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Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa vs voco St. David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, The St. David's Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa. The St. David's Hotel is ranked #1 in Cardiff with praise from 8 publications including The Telegraph, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
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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voco St. David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
Fodor's
Frommer's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
The Telegraph
The Telegraph
Independent
Independent
Lonely Planet
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Havannah Street, Cardiff CF10 5SD, Wales
From $79 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Natural light from a glass atrium floods this starkly modern luxury hotel overlooking Cardiff Bay."
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Frommer's
"A strikingly contemporary structure, St. Davids dwarfs the competition, rising above the modern waterfront development."
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Insight Guides
"Spectacular views over Cardiff Bay, luxurious rooms and an excellent restaurant make this a strong choice. ."
DK Eyewitness
"Overlooking Cardiff’s trendy waterfront bay, this five-star hotel and spa is one of Wales’s most luxurious hotels."
Star Service
"In the revitalized waterfront district, this hotel may be 3 kilometers from city center, but it's just a stroll away from the shopping and dining of Mermaid Quay, which offers its own entertainments."
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The Telegraph
6.0
"St David’s Hotel & Spa has 142 rooms and suites, convenient for Cardiff Bay and its shops, restaurants and attractions."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"The tides seep into rooms through colour and motifs, Welsh cakes greet guests on arrival, and the spa ensures pampering comes easy if you decide to leave the rooms."
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Independent
"Get your slice of uninterrupted sea views from the comfort of your contemporary room (with the option to upgrade to your own private balcony or two if you wish)"
Independent
"Cardiff Bay’s most eye-catching hotel is this sail-topped, glass-walled, five-star number, with dreamy views across the water all the way to Penarth"
Lonely Planet
"One of the few five-star hotels in Cardiff, this high-end modern hotel favoured by corporate types and couples sits right on the water's edge in Cardiff Bay."
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