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.
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 40 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 90 min drive
Cardiff Central Station - 4 min walk
Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 4 min walk
Cardiff Queen Street Station - 10 min walk
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About this property
The Royal Hotel Cardiff
The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cardiff Bay. The helpful staff and central location get good marks from fellow travellers.
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
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
Free 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
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 The Royal Hotel Cardiff offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The 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 The Royal Hotel Cardiff?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Royal Hotel Cardiff.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The 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 The 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 The Royal Hotel Cardiff and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Principality Stadium (4-min walk) and Cardiff International Arena (6-min walk), along with Bute Park (7-min walk) and Cardiff Castle (8-min walk).
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel Cardiff?
Yes, Fitz Bar offers international cuisine.
What's the area around The Royal Hotel Cardiff like?
The 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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The Royal Hotel Cardiff Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with a generous buffet offering a wide range of options. (16 reviews)
Restaurants were very accessible and plentiful within walking distance. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Perfect location for any event in the city
Tim
1-night trip
10/10
Have stayed here a few times and will DEFINITLY go back!!
Renee
1-night trip
8/10
hotel easy to book into .room very nice. bathroom nice.hotel well located .
RICHARD
1-night trip
8/10
Great value hotel, excellent location
Penny
1-night trip
10/10
This hotel is very centrally located in Cardiff. It's in a historic building, but the interiors have been recently renovated. It's good value for money. The breakfast was good.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10
Fab stay
Tara
3-night trip
10/10
Quiet and clean. Staff polite and helpful.
Ping Kuen
4-night trip
10/10
In the center of a walking street, lots of restaurants and cafes in the area, quick walk to the castle, friendly staff, good breakfast and bar. must walk with luggage from car park.
cynthia
1-night trip
8/10
Two of us stayed in the "Friendly room". It was very clean, comfortable bed and had a bath, which is a bonus these days.
It could benefit from a small table on the right side of the bed, with a lamp for reading, but that apart, was all we needed for our stay.
James Ian
2-night trip
10/10
Booked the royal for a one night stay and couldn’t have had a better experience. Staff were friendly and helpful. They went above and beyond to make it a wonderful stay. The room was spacious and beautifully clean. I had a great nights sleep and will definitely book again.
hannah
1-night trip
10/10
Convenient for exploring Cardiff at reasonable costs of stay
YASUSHI
3-night trip
10/10
Comfortable, even though the building is old. The entrance to the hotel is a bit weird, a mix of stairs + lifts, but they make it clear to everyone. The staff was very helpful.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10
Nice hotel
Clean
Comfy beds
Nice and quiet
Fab location
Just didn’t like how you walk past reception every time you come and go
Kirsty
2-night trip
8/10
The room was nice
Heidi
1-night trip
6/10
While the overall room was not bad , the floor was sticky and dirty. We asked at the desk to have is cleaned but nothing happened. When we checked at the desk the next day we were
Neil
2-night trip
10/10
Clean, quiet and comfortable! And convenient location.
Maren
2-night trip
8/10
Central location , friendly staff and understated hotel with a great room and good breakfast
andrew
1-night trip
10/10
Was easy to check in, staff r friendly and room was clean
Matthew
3-night trip
10/10
🥞✨ Had an absolutely amazing breakfast this morning at The Royal Hotel in Cardiff! The spread was stunning, and it really set the tone for the day. Ready for checkout and excited for more adventures ahead! ✈️🌍 #Travel #BreakfastGoals #Cardiff
Michael
1-night trip
8/10
One night stay for conference. Very centrally located. Room was very clean, good check in and good breakfast. Would stay again if in Cardiff
Jayne
1-night trip
10/10
Don’t miss this one.
Perfect location, brilliant pub and excellent service.
Fredrik
3-night trip
8/10
Nice city hotel, staff all lovely, breakfast very but not very hot
maria
1-night trip
8/10
Welcoming with a convenient location. Amazed they didn't take Amex
David
1-night trip
10/10
Considering it's overlooking the main street, It was quite quiet!! Lovely, clean, big room.