant and bar onsite and free wifi is provided throughout the hotel. But it is the ornate furniture and decoration of the rooms that lends this hotel a sense of luxury. The rooms are of a decent size and a safe, air conditioning, toiletries, and a tea and coffee maker are all provided. This hotel also has good facilities for guests with disabilities. From £75 per night.
Hilton Cardiff
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Hilton hotels can vary significantly when it comes to levels of luxury, but the Cardiff outpost of the renowned chain certainly falls on the higher end of the spectrum. Centrally located and just minutes on foot from Cardiff Castle, the fashionable 4-star hotel features a swanky on-site restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as a chic bar and lounge area that’s ideal for post-dinner drinks or a nightcap. Elsewhere in the hotel, there’s also a café, a spa, a gymnasium and a heated indoor swimming pool. The large, modern guest rooms are no less impressive, each equipped with stylish furnishings, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, while some rooms offer views of the historic castle. From £72 per night.
The Parkgate Hotel
Housed in a grand old building, this upscale hotel combines a prime location near the city centre with plenty of character and charm. Exuding the elegance of a bygone era, the hotel seamlessly fuses old-world glamour with all of the trappings of modern luxury. Among the notable amenities are an award-winning restaurant, a state-of-the-art spa, an indoor pool with a hot tub and a well-equipped fitness room. Each morning, guests can also start the day with a hearty breakfast. Guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, and some rooms also have a comfy seating area. Cardiff Castle is a brisk 5-minute walk away. From £84 per night.