The Artisan Quarter Serviced Apartments

7.8
Very Good
(34 reviews)

87 Cathedral Rd, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9LN, United Kingdom

+44 7577 659202

Hotel Description

The Artisan Quarter Serviced Apartments, located at 87 Cathedral Rd, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9LN, United Kingdom, offers a modern and comfortable stay in an elegant row of Victorian townhouses. The hotel's prime location in the affluent area of Pontcanna is ideal for visitors looking to explore the charm of Cardiff, with nearby attractions including the National Cricket Centre and Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground, both just a short walk away. Guests will also find international eateries, cafes, and shops within easy reach. The hotel's design combines contemporary style with traditional elements, providing a cozy and inviting atmosphere that appeals to both business travelers and vacationers. With its spacious, fully equipped apartments, The Artisan Quarter is an excellent choice for those seeking a home away from home in Cardiff.
The apartments are bright and modern, with features like wooden flooring, flat-screen TVs, and free internet access. Each studio comes with a full kitchen, offering the convenience of preparing meals during your stay. Some apartments boast exposed-brick walls, adding to the urban charm of the space. For those needing more space, a one-bedroom apartment with separate living areas is also available. The rooms are designed to provide maximum comfort, with guests often praising their size and layout in reviews.
A range of amenities is available to enhance the guest experience, including free off-street parking and a family-friendly environment. While the hotel does not offer air conditioning or allow pets, it is a perfect option for those who prefer a kitchen-equipped space for longer stays. The nearby areas are pedestrian-friendly, making it easy to explore Cardiff on foot, but taxis and public transport are also readily available.
The hotel is conveniently located for accessing public transportation, with Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Central stations just a short taxi ride away. Cardiff Airport is approximately a 31-minute drive, making the hotel easily accessible for those flying in or out of the city. Guests will also appreciate the proximity to popular sights like Cardiff Castle, National Museum Cardiff, Principality Stadium, and Cardiff Bay, all of which are within a 15-minute drive or a short walk from the hotel.
The Artisan Quarter Serviced Apartments is committed to guest safety, with enhanced health and safety measures in place to ensure a secure stay. These include cleaning protocols, social distancing guidelines, and contactless check-in options.
For those looking to engage with the local culture, there is no shortage of things to do near the hotel. Explore the nearby historic Cardiff Castle, visit the National Museum Cardiff for an enriching cultural experience, or enjoy a tour of the Principality Stadium, home to Welsh rugby. Cardiff Bay offers a lively atmosphere with shops, restaurants, and scenic views, while the Wales Millennium Centre hosts a variety of performances, including opera and theatre.
In terms of dining, there are several excellent restaurants near the hotel, offering a wide range of cuisines. Some of the top dining spots include The Porch, a contemporary British restaurant known for its seasonal menu; The Lab, offering a fusion of modern and international cuisine; The Cosy Club, which provides a relaxed dining experience with an eclectic menu; Bar 44, a Spanish tapas bar serving authentic dishes; and The Potted Pig, which specializes in British cuisine with a twist.
In conclusion, The Artisan Quarter Serviced Apartments is the perfect base for those looking to explore Cardiff while enjoying modern comforts in a stylish setting. With its ideal location, top-notch amenities, and commitment to guest satisfaction, it offers an unforgettable stay in the heart of the city.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Located in an affluent area of Pontcanna, Cardiff

2. Modern apartments with full kitchens and wooden flooring

3. Exposed-brick walls in some apartments for added character

4. Free off-street parking and family-friendly environment

5. Short walk to National Cricket Centre and Sophia Gardens

6. Convenient access to Cardiff's public transportation options

7. Close proximity to top Cardiff attractions like Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium

8. Pet-free and air conditioning-free for a specific stay experience

9. Bright and spacious studios and one-bedroom apartments

10. Excellent proximity to international eateries and shops in Pontcanna


8.8 Excellent

Location rating

Top sights

Cardiff Castle
11 min
National Museum Cardiff
7 min
Principality Stadium
7 min
Cardiff Bay
17 min
Wales Millennium Centre
12 min
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Good to know

Check-in14:00
Check-out11:00
Location rating8.8
Nearest airportCardiff Airport
Travel time to airport31 min

Location

87 Cathedral Rd, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9LN, United Kingdom

Airports:

Exeter Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 55 min

Transit: 3 hr 8 min

Bristol Airport

Taxi: 1 hr 14 min

Transit: 1 hr 36 min

Cardiff Airport

Taxi: 31 min

Transit: 1 hr 11 min

Transit:

Cardiff Queen Street

Taxi: 11 min

Walking: 28 min

Cathays

Taxi: 8 min

Walking: 24 min

Cardiff Central

Taxi: 8 min

Walking: 24 min

Ty Glas

Taxi: 14 min

Walking: 1 hr 9 min

Ninian Park

Taxi: 6 min

Walking: 21 min


Nearby locations

8.8

Excellent Location

Pontcanna

Affluent area with Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground on Pontcanna Fields, plus international eateries.

Top Attractions


Amenities and Facilities

Pets

No pets

Children

Kid-friendly

Rooms

No air conditioning

Kitchen


Reviews

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Maria Donovan

3/5
Like the convenience and extra space and facilities. Front door to building wouldn't close. Would rather have a proper shower than shower over bath. Quilt not warm enough on that occasion. Chilly but still only summer bedding. Excellent location. Handy to have private car park. Would prefer gate shut at night.

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Jenna Bennett

5/5
Perfect! The room was clean, tidy and quiet. The kitchen facilities were more than adequate with everything but the food there for you. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was clean. With free WiFi, bus links and a park just over the road. Would have liked to have stayed longer and will be returning.

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Judith Ormston

1/5
Lovely studio apartment in a good location BUT there is a real issue with parking here.On our arrival, there was nowhere to park and on calling the help line (there is no onsite staff), spoke to someone who could not have been less helpful and the told us we should be grateful parking was free when the average cost for city parking is £25 per day. How that benefited us when there was no space I have no idea, but she really was quite rude. We were advised to park on the streets but there was no space at all and we ended up parking some distance from the apartments.We managed to park in the apartments the next day, but had to go to the supermarket and found ourselves in exactly the same situation on our return.We bumped into a couple who had been there for some months and who said it was always as bad, and that they frequently either couldn’t park or had their cars blocked in, as people double parked.The situation is caused by having more apartments than parking spaces and exacerbated by no gate or control in who parks there. Given city centre parking is tight - I would be very unsurprised if some of the cars parking there were not from guests. It is then made even worse by building works which have removed a section of parking space (unclear whether this is temporary or permanent) and also by building debris in some parts of the car park - which could be easily resolved if they actually cared about their customers and not just about the revenue.If the building works add more apartments, then the future will only be worse.Conclusion - if you are driving a car there, this is maybe not the place for you.

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Rebecca

2/5
The booking experience and the apartment itself warrants a 4 star rating. The location is great and the apartment has everything you need for a short stay. However it was very frustrating that when I came to leave, my car was blocked in by another vehicle. I spent 10 minutes walking around the building before deciding to phone the office. The car was identified as belonging to a caretaker so they rang him to ask him to move it. He wasn’t at all apologetic and when I told him his action was ‘thoughtless’ he simply replied ‘well I work here.’ It was such an annoying end to what had previously been a very good stay. Ideally he should have found somewhere else to park and if this really wasn’t possible he just needed to leave a note of his mobile number on his car!

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Torsten Klemmer

5/5
We had the Wagner Suite. It was very clean, nice and well equipped with a kitchen, washingmaschine and TV. We stayed only 1 night, but this room would be suitable also for a multiday visit. And not to forget just a couple of minutes walk to the city center.

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michelle manning

4/5
Nice stay, could have been a bit cleaner, oven hadn't been cleaned for weeks, towels not the greatest, bit noisy as our apartment was on the main road. Main front door difficult to shut. 7 out of 10 max.

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Kiera Angell

1/5
Where to even start! We stayed in Cardiff, The artisan Quarter Serviced Apartments. I would not recommend ANYONE to stay here! We Arrived Monday 21st August and had to leave Tuesday 22nd in the evening and didn't arrive home till midnight and we were not meant to leave till Friday 25th. We walked into a hell hole, mould up the walls, dirty stained sheets (not changed since the last people there), dirty floors and worktops covered in hair and food. Then even worse the oven was the same, hair food and grease!Moved us to another room for the night, a bit better. Bad nights sleep with people slamming doors and up and down stairs. They sorted the mould on one wall but not another and when we waited around ruining our plans for it to be ready to go in, we noticed the stains on the sheets were STILL there!! Dirty cutlery and pubic hairs on the dirty sheets. Two nice ladies worked there and one very rude man who was being sarcastic. They also ignored my calls when I was trying to contact them all afternoon, but when we called from my partners phone, they called him back straight away and they tried to say they hadn't received any calls from my phone.Completely ruined our time away which was meant to be a nice getaway but it turned into something else!

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Carrie Peach

1/5
Avoid at all costs- Very rude landlord, never answers phone or queries, lots of bodge jobs all over with plumbing etc, no heating or ventilation hence mould in areas. Only interested in money! As it is a flat knocked in half (when I stayed it clearly hadn't been registered as 2 flats) walls are very thin so you can hear everything!

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David Owen

5/5
Very neat, pleasant and decently priced apartment. Free parking and wifi. Leafy area, close enough to walk to centre of town. Stayed 1st & 2nd April 2015.

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Mark Whelton

5/5
Excellent room, well equipped kitchen, bathroom ok.. bed nice, location excellent, cheapest room in Cardiff that night. Would highly recommend!