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.
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. There are also opulent event spaces decorated in period panelling and stained glass.