A new £17million Macdonald hotel will be opening its doors in the heart of Cardiff city centre, this spring.

The new Macdonald Holland House will feature 165 luxury, air-conditioned bedrooms, which includes four suites and one presidential suite, a business centre, extensive conference & banqueting facilities and a superb Vital leisure club & spa.

The hotel will also feature a contemporary restaurant and bar that are sure to appeal to local residents and guests alike.

The brand new £15 million Park Plaza Hotel which opens its doors early 2005 will be home to Cardiff's most stylish new development complex of shops, offices, luxury apartments, a health & leisure club and 131-room deluxe hotel, with meeting space for up to 85 delegates.

The development also comprises 36 spacious, penthouse-style apartments on the top three floors with roof gardens and expansive balconies of which 25 have already been sold, as well as a health and fitness spa on the ground and first floors with swimming pool.

The Spa and Health Club facilities will be available to all occupiers of the development.

Conference Capital

The capital city of Wales is booming as a centre for conferencing.

Being a capital city, Cardiff can boast some excellent conference venues, from its majestic Portland-stone civic centre and the staggeringly impressive world-famous Millennium Stadium to the vast Cardiff International Arena which can hold 5,000 delegates.

For less formal meetings, we have everything from a sparkling new Hard Rock Caf to delightful facilities at a number of our sporting venues. Our services include free venue search, delegate accommodation bookings, familiarisation visits, information on tours/social programmes and supporting services.

For more information please call the conference team on 029 2034 7800 or visit www.cardiffconferencebureau.co.uk

Momentum

Momentum has a range of contemporary furniture usually only seen in outlets in London. Opening its doors in autumn 2001, Momentum is Cardiff's answer to those seeking out that special something which will provide them with modern, elegant design to withstand passing trends.

Covering three floors, in fashionable Charles Street, Momentum is the interior lover's idea of heaven. Boasting many exclusive collections of furniture designed for the home, office and garden, by many of Europe's top names including Phillipe Starck, Antonio Citterio, Tito, Agnoli, Ron Arad and manufactured by B&B Italia, Montis, Ingo Maurer and Vita among others.

Momentum offers expert advice. A wide array of sample fabrics and finishes is on show to help you visualise and choose your furniture, in addition to an exceptional lighting collection that is guaranteed to impress any interior's fan.

Momentum provides the ultimate experience in interiors shopping. During a visit to Momentum you will undoubtedly find something you need, and definitely something you want!