I recently stayed the night at this hotel, I normally stay in travelodges because you always know what your getting but I thought id give myself a change and stay somewhere abit more fancier. The hotel although quite new is very traditional in style. To the back of the hotel is a very large lake with ducks and a nice wooden patio overlooking it with plenty of seating. This is just off from the bar area so im sure in the summer months it is very relaxing and peaceful to sit out there and have a drink, however I was unable to do so as it was February and cold! One half of the hotel overlooks the lake and the other overlooks the car park and the many shops of Culverhouse Cross, so if possible recommend a lake view. Luckly we managed to get a lake view without asking.
Location ********** Although the hotel itself is very nice and peacful it is located just off the busy Culverhouse Cross
Roundabout. There are many many shops surrounding the hotel so no matter what time of the day the traffic is normally very bad. Some might think that having the shops there is an advantage but it think due to the high volumes of traffic its definately a disadvantage. However for those of you who wish to know what shops are there i will list some: -
PC World Tesco Marks and Spencer Currys Carpet Right Etc
How to get there ****************** Millennium Stadium 4 Miles E Cardiff Castle 4 Miles E Museum of Welsh Life 3 Miles N
From M4, exit at Junction 33 onto A4232, take exit signposted Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff West, Barry & Cardiff Airport. At roundabout take 4th exit signposted A48 Cowbridge, take the next left turn into Copthorne Way.
Intercity Railway Station: 15 mins by car Taxi cost: 8-10 GBP Bus fare: 2 GBP
Cardiff International Airport: 20 mins by car Taxi cost: 10 approx GBP
Hotel Facities and Serivces ******************************* swimming pool,fully equipped gym, sauna, steam room, spa bath, aerobics studio,Concierge, Porters, Multilingual staff, Security, Same day laundry and dry cleaning, Car rental, Theatre reservations, Doctor available - on call, Ladies Hairdresser, Mens Hairdresser, Satellite TV, In- House movie channels, Extensive complimentary car parking and Babysitting.
Dining ******** The hotel has a restaurant and also a bar and lounge.
Raglans Restaurant *********************** Fine dining experience combining the best of Welsh and International cuisine.
Operating Hours Breakfast 06:30 AM - 10:00 AM (Mon - Fri) 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Sat/Sun) Dinner 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Im afraid I have not eaten at the restaurant so I cannot comment but I have heard very good comments on the food there.
Room service is also avaiable with a £3.50 Charge. They will serve you everything from your breakfast to your evening meal.
The Bar and Lounge *********************** The bar is open from 9am - 11pm and serves light bar meals throughout the day.
Rooms ******** The hotel has 3 types of rooms: -
Standard Room - Room amenities include satellite TV, pay movies, internet via TV, radio alarm clock, trouser press, iron and board, tea and coffee facilities and hairdryer.
Club Room - Access to Club Lounge with complimentary Continental breakfast, chocolates, bathrobes, mini bar with complimentary soft drinks and mineral water. These King bedrooms offer modern comfort in a traditional setting, decorated in warm colours ensuring a relaxed and welcome feel. In-room amenities include High speed internet access, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary newspaper, trouser press, iron and board and hairdryer.
Junior Suite - Access to Club Lounge with Continental breakfast, chocolates, bath robes, mini bar with complimentary soft drinks and mineral water. Junior Suites include a separte lounge area. These rooms offer modern comfort in a traditional setting, decorated in warm colours ensuring a relaxed and welcome feel. In-room amenities include tea and coffee making facilities, digital TV for internet access, satellite channels, radio and in house movies, trouser press, iron and board and hairdryer.
I stayed in a standard room, it was a lovely warm room, plenty of space, a very large bathroom, a nice dressing area with and hairdryer and light for the mirror. Satelite TV showing a range of free channels plus recent movies at a price. Tea and coffee making facitlites. The room itself was very clean and tidy. It had a double bed and comfy armchair beside the bed.
My Experience **************** I thought the hotel was great very laid back and peaceful, I cannot fault the room we where given. Its just a shame of the location. I found myself being awoken many times during the night with load people returning from there night out so that was also a small bad point.
Prices ******* I paid £77.00 for a standard double room although prices range from £59.00 - £150.00 just for the standard. So I would recommend taking a look at the website for a better guide of what you require.
The Copthorne Hotel is part of the Millenium Hotels so to view the website you must first enter www.milleniumhotels.com and then select Copthorne Caerdydd.
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I will remember this next time I am in Cardiff. Maureen x
lizawithaz 21.02.2007 20:40
Great review! Liz:-)xx
n13roy 21.02.2007 00:39
I know this Hotel very well, and I think it has dropped its standards a lot in the last few Years, with the result that you can now pick a cheap room here for the night, anytime...........Roy.......
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