Hilton Cardiff
The Portland stone side of the Hilton Hotel, Cardiff, topped by a glass atrium
Hilton Cardiff is located in Central Cardiff
Hilton Cardiff
Location within Central Cardiff
General information
AddressKingsway, Greyfriars Rd
Town or cityCardiff , Wales
CountryUnited Kingdom
Coordinates51°28′58″N 3°10′44″W / 51.48278°N 3.17889°W / 51.48278; -3.17889
OpeningDeveloped 1997-1999[1]
OwnerThe Tonstate Group
ManagementHilton Hotels & Resorts
Design and construction
Architect(s)Powell Dobson[2]
Other information
Number of rooms197
Number of restaurants3
ParkingValet Parking £25.00 per night.
Website
Official website

Hilton Cardiff [3] is a hotel located in the centre of the City of Cardiff, capital of Wales. It is located just south of Cardiff City Hall, and overlooks Cardiff Castle.

History and description

The original steel-framed structure was built in 1947 as the regional headquarters of the Prudential Assurance Company, faced in Portland stone.[1] After the company moved to new premises in 1994, it was put up for sale, until the lease was purchased by Hilton Hotels in 1997.[1]

Architects Powell Dobson designed the new hotel, much of the original stone façade of the original building was retained, providing 197 bedrooms topped by a two-storey extension which houses both the Presidential Suite and the Executive Lounge.[2] The external and internal focal point is provided by being topped-out by a glass roof atrium, providing the access to the then-largest ballroom in the city.[2] The new hotel opened in 1999.[1]

It was described in 2007 by one reviewer as the "glitziest hotel in Cardiff".[4] Served by the Grey restaurant, as it is located close to the Principality Stadium, it has hosted some of the sports teams playing there, including the New Zealand All Blacks in 2007.[5]

In 2018 the 134 square metre, top floor Presidential Suite cost £659 per night for bed and breakfast.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Hilton Hotel, Cardiff, Wales". Hotel Designs. 2003. Archived from the original on 13 July 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Hilton Hotel, Cardiff, Wales". Powell Dobson. 1999. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
  3. ^ Nevez, Catherine Le; Parker, Mike; Whitfield, Paul (28 April 2009). The Rough Guide to Wales. Rough Guides. p. 111. ISBN 978-1-84836-050-1. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  4. ^ Else, David (2007). Great Britain. Lonely Planet. p. 653. ISBN 978-1-74104-565-9. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  5. ^ Paul, Gregor (15 March 2010). Black Obsession: The All Blacks' Quest for World Cup Success. Exisle Publishing. p. 46. ISBN 978-1-877437-31-1. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
  6. ^ "These are 12 of the most expensive hotel rooms in Wales". Wales Online. 15 April 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2020.

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