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The Welsh capital began life as a Roman fort, and the whimsical 11th-century Cardiff Castle stands on the same site. The modern city is a burgeoning center for art and music. Excellent restaurants, lively bars and hip boutiques line Mermaid Quay along Cardiff Bay, and a collection of cosmopolitan hotels are clustered in the city. The National History Museum, detailing the country's social history, is Wales' most visited attraction. Cardiff is an excellent base for exploring South Wales.
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Copthorne Hotel Cardiff Caerdydd

Nov 21, 2009

Stayed at Copthorne last weekend with friends. Fabulous deal, 3 course dinner & show & full welsh breakfast. Food was Excellent. Rooms were clean & spacious, staff couldn't be more helpful. Will...more

Sleeperz Hotel Cardiff

4 of 5 stars
Lochinver,Scotland
Nov 20, 2009

Given the busy weekend with both football and rugby taking place in Cardiff it was always going to be difficult to accommodate everybody at short notice.We stayed one night but would have liked to...more

The Parc Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Dalmellington, Ayrshire
Nov 20, 2009

Travelled to this hotel with my partner and another couple for a two night football? trip! Firstly the Hotel Car Park was a little difficult t find due to older maps on my sat nav - Costs £10 per 24...more

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