voco St. David's Cardiff, an IHG HotelvsThe Angel Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, The St. David's Hotel ranks significantly better than The Angel Hotel. The St. David's Hotel comes in at 93 with accolades from 8 reviewers like Star Service, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
voco St. David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel Show All Reviews
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." Full review
Frommer's
"A strikingly contemporary structure, St. Davids dwarfs the competition, rising above the modern waterfront development." Full review
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." Full review
The Telegraph
6.0
"St David’s Hotel & Spa has 142 rooms and suites, convenient for Cardiff Bay and its shops, restaurants and attractions." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
The Angel Hotel
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"