The Royal Hotel Cardiff

3.5 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near St. David's Hall

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Exterior
Reception
View from room
Standard Double Room
Economy Double Room | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
The price is NZ$109
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 January 2025

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 28.5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 29.9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 19.6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 23.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF101DW

What's nearby

  • Principality Stadium - 5 min walk
  • Cardiff Castle - 5 min walk
  • Cardiff International Arena - 5 min walk
  • Cardiff Bay - 14 min walk
  • Cardiff University - 20 min walk

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 30 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 81 min drive
  • Cardiff Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Cardiff Queen Street Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Prince of Wales - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cambrian Tap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Proud Mary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fresh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel Cardiff

The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Also, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cardiff Bay. The helpful staff and central location get good marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, German, Polish, Russian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 60 rooms
  • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The property charges GBP 2 for credit card payments
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • The Hotel has entrances on both Westgate Street, CF10 1TL and St Mary Street - CF10 1DW (Pedestrianized). Guests with heavy luggage or guests with mobility issues are recommended to use the Westgate Street entrance, CF10 1TL, which is step free.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (2367 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1866
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Fitz Bar – On-site bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.0 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of GBP 2

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 10 per stay

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Cardiff Hotel
Cardiff Royal
Cardiff Royal Hotel
Hotel Cardiff
Hotel Royal Cardiff
Royal Cardiff
Royal Cardiff Hotel
Royal Hotel Cardiff
The Royal Hotel Cardiff Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Hotel Cardiff offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Hotel Cardiff does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Royal Hotel Cardiff.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Les Croupiers Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Royal Hotel Cardiff and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include St. David's Hall (5-min walk) and Principality Stadium (5-min walk), along with Cardiff Castle (5-min walk) and Cardiff International Arena (5-min walk).
What's the area around The Royal Hotel Cardiff like?
The Royal Hotel Cardiff is in Cardiff City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Cardiff Central Station and 5 minutes' walk from Principality Stadium. Travellers say that the area is central and good for shopping.

The Royal Hotel Cardiff Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Garfi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Was a lovely lovely stay , staff were great the room was great. It would have been nice to be able to lower the temperature less than 14° without having to call reception but it was a great stay regardless
Moni, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Elizabeth, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for a city break
Emma, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

I would not use in future
Parking at the NCP carpark that the Hotel recommend and offers a discount is not true. It is impossible to park at the carpark due to the stupid bus lanes
Jonathan, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay in Cardiff
Although check-in wasn't until 15.00, we arrived around 10.30 and were able to deposit our bag early, for a fee of £4, which went directly to a local children's charity, so no qualms at all. From the moment we arrived until our departure next morning, the service was excellent, friendly as well as efficient, and didn't seem at all forced. Our room had a quite large entrance area with wardrobe and tea/coffee making facilites, leading up to the sleeping area, which although not huge, was perfectly adequate. The room, including the bathroom was spotless, the room was a very comfortable temperature, and we were fortunate enough to be on the quieter side of the building, so had a very quiet night. Breakfast was perfectly adequate and the hotel is centrally located so ideal for our trips to the Christmas markets.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Night away
Hotel ideally situated
Alan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Neil, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

alex, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Marie, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Great night away in Cardiff
Lovely old building, looks a bit weathered on the outside but stunning on the inside ,friendly staff amazing room on 7th floor, will stay again
Barry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good value
Ideal location in town centre, hotel was nice, friendly staff and room a good size. Beautiful dining room at breakfast although the supply of food was poor. Had to wait as hot buffet was empty and cold options were not replenished even though it was mid service. Good overall good value for money
Rachel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

GREAT SHORT STAY IN CARDIFF
Hotel location was very central and very good, many top bars and restaurants were within walking distance, hotel staff were very helpful and friendly, we were given a better room than the one we had booked and this made our stay very good indeed
Dr Bharatkumar, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

James, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Campbell, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

DAVID, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Convenient
Convenient. Helpful staff
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a gem
What a gem of a find. Initial thought was a lot of steps to get to reception, but once we reached reception we were really happy with what we found. Staff that greeted us were very friendly and helpful. Then found the lift which would have saved us the stairs. This made our stay a lot easier. Our room was a good size, and clean. Bed was comfortable. Nice size on the bathroom. We slept well. The room was very quiet. Breakfast was good. Plenty of choice and fresh items constantly being brought out. Hotel is close to train station and shopping area/ restaurants and pubs. Will definitely be using this hotel again
Jayne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overnight stay
Nice room; comfortable bed. Shower could have been cleaner.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overnight stay for cricket.
Excellent pre-arrival information made the trip so much easier. Excellent discount on local parking in a secure car park. The bedroom was larger than we anticipated and at a good price for a city centre hotel. The only gripe would be that the bathroom needed some TLC as it was shabby with missing grout in the floor tiles and earlier repairs to walls was evident.
BERNADETTE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Anne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Leigh, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Central hotel
So central, friendly helpful staff. Great value.
tim, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

The breakfast was a little dissapointing. There was a good selection but the hot section was only luke warm and the bacon a little dried out. We were not late to breakfast either. For the cost of our rooms I would have expected a little more.
Adrian, 1-night family trip
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