Clayton Hotel Cardiff

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Welcome to the Clayton Hotel, where guests can check in at the reception desk, featuring digital screens and a self-service kiosk.
Enjoy a room with a historic view, a buffet-style breakfast bar, and a seating area.
Relax in our spacious lobby with a city view, featuring a comfortable seating area and elegant design.
Located in a prominent corner, the hotel features a large glass facade and a distinctive circular logo.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, separate seating area, and flat-screen TV.
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

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Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1GD

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cardiff University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Principality Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Prince of Wales - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Great Western (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cambrian Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Walkabout Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Philharmonic - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Principality Stadium
Located close to Cardiff Castle and National Museum Cardiff, Clayton Hotel Cardiff provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site restaurant, View Bar & Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a banquet hall
  • A front desk safe, free newspapers and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 216 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • View Bar & Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2011
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from GBP 7.95 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Clayton Hotel Cardiff formerly Maldron Hotel Cardiff
Clayton Hotel formerly Maldron Hotel
Clayton Cardiff formerly Maldron Cardiff
Clayton Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Is Clayton Hotel Cardiff pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

As of 9 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clayton Hotel Cardiff on 3 Aug 2025 start from AU$147.98, 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.

How much is parking at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

Clayton Hotel Cardiff doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Clayton Hotel Cardiff located?

Located in Cardiff City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Bay. National Museum Cardiff and Wales Millennium Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cardiff Central Station and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Clayton Hotel Cardiff Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1009 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Such lovely reception staff. And the food and drinks in the restaurant was high quality & lots of choice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Easy check in, polite & friendly at reception. The bed was super comfy & had the best nights of sleep. V nice stay in fab location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Clean room, simple and tidy space — and above all, the staff were kind and the service was excellent. The only downside was that the window in the room couldn’t be opened at all, which I didn’t like, but it’s fine for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Very good, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The oasis display was a great touch . The staff were excellent and very helpful . Only thing you could add is hot chocolate sachets to your drinks tray in the room .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Lovely staff and hotel, fab location everything is within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent staff. Professional, helpful, courteous. Very clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Clean tidy and staff really helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very close to centre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

Looks like this is very run down hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Nicely furnished room with a comfortable bed, wardrobe, iron, ironing board, smart TV, fridge and coffee station. Room service available from 11am till 6am. Great dining options in a walkable distance. St David's shopping centre, John Lewis, the brewery quarter, Cardiff bay and Mermaid Quay also within walking distance. A relaxing city break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Good location for stadium, was doing hyrox event Very close to train station. A bit noisy but expected as close to city center
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Stayed for one night, easy to book and check in. Room was ckean and comfortable..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel right in the centre of Cardiff Will definitely use again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Probably the best breakfast in the world. Hotel was great too
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel, central and to a great standard of comfort, feel and quality.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Closeto railway station
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great location and relaxing and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Helpful staff, central location, overall ld recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Loved itv
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Amazing food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Only one night stay, didn’t use restaurant so cannot comment on food. Good location, parking an issue but thankfully knew my way around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great hotel near the station , Ideal for the centre
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025