The Royal Hotel Cardiff

Hotel with restaurant, near Principality Stadium

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Wed 19 Nov
Tue 25 Nov
November 2025
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December 2025
Property entrance
Reception
Standard Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Point of interest
Interior entrance
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.
VIP Access
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 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
£67
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

Showing 12 of 12 rooms
Standard Twin Room | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Standard Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Standard Triple Room | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Standard Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Triple Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Cinema Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Cinema Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Cinema Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Cinema Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Cinema Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Superior Double Room | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Economy Double Room | Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Economy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Economy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Economy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Economy Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
Interior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
Bathroom | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
Interior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
Interior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Interior

Cinema Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF101DW

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bute Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • 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

Restaurants

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

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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

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

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.

Required at check-in

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

Children

    • One child (10 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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No on-site parking

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
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

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 Utilita Arena Cardiff (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

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a generous buffet offering a wide range of options and piping hot food. (28 reviews)
  • Restaurants were very accessible and plentiful within walking distance. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Room was great , staff very helpful
Ralph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay , room staff breakfast all perfect
ELAINE, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. Would give the hotel a 5 star, but entering the hotel late at night was a hassle.
John Eryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location - and surprisingly very quiet overnight given location. Excellent stay and will definitely stay again
Darran, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff. Lift wasn’t working up to the reception but the one to the rooms was. Clean room, we had two windows to see out into the city centre. Location was brilliant. Rugby was on so great atmosphere. A fun weekend!
Hannah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lots of stairs to reception. Free Tea and coffee in the bar Friendly staff Rooms old fashioned but comfortable
craig, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Breakfast was mostly cold. Otherwise a very nice hotel
geoffrey, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location

Very nice hotel, excellent breakfast.Staff was great. Perfect location.
Charles, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place to stay, wonderful trip
Linda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Massive room, nice complimentary bottle of wine. Very impressed.
Gwynfor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Right in the centre of Cardiff excellent spot for a night out, however there was no noise from the street below.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location, quality and comfortable
Douglas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We didn’t have breakfast or goto the bar
Rhian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice
Claus, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice night away

Hotel is lovely staff are great but every thing is extra lot of stairs up to hotel you can use lift location great but there are a lot of homeless hanging about outside even thou the hotel is very safe it does make you feel a bit uncomfortable breakfast was amazing lots of choice
Ceri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location in Cardiff City centre! Very good breakfast with plenty of choice! Very friendly staff.
Lisa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and helpful staff
Kellie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful place to stay, in the heart of Cardiff! A guest laundry would have been greatly appreciated.
glynnis, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Didnt have breakfast
Christine, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very good hotel
Cerrie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel in great location Unfortunately having paid for a superior room the cleanness of the bathroom let it down
Paul, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly, professional staff. The breakfast in the Captsin Scott room was a great experience with a nice choice of freshly served food options.to cater for all tastes. Bed was also v comfy
Heather, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great time, friendly staff, central location
Tyler, 1-night trip