The Coal Exchange Hotel

Hotel with restaurant, near Principality Stadium

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March 2026
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April 2026
Cardiff Bay is at your doorstep when you stay at The Coal Exchange Hotel. Enjoy the hotel's vibrant atmosphere, savor a meal in the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar, all while staying connected with in-room WiFi and benefiting from multilingual staff.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Free toiletries

Room options

Showing 8 of 8 rooms
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Double Room

Good

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Family Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Family Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Family Room

Good

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
Presidential Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Presidential Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Presidential Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Presidential Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Presidential Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

Very good

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Triple Room, Accessible | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Triple Room, Accessible | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Triple Room, Accessible | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Triple Room, Accessible

Excellent

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Quadruple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Quadruple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Quadruple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

Very good

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
King Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
King Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Room

Very good

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Standard King Room with Shower | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard King Room with Shower | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard King Room with Shower | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard King Room with Shower

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Exchange Bld, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 5FQ

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mermaid Quay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cardiff Bay Water Feature - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cardiff Bay Waterfront - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 28 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 57 min drive
  • Cardiff Bay Station - 5 min walk
  • Cardiff Central Station - 23 min walk
  • Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Mania - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mount Stuart (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Quantum Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vibes - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Coal Exchange Hotel

At The Coal Exchange Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cardiff Bay 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 short drive of Principality Stadium. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 55 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with 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

Required at check-in

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (late night)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 30-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 9.00 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)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to December 26:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Exchange Hotel Cardiff
Exchange Hotel
Exchange Cardiff
The Exchange Hotel Cardiff
The Exchange Hotel
The Coal Exchange Hotel Hotel
The Coal Exchange Hotel Cardiff
The Coal Exchange Hotel Hotel Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Does The Coal Exchange Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Coal Exchange Hotel 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

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

Is parking offered on site at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Coal Exchange Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 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). Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Les Croupiers Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near The Coal Exchange Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Coal Exchange Hotel like?

The Coal Exchange Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Cardiff Bay Station and 14 minutes' walk from Cardiff Bay.

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The Coal Exchange Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, excellent, delicious, and superb by multiple guests. (34 reviews)
  • The spa bath was a highlight for many guests, with many describing it as amazing, incredible, and a massive bonus. (24 reviews)
  • The jacuzzi bath was a lovely bonus in the spacious and clean bathrooms. (22 reviews)
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Popular mentions

RoomService staffBreakfastBuildingLocationBathroomLobbyFoodRestaurantBed

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Marc, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

staff very friendly . Nice stay for 1 night . Breakfast was nice
Elaine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Victoria on reception was really helpful and efficient
Gail, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel in a lovely spot for the bay.
Kelly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was amazing at front desk and also at the restaurant. Nice historical hotel.
Alexandra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful rooms, really spacious and oppulent. The only issue we had was that hotels.com hadn't released the money to the hotel despite taking it in full from me months before. When we arrived to check in it created a big problem due to 'non payment' - I would definitely recommend staying here, but would not book through hotels.com. The hotel will price match whatever rate you get online
Ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I can’t think of any negatives.
Pauline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cardiff trip

Great location and friendly helpful staff. Large comfortable room.
Warden, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very dark - barely any lighting. Dust on bedside tables, scuffs on dressing table and walls. Cracked tiles in the bathroom. Wouldn't stay again.
Megan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were amazing - really helpful and friendly
Sara-Jane, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff we encountered were lovely . Unfortunately what should be a stunning building is in dire need of a refurb , in fact we had to ask to move rooms because of the unacceptable condition of our first offering.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, room was clean and had everything we needed and more
Michaela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Highly recommend
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We'll visit again

A lovely period building keeping many of the original features, with
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great historical building with lots of character and really friendly staff.
Mr John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good size rooms and excellent restaurant
Joe, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very well placed for a stay in Cardiff Bay. Staff very helpful and polite. Quirky hotel with a great vibe.
Caroline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay staff and hotel excellent
lucy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel... recommend
Mariusz, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Pamela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient , close to the pier. Spacious room
peggy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay

Room was lovely and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Absolutely lovely decor and definitely added bonus of the jacuzzi bath and love seeing all the old photos and history of the building.
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location.

Lovely, welcoming staff. Hotel location perfect for our visit to the millennium centre. Spacious, clean room with a jacuzzi.
Sharon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Coal Exchange is a beautiful hotel built in the late 1800s. Original wood floors that creak under your feet with every step, gorgeous brickwork on the outside, and amazing staff. Every staff member went out of their way to assist us and make us feel welcome. This hotel is a gem!
Kristin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel, great stay, lovely rooms.
Stephen, 1-night trip