Address
21 St Mary StreetCardiff
CF10 1PL
Wales
Tel: +44 (0)29 20232161
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The Campanile Hotel Cardiff provides budget hotel accommodation, a few miles outside the city centre with good access to and from Cardiff. close to local attractions. The hotel is housed inside a contemporary style building that provides competitively priced accommodation and facilities in the Welsh capital. The hotel is well located a few miles from the M4 motorway and A48(M), and a 40 minute drive from Cardiff Airport.
The hotel includes facilities for business meetings, events and functions making it suitable for both business and leisure guests.
The hotel is ideal for guests looking for reasonably priced hotel close to Cardiff. The competitive pricing makes the hotel ideal for those on a budget whist visiting the attractions and sights in Cardiff. The location of the hotel in the outskirts of Cardiff is ideal for guests after a bit more peace and quiet away from the city centre but still wants good access to and from the city centre.
Visitors can look forward to a warm welcome and good levels of service at hotel. The hotel is located approx 5 miles from Cardiff city centre where you will find a number of Cardiff’s sights and attractions including both the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle. Cardiff Bay is located 6 miles south from the hotel, where visitors can find a choice of shops, cafes and restaurants. The closest train stations are located at Heath Low Level, Heath High Level and Llanishen.
Facilities
There are a total of 47 guest bedrooms at the hotel providing guests with en-suite accommodation; the rooms are non-smoking and are furnished and decorated to a good standard providing comfortable 2 star accommodation and facilities. Guests can choose from double and twin rooms.
Room facilities include television, telephone, fax, desk, toiletries, hairdryer, radio/wake up alarm and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms are non-smoking in accordance with hotel policy.
There is Wi-Fi internet access available at the hotel free of charge, there are free on-site car parking facilities for hotel guests.
The hotel includes seminar rooms suitable for business meetings and events for up to 40 delegates with a number of packages available.
Dining
Guests can enjoy a hot buffet breakfast each morning that a choice of breads, cereals, preserves, pastries, cold meats, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, beans and tea and coffee.
The hotel restaurant serves a choice of international cuisine including a choice of starters, mains including meat, fish and vegetable dishes and a choice of tempting desserts. The restaurant uses fresh seasonal ingredients with daily specials available for diners to try.
In addition to the dining options in the hotel Cardiff city centre includes a number of eateries, cafes, bars and restaurants serving a range of cuisines ranging from Welsh and British to French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Seafood restaurants to suit a range of tastes and budgets.
Local Attractions
The hotel is situated approx 5 miles from Cardiff city centre, making it well located for exploring the range of attractions and places of interest in the Welsh capital. Cardiff has been a booming city in recent years, there has been much redesign and redevelopment in the city that offers visitors a range of arts and culture venues including galleries and museums. In addition the city is known for its range of shopping facilities including the famous historical arcades, with a number of local shops specialising in local arts and crafts and larger department stores. There are a choice of eateries, bars, cafes, restaurants and a vibrant nightlife in the city.
The hotel provides a convenient location for exploring a number of Cardiff’s attractions and local places of interest.
Cardiff Castle is located in the heart of Cardiff city centre, 5 miles from the hotel. One of the best known attractions in the city there are 2,000 years of history to discover here. The castle is full of history and character dating back to Roman times, there are a number of tours of the castle available to help visitors better understand the rich history and heritage. The Interpretation Centre includes a film and exhibition looking at 2,000 years of castle history.
Personal audio guides are available for visitors to tour the battlements, wartime tunnels, Norman Keep, impressive Victorian apartments and the grounds. Visitors can look out for the lavish interiors, murals, stained glass, gilding and impressive craftsmanship shown inside the rooms. Visitors can discover the wartime tunnels used during World War II and there is a family trail to follow that includes questions and quizzes.
The National Museum Cardiff; located at Cathays Park, 5 miles from the hotel. Inside are the national collections in arts, archaeology and geology. There are exhibitions covering the art, archaeology and the geological history of Wales. Inside art works includes historic, applied and contemporary art, the evolution of Wales exhibition takes visitors through history with sounds, lights and specimens. The natural history exhibition looks at the natural history of Wales including woodland and seashore. The clore discovery centre offers the opportunity to examine museum artefacts including historic weapons, fossils and insects.
The Millennium Stadium is located 5.5 miles from the hotel. Located centrally in the city, the stadium has become one of the most recognisable modern icons of Wales. Sports fans can learn more about the stadium with guided tours available where you can see the VIP hospitality suite and the press conference suite, experience the atmosphere and anticipation of match day and see the Wales rugby team dressing room. The stadium is home to the Wales rugby team and hosts a number of events throughout the year. The stadium is well known for its wonderful match day atmosphere, seeing Wales play rugby in the stadium is a wonderful experience for senses.
The Wales Millennium Centre is located 6 miles south from the hotel in Cardiff Bay. The venue has established itself as a top arts and cultural destination. The centre has become an international and cultural landmark and a recognised centre for performing arts. The building is noted for its architecture there are guided tours available for visitors to learn more about the centre in a backstage tour with specialist architectural and technical tours available too. There is an extensive programme of performances including west end musicals, ballet, opera, dance in various genres, comedy, workshops, art works, training days and free daily foyer performances.
Cardiff Boat Tours includes a waterbus service that takes visitors from Cardiff City Centre to Cardiff Bay. Visitors can sit back, relax and enjoy a relaxing boat ride whilst taking in the local scenery and experience the atmosphere. The drop off and pick up point in Cardiff Bay is where visitors can find a number of waterside pubs and restaurants offering scenic views over the bay.
The St Fagans Natural History Museum is located 8.3 miles from the hotel to the west of Cardiff. St Fagans is among Wales’s top historic attractions, located on the grounds of the 16th century St Fagans Castle, the museum re-creates the ways in which people in Wales lived, worked, and spent their leisure time, giving visitors a fascinating insight in to Welsh lifestyles and traditions. The museum hosts traditional festivals, dance events and music bringing the area to life. The historic buildings include a school, farm, chapel, houses and a workmen's institute.
The historic St John the Baptist Parish Church located at St John Street in the city centre, 5 miles from the hotel. Dating back to the 12th century, the building is one of the oldest buildings in Cardiff that is still in use. The church is in active use with regular worship, it is also used for baptisms and weddings along with art exhibitions, lectures and concerts.
Llandaff Cathedral cathedral located in Llandaff a short distance north of Cardiff city centre, 6 miles from the hotel. The 12th century cathedral is located on one of the oldest christen sites in the UK. The cathedral is also a parish church and includes prayer and music services. The cathedral shop includes a number of gifts and memorabilia to remember your visit to the cathedral.
The Norwegian Church Arts Centre is located in Cardiff Bay, 6 miles south from the hotel. The decline in the coal industry meant the church fell in to disrepair, however it was rebuilt back in 1992 and since 2006 has been a popular arts centre that includes a varied programme here including live music, events, functions, classes and workshops. The Dahl Gallery displays a range of art and photography exhibitions and there is a café bar on site.
Cardiff is among the top shopping destinations in the UK, offering visitors a varied choice of shopping facilities located here from high street shopping to designer brands and boutiques, to the historic shopping arcades the city is synonymous and modern shopping centres, there is something for everyone. St David’s shopping centre is located approx a short walk from the hotel. Containing the best in high street retail here with a choice of department stores, there are designer stores and boutiques for those that like upmarket fashion and a choice of restaurants and eateries with over 20 restaurants and cafes to choose from serving local, regional and global cuisine.
The six historic Victorian and Edwardian arcades are Duke Street Arcade, High Street Arcade, Castle Arcade, Royal Arcade, Morgan Arcade and Wyndham Arcade, all of which are located within 5 miles of the hotel. The arcades have retained many original features offering plenty of charm and character and an interesting alternative to large modern shopping malls. Inside the arcades shoppers will find a number of interesting cafes, delis and delicatessens, vintage shops, craft shops and boutique stores selling jewellery and clothing.
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Closest Train Stations:
Heath Low Level: 2.7 Miles
Heath High Level: 2.7 Miles
Llanishen: 2.8 Miles
Closest Airports:
The closest airport is located at Cardiff Airport to the west located approx 17 miles away by road via the A48, A4050 and A4226. Bristol Airport is located 43 miles away in England via the A48(M), M4, M49, M5, A4 and A38 by road.
Cardiff Airport: 17 Miles
Bristol Airport: 43 Miles
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