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Hilton Cardiff

Hotel in Cardiff, Wales

51°28′58″N 3°10′44″W / 51.48278°N 3.17889°W / 51.48278; -3.17889OpeningDeveloped 1997-1999^[1]ManagementHilton Hotels & ResortsDesign and constructionArchitect(s)Powell Dobson^[2]Other informationNumber of rooms202Number of restaurants1ParkingParking £30.00 per night.WebsiteOfficial 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 202 bedrooms topped by a two-storey extension which houses the Presidential Suite 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 Graze 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]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Hilton Hotel, Cardiff, Wales". Hotel Designs. 2003. Archived from the original on 13 July 2014. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
^ ^a ^b "Hilton Hotel, Cardiff, Wales". Powell Dobson. 1999. Retrieved 7 June 2014.
^ 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.
^ Else, David (2007). Great Britain. Lonely Planet. p. 653. ISBN 978-1-74104-565-9. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
^ 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.