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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
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Cinema Room
Deluxe Double Room | Living area
Cinema Room | Bathroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 25.8 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
  • 15.9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 17.6 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 11 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 - 0.4 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cardiff International Arena - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cardiff University - 20 min walk - 1.7 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 near Principality Stadium
Located close to St. David's Hall and Cardiff Castle, The Royal Hotel Cardiff provides a bar and conference space. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and a lift
  • A banquet hall, multilingual staff and a front desk safe
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and free tea bags/instant coffee

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, German, Polish, Russian

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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Fitz Bar

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1866
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • 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

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.

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 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of GBP 2

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 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 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is 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
The Royal Hotel Cardiff Cardiff
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel Cardiff pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel Cardiff on 8 Dec 2024 start from AU$108.07, 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 The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

The Royal Hotel Cardiff doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

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

Where is The Royal Hotel Cardiff located?

Located in Cardiff City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. David's Hall and Principality Stadium. Cardiff Castle and Cardiff International Arena are also within 10 minutes. Cardiff Central Station and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

The Royal Hotel Cardiff Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1005 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

10/10 Excellent

Chidiebube

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

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

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

8/10 Good

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location central but did not get bothered by noise. Only stayed one night for a concert did not use hotel amenities just needed a place to sleep. Unfortunately the bed was the most hard and uncomfortable I have ever experienced in a hotel and the pillows were so hard I woke up with ear pain from the pressure. I got zero sleep. Such a shame I had booked two rooms and the other room was exactly the same.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryony

Liked: Staff & service
Access to the hotel was very difficult, a lot of stairs and very slow lifts. Great location but very loud at night - there was karaoke at the bar next door until 1am. So loud and very difficult to sleep at all
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Martyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal is a beautiful boutique hotel just a five minute walk from the train station. It is in the centre of Cardiff so close to everything. The staff are wonderful and friendly and the rooms are clean and provide you with all you need. Love staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location , friendly staff and understated hotel with a great room and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelan

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly staff and like the idea of natural products and supporting a local bee farm however the bedding and floor didn’t feel clean, the room was slightly outdated with a very small window they made us feel enclosed. There was a lot of noise from the clubs in the area. Breakfast wasn’t the quality expected for the hot food. Reflecting on the price this wasn’t worth it for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was very quick and professional. The reception staff were very friendly and the room was quite nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
charming building with nicely sized rooms and comfortable beds - tvs with internet access would be nice though!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Very close to all amenities, which is exactly what I wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Galen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location to transport and tourist sites.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, conveniently located just a short walk to rail station. If you're sensitive to spirit activity, there's a lot going on there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Did not like slippery bathtub
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The booking in process was a nightmare, you have to prove who you are, I’ve never come across this in this country before, I didn’t have any Credit cards or debit cards with me as they are all on my phone
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Expected more but got even less
On arrival I asked about noise but assured by staff no problem. Was kept awake by music till 2:30am and awoke by building site at 6:30am. WiFi in room wasn’t working and took a day for someone to check it and still didn’t work. Blackout curtains advertised on site but didn’t cover windows so were useless. Tv signal bad. Shower not properly sealed and leaked causing slip hazard. Soap empty. Mentioned to staff but nothing properly done.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff ,clean rooms, easy to find ,not far from train transport,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024