Parador 44

I liked this place a lot. Staff is friendly and efficient. Bedsheets are great, shower is wonderful. Location is terrific: 8-min walk from train station, two blocks from Cardiff Castle, one block from extensive pedestrian area. I’ve already recommended it to a friend.

Lovely little oasis in the middle of Cardiff city centre, beautiful decor and great central location.

Fantastic hotel and staff! Rooms are beautifully decorated and the terrace and coffee room/honesty bar are a special addition.

Excellent accommodation, within an easy walk of all bars, restaurants and shopping. Gorgeous breakfast.

The room was decorated and furnished to a very high standard, staff were friendly and helpful. Located in the heart of the city centre within easy reach of all that Cardiff City has to offer. Would highly recommend and plan to visit again.

We stayed in the Baròn suite, a stunning room, four poster bed, double shower. Everything was spotlessly clean. In a fantastic location, superb breakfast. We hope to stay again soon and we will definitely be eating at the restaurant.

Amazing! Friendly, warm reception from Molly. Great room. Great atmosphere. So happy with it. Trendy, right in the middle of it all without the noise associated with the location.

I've stayed in a fair few hotels while travelling solo and some have been nicer than others. This gem, I am pleased to say, has taken the top spot in my list. Spotlessly clean, attentive and friendly front-of-house staff, and care given to the most minute details of the guest experience. The hotel's branded hand soap, usually not very noteworthy, smelled so good I was very tempted to buy a bottle to take home. The bed was very comfortable with a huge amount of pillows, and the room came with a surprisingly spacious ensuite bathroom. Every morning there is a continental breakfast, plus the option of a cooked breakfast for a small charge to your room. I went for the continental every day, but be assured that no expense has been spared even for this - unlike the continental breakfasts you may be used to at big chain hotels, this has a distinctly Spanish flavour, in line with the hotel's theming. The hotel's terrace is also lovely when the sun is out. On my last day I went out there with a cold beer taken from the hotel's honesty bar - write down your name and room and you'll be charged at the end of the stay for whatever you've drunk. There are of course wines and spirits on hand for those who have the taste for it, as well as softs. I have nothing to complain about and I fully intend to stay here again. My only word of caution: Be sure to book well in advance, as this is only a small hotel, and with a service and experience like this, it's not hard to imagine why they are very booked up! Also, be advised that access to the hotel requires going up a set of steps, and access to the rooms requires more steps, so it may not be suited to all travellers. For me, however, it was perfect. This is easily one of the best hotels in all of Great Britain. A little slice of paradise is this parador.

I was thrilled to find this wonderful boutique hotel located in a super convenient area to shopping, bars and restaurants. The staff was fantastic (Adam, Carmen and James) and they were super welcoming, friendly and helpful throughout my stay. The restaurant staff (Charlotte, Isabella, Matt, Molly and Lewis) were also fabulous as was the food! Rooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated. It was super convenient to dine at Asador 44 then literally walk up the flight of stairs to my room. Highly recommend!