About this property

0.5 miles from the Cardiff International Arena, this Novotel has an indoor swimming pool, a gym and restaurant. Shops, nightlife and Cardiff Central Rail Station are all 10 minutes’ walk away. Rooms boast stylish decoration and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. With a seating area and work desk, other facilities include tea/coffee, TV and 24-hour room service. Free Wifi is available throughout the hotel. Elements Restaurant and Bar serves a wide selection of modern dishes and drinks. Up to 2 children (under 16 years) can stay free (with breakfast) when sharing a room with adults. This includes access to video games, baby equipment and a healthy children's menu. Families also get late check-out on Sundays (until 17:00). The hotel is less than a mile from the Millennium Stadium, and just a mile from the Cardiff Bay development area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of Cardiff, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Private parking at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • BREEAM
    BREEAM
  • Green Key (FEE)
    Green Key (FEE)

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joseph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff was great and David at the reception was extremely helpful. Told us the best ways to get around and even extended our parking which was very helpful. Facilities were good with a gym and pool which is a kid's favorite. I would also say...
  • Tom
    United States United States
    The location was very good, with ample (paid) parking on site. The breakfast was really good. Staff were all excellent: Prompt, friendly, helpful without being asked!
  • Christina
    Australia Australia
    Staff were friendly and had made up a sofa bed for us. They also gave us a terrace room. There were built in USB charging points. My kids loved the pancake machine at breakfast. Lots of excellent breakfast options.
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything we needed for a post Christmas family get together, facilities were great, food was great, staff were lovely and helpful
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was very spacious and warm. The bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was very good. Good choices. Pool facilities were excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
  • Allinson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, helpful. Lovely pool. Bar is nice too. Overall a great stay.
  • Jansen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The pool and Jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms are the biggest pluses of the hotel. We also loved the breakfast
  • Ernest
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was easy to find the hotel got there 5 hrs early but was able to leave the car in car park we had a breakfast in the hotel then walked to town all the staff were brilliant and the rooms were clean the pool and gym were good too
  • Gursharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and services, centrally located and comfortable.
  • Cara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the hotel. Very different, clean, close to the town center. Room we had was standard was fine for what we wanted it for. The pool was lovely. The restaurant was nice to go for a snack and some drinks. The windows in the room really does...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Customs Shed
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Novotel Cardiff Centre takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £249 is required on arrival. That's about $335. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Cash payment is not possible upon arrival.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate stag, hen and similar parties.

A damage deposit of £249 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Novotel Cardiff Centre