Cardiff

St David’s Hotel & Spa has 142 rooms and suites, convenient for Cardiff Bay and its shops, restaurants and attractions. — The Telegraph

Park Plaza Cardiff is a modern, 129-room hotel with a cool arty vibe located in the center of the Welsh capital. — Oyster

The Lincoln House Private Hotel is a quaint, if a bit dated, B&B-style property housed in two conjoined Victorian townhouses. — Oyster

On the fringe of Cardiff, this elegant Georgian mansion is our choice for a tranquil retreat from the city. — Frommer's

One mile from Cardiff’s dynamic city and one mile from the regenerated Cardiff Bay is Ty Rosa, a Victorian terrace house turned b&b that prides itself on being part of the Welsh LGBT scene. — The Telegraph

The 19th-century Royal Hotel is Cardiff’s oldest hotel, close to all the city’s essentials and providing a comfortable night’s rest after urban exploring. — The Telegraph

Billed as a 'designer hotel on a budget' and housed in a mirrored tower block, this place feels stark and functional. — Lonely Planet

In the heart of the city, across from Cardiff Castle, a two-minute walk to Queen Street and 1 km northeast of the train station, this remains the largest hotel in town. — Star Service

The best B&B in Cardiff... The roomy bedrooms are immaculately furnished and have excellent bathrooms. The location is a 10-minute walk from the City Centre. — Frommer's

Patterned metallic wallpaper and chandeliers add a touch of glam to the rooms of this small B&B-like hotel. It's on a busy arterial road, so expect some street noise in the front rooms. — Lonely Planet

Across the street from the castle, this lavish Victorian hotel was founded in 1883 by the third marquess of Bute. — Lonely Planet

This property’s star asset is its location: within a 10-minute stroll of Cardiff’s main draws. — The Telegraph

Adjacent to the Cardiff International Arena, this refurbished hotel is stylish and classic, ideal both for business travelers and vacationers. — Frommer's

Sixteen kilometers (10 miles) west of the city, this elegant country-house hotel lies in a bucolic setting in the Vale of Glamorgan. — Frommer's

Overlooking the Severn Estuary, this extraordinary bed-and-breakfast is one of the most romantic places to stay in Wales. — Fodor's

Built in 1889, this lovely red-brick office building has been thoughtfully converted into a boutique hostel with private rooms and four- to 12-bed dorms. — Lonely Planet