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Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa vs The Riverhouse
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, The River House ranks marginally better than Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa. The River House ranks #11 in Cardiff with positive reviews from 2 sources including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
Independent
24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 0DD, Wales
From $62 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
The Telegraph
7.0
"When Newport Road, one of the main arteries into Cardiff, twists through the city, the Mercure Holland House stands tall as you reach the centre."
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Independent
"Located on the border between Cardiff city centre and Plasnewydd, the Mercure Holland House is a go-to central base within walking distance from the shopping area on Queen Street and a short walk away from restaurants in the buzzy student area of City Road"
Lonely Planet
"The reasonably priced rooms here are large and modern with panoramic views."
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Independent
"A short stroll from all the action of Cardiff city centre. Guests in the 172-bedroom hotel can take a dip in the 18m pool or relax in the sauna and steam room. Treatments come in all forms."
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The Riverhouse
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
59 Fitzhammon Embankment, Cardiff CF11 6AN, Wales
From $43 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
Rough Guide
"Cosy, contemporary backpackers’ hostel set in a Victorian villa with mixed and female-only dorms and twin rooms, as well as a self-catering kitchen, lovely dining/ lounge area and a sunny terrace."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The River House has a well-equipped kitchen, small garden and cosy TV lounge. The private rooms are basically small dorm rooms and share the same bathrooms."
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