Best Hotel in Cardiff (Macdonald Holland House Cardiff)

Member Name: elbar1

Product:	Macdonald Holland House Cardiff
Date:	15/09/08 (31 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Luxury

Disadvantages: None

We don't often stay in hotels in this country but treated ourselves to a posh weekend in Cardiff about a year ago. We stayed in MacDonald Holland House, which is a four star hotel. It is quite close to Cardiff City Centre but probably a good 5 minute walk from the edge of the main shopping area.

We were very lucky to be upgraded to a suite on one of the top floors (not due to any problems or complaints, just certain circumstances which I can't go into it. And no, we aren't celebrities or anything!) We had bought a package where breakfast and an evening meal were included.

The hotel is kept spotlessly clean. The reception area, the restaurant, the corridors, lift and bedrooms are all immaculate. The fixtures and fittings are of a very high standard. It really is extremely luxurious. The bed was huge and really comfortable. Although we were on a main road, we could not hear traffic at all. There was an amazing sound system in the bedroom. We could listen to tv and music quite loudly and at a very high quality, but the rooms are well sound-proofed so we didn't hear any disturbance at all from adjoining rooms or from outside in the corridor. Hopefully nobody was disturbed by us either!

The food in the restaurant was outstanding. Breakfast was a buffet that was tasty and plentiful with lots of choice. The evening meals were delicious and very posh. It felt like a real treat eating there.

The swimming pool was warm and inviting, although a little small. There was a spa, which was great to unwind in.

The staff were all very friendly and helpful.

It is about £100 to £150 per night, depending on when you stay but you can get deals online sometimes.

There is a secure underground car park that costs £8 per day (24 hours). I think this is a little bit rich when you are already paying a premium for the room but if you are staying for a weekend, it doesn't really add that much to the price.

This was a truly exceptional hotel. I only wish it was somewhere we could afford to visit every weekend!

For a look inside at the luxurious decor, visit www.mercure-uk.com

Summary: I want to go back!!!