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Royal Hotel Cardiff

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Principality Stadium

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In the heart of Cardiff, The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers a warm welcome with its bar, conference space, and in-room WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of an elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, meeting rooms and a banquet hall while appreciating top-notch service from its helpful staff.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift

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About the area

Map
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF101DW

What's nearby

  • St. David's - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bute Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 39 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 93 min drive
  • Cardiff Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Cardiff Queen Street Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Prince of Wales - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cambrian Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel Cardiff

Royal Hotel Cardiff offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Utilita Arena Cardiff. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Bute Park and Cardiff Castle are within a short 10-minute walk. The helpful staff and central location get good marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (2367 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1866
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Fitz Bar – On-site bar.
Slug & Lettuce Central – This theme restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.0 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Royal Hotel Cardiff offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Royal Hotel Cardiff does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Royal Hotel Cardiff?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Royal Hotel Cardiff?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Royal Hotel Cardiff.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Hotel Cardiff?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Royal Hotel Cardiff?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Les Croupiers Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Royal Hotel Cardiff and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Principality Stadium (4-min walk) and Utilita Arena Cardiff (6-min walk), along with Bute Park (7-min walk) and Cardiff Castle (9-min walk).

Are there restaurants at or near Royal Hotel Cardiff?

Yes, Fitz Bar offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Royal Hotel Cardiff like?

Royal Hotel Cardiff is in Cardiff City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Cardiff Central Station and 4 minutes' walk from Principality Stadium. Travellers say that the area is central and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Royal Hotel Cardiff Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, wonderful, and solid with a good variety of options. (41 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, lovely staff and good value for money.
Jade, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location, the staff are always friendly and a nice breakfast. Have stayed many times and will stay again.
helen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff
Gwyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient location, and exceptionally helpful staff.
Chris, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Only bought one drink from bar but selection looked pretty good.
Gareth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great, room very clean very happy
Cerrie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very clean and friendly staff
Nick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding service from all of the staff. A lovely, compact and extremely clean hotel. A fantastic breakfast and the central location was perfect.
simon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was spacious and relaxing
Christine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location about a 5 min walk from central train station. 2 entrances - one on Mary street pedestran area and directly next to an LGBTQIA pub :), spitfire bbq across the street, convient access to 3 arcades and Cardiff Market, 15 min walk to the Cardiff castle. Staff very friendly and the clean modern rooms (on 6th floor) are quiet with minimal street noise. Breakfast is a good variety of fry up items, cereal, fruit and yogurts. Would stay here again!
Carija, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, rooms spacious, staff very good
Wayne, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good value room ,central location ,friendly staff and a good breakfast
andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning, quality breakfast Professional staff, helpful & friendly Lovely building, room & restaurant
tanya, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, kind staff, would stay again!
Emma, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, right in the city centre - perfect if you’re staying for a night out! Parking isn’t far away and the hotel gave a discount code for the car park we used. We booked a superior room which was great. big room, comfortable bed, very clean, complimentary bottle of wine & tea/coffee. Staff were friendly and very helpful too
Cain, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in a great place to explore Cardiff, literally a stones throw from the bus and train stations. There is a load of bars, cafes and shops right on the doorstep and the castle-which you must visit- is just up the road. The hotel is close to stadiums and theatres so is a great base to stay. Despite being in the heart of everything the room was really quiet and the bed just so comfortable. The room was clean, with an ironing board, iron, hairdryer and tea/coffee provided. The staff are lovely and helpful we will definitely stay here again.
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katrina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly room very clean great location
Ian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great staff, clean room, quiet
carey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice central hotel, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great welcome, staff, location & room. Free Coffee available in the bar area. Breakfast was wonderful.
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great breakfast.
Gwynfor, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a good location and about 5 min walk from the train station. The room was clean and made daily even when we left quite late. The staff was friendly and good breakfast.
Gracita, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, helpful staff, nice clean room and comfortable. Would definitely stay again
Claire, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, good breakfast, efficient, friendly and helpful staff plus in a good location.
William, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was an affordable and comfortable alternative to the international chains. Located 5 minutes from Cardiff Central train station and five minutes from the Cardiff Castle. Tons of bars and restaurants in easy walking distance. And the full English breakfast was solid as well.
Larry, 3-night trip