Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 30 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 81 min drive
Cardiff Central Station - 4 min walk
Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 4 min walk
Cardiff Queen Street Station - 9 min walk
Restaurants
The Prince of Wales - 4 min walk
Cambrian Tap - 1 min walk
Proud Mary - 1 min walk
Fresh - 1 min walk
Taco Bell - 1 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 unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. 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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The property charges GBP 2 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
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
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Smooth flooring in room
Thin carpet in public areas
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
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free 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
Special features
Dining
Fitz Bar – On-site bar.
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)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of GBP 2
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 10 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, 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.
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 St. David's Hall (5-min walk) and Principality Stadium (5-min walk), along with Cardiff Castle (5-min walk) and Cardiff International Arena (5-min walk).
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 5 minutes' walk from Principality Stadium. Travellers say that the area is central and good for shopping.
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
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
20 Nov 2024
Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
alex
alex, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
30 Oct 2024
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Great night away in Cardiff
Lovely old building, looks a bit weathered on the outside but stunning on the inside ,friendly staff amazing room on 7th floor, will stay again
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
19 Oct 2024
Good value
Ideal location in town centre, hotel was nice, friendly staff and room a good size. Beautiful dining room at breakfast although the supply of food was poor. Had to wait as hot buffet was empty and cold options were not replenished even though it was mid service. Good overall good value for money
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
18 Oct 2024
GREAT SHORT STAY IN CARDIFF
Hotel location was very central and very good, many top bars and restaurants were within walking distance, hotel staff were very helpful and friendly, we were given a better room than the one we had booked and this made our stay very good indeed
Dr Bharatkumar
Dr Bharatkumar, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Oct 2024
James
James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Oct 2024
Campbell
Campbell, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Sept 2024
DAVID
DAVID, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
23 Sept 2024
Convenient
Convenient. Helpful staff
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Sept 2024
What a gem
What a gem of a find. Initial thought was a lot of steps to get to reception, but once we reached reception we were really happy with what we found. Staff that greeted us were very friendly and helpful. Then found the lift which would have saved us the stairs. This made our stay a lot easier. Our room was a good size, and clean. Bed was comfortable. Nice size on the bathroom. We slept well. The room was very quiet. Breakfast was good. Plenty of choice and fresh items constantly being brought out. Hotel is close to train station and shopping area/ restaurants and pubs. Will definitely be using this hotel again
Jayne
Jayne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
19 Sept 2024
Overnight stay
Nice room; comfortable bed. Shower could have been cleaner.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Sept 2024
Overnight stay for cricket.
Excellent pre-arrival information made the trip so much easier. Excellent discount on local parking in a secure car park. The bedroom was larger than we anticipated and at a good price for a city centre hotel.
The only gripe would be that the bathroom needed some TLC as it was shabby with missing grout in the floor tiles and earlier repairs to walls was evident.
BERNADETTE
BERNADETTE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Sept 2024
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Sept 2024
Leigh
Leigh, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
11 Sept 2024
Central hotel
So central, friendly helpful staff. Great value.
tim
tim, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Sept 2024
Very close to the centre of cardiff but a street away from the hussle and bussle so it doesnt get noisy. Hotel and staff very lovely and very welcoming will definitely be making a return trip.
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Aug 2024
g
g, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
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3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
23 Aug 2024
Expected more but got even less
On arrival I asked about noise but assured by staff no problem. Was kept awake by music till 2:30am and awoke by building site at 6:30am. WiFi in room wasn’t working and took a day for someone to check it and still didn’t work. Blackout curtains advertised on site but didn’t cover windows so were useless. Tv signal bad. Shower not properly sealed and leaked causing slip hazard. Soap empty. Mentioned to staff but nothing properly done.
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
Friendly staff ,clean rooms, easy to find ,not far from train transport,