40 minutes from the center of downtown Cardiff, is a modern, luxury hotel called St David's Hotel…read moreand Spa. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The rooms were clean, spacious, and comfy. The views from our room's patio was a perfect mix of water and skyline. The restaurant downstairs is an all encompassing eatery with delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and late night drinks and snacks. The modern décor gives off a funky, museum vibe and the reception and staff do not disappoint. Taxi's into town cost 7 to 10 pounds, depending upon traffic. If you'd like to stay close to the hotel and explore; you simply walk down the water walk pathway and choose from numerous eateries ranging from high end to "average joe" hang-outs. This hotel has a spa and my friends said they were thoroughly pleased with their experience.

St David's has everything you'd expect from a 5 star at hotel. The brilliant Tides restaurant, the…read moreamazing spa that Conde Neste has voted one of the top in the UK and of course amazing view out over the bay. Obviously that all comes at a price and its probably the most expensive in town too. A basic room will set you back £200 and thats without breakfast. The suits cost over £500. Whilst it is a fantastic place its not the most amazing 5 star place i've seen or been in. Sometimes I find the staff to be a little bit lax and its starting to a look a bit tired and so maybe they rely too much on its past reputation that getting in perfect every time. Still i'd thoroughly recommend the spa breaks here, wonderful setting, brilliant service.

A luxury boutique hotel where the food is good and staff are friendly. This hotel is expensive but…read morehas everything you could wish for, including a swimming pool and gym. Spa treatment are available at certain times. A great place for a romantic getaway which is also close to Cardiff

Lovely historic home in Penarth which is now a hotel, restaurant and wedding venue. We went for…read moretheir afternoon cream tea and the food was excellent. Unfortunately, there was also a wedding reception cocktail hour taking place in the same room while we were there, so it was very hard to hear one another over the din of the wedding guests.

Terrible experience! Booked 3 rooms weeks in advance (plus another 2 rooms booked separately) and…read morecheck in was advertised as 14:00, our party arrived at around 18:00 to be told the rooms hadn't been cleaned yet, and no indication of time they would be ready. The staff seemed to have no idea of what was going on and just kept telling us 'there's nothing we can do we're short staffed'. There was no manager on site and nobody who was able to help us. The rooms were eventually 'ready' at around 19:15. We had travelled for a surprise party we were attending in Nailsea and this made all of us late and missing the time we were due to arrive. Once in the rooms it was clear they had been rushed and were all in need of a deep clean and some TLC. Thick dust on skirting boards, stained carpets covered in bits, dirty shower screens, splatters down the walls and just generally very very grubby. It's obvious they've not been properly cleaned in a long time. The girl that was there cleaning was doing the best she could but had told us that she hadn't been called in until well after 14:00 when the rooms should have been ready. If we didn't have somewhere to be, and hadn't paid in advance, we most definitely would have found somewhere else to stay. In the morning we opened the window to let in some fresh air, as the rooms were very warm, only to find our room was above the staff smoking area. It instantly made our room stink of cigarette smoke as well as hearing the staff swearing and hollering below. Breakfast consisted of some pre packed pastries and dirty glasses for the juice, we had to go and ask for some clean glasses from the bar. The 'manager' was on site the following morning sat in the bar area. He was apparently aware of the issues but made no effort to come over to us with an apology or any solution or even bother to make contact with us. When we approached him all he kept repeating was 'I apologise but were short staffed, there's nothing I can do'. THATS YOUR JOB AS A MANAGER! I fully appreciate that things happen, it's life and things don't always go to plan, but it's the way things are dealt with. We received zero communication in advance to say there may be a delay with our room, this would have enabled us to make alternate plans etc. He then told us that it would be the same situation that evening for other guests arriving, with no indication of him or the other members of staff on site making any effort to solve the the situation and start cleaning rooms ready. They basically did not really care. Overall a terrible experience and would not stay here or recommended to anyone. If you want a clean room and a decent nights stay head to the Rising Sun down the road!

Not sure which George pub the other reviewer was talking about, as this one is in BACKWELL! Update…read more good ale and decent food too. Always seems busy, which must be a good sign!

I booked here in an emergency after incorrectly booking another hotel on different dates so I…read moredidn't seek it out per se, however, it is a very nice hotek with all that you'd expect. The downsides were: Demanding a swipe of your credit card before signing in even though my company pays. This is a pet hate of mine. The food, although very pretty, was expensive and tiny in the restaurant if you need to walk anywhere, which I did, there are no footpaths outside the hotel leading to the nearest major road. I had to walk in the road or on the wet grass, neither very satisfactory will dragging a wheelie case. The remote for the telly didn't turn it on, just off. The wifi in the room was almost non existent. Other than that fine :-)

The park way is Cwmbran's premier hotel. It's facilities include a Gymnasium, Conference rooms, a…read morereally nice small sized pool and spa (done out in a Romanesque style), a restaurant, and free parking. The hotel residents get to use the spa facilities for free, but non members can sign up to the gym with membership fees. Its nice to just visit for a quiet drink in the lounge bar, where they have regular live singing on weekends, and other entertainment. The have an open log fire and very comfortable seating. The staff a quite friendly and helpful. The hotel hosts quite a few parties and events at Christmas time.

As far as quaint historic hotels go, this one is a charmer. We were there during some…read moreextraordinarily sunny days, rare for Wales, so it was a little warm, but the rooms were spacious and tidy. The staff is friendly and helpful, and you have several dining options on the property. Breakfast is plentiful and relaxed overlooking the greens, and it's a nice getaway location for multiple occasions. You can get here by bus if you want to walk a lot, but it's advisable to have a car. Golfing is the main event here if you're not getting married (or combine for a double-pop). We had a nice stroll around the entire walking route (you can finish it in an hour), and overall we enjoyed our stay. We'll hope to return next time in town.

This particular hotel benefits from an atmosphere of peaceful relaxation. Each room seems to…read moreprovide a view of the surrounding countryside. The view from our room of the 18th hole of one of the site's two golf courses was very much appreciated, in addition to the view of the River Severn and the Severn Bridge. The room was spacious and quiet. In addition to the comfortable double bed we were provided with ample lighting, a large desk, a chest of drawers, side table (unfortunately found to be quite dusty), comfortable armchair placed to take advantage of the view (which I took full advantage of, relaxing with a book and a coffee first thing in the morning after my swim), several large and clean mirrors, and a bedside table each. The wardrobe with sliding doors contained several hangars, instructions on how to obtain dry cleaning services, an iron and board, a large electric fan, and a good-quality hairdryer. Above the chest of drawers and facing the bed was the large flat screen television, upon which a range of options were available (including the opportunity to purchase recently-released films). We were provided with a selection of tea and coffee in our room, along with a small but clean kettle. At one portion of each item per-guest we felt that we could have been spared having to contact reception in order obtain more. The bathroom provided high-quality facilities above the level of essential. So many hotels no longer have bathtubs, so the opportunity to enjoy a soak was very much appreciated. However, I cannot help but mention that a used bottle of complimentary body lotion was found behind the shower curtain. As neither of us are accustomed to feather pillows and prefer the support of a foam pillow. A quick call to reception and we had a couple of decent foam pillows sent up. The soft and spacious double bed, the comfortable temperature of the room, and the tranquillity of the surroundings made for a wholly restful night. The pool, although relatively small, was perfectly adequate for a few laps before breakfast. Both the sauna and steam room were clean and spacious. Although I didn't pay it a visit, the gym appeared to have plenty of modern equipment on offer in a pleasant atmosphere. The changing rooms were clean and provided secure digital lock mechanisms on spacious lockers, hairdryers, ample space in which to change and private facilities, and complementary toiletries. The breakfast buffet was fantastic in terms of the availability and quality of items. There is something to suit a great many tastes here and the staff seem only too happy to accommodate any special requests. I made the mistake of leaving behind a treasured jacket and was very pleased to find the facilities team had located it and dispatched it in the post to my home address.

Although it doesn't look that impressive from the outside this is a great place to stay. The rooms…read moreare nice and the beds comfortable and everything in the room is immaculately clean. They do serve a full breakfast from 0700 to 0900 and have their own on site pub that is everything you expect of a traditional pub. The drinks are reasonably priced and the atmosphere is quite jovial. There's even a inflated jump house out back for the children plus picnic tables if you want to drink, smoke, or just enjoy the fresh air. The television is a bit small but you do get SKY television channels so that's a plus but the most impressive thing is the staff. They are always polite, courteous, and cheerful and always checking to make sure you have everything you need.

The hotel is in an excellent location in a quiet spot on the edge of an old dock in a residential…read morearea about a ten-minute walk to Cardiff Bay with all the entertainment and restaurants available there. Plenty of free parking. Some rooms overlook the dock and others the car park. It's about a 15 minutes walk to the City.

I have stayed here many times and I have always had a clean and comfortable room. The complimentary…read morebreakfast is more than adequate. The staff are mostly welcoming and friendly. Very good value for money, particularly if you book on the internet well in advance. Plenty of parking, although they do now charge you a few quid a night for this. Close to all the leisure facilities at Cardiff Bay and a short train or bus ride to the city centre.

We only stayed here for one night. I couldn't get over how massive the room was for such a cheap…read moreprice. Staff are extremely friendly. In the room they give you water bottles, tea kettle, wine glasses, spoons, ice and a bottle opener. The beds are very wide which I love. Bathroom is also big. I that the shower and toilet are in a separate area of the room. Just twelve short minutes from the hotel is a lovely fish and chip shop called the Wellfield and a park you can eat your food in as you take in the different birds in the lake.

This Future Inn is located within Cardiff Bay, close to the waterfront Mermaid Quay. The Wales…read moreMillennium Centre, the Welsh National Assembly, Cardiff County Hall, Cardiff's Millennium Stadium and the main business community are all within a mile of the hotel. Their rooms are less boxy than, say, a Travelodge, but they still lack soul. Still the cream and beige spaces are clean, quite comfortable and usually have enough desk space, if, like me, you tend to spend time in hotels more for business than pleasure and spend fretful nights meeting deadlines on your laptop. They also offer free TV internet access and free local calls. Not got time to eat out? Fear not, the Thomas Restaurant and Bar provides all food and beverage on site and is happy to allow in casual diners as well as Cardiff Hotel guests. BONUSES? Professional business meeting and presentation space are available for hire, they can also cater for private dinners, exhibitions and weddings in Cardiff.