Voco St David's Cardiff Hotel facts for kids
| voco St David's Cardiff Hotel | |
Quick facts for kids  St David's Hotel from Cardiff Bay |
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| Location | Havannah Street, Cardiff Bay, Butetown, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°27′37.65″N 3°10′2.18″W / 51.4604583°N 3.1672722°W |
| Opening date | 1999 |
| Architect | Patrick Davies |
| Management | Voco |
| Owner | IHG |
| No. of rooms | 142 |
The voco St David's Cardiff Hotel is a very fancy five-star hotel located in Cardiff, Wales. It's right by Cardiff Bay and opened its doors in 1999. Since 2018, it has been part of the Voco hotel family.
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What Makes the voco St David's Hotel Special?
This hotel was the very first five-star hotel built in Wales. It has a unique design with a roof that looks like a big sail. Inside, there's a tall, open space called an atrium in the lobby. The hotel sits right on Cardiff Bay, offering great views of Mermaid Quay and the Cardiff Bay Barrage.
When Was the Hotel Built?
The voco St David's Hotel first opened in 1999. It was built by a company called Rocco Forte Hotels. In 2007, a different company, Principal Hotel Company, bought it. Then, in 2018, IHG took over. It became only the second hotel to join the Voco brand.
Rooms and Dining at the Hotel
The hotel has 142 rooms for guests. These include rooms with double beds, twin beds, and larger suites. Guests can eat at The Admiral bar and restaurant. This restaurant serves both traditional Welsh food and dishes from Asia.
Meeting and Event Spaces
The hotel also has eight meeting rooms. These rooms can hold up to 40 people for smaller gatherings. For bigger events, there are two larger rooms. The Dylan Thomas room can fit up to 270 people. The Roald Dahl room can host up to 200 people.
Relax and Recharge at the Spa
The St. David's Marine Spa is a special place to relax. It offers treatments like thalassotherapy, which uses seawater. They also have aromatherapy and other calming treatments. The spa has a swimming pool and special pools for hydrotherapy. There is also a gym where guests can exercise.
