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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
Reception
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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Economy Double Room | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AED 188
AED 225 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 January 2025

Room options

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 29.9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 23.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Economy Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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), a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and daily housekeeping

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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: GBP 14.0 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Fitz Bar

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference space (2367 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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 available
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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14.0 for adults and 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
The Royal Hotel Cardiff Hotel Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel Cardiff pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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?

Check-out 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 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1004 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

Miriam

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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled 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

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

Matthew

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stay
Nice room; comfortable bed. Shower could have been cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

BERNADETTE

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central hotel
So central, friendly helpful staff. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024