Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Hotel with restaurant, near Principality Stadium

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In the heart of Cardiff, Clayton Hotel Cardiff offers a warm welcome with its upscale atmosphere and eco-friendly practices. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at View Bar & Restaurant on the terrace or get moving in the 24-hour gym. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
VIP Access
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Room service
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
£62
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Single Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Single Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Room amenity

Deluxe Twin Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Double Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1GD

What's nearby

  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. David's - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cardiff University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 34 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 83 min drive
  • Cardiff Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Cardiff Queen Street Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Western (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Cross - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cambrian Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Côte Cardiff Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Las Iguanas - Cardiff - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at View Bar & Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 216 rooms
    • Arranged over 11 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out 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

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Working away

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2011
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • 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
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

View Bar & Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 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)

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.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, Barclaycard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Also known as

Clayton Hotel Cardiff formerly Maldron Hotel Cardiff
Clayton Hotel formerly Maldron Hotel
Clayton Cardiff formerly Maldron Cardiff
Clayton Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, Clayton 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 Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

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

Is parking offered on site at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

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

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

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). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

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

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

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

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, View Bar & Restaurant.

What's the area around Clayton Hotel Cardiff like?

Clayton Hotel Cardiff is in Cardiff City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Cardiff Central Station and 7 minutes' walk from Principality Stadium. Travellers say that the local area is good for shopping and very central.

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Clayton Hotel Cardiff Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were great, excellent, and fabulous with a wide range of choices. (45 reviews)
  • The property offers a variety of dining options nearby and a good choice of evening meals and excellent breakfast. (11 reviews)
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Popular mentions

RoomService staffLocationBreakfastBedTrain stationLobbyRestaurantBathroomBar

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was lovely clean plus close to the train station and easy to get to the shops
Annika, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was excellent with a lovely view over the city and river, in the distance. The staff were all so friendly, helpful and professional.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff, clean and good all round
Niel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ideal location for shops and station. Easy walking distance
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff at reception were very helpful when the on line check in facility failed to work. The room was comfortable and quiet but some of the public areas seemed to be understaffed and a bit unkempt…but it was a very wet and busy weekend in Cardiff
Jeremy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10/10 amazing hotel. Very close to the station and the city centre. Very friendly staff and very comfy beds.
Cameron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and excellent location
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, clean and well presented. Within walking distance from town. Would recommend to friends and family.
Teri-Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bed was comfy and clean , spacious room , very close to all shops and nightlife
Mollie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovy heolful staff. Couldnt do enough for us
Zoe, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Did not have breakfast
Francesca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The ac did keep the room cool when we worked out how to work it.
Aysha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Clean, friendly staff, got involved with local events, accommodating and easy access to station, principality stadium and shopping.
Joanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel
Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The whole experience was ideal close to every thing and the station
Trudy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, comfortable room. The staff were absolutely lovely!
Jillian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing , great location, staff friendly and helpful, clean rooms
Aimee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, couldn’t really fault any thing.
Russell, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small room but everything was nice and clean. Felt safe walking around the area, and the staff were very nice.
KAITLYN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always have a lovely stay at the Clayton Hotel, friendly and helpful staff. Close to the shops, bars and restaurants
Rod, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Helpful staff, great breakfast, clean and tidy
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly hotel

Breakfast was amazing staff would do anything in there power to help u. Security took the time to talk to us and asked how our day was
Dean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The receptionist she was excellent 👍
A, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent

Staff are lovely. The room was great and the breakfast was excellent. The only negative that everyone in our party said was the shower was atrocious. So weedy and weak. That said I would stay there again.
Nick, 1-night trip