The space
The higgihaus@butecrescent is a beautifully appointed and stylish five-storey Grade 11 listed house that was, until recently, operating as a highly-rated boutique hotel.
On weekends the higgihaus@butecrescent is made available to groups visiting the City to celebrate milestone events, but during the week, it becomes a perfect base for guests visiting the City for work.
Located in an awesome location in Cardiff Bay, only moments from the bars, restaurants, and leisure attractions of Mermaid Quay, this large house can easily be configured to accommodate a range of group sizes. For visitors to the City travelling alone or as a couple, we make available two ensuite rooms on the top floor, whilst the remaining five ensuite rooms can be booked by a small group. On the lower ground floor, there's an amazing and cavernous basement sitting, kitchen & dining room that is shared by all guests, and a large car park at the rear that can accommodate as many as five cars or three vans on a first come, first served basis.
The shared kitchen/diner on the lower ground floor is fully equipped and includes a huge gas hob, two ovens, a combination microwave oven, an American-style fridge freezer, and a large-capacity dishwasher. At the other end of this enormous room is a large sitting area equipped with a sofa, bean bags and a large-screen TV. Between the sitting area and the dining table, there's plenty of room for guests to play board games, read, listen to music, watch Freeview TV, catch a movie (Netflix) or just relax and unwind with a cold beer or glass of wine.
If you don't fancy using the shared facilities in the basement, then your room is equipped with a kettle and small microwave. In your ensuite bathroom, you'll find both a shower and a bath.
Guest access
The front door to the building has a keyless entry system, and you will be given the entry code 24 hours prior to check-in. The door to your bedroom is electronically controlled by a fob, which you'll collect from a lockbox when you check-in. Video cameras are provided front and rear for your comfort and safety.
Guest interaction
The higgihaus@butecrescent is a self-contained house in which you have exclusive access to your bedroom and bathroom and shared access to the basement sitting, kitchen & dining room and car park whilst you are staying in Cardiff. There is no need for you to interact with us, but should you need anything, we'd be delighted to help. #teamhiggi are a friendly bunch who love Cardiff and are a veritable goldmine of places to see, things to do, restaurants to eat at, bars worth a visit, and how to get about. We'll provide contact numbers ahead of check-in (feel free to call and say hi).
The neighborhood
higgihaus@butecrescent is a mere stone's throw from Cardiff’s stunning waterfront leisure destination at Mermaid Quay (so close in fact, that it would be a pretty poor throw of the stone). Home to 30+ restaurants, bars, and cafés, Mermaid Quay also plays host to a comedy club, an Everyman Cinema, and the Aquabus waterbus service that offers trips around the Bay and beyond and to the city centre. The centre of Cardiff is less than 8 minutes distant by car and is easily reached by train, bus or taxi.
Getting around
Parking
The higgihaus@butecrescent has off-road parking at the rear of the property and, with a little bit of juggling, could accommodate up to five cars (depending on size!) or three vans. Should the car park be full, then the 380-capacity Mermaid Quay car park is but a one-minute walk away.