The Big Sleep Hotel

great value for money ... spacious room and bathroom, excellent breakfast! conveniently located in central Cardiff. Parking available.

First time I've driven to Cardiff and would have preferred if there was a procedure for reserving the space, having paid £6 for 24 hours. Was told there was no guarantee that a space would be there on my return if I left it.

Friendliness & helpfulness of staff, decent sized rooms with panoramic views - albeit of roads & railway & high rise blocks.,

No opening windows / vents in bedroom or breakfast room.

Fun decoration, excellent value for money, excellent location for CIA

The croissants at breakfast weren't up to much.

Close to where we were going, CIA, enjoyable breakfast, spacious room

Disappointed with the parking, none available on site and weather really bad so got very wet getting back to the car.Could have done with some extra pillows

Proximity to city centre. Staff were all very friendly and happy to help. Breakfast was also very good.

Only criticism would be that it was a little shabby in places. (decor and furnishings)

The modern design of the interior of the hotel. Rooms were very light and airy, with fantastic views across Cardiff. It was in an ideal location in the City Centre, directly opposite the indoor arena and a 5 min walk from the Millenium Stadium.

The continental breakfast was excellent. The staff were very good and helpful.

The curtains were stained and spoilt the otherwise very clean room. Paying £6 for parking and not being guaranteed a space if you move. We came in late and the downstairs door was open on both nights, not very secure, anyone could have got in. There is an intercom why is it not used.

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The location was excellent and the room and bathroom clean. There was plenty of food at breakfast and the kitchen staff were friendly and very efficient.

The reception staff were rather stand-offish and not bery helpful. There wasn't anywhere much to sit in reception while someone fetched a car - necessitated by the lack of parking at the hotel.There were only one pillow per person - usually there are spare pillows somewhere in the room at hotels. The provision of tea, cofgfee, milk for drink-making was very sparing indeed.

The parking problem!

View from upper floor. proximity to city.

Decor was drab and dated. Carpets were stained. The bed was very uncomfortable. You charged me for parking but when I booked you said it would be free!

I liked the large window-walls which comprised two sides of my (quite large) room. The double-glazing kept out noise, but the view and the light were quite exhilarating.

1. The breakfast was paltry. Any Frenchmen reading this will want to avoid the dry croissants and cardboardy morning pastries. Does the hotel actually buy them stale? 2. The place is kind of soulless.