I have stayed at Holiday Inn Express hotels all o0ver the US and UK and they are always nice. This…read moreone was the worst one. Which is not to say it was terrible, because it was not. But it was not cheap in price but not worth the cost at all. Very noisy, from the staff inside (not guests, but staff) to the outside as well. It also really does not take much effort to be friendly and they certainly were not. In Cardiff? Stay somewhere else.

This was my first visit to the Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Airport, as I'd arrived in from Dublin…read more(minus my suitcase which had got "lost" for the night, but turned up the next day) at around 8.30pm. I rang the hotel and spoke to Daniel who arranged for the driver to bring the hotel minibus to collect me, and arrived some ten minutes later. I was warmly greeted by the driver who got me to the hotel in next to no time. Once at the reception, Daniel swiftly checked in for my two night stay. My room was on the first floor, and was inviting and comfortable. The air conditioning worked well, as did the heating. I was given free wifi access (as an IHG member), which was extremely useful to me, as I had some work to do. A dinner menu was on offer until 9.30pm, which you ordered the food via the reception/bar area. Don't expect Michelin star food, as it won't be offered. Instead, you'll be offered a family-friendly menu with many favourites. It more than serves its purpose and prices aren't too bad either. Breakfast is a basic buffet, offering scrambled eggs and sausages, plus croissants, fruit and yoghurt, and bread for toast. Tea and coffee making facilities are offered. All in all, it serves the purpose it's there for. The Great Room, allows for an evening drink, and dinner can be had there too. During the day, drinks, crisps and biscuits are on offer, and a choice of pizzas too. The best part about the hotel are the staff. Daniel and Jemma (Guest Service Managers) and their teams, are truly brilliant and are all warm and friendly, offering a true Welsh welcome. Given the close proximity to the airport (you can walk to the terminal in under ten minutes) it's great for a pre/post night stay, as well as long stay parking. You are just four miles from Barry Island, and around twelve miles from Cardiff City Centre (which you can reach by express bus from outside the airport terminal). I'd not hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone and will definitely be staying here again in the future. Well done to all staff member. Diolch yn fawr!

Clean very helpful staff, room was small but comfortable great location book parking in advanceread more

Excellent pub and even better food, good value :) entertainment thursday friday saturday and sunday…read moreone of the few places that can actually put entertainment on and fill the place great night out! only five minutes from junction 37

great food great atmosphere here.popular with locals.do a great sunday lunch.always busyread more

Based on a tree lined street in the 'Notting Hill' area of Cardiff known as Pontcanna, this hotel…read morewas built in 1898. It is spread over two Victorian houses which retain their original features. New owners took over the hotel in January 2006 and are completely refurbishing all bedrooms. The Abbey Hotel has 26 bedrooms ranging from a single room to large family rooms en-suite, all rooms have televisions and hospitality trays. Included in the room rate is a traditional English breakfast or a choice of cereals. Fax Facilities are available and wireless internet access is available from certain rooms. Interesting Fact: Richard Burton attended elocution lessons in the lounge of No 151. Yes Way!

Had a fantastic time at this Hotel! I reserved a single bed room. Easy to walk to (granted you can…read moretake a very cheap cab ride there), i felt very secure on the premise, my bed was super cozy and comfortable, the decor was absolutely adorable, the breakfast bar was lovely, and the hotel staff were VERY nice! I did have a hard time calling them when i first arrived, my cell phone couldnt connect, i eventually had to ask someone else to use their phone. I think it has something to do with the area code. but once I made contact it was smooth sailing from there! I loved the mirrors with the quotes on them, the chandeliers and the paintings. I had room 12 which was nice and tucked away so I had all the privacy i wanted. The bathroom was perfect and private. They had a sheet of useful information in my room, including cab estimates, restaurants, pubs, and hotel information. Its so close to city center which was amazing!! After spending a lot of the time at the Castle and the city center, i came back to relax and turn on the tv. Only to find out there was another rugby match! So I headed to a recommended pub just down the street where I met some GREAT people. The only downfall is that i couldnt spend more time at this Hotel and in Cardiff!! I will be back to the Abbey Hotel!!

I know it usually doesn't get very warm in Cardiff, Wales but this hotel seriously needs a major…read morerenovation. There is a definite pattern in the quality of hotels that the Trafalgar Tour Company books for it's escorted tours. Everything about our tour was excellent except for the hotels. This particular hotel was one of three that I stayed at earlier this month that I would never in a million years choose for myself. Cons: - One block from the Cardiff Prison. That is really heart warming. Look at the map. - No ventilation or fans in the rooms and we could not open our window. They only have A/C in the lobby. - They need new carpet because it is very worn and it looks awful. - Elevators are old and really slow. I think there are only two. I opted to take the stairs the morning we checked out and got trapped in the stairwell with a bunch of people from my tour group. Our coach was leaving for England in 5 minute, so I ended up busting out of the Emergency Exit on the ground floor. After checking all the locked doors on every floor I really didn't care if the sirens and alarms went off. There are no good signs for the regular stairs. - Emergency Stair Well - No phones or ways to communicate with the outside world when you get stuck in there and all the doors lock behind you. Pros: - The lobby has A/C. Unfortunately, I can't sleep in the lobby. - Cardiff has some nice sites to see. Visit the Cardiff Castle if you have time. This was the best tour and we could actually sit on the furniture and touch some stuff. - We had a great dinner at the Sutton Mawr Farm which isn't too far away. I wish we could have stayed at their B&B instead of the Park Inn. - The Wi-Fi was free. If it had not been I would have deducted another star. I cannot believe this is part of the Radisson chain of hotels because it really needs a serious renovation. It is one step up from the Holiday Inn hotels I stayed at in England. Recommendations: - Check out a B & B in the country so you can enjoy the scenery. - Really check out the hotels on your itinerary if a tour company books the hotels for you. I really think this is how they make their money. They get a good group rate for a dump and they pocket the difference.

This is a fantastic hotel that offers real value for money. It certainly can't be beaten for…read morelocation. It sits right opposite the CIA and backs on to John Lewis and the St David's complex. The train and bus station is a 5 minute walk away. I haven't always lived in the city so if I was ever going to gigs it was a good place to stay if booked further enough in advance. The main desk is in a unique courtyard area. I remember when it used to look like a townscape painted onto the walls so its a definite improvement. I've always found the staff to be really accommodating and while the rooms aren't the most glamourous they are conformable and have everything you need plus wifi. Rooms usually cost under £100 included breakfast and I've ever stayed here for around £50 once.

The beds were uncomfortable and my flight was at 6am so we had to get up at 3am I never got sleep…read moreat all. All I heard was someone watching Gordon Ramsey's Hell's Kitchen. While I was in the other room with my neck snapping against the stiff pillows. Nice to know he was having fun. The customer service was nice to say the least

Decent hotel with decent service but all in all a nice place to stay for a weekendread more

During the summer holidays, Gelynis Farm is open from 11am - 5pm for family and children's events…read more This is a great place to come on a summer's sunny afternoon, as there's enough to entertain children and adults alike. Pick your own fruit, including strawberries and raspberries, depending on the time of year, is always popular. There are also special events running during Easter and Halloween, generally involving lots of children running around trying to find things on the farm. Great fun! The farm also makes and sells honey, preserves and wine, which set a high standard in local produce. This is also a bed & breakfast, which I imagine would be very comfortable at any time of the year, given the warm hospitality of the staff and the cosy decor of the farmhouse.

Nice pub in the middle of porlock village just before the start of porlock hill…read more The pub was quiet so service was quick. Staff were pleasant and friendly We ordered just a light meal as a relative who lives in the village was cooking for us later in the day. I had the toastie with cheese and ham. It came with a side salad and was hot on arrival. The food was nice but nothing out of this world, but then how out of this world can a toastie get?!

There is no disabled access and so is definitely not for everyone as there is no lift, so don't…read moretake heavy luggage either! However, the rooms are quaint but intimate, not exceptionally large rooms, but they have everything you might want from a budget hotel, however it is more expensive than other B&Bs in the surrounding areas. The room was not the cleanest and had clearly not been totally cleaned down after the previous occupants had departed which was not very good but we told the receptionist and we were not offered a different room but they did clean it properly within an hour. The best part of the hotel is the restaurant as the breakfast was really great and we were allowed to eat in bed. The staff were very welcoming and so i would recommend it again.