Latest reviews for Hotels & Travel in Cardiff, United Kingdom

St. Hilary Lodge - by welshwonder

welshwonder — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:33:53 +0000

Review by welshwonder

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 029 2034 0303

Would highly recommend, stayed over for the Wales v England match. The room was clean and the host was lovely. Walking distance to the centre. Hoping to go back for the Irish game!Would highly recommend, stayed over for the Wales v England match. The room was clean and the host was lovely. Walking distance to the centre. Hoping to go back for the Irish game!

Hilton Hotel - Luxury service! by Lizbinim

Lizbinim — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:23:52 +0000

Review by Lizbinim

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 029 2064 6300

Website: http://www.hilton.com

Tags: restaurant, internet access, safe

When I went there for a luxury evening for a birthday treat, I was mildly surprised by the friendliness of the place! The doorman was exceptionally friendly, and the waiters in the restaurant were very charming. The food quality was outstanding with amazing presentation skills, and the price was considerably low for 5*! The bedrooms overlook the beautiful Cardiff Castle (if you're lucky enough!), and the sunset is a lovely sight to see. The rooms have king size beds, spacial washing facilities and fluffy robes which is an added bonus! If I could afford to regularly stay there, I would!When I went there for a luxury evening for a birthday treat, I was mildly surprised by the friendliness of the place! The doorman was exceptionally friendly, and the waiters in the restaurant were very charming. The food quality was outstanding with amazing presentation skills, and the price was considerably low for 5*! The bedrooms overlook the beautiful Cardiff Castle (if you're lucky enough!), and the sunset is a lovely sight to see. The rooms have king size beds, spacial washing facilities and fluffy robes which is an added bonus! If I could afford to regularly stay there, I would!

The St. David's Hotel & Spa - by emmalouisestar

emmalouisestar — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:08:08 +0000

Review by emmalouisestar

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 029 2045 4045

Website: http://www.roccofortehotels.com

Tags: restaurant, safe, air conditioning

I have stayed and used the spa in this hotel and to be honest I didnt really think alot of it. The spa was nice of course but the staff didnt really seem that accomodating. we also had a problem when we came to pay for our break where there was a disagreement in price. The staff were quiet rude but we got there in the end. The facilities and bedrooms were nice but Considering the price and the fact that it is supose to be a 5 star I didnt think much of it. Wwe went to eat in the bay which was really nice but I dont think I would use this hotel again. I would double check on what you are paying before you check in. It is a nice view from the hotel as it is on the waterfront. Would be very nice in the summer when you can sit outside and take in the surroundings. The bay is also a very nice place to go out in the night so is very well situated xI have stayed and used the spa in this hotel and to be honest I didnt really think alot of it. The spa was nice of course but the staff didnt really seem that accomodating. we also had a problem when we came to pay for our break where there was a disagreement in price. The staff were quiet rude but we got there in the end. The facilities and bedrooms were nice but Considering the price and the fact that it is supose to be a 5 star I didnt think much of it. Wwe went to eat in the bay which was really nice but I dont think I would use this hotel again. I would double check on what you are paying before you check in. It is a nice view from the hotel as it is on the waterfront. Would be very nice in the summer when you can sit outside and take in the surroundings. The bay is also a very nice place to go out in the night so is very well situated x

Novotel - Cardiff and the Novotel by duchy

duchy — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:30:01 +0000

Review by duchy

Rating: 3.00Cardiff is a fabulous city to visit. There;s always something going on and recently we travelled there to attend a concert at the CIA Arena and booked to stay at the Novotel Cardiff.
Location was fine-a quick taxi ride from the station-although it was walkable had I not been feeling lazy-but hey it was a weekend break right-so I gave my feet a break too !
Check in was fine-we had requested a smoking room with two beds and that is exactly what we got.
The room was very nice-clean, spacious and the bed was comfy. Shortly after we checked in a really bouncy bubbly member of staff knocked to check we were happy with our room. I told her we were but could she get me any more coffee sachets (not their fault I'd drink it all and wanted to have one for the morning). She came back with a massive pile of coffee, sugar, creamers and shortbread Yum Yum. the only downside to the room was the net curtains. Yes it was a smoking room but the net curtains were yellow with smoke and stank-they need to check them more often and change them as needed.
Had a few difficulties getting a taxi to the CIA for the concertand in the end walked. If you are attending a show-book in advance or leave plenty of time.
The bar staff were efficient and cheerful and we spent a couple tours in the bar after the show -comfy seats and nice mix of people.
The Novotel isn't as nice as say the St Davids but it's a good price and I'd stay there again although next time I'd check the net curtains as soon as I checked in !Cardiff is a fabulous city to visit. There;s always something going on and recently we travelled there to attend a concert at the CIA Arena and booked to stay at the Novotel Cardiff.
Location was fine-a quick taxi ride from the station-although it was walkable had I not been feeling lazy-but hey it was a weekend break right-so I gave my feet a break too !
Check in was fine-we had requested a smoking room with two beds and that is exactly what we got.
The room was very nice-clean, spacious and the bed was comfy. Shortly after we checked in a really bouncy bubbly member of staff knocked to check we were happy with our room. I told her we were but could she get me any more coffee sachets (not their fault I'd drink it all and wanted to have one for the morning). She came back with a massive pile of coffee, sugar, creamers and shortbread Yum Yum. the only downside to the room was the net curtains. Yes it was a smoking room but the net curtains were yellow with smoke and stank-they need to check them more often and change them as needed.
Had a few difficulties getting a taxi to the CIA for the concertand in the end walked. If you are attending a show-book in advance or leave plenty of time.
The bar staff were efficient and cheerful and we spent a couple tours in the bar after the show -comfy seats and nice mix of people.
The Novotel isn't as nice as say the St Davids but it's a good price and I'd stay there again although next time I'd check the net curtains as soon as I checked in !

The Big Sleep Hotel - Earplugs required at weekends by dbuk44

dbuk44 — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:38:41 +0000

Review by dbuk44

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 029 2063 6363

Website: http://www.thebigsleephotel.com

Tags: air conditioning, televisions

I checked my parents in here over the last Bank Holiday weekend and they were bitterly disappointed with their stay here.

On Saturday night this hotel turns into a university dorm room. The hotel was overrun with stag and hen night parties. The walls are PAPER thin, and you can hear everything.

The hotel room was VERY average. Yes it's all white, with ugly blue curtains made out of cheap fleece, but that doesn't make it cool. It looks more modern than a budget hotel, but it's not chic.

I joined them for breakfast - this was quite nice - pastries and cereals and toast with boiled eggs.

The hotel staff were very grumpy. Not very helpful. Perhaps they were also kept awake by the party people.

DON'T go on Saturday. If you can get a discount/cheap rate on a Sunday, or another night of the week - go for it, it's not bad for a budget hotel.I checked my parents in here over the last Bank Holiday weekend and they were bitterly disappointed with their stay here.

On Saturday night this hotel turns into a university dorm room. The hotel was overrun with stag and hen night parties. The walls are PAPER thin, and you can hear everything.

The hotel room was VERY average. Yes it's all white, with ugly blue curtains made out of cheap fleece, but that doesn't make it cool. It looks more modern than a budget hotel, but it's not chic.

I joined them for breakfast - this was quite nice - pastries and cereals and toast with boiled eggs.

The hotel staff were very grumpy. Not very helpful. Perhaps they were also kept awake by the party people.

DON'T go on Saturday. If you can get a discount/cheap rate on a Sunday, or another night of the week - go for it, it's not bad for a budget hotel.