| the elegant, individually decorated rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as whirlpool baths. upgraded rooms add sitting areas. there's a sophisticated restaurant/bar; afternoon tea is available. in a stately 19th-century building that formerly housed the city's coal exchange, this upscale hotel is a 4-minute walk from cardiff bay railway station, 6 minutes' walk from cardiff bay and 1 mile from cardiff castle. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there are also opulent event spaces decorated in period panelling and stained glass
Bristol Airport 1 hr 13
Bute Park (11 min)
A rambling riverside beauty spot with an arboretum, Victorian gardens, friary ruins and a cafe. Techniquest (4 min)
Family-friendly attraction that aims to teach people about science and motivate them to learn more. The Senedd (7 min)
Modern Welsh National Assembly building with transparent walls & an undulating wood roof. Wales Millennium Centre (5 min)
Major modern culture venue staging theatre, opera, ballet and music shows, with bars and dining. Principality Stadium (9 min)
Riverside home of Welsh rugby union, plus football, speedway and concerts, with daily tours. Castell Coch (25 min)
Audio tours of a grand 19th-century castle built in the gothic-revival style & surrounded by woods. Pierhead Building (7 min)
Landmark, red-brick building featuring exhibits on local history & culture, plus regular events. Cardiff Bay (9 min)
Celebrated urban area featuring a marina, shops & eateries, plus historic buildings & guided tours. Norwegian Church Arts Centre (11 min)
Former 19th-century church with a cafe, a gallery & bay views, plus regular concerts & arts events. National Trust - Dyffryn Gardens (18 min)
Gardens designed in 1906 as a series of outdoor rooms set among lawns, an arboretum and wild garden. National Museum Cardiff (10 min)
Archaeological artefacts, art and natural history, plus visiting exhibitions in a grand setting. St. Fagans National Museum of History (18 min)
Open-air history of Welsh life with ancient buildings re-erected and traditional crafters at work. Cardiff Castle (12 min)
Victorian Gothic fantasy built on the remains of Norman and Roman ruins, with a colourful interior. Caerphilly Castle (30 min)
Moated, 13th-century fortress with imposing gatehouse, fortified dam and a tower bombed by Cromwell. Mermaid Quay (5 min)
Popular gathering place on the water offering an array of restaurants, bars, shops & events. | 
