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Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Animal Wall

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Located in the heart of Cardiff, Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre offers a warm welcome with an on-site restaurant and dry cleaning/laundry services. Relax in the garden or grab a drink at the bar, where you can unwind after exploring nearby Bute Park. With multilingual staff and luggage storage available, guests rave about this hotel's central location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Business centre
  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £59
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Room options

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Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Minibar)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1XD

What's nearby

  • Bute Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sophia Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. David's - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • National Museum Cardiff - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 39 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 84 min drive
  • Cardiff Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Cardiff Queen Street Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Gatekeeper - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Rebel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪On The River - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Junction Restaurant, which serves light fare. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Cardiff Bay. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and central location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 157 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
    • Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
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Required at check-in

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

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 16 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness centre

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (8633 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Junction Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Callaghans Sports Bar – This pub only serves light fare.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.00 per person
  • 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)

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 16 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG 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 Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 16 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG?

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

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG?

Yes, Junction Restaurant offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG is in Cardiff City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Cardiff Castle and 8 minutes' walk from Principality Stadium. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great with good choice and quality. (41 reviews)
  • Breakfast and dining options were highly praised for being fabulous, amazing, and having many options. (7 reviews)
  • On-site parking was a convenient bonus and the property's location near a huge city park was a great advantage. (12 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, delicious breakfast and close distance to city centre and Cardiff castle.
Lacey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Yes it was very good nice room lovely big bed very clean Breakfast was nice plenty of options staff were very helpful good service all round
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was great, very clean and comfortable. Staff were all really helpful and friendly
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was excellent, roomy and clean
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room very clean and comfortable. Great choice at breakfast Friendly staff
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms and helpful staff
Anas Ayman Elsaid Ali, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect, staff couldn’t be better.
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good selection of drinks behind the bar and l would recommend you try the breakfast
Phillip, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was dated and a bit grubby, however staff were pleasant and location was excellent
Anil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly and helpful. Our room had a lovely view of the park. Very central.
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast and comfy bed
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room spotless and lovely big comfortable bed
Suzanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very comfortable and warm. The reception staff were very welcoming.
Mr R J Slater, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were courteous
Ashley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is great
Tracey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and flexible staff. Good facilities. Very clean.
Jennie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

spacious and tidy room
Yuen Ha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room clean breakfast great choice
CHRIS, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room,and let me check in early.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, room a little warm overnight despite air con, but otherwise no issues.
Robin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room is clean and staff are friendly and helpful. Did not have breakfast nor use the bar. Hotel within walking distance.
MISS P, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Your receptionist was exceptional. Our room wasn’t ready, but it didn’t matter due to her customer care and making us feel welcome.
Gerald, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nothing "stood out"
David, 1-night trip