About Cardiff
The Visit Cardiff website provides a wealth of useful information about Cardiff, including maps, travel information and tourist information.
Click here to visit the website.
Getting There By Air – From Cardiff Airport
Cardiff Airport is about 21km (13 miles) from the BFE 20th Meeting site at the Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa.
Link to Interactive Google Map: Cardiff Airport to Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa
By Taxi
A typical taxi fare is between £30:00 – £35:00, but this amount can vary based on traffic.
By Coach to Cardiff Central Station
Coach Service is provided by TrawsCymru. Starting April 1st, the T9 runs every 20 minutes from Cardiff Airport to the city centre. A round trip ticket (valid for 1 month) is available for £8. The closest stop to the hotel is Cardiff Central Station.
From Cardiff Central Station to the Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa
From Central Station, it is about a 20 minute walk to the hotel.
Alternately, local bus service in Cardiff is provided by: Cardiff Bus|bws Caerdydd.
Click here and enter your starting point (Cardiff Central Station) and end point (Mercure Holland House Hotel) to view bus routes, schedules and fare information.
Download app for mobile tickets here.
Getting There – From London (Heathrow)
Cardiff lies about 225 km (140 miles) west of London Heathrow airport.
By Bus
The most economical way to get from Heathrow Airport to Cardiff is by bus. The cost is from £17 one-way. The journey takes 3hrs (fastest) and there are up to 22 services per day. The closest stop to the hotel is Sophia Gardens. Click here to select the best schedule and purchase tickets. From Sophia Gardens, it is about a 25 minute walk to the hotel.
Link to Interactive Google Map: Sophia Gardens to Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa
Alternately, local bus service in Cardiff is provided by: Cardiff Bus|bws Caerdydd.
Click here and enter your starting point (Sophia Gardens) and end point (Mercure Holland House Hotel) to view bus routes, schedules and fare information.
Download app for mobile tickets here.
By Train
From Heathrow, it is advisable to take the Heathrow Express from Heathrow to London Paddington station. This take 15 minutes and costs between £37:00 – £55:00 for return ticket.
Train connections from London Paddington run directly to Cardiff Central Station, normally every 30 minutes (approx. 3 hr journey time). Timetable can be found here. The cost of the train journey can range by as much as from £47 to £121 one-way.
From Cardiff Central Station to the Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa
From Central Station, it is about a 20 minute walk to the hotel.
Alternately, local bus service in Cardiff is provided by: Cardiff Bus|bws Caerdydd.
Click here and enter your starting point (Cardiff Central Station) and end point (Mercure Holland House Hotel) to view bus routes, schedules and fare information.
Download app for mobile tickets here.
Meeting Location – Mercure Holland House Hotel and Spa
Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa
24-26 Newport Road
South Glamorgan
Cardiff, CF24 0DD – UK
Tel: (+44)2920/435000
Fax: (+44)2920/488894
mercure.com | accorhotels.com
The Mercure Cardiff Holland House and Spa is a modern 4-star hotel situated in the vibrant capital city of Wales. The hotel boasts excellent transport links and is within walking distance of the iconic Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle, ideal for sightseeing in the city.
Relax and unwind in the hotel’s on-site leisure facilities, including an 18-metre swimming pool, steam room and jacuzzi. The Urban Bar & Kitchen found on the first floor mixes culinary excellence with ambience, making it an ideal spot for dining. Away from the hotel, guests can explore the nearby Millenium Stadium or Cardiff Town Hall.
Reservations:
- By Phone (+44)2920/435000 (reference BFE)
Guest Room Rate: £104 single, per night, includes VAT
To receive special BFE rates, please identify yourself as a BFE 20th Meeting delegate. Please be sure to book your rooms early as there are a limited number of rooms available at the special rate.
Check-in and Check-out:
- Check-in from: 14:00h / 2:00 pm
- Check-out up to: 12:00h / 12:00 pm