The Royal Hotel Cardiff

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

About this property

Historic Setting: The Royal Hotel Cardiff is located in Cardiff city center, housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy a central location with Cardiff Castle just a 6-minute walk away. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Additional comforts include bathrobes, city views, and streaming services. Dining Options: The hotel offers a restaurant with British, American, and international cuisines in a traditional and modern ambiance. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Convenient Services: Private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and full-day security ensure a comfortable stay. Paid parking is available, and Cardiff Airport is 12 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Located in the heart of Cardiff, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, friendly helpful staff. Quiet room, comfy bed”
Kelli
United States United States
“For a quick one night stay, the hotel is convenient and a good deal. Staff was very friendly and loved we could store our luggage so we could explore.”
Khaled
Egypt Egypt
“The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The location is really good as it is very close to a lot of places, i was able to walk to all the attractions. The wifi was great as well.”
Andrea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location and having been before knew it suited our needs”
Bonnie
United States United States
“I loved the staff and the ambience. The he location was amazing”
Malcolm
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was spacious and very comfortable, nice bathroom, and comfy bed. It's a great location for the centre of Cardiff and the train station. Breakfast was excellent with a wide range of options for self service”
David
United States United States
“The location was central, and the room was very clean. The employees were also friendly people.”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location-and despite being in the main street the v good double glazing meant we weren't disturbed by late night partying😊”
Sarice
United States United States
“Great location. Good breakfast variety. Big bed. Elevator from reception to room. Nice staff.”
Kirsten
United States United States
“Historic building. Amazing breakfast buffet. Conveniently located. Very helpful staff.”

Availability

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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
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1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
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Hotel area info

Food and Drink

Breakfast

  • Good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for $18.90 per person.
  • Menu style
    Buffet
  • Cuisine
    Continental • Full English/Irish
Slug & Lettuce Central - Directly under the hotel
  • Cuisine
    American • British • International
  • Service
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
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Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

House rules

The Royal Hotel Cardiff takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
£10 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Parking is available at nearby NCP Westgate Street, CF10 1DZ. Unfortunately, we don't have an on-site car park, but our guests receive a promotional code for the local NCP Westgate Street, CF10 1DZ, which is a short walk from the hotel. This costs £14.95 per 24 hours; this is via a promotional code given to you via reception at check-out, and then you pay at the car park.

Guests with heavy luggage or disabled access requirements are recommended to arrive via the Westgate Street entrance, CF10 1TL, which is step free.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.