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The RiverhousevsThe Angel Hotel
The Angel Hotel and The River House are both highly recommended by experts. On balance, The River House ranks marginally higher than The Angel Hotel. The River House scores 76 with recommendations from 2 reviews like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
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 PlanetTop 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." Full review
The Angel Hotel
Frommer's Lonely Planet
The Guardian
Independent
Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1SZ, Wales
From $51/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Frommer's "This elegant Victorian hotel across from Cardiff Castle was the place to stay in South Wales when it was first built." Full review
Lonely Planet "Across the street from the castle, this lavish Victorian hotel was founded in 1883 by the third marquess of Bute."
The Guardian "The Angel in Abergavenny is famous for its gargantuan afternoon tea and lies just across the road from the Angel Bakery, home to the best breads and cakes in town."
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Independent "Only a rugby ball’s throw away from all the major sporting action and music events happening at the Millennium Stadium, the Grade II-listed Angel Hotel is smack bang in the centre of town and has previously hosted the likes of Greta Garbo and The Beatles"
