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The Royal Hotel Cardiff

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Principality Stadium

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Exterior
Restaurant
Reception
Standard Twin Room
Point of interest

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

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88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF101DW
  • Principality Stadium
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cardiff International Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cardiff Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28.5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Cinema Room

Cinema Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

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

About the area

Cardiff

The Royal Hotel Cardiff puts you in the heart of Cardiff, within just a 10-minute stroll of Principality Stadium and Cardiff International Arena. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The theme restaurant, Slug & Lettuce Central, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fitz Bar is the hotel's own bar. 2367 square feet (220 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Cardiff City Centre hotel include Cardiff Castle and Bute Park.

What's nearby

  • Principality Stadium - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cardiff International Arena - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 30 min drive

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

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Principality Stadium
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2367 square feet (220 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Royal Hotel Cardiff also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and a front desk safe.

This 3.5-star Cardiff hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 2367 sq ft of conference space
  • 220 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1866
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. Televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, German, Polish, Russian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 14 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Fitz Bar
  • Slug & Lettuce Central

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2,367 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.0 for adults and from GBP 7 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

As of 29 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel Cardiff on 31 Mar 2025 start from AU$128.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

The closest beach to The Royal Hotel Cardiff is Barry Island Beach (12 km).

Does The Royal Hotel Cardiff serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

No, The Royal Hotel Cardiff does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Royal Hotel Cardiff Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 413 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1095 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with some extra nice touches to our room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a lovely one night stay, staff were very helpful and accommodating. Room was excellent. Perfect location. Definitely book again and would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garfi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moni

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Uma

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a city break
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was easy to check in, staff r friendly and room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Night away
Hotel ideally situated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chidiebube

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I like this hotel overall, but they have some things to work on. You can't see it from the road - if you don't already know it's there and where to find it, you never will. They have no drop off area for luggage - it's quite dangerous to try in the middle of the street, and parking is quite far. The staff is wonderful. The rooms are gorgeous and quiet, but there is a LOT of mold in the shower grout and caulking. It's really disgusting. And there is absolutely nowhere to hang a hand towel. The breakfast is grossly overpriced - for 14 I expect to order off a menu and be served. In fact in the town it's cheaper to do just that, but here it's average buffet. It's a great hotel, but needs some tweaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shahadat

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The fact that the main lobby/front desk are on floor 2 and not easily accessible from either entrance ("main" entrance doesn't have a place to stop with your car and the other entrance requires some stairs) was a bit flustering. The lobby space itself could use some upgrades, and all the staris to and from the rooms on the floors was frustrating to navigate with luggage. The room was spacious and clean enough, and the staff was nice, but we had some qualms about it overall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucille

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not fault the hotel, room was spotless & comfortable. Staff were so polite & friendly. Only one negative & that was the noise from outside, but understandable due to the area of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

KIRTI, Mechanicsburg

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Manager was rude. 3 pm check in. They have 60 rooms but at 12 noon they didn't have or willing to do even at 2 pm. You must have to wait upto 3 pm. I told them that i am gold member with Expedia. She said that's different company. You talk to them. I said will it be possible before 3 pm? She said i told you just come back at 3 pm only. No manner how to talk to customer.I told her i traveled 120 countries, no one is rude like you. All 60 rooms will be ready exactly at 3 pm??????
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024