FUTURE INN CARDIFF BAY

Stay at Future Inn Cardiff Bay

Future Inns is a 4-star hotel with exceptional value for money, a Welsh-themed restaurant and conference, event and wedding facilities. All guests get free parking, electric car charging, and free WiFi. The hotel in Cardiff Bay is within walking distance of the Red Dragon Centre, Mermaid Quay and the Wales Millennium Centre.

Future Inn Cardiff is within a short distance of Cardiff Bay train station, which operates quick connections into Cardiff City Centre, just over one mile from the hotel. Regular buses also stop at Cardiff County Hall, opposite the hotel.

Bedroom Facilities

When you spend the night away from home, for business or pleasure, you want to feel like you have escaped your busy everyday life but with many home-from-home necessities. The hotels’ Canadian roots are shown throughout all 197 spacious bedrooms. All rooms have a private en-suite with a bath and shower.

Perks include free parking and free WiFi throughout the hotel. Guests can also make use of the extra luxuries, including complimentary robe and slippers in their room, vegan-friendly toiletries, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, an iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, bottled water and wine glasses and an ice bucket. Plus, free entry to Simply Gym across from the hotel and guest laundry room with a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Wales Millennium Centre

With the Wales Millennium Centre located just moments away from the hotel, Future Inn Cardiff is the perfect choice for your theatre break. Future Inn Cardiff is the official hotel partner of Wales Millennium Centre. Ticket holders get 20% off bed and breakfast room rates.

Family-friendly Hotel 

Cardiff is an excellent place for families. From tots to teens, there is something for all ages. The Twin Room is most popular with families, with two queen-sized beds. The Standard Room has a double bed and double sofa bed. Or, the King Suite has a large bedroom and a separate living room with a double sofa bed. The suite is twice the size of the standard bedrooms. Plus, under 12’s stay free of charge throughout the year.

Accessible Bedrooms

The accessible bedrooms are often given high praise. In fact, the Disabled Reviewers gave the hotel 9/10 for accessibility and customer service. The rooms have ample turning space for wheelchairs and the much-needed walk-in shower room, with a lowered sink and towel rail to keep things within easy reach. No bedrooms are on the ground floor; you will need to go up in the lift. However, the large corridors and wide doors are easy to navigate along. Check out the accessible guide to staying at Future Inns.

Bike Friendly Hotel

Cardiff and the surrounding areas have exciting cycle routes, including the Taff Trail, which is 88km. Future Inn Cardiff is a cycle-friendly hotel. Bikes can be kept in the hotel bedrooms, and there’s a secure cycle rack for staff storage during your stay. Don’t forget about the laundry room, which you can use to freshen up your cycle kit in-between rides.

Future Inn Rewards

For additional benefits, you can join the Future Inns hotel loyalty program. For every £1 you spend on accommodation, you earn 1 reward point. Plus, get double points when you dine in the restaurant. Points can then be used to upgrade your bedroom to a suite or a free night’s stay. You also get a complimentary drink voucher to redeem when you dine in the restaurant and a member’s discount rate. It’s also completely free to join!

Thomas Restaurant 

Thomas Restaurant serves British food, as well as contemporary and traditional Welsh cuisine. There is a wide selection of meat, fish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes. All are made on-site using fresh local produce. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, a Taste of Wales afternoon tea, evening a-la-carte dining and traditional roasts on Sundays.

Don’t forget to check out the annual offers, including Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter, Father’s Day and Christmas.

Children are more than welcome in Thomas Restaurant. A children’s menu is available daily, which offers a starter, main, dessert and drink for £8.50. It is ideal for under 12’s. Under 5’s can eat for free with a paying adult.

Conferences and Meetings

Future Inn Cardiff is one of the go-to establishments to host a conference or meeting. With eight meeting rooms, ranging in capacity up to 210 delegates. All function suites are on the ground floor, making them fully accessible, with lots of natural light. All guests get free parking.

Choose from room hire, half-day and full-day delegates or residential packages, including refreshment and catering options. Consider the facilities for your next; business meeting, conference, exhibition, networking, training day, corporate event, seminar, workshops, awards dinner, team away day, interviews or charity event.

Weddings in Cardiff

As a versatile wedding venue, your big day can be personal, private and exclusive from 2 to 210 guests. The modern yet elegant function suites offer a stylish setting to take your vows, enjoy a wedding breakfast or celebrate into the early hours. Choose an all-day wedding celebration package, a wedding breakfast, or an evening-only event. If you are planning your big day, check out their wedding package for under £2000.

Special Events

Throughout the year, Future Inns host special events. The themed Children’s Afternoon Tea Party are popular. There are meet and greets and entertainment from the characters, and a themed afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, cakes and squash. Previous events have been inspired by Frozen, Encanto, Wicked Witches with Maleficent and Cruella, and Princesses with Ariel and Belle.

Other events include Greek nights, tribute acts, stand-up comedy and even clairvoyance evenings. See what’s on. Of course, there’s a vast Christmas programme with party nights, festive bottomless brunch, Sunday lunch with Santa, Christmas Day lunch and a family New Year’s Eve celebration.