Imperial Hotel
Now privately owned by the Classic British Hotels group, this is the pick of the old-school seafront hotels and has recently benefited from a major refurbishment that has introduced two disabled rooms...
Now privately owned by the Classic British Hotels group, this is the pick of the old-school seafront hotels and has recently benefited from a major refurbishment that has introduced two disabled rooms...
Central Cardiff's five-star is housed in a new circular building that was built in the traditional style of pale stone, with views over the castle. The rooms are plush and comfortable, there's a lovely pool and a spa, and excellent cooking at Razzi...
Could do with a bit of TLC, and some of the rooms, especially the singles, are a bit cramped, but the elegant Georgian building, fresh, modern décor and quiet but central location make the Windsor a decent choice.
They don't come much more central than the Sandringham. It may be nothing special in the décor department, but it's friendly and welcoming, and right in the thick of things - a good place to stay if you're here for the nightlife...
Following a major refit, the new-look rooms feature purple and gold decor and Bose sound systems; higher-priced rooms boast castle views and freestanding baths.
This 1960s city-centre hotel has been given an expensive upgrade, with dragon-red carpets, orange backlighting and well-turned-out bedrooms. There's also a good-sized gym and pool.
Dating from 1522, the creaky but atmospheric rooms at this traditional inn have original wooden beams and panelling but a modern sensibility...
Billed as a 'designer hotel on a budget' and housed in a mirrored tower block, this place feels stark and functional despite the self-consciously cool colour schemes, Ikea furniture and (mostly) spacious rooms...
A glittering, glassy tower topped with a sail-like flourish, St David's epitomises Cardiff Bay's transformation from wasteland to stylish place-to-be. Every room has a private balcony with a harbour view.
A stately country-house hotel set in verdant gardens, Bodysgallen Hall is just 2 miles south of Llandudno on the A470...
This grand old Georgian building resembles a stately home with its impressive entrance hall. It certainly targets the high rollers with a leisure club, the buzzy Havana bar-cum-bistro, plus specialist facilities for conferences...
It seems like nothing is too much trouble at this friendly, flower-bedecked hotel - staff are only too pleased to help out with any query or request...
Some of the rooms in this traditional pub feel a bit old-fashioned and frayed around the edges, but the hotel does offer a great base for exploring the area. The building is full of character, having been constructed in 1862 as a coaching inn...
High-end suites, a popular day spa and fine dining, the latter with superb views of Conwy Castle illuminated by night, are the big draws at this stylish, quayside property.
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