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 Cardiff in bloom |
149-151 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF11 9PJ United Kingdom +44 29 2039 0896 |
Take a look at the gardens of this hotel. Winner of the Cardiff in Bloom Super-Gardener category and also holding Best Hotel awards, the Abbey offers quality accommodation close to the city centre. Llandaff Cathedral and the Chapter Arts Centre are only a few minutes away, and all the attractions of the city are within easy walking distance. Formerly a private town house, built in 1898 by a wealthy sea captain, the hotel has been thoroughly modernised, but maintains a feeling of calm elegance with its high-ceilinged rooms and feature fireplaces. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cheerful dwelling |
157 Cathedral Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9LR United Kingdom +44 29 2022 3349 |
Towards the top of Cathedral Road, away from the city centre and closer to the open parklands of Llandaff fields, the Annedd Lon is a small and friendly guesthouse that offers basic accommodation at a competitive price. The highlight of this place is that it is non-smoking throughout. Keeping with the Victorian architecture of the house, all rooms are comfortably furnished and have tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms are en- suite, and there is also a separate TV lounge. City attractions such as the Welsh Institute of Sport and the Millennium Stadium are within walking distance. The rates for the rooms vary from GBP 25-35. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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No frills accommodation |
191-193 Newport Road South Glamorgan Cardiff CF24 1AJ United Kingdom +44 29 2048 8144 |
Set slightly back from the main Newport Road into the city centre, with a pretty, well-tended rose garden to the front, this private hotel has been a family run business for over 20 years and offers a good standard of reasonably priced accommodation. The city centre is a 10 minute walk away and there is also a regular bus service. The local area is well-served with restaurants, shops and pubs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bed & Breakfast |
65 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF11 9HE United Kingdom +44 29 2023 7003 http://www.beauforthousecardif... |
Situated in the heart of a Victorian conservation area, Beaufort House has recently been refurbished into an elegant Victorian place. The rooms are all en-suite and cater to all the needs of the guests. A traditional breakfast is served every morning at the huge dining area. This guesthouse has been awarded a 4-star rating by the Welsh Tourist Board. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the lap of luxury |
Hensol Pendoylan Cardiff CF72 8GG United Kingdom +44 1443 22 5877 http://www.llanerch-vineyard.c... |
Looking for luxury in the lap of a beautiful rural setting? Then, head towards Bed & Breakfast at Llanerch Vineyard. This traditional Glamorganshire farmhouse is just 15 minutes away from the centre of Cardiff. The 10 four-star en-suite rooms and deluxe studios, situated in the 20-acre estate, allow you to enjoy your stay to the fullest. It is advisable to get your own vehicle when staying here, as regular public transport does not serve Llanerch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Park yourself here |
73 Ninian Rd Roath Park Cardiff CF23 5EN United Kingdom +44 29 2049 1803 |
A Welsh Tourist Board one-star hotel overlooking the gardens of Roath Park, close to shops and restaurants. Originally a set of Victorian houses, the hotel has now been fully converted and renovated, offering basic but comfortable bedrooms, home-cooked breakfasts and a pleasant bar. The surrounding area is quiet, but there are plenty of shops and restaurants close at hand. Convenient for city-centre buses, there is also a private car park for guests. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lively hotel and pub |
75 Cathedral Road (Pontcanna) Cardiff CF11 9PG United Kingdom +44 29 2034 3443 |
This large, Victorian townhouse set on a corner plot on a popular conservation street has been renovated to the highest standard and is an excellent example of lively pub accommodation. In addition to its en suite rooms, the hotel has a fully licensed bar and restaurant, and is often busy at the weekends. It is within easy walking distance of the city centre, Cardiff Castle and the Millennium Stadium. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Designer rooms |
Bute Terrace Cardiff CF10 2FE United Kingdom +44 29 2063 6363 http://www.thebigsleephotel.com/ |
The Big Sleep is set opposite Cardiff International Arena, within an easy walk of Cardiff Bay. The imposing tower block is one of the tallest hotels in the city. It hides an interior that is the last word in modern design, with light and spacious rooms, pale colours and stripped wood flooring. Large, modern rooms have king-sized beds, 15-channel satellite TV, air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities and fantastic views across the city. It also boasts of some rooms that were designed by the actor, John Malkovich ... so, fans and name-droppers should definitely consider staying here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Not quite Wuthering Heights |
158-160 Newport Road South Glamorgan Cardiff CF24 1DL United Kingdom +44 29 2049 9167 |
A well-established hotel, five minutes' drive from the M4 and set approximately one mile from the city centre on a busy road. Shops, restaurants and the city's main attractions are within easy walking distance, and there is a regular bus service into the centre. The proprietors offer a warm welcome and a high standard of service. Well-maintained, the hotel is a converted row of Victorian town houses and retains some of the original features with spacious, comfortable rooms. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern and good value |
Caxton Place Pentwyn Cardiff CF23 7HA United Kingdom |
A modern, comfortable motel set off the main A48 from Newport to Cardiff, offering simple accommodation at a budget price. Convenient for exploring the city and the surrounding Vale of Glamorgan, this hotel is especially popular with families and those travelling on a budget, as the rooms come at a fixed price (excluding breakfast) regardless of the number of people in them. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Living with pride |
2nd Floor, 22-24 James Street Cardiff CF10 5EX United Kingdom +44 29 2047 1512 http://www.acapitalapartment.com |
Situated at a prime location, with a host of restaurants, bars, shops and the Millenium Stadium around it, this apartment offers its guests the best of service. Including 24 hour concierge and garage services. You have a wide variety of rooms and luxury suites like the Centurion Leisure Suite. It offers guests amenities, such as a private pool, solarium sauna and spa. And if you are lucky enough, you may just get a room with the view of the riverside. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Are you adventurous enough? |
Pontcanna Fields Cardiff CF11 9LB United Kingdom +44 29 2039 8362 |
A warm welcome awaits you at the Cardiff Caravan Site that sprawls over 300 acres of land. Managed by the Cardiff Council, it rents tents and caravans for camping. The caravans are equipped with water and electricity. There is a 24 hour CCTV monitoring service and an inhouse warden. An average caravan pitch rental costs about GBP94.50 and tents for about GBP4.10 per person. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Antique elegance |
73 Cathedral Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9HE United Kingdom +44 29 2037 3722 |
This magnificent Victorian townhouse, complete with sweeping staircase and antique private parlor, is reminiscent of a more elegant age. Sleep in a canopied bed in the luxury of an en suite bedroom and enjoy breakfast in a light and airy dining room. The city center and tourist attractions are a brisk walk away along the tree-lined Cathedral Road. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All mod cons |
47-53 Cathedral Road (Pontcanna) Cardiff CF11 9HD United Kingdom +44 29 2023 6511 http://www.cathedral-hotel.com |
This beautiful Victorian building has been recently renovated and is centrally located, with the Welsh Institute of Sport and the Millennium Stadium only a short walk away. The en-suite bedrooms are comfortable and well-equipped, all have direct-dial telephone and modem hook-up facilities. As well as a 24-hour bar and modern minimalist restaurant, the recent addition of a large gymnasium makes this hotel an ideal choice for those wishing to indulge themselves. The hotel has a Welsh Tourist Board two star rating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Value with style |
101 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF11 9PH United Kingdom +44 29 2022 7701 http://www.courtfieldhotel.co.uk |
This three-storey Victorian townhouse is set on a wide, tree-lined street in a conservation area of the city, only a few minutes walk from the center. The decor and furnishings reflect the style of a Victorian home with rich colors, lots of prints on the walls, polished dark woods and an open fire in the bar. The hotel's welcoming family atmosphere and its proximity to the city center attracts guests of all ages, although children under seven cannot be accommodated. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home from home |
110 Newport Road Roath Cardiff CF24 1DG United Kingdom +44 29 2049 7583 |
This small, privately-owned hotel comes with a Welsh Tourist Board two star commendation. A converted Victorian townhouse, many of the original features are retained and the result is a comfortable building with a real homely feel. Convenient for the M4, Cardiff Bay and the city, the city centre itself is a 15 minute walk away, and the regular bus service makes this hotel a good choice for those travelling without their cars. Shops, restaurants and leisure facilities are all close at hand. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cosmopolitan hotel close to city centre |
58 Cathedral Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9LL United Kingdom +44 29 2034 4060 |
The staff at this comfortable Victorian house hotel between them speak French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese, lending a very cosmopolitan atmosphere to the place. Famous guests have included the pop group Boney M and due to the number of languages spoken, the hotel is also very popular with foreign visitors. The rooms come in a choice of basic or en-suite, full cooked breakfasts are offered, and the hotel has a bar that is open to non-residents during the evening. A 15 minute stroll through parkland will take you to the city center and there are also regular buses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Join the party |
201 Newport Road Roath Cardiff CF24 1AJ United Kingdom +44 29 2047 3311 |
This is a friendly and comfortable guesthouse that has a Welsh Tourist Board two-crown rating and AA and RAC two-star ratings. Formerly a Victorian town house, it has since been sympathetically converted and modernised. Situated on one of the main roads into Cardiff centre, all the attractions of the city are only a ten minute walk away. For added convenience, a regular bus route runs right passed the hotel door. The guesthouse is particularly popular with groups - see details of their party weekends, below. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good, basic rooms |
Longuiel Close Cardiff CF10 4EE United Kingdom +44 29 2044 9000 http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h... |
A modern hotel set on the waterfront of Cardiff Bay's East Dock, Holiday Inn is right in the middle of the Bay development. There's plenty to see and do in the immediate area, while Cardiff city centre itself is only ten minutes' walk away. A good choice for budget travellers who want to be at the heart of things, the hotel charges on a per room basis and so proves especially good value for families and people sharing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Speeding into Cardiff |
Pentwyn Road Pentwyn Cardiff CF23 7XH United Kingdom |
This is a modern, four-storey hotel, built in 1979. It is conveniently situated on Junction 29 of the M4 coming into the city, a few minutes away from the motorway and just 15 minutes' drive from the city centre. Best suited to those with their own transport, the hotel offers a good standard of comfort, with spacious rooms and on-site leisure facilities. It makes an ideal base from which to explore the area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern facilities |
179 Cathedral Road Pontcanna Cardiff CF11 9PL United Kingdom +44 29 2023 2594 |
Located on a wide, tree-lined street within a conservation area that is an easy walk from the city centre, this smart town house hotel has earned a recommendation from the Which? Magazine bed and breakfast guide and has a Wales Tourist Board two star rating. Smaller than many of the hotels in the area, it offers reasonably priced accommodation with a choice of rooms to suit lone travelers, couples and families as it offers a quieter, more intimate atmosphere than most large hotels. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Welsh Tourist Board approved |
150-152 Newport Road Cardiff CF24 1DJ United Kingdom +44 29 2048 9545 |
This large student housing facility that retains many of the original features of the buildings, combining traditional decor and furnishings with a few modern touches. A few minutes from the M4, Newport Road runs directly into the city centre. The main shops, theatres and restaurants are all within easy walking distance, and there is also a regular bus service into the centre. The docks area and the modern attractions of Cardiff Bay are a short drive away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Weekend Getaway |
Malthouse Avenue Cardiff Gate Business Park Cardiff CF23 8RA United Kingdom +44 29 2073 3222 http://www.ibishotel.com |
If you are looking for a cozy, comfortable and affordable stay for a weekend, then IBIS-Cardiff Gate would definitely be the right choice. You can pick from the choicest of rooms; be it twin, double or a family room. Accommodation is free for a child under 12 years sharing the parent's room. The hotel also offers conference facilities for its business visitors. The car parking facility is free and the rates for the rooms range from GBP 39-55. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Conveniently placed |
385 Newport Road Roath Cardiff CF24 1RN United Kingdom +44 29 2049 7817 |
Set on one of the main roads into Cardiff, conveniently placed for the city center, shops and restaurants, the Lynx Hotel was originally a set of Victorian town houses now converted and modernized to provide homely bed and breakfast accommodation for long and short stay visitors to the city. All rooms are en suite and come centrally heated and supplied with color TV and tea and coffee making facilities. There are four single rooms and two that are suitable for families. Public areas include a pleasant lounge and dining room. Check-in and check-out times are flexible and there are special rates for longer stays. is within walking distance and there is a regular bus service. Cardiff Bay and the docks are a short drive away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cozy and Comfortable |
98 Newport Road Cardiff CF24 1DG United Kingdom +44 29 2049 2385 http://www.britainsbestbreaks.... |
This family-run guesthouse offers a comfortable stay at afforadable rates. All the rooms are self-sufficient with the latest amenities. A wide variety of breakfast options are available, from cereals, juices, fruits to homemade breads and fromage frais. It is located at a 10-minute walk from the city centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pub style accommodation |
3-5 Brook Street Riverside Cardiff CF11 6LG United Kingdom |
A large pub set on the corner of a residential street, the Miller's Tavern offers accommodation amid a busy and lively atmosphere. Cardiff Bay is just five minutes away by car and the Millennium Stadium and theatres are all within easy walking distance. The pub has a full programme of entertainment and attracts a good crowd of regulars and is particularly recommended for those who enjoy a laid-back atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Good home cooking |
Porthkerry Road Barry Cardiff, WE CF62 7XY United Kingdom +44 1446 740069 |
Those who want to combine the sights of Cardiff with a seaside holiday could opt to stay in the nearby town of Barry. A 15 minute train journey from Cardiff centre, local attractions include a funfair, amusement arcades and beach. The Mount Sorrel hotel has a Welsh Tourist Board three star rating. It is well noted for its hospitality and good cooking and has its own indoor heated pool, sauna and leisure club. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For sports and jazz fans |
53-59 Despenser St Riverside Cardiff CF11 6AG United Kingdom +44 29 2037 8866 http://www.nosda.co.uk |
Ideal for fans of rugby and live jazz, The Riverbank is literally just across the river from the Millennium Stadium and features live entertainment every week. It is also only a short walk from the city centre and Cardiff's main tourist attractions. Built as a traditional town house, the hotel has since undergone extensive refurbishment but still retains a comfortable, homely feel. The Riverbank was awarded two stars in the Wales Tourist Board Serviced Accommodation category. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The stamp of quality |
Greenwood Lane St Fagans Cardiff CF5 6EL United Kingdom +44 029 2056 5400 http://www.old-post-office.com |
Located just outside Cardiff proper in the beautiful village of St Fagans, the Old Post Office is still only about ten minutes' drive from the city centre. Convenient for all the city's attractions and close to the fascinating Museum of Welsh Life, yet set in a quiet location, the hotel is a charming guesthouse that has been carefully converted with elegant taste. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stained glass windows |
127 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF11 9PJ United Kingdom +44 29 2023 0548 |
This is a family-run hotel close to the city centre shops, Cardiff International Arena and all amenities, yet far enough out of the centre to avoid the noise of pubs and clubs at night. This hotel has modern, comfortable rooms, richly coloured decor and Victorian stained glass windows throughout. For a touch of luxury, there is a four-poster bed available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hotel and restaurant |
199-201 Fidlas Road Llanishen Cardiff CF14 5NA United Kingdom +44 29 2076 4615 |
A pair of privately owned hotels, now amalgamated into one, situated in a quiet area of the city, four miles north of the centre and within ten minutes of the M4, the Phoenix and Cedars is a good base for exploring Cardiff and South Wales. Many people come here for the food, which includes a Chinese menu and a special seafood menu on some nights. The hotel offers ample car parking, a 24 hour reception service and a choice of restaurants and bars. It has an AA and RAC two star rating and a Welsh Tourist board commendation for facilities and service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old Norwegian vicarage |
181 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF11 9PN United Kingdom +44 29 2022 8607 |
Once a vicarage, and home to the Norwegian Consul for Cardiff (Preste Gaarden means "The Vicarage" in Norweigan), this family-run hotel has a long and interesting history, with church services for Norwegian sea men often being held here. The Norwegian church in Cardiff Bay has since been rebuilt and is now an arts centre, while the vicarage has been thoroughly refurbished as a hotel offering all modern comforts within easy reach of the city centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Victorian living |
Raisdale Road Cardiff, WE CF64 5BN United Kingdom +44 29 2070 7317 |
This two-star hotel in the coastal area of Penarth (just a short drive from Cardiff centre) is the holder of a Welcome Host certificate for customer care. All 18 rooms are large and well furnished, maintaining an air of old Victorian elegance. The hotel affords magnificent sea views and there are plenty cliff-top walks nearby. Cardiff city centre is easily accessible by bus or train. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live jazz nights |
21 St Mary St Cardiff CF10 1PL United Kingdom +44 29 2023 2161 http://www.sandringham-hotel.com |
A long-established and friendly family-run hotel in the heart of the city centre, just a few minutes' walk from the bus and train stations. Sandringham's is best known for its Jazz Cafe, bar and restaurant with live performances held on most nights. The central location opposite a number of pubs and clubs can be a little noisy, but it's ideal for those who want to be at the heart of the action. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Comfort guaranteed! |
Hensol Pendoylan Cardiff CF72 8GG United Kingdom +44 1443 22 5877 http://www.llanerch-vineyard.c... |
This place is appropriate for a family outing and stay. There are two cottages in the Llanerch Vineyard, each of which has two bedrooms - one double, a twin and two bathrooms. The fully furnished cottages have been rated five stars by the Wales Tourist Board. The room charges vary from £350 per week in low season to £650 per week in high season. If comfort and convenience are on your mind, this is where you should be. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An oasis of calm |
70 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF11 9LL United Kingdom +44 29 2023 9399 |
This beautifully restored Victorian house retains many of its original features including mosaic tiled floors, elaborate fireplaces and stained glass windows. Centrally located, a short walk along the river and through the Castle grounds takes you to the recently modernised city centre with its numerous shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel caters for both business and leisure travellers and attracts visitors from all over the world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Experience Penarth |
37 Victoria Road Cardiff, WE CF64 3HY United Kingdom +44 29 2070 7782 |
Set in the peaceful seaside resort of Penarth, just ten minutes' drive from Cardiff city centre, this imposing red-brick Edwardian house is close to Penarth railway station, making it ideal for those relying on public transport. The seafront is a ten minute stroll away and there are lots of shops and restaurants in the local area. This is a family-run hotel with a warm and welcoming atmosphere and personal service. It is particularly popular with older guests and families. Review © 2007, Wcities |