Future Inn Cardiff Bay – A Favorite for Families in Cardiff
About the Hotel
Spacious Air-Conditioned Rooms
Future Inn Cardiff Bay offers 197 en-suite bedrooms with Canadian queen-size double beds, accommodating up to 4 people. Rooms include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities, and sitting areas. Some feature separate living rooms with sofa beds and refrigerators. All bathrooms have free toiletries and either baths or walk-in showers.
Thomas Restaurant Dining
Thomas Bar & Restaurant serves British food with Welsh influences using locally sourced ingredients. The open-plan restaurant offers all-day dining, a children's menu for under 12s, and a £23 three-course meal special available daily from 5pm. The bar features local draft lager, cider, craft beer, Benjamin Hall Gin, and Penderyn Whiskey.
Cycle-Friendly Hotel Facilities
The hotel provides a large secure cycle rack accessible from the Taff Trail and Cardiff Bay Barrage. Additional facilities include a laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer, ice machine, and electric car charging stations. The property features wide corridors and large doors throughout public areas.
Cardiff Bay Location Access
Located 2.5 km from Cardiff Central station, the hotel is within walking distance of the Red Dragon Centre, Mermaid Quay, and Wales Millennium Centre. Nearby landmarks include the Norwegian Church Arts Centre (1.5 km), Lightship 2000 (0.5 km), and Principality Stadium (2 km). The T9 bus from Cardiff Airport stops on Hemingway Road, a 3-minute walk away.
Comprehensive Hotel Services
Services include 24-hour reception, free car parking with registration required, electric vehicle charging (£10 for 6 hours), and conference facilities with free Wi-Fi and projection equipment. The loyalty program offers complimentary drink vouchers, double points for restaurant dining, and room upgrades. Accessible rooms feature walk-in showers and wet rooms. Children must be supervised by adults at all times.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle