Hilton Cardiff has confirmed that work has started on a £750,000 revamp of the 197-bedroom property, which is due to be completed ahead of the Ryder Cup in September.

A wall between the lobby and the Piano Bar will be removed to create an open plan lounge area and the concierge desk will be moved in order to make way for new toilets as part of the scheme. The plans also include a upgraded reception area, the transformation of 20 bedrooms into family rooms and the replacement of all of the hotel's beds as part of efforts to attract new visitors to the city.

Hilton Cardiff general manager Marie Fagan said: "The new lounge bar will be the place to meet whether for business meetings, a break for shoppers, early evening cocktails or just a place to relax. "Last year we celebrated a decade in the city and it is fantastic that we are able to continue to invest in our facilities to further improve our offering for the next ten years."

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