Marriott Hotel, Cardiff

After a miserable couple of months since Christmas me and the missus decided that a short break was called for and after searching around for something appealing decided that a weekend in Cardiff would be ideal. I had a blurry memory about the Marriott hotel from my last visit to Cardiff and thought I would check out their website for a cheap deal. ** Background ** Marriott Hotels and Resorts are one part of the Marriott Group that also includes, among others, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts, Courtyard and The Ritz-Carlton. There are around 450 Marriott Hotels and Resorts Worldwide catering for ... more

Having worked for 25 days in succession I finally got the opportunity to get the day off; this was cut short by a telephone call requesting I shift my backside to Cardiff as I was "Urgently Required". I tried to get out of working this night but you don't argue with these people or you never get any work again. Being in rather a bad mood I requested they find me a good hotel as I was exhausted. My client agreed to place me in the £130 a night Marriott Hotel in the heart of Cardiff. The Marriott stands tall in the centre of Cardiff, just minutes from the shopping area its ideal for anyone who ... more

Regular readers of my hotel opinions (I think there are 1 or 2 of you left) will know that on my regular trips around the country I suffer with terrible luck when it comes to selecting a hotel. Well, I am pleased to say that I think I have finally found a hotel that is actually rather good – the Marriott Hotel Cardiff. I visited the hotel a couple of years ago, but unfortunately at the time it was being refitted, so it was a bit of a battlefield. The refit has long since been completed, and this time I was able to enjoy the full range of services that the hotel had to offer. Location The ... more

The Marriot Hotel , Cardiff. Location: This hotel is 50m from the main strip of pubs and clubs in the throbbing centre of Cardiff. It is only 200m from the train station, and clearly visible from it. The location could not be better for a stay in the city. Price: I paid 110 pounds for a normal double room, with 2 for breakfast, though checking the board in the hotel the 'rack rate' for that room is 165 pounds, so there stands a testament to booking on the internet! Lobby: As you walk through the doors it is clear that this is a 'higher market' hotel. The huge floral display on the main table ... more

The Marriott in Cardiff is one of the most expensive hotels in cardiff although from the services on offer there the prices are not unjust. The Marriott is centred right near the gay part of Cardiff although is just off Saint Mary Street where the majority of clubs and pubs are. The train and bus central stations are also a short walk away and if you bring a car there is free parking with 24 hour security which makes it the safest place to park in entire Wales. A special code needs to be entered for you to drive out and so there is absolutely no need to worry about your car being stolen. As ... more