Name: The Royal Hotel Cardiff
Address: 88 St Mary's St, Cardiff, CF10 1DW, United Kingdom, 88 St Mary's St, Glamorgan, CF10 1DW, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $64 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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The Royal Hotel Cardiff

88 St Mary's St, Cardiff, CF10 1DW, United Kingdom –

*9.0* Cardiff Castle: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

Motorpoint Arena Cardiff: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

*8.7* St. David's Hall: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)

Cardiff Central Station: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)

*9.0* St David's Shopping Center: only 2 minutes away! (500 feet by foot)

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Room was so clean and even bigger and better than the photos. Location is great, close to both train station and the Castle.

Sevra, United Kingdom

The location is great - close the the station and in the town centre. The rooms are wonderfully quirky. The breakfast area and the breakfast itself are excellently presented.

Peter, United Kingdom

The hotel is well located in the center of Cardiff, near the stadium. The parking arrangement is practical. Parking at the Westgate St. Car Park for 24 hours costs $14 instead of 22. However, you need to look at their website if you want to find it properly as the hotel has its main entry on a pedestrian street.

Aloha_aloha, France

The room was very pleasant and the air conditioning was efficient. The decorations throughout were very pleasing and enhanced the building.

Anne, United Kingdom

The bed and pillows were probably the best hotel mattress and pillows I've experienced. Staff were incredibly helpful and couldn't do enough. Even protecting bank cards and ID I'd accidentally left down by reception

Rhiannon, United Kingdom

Big and quiet room under the roof. Central location, a lot of shops and a big variety of restaurants around.

Frank, Germany

central location . the room was nicely decorated and well presented.

David, United Kingdom

Modern, stylish room. Fantastic location in the heart of Cardiff. Friendly staff

Kimberly, United Kingdom

Very close to train station & right in the middle of shops bars & restaurants.

Rebecca, United Kingdom

Size of the room, bathroom was nice, everything was clean.

Rod_corrie, Canada

Stay in the Heart of Cardiff – Excellent location – show map

The stylish, central Royal Hotel Cardiff is a 2-minute walk from the Millennium Stadium and a 5-minute walk from the train station and St David's Shopping Center.

In a Grade II heritage-listed Victorian building hotel built in 1866, The Royal Hotel now feature modern features like rooms with air conditioning, an LCD TV and free broadband, and some have views of the Millennium Stadium. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the building.

Breakfast is served most mornings in the famous Oak Panelled Scott Room, which can seat up to 130 guests and can be used as a wedding and function venue. It was in this room that Captain Robert Falcon Scott held his farewell dinner prior to his fateful expedition to the Antarctic in 1910. Fitz's bar offers a selection of light meals, snacks and cocktails made to order.

This is our guests' favorite part of Cardiff, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Cardiff! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.

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Located in the real heart of Cardiff, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

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	Deluxe Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 129 ft² This spacious room includes a complimentary bottle of red wine and mineral water. The air-conditioned room features a large-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a laptop safe, and a work desk. The private bathroom has bathrobes and a hairdryer. Some rooms have sofas. Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Hardwood/Parquet floors, City view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Cinema Room 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom This room boasts: - 65-inch LED HD 1080p resolution smart TV with USB connections - Freeview HD - Playstation 4 (PS4) and 2x games. - Ability to play Blu-ray's or DVD's (not provided, please bring your own) - Access to Netflix, iPlayer, 4oD, Demand5 through Playstation 4 - Micro surround system with CD/USB playback - Mini Fridge - Cinema themed decor - Popcorn and refreshments Please note that the room does not have windows. Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, DVD Player, Toilet, Video games, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Blu-ray player, Board games/puzzles, Game console - PS4 Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Triple Room 3 twin beds or 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom This air-conditioned room features free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Hardwood/Parquet floors Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Rooms feature Hypnos beds, free internet, a work desk, and a flat-screen TV. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Hardwood/Parquet floors, City view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 54 ft² Rooms feature Hypnos beds, free internet, a work desk, and a flat-screen TV. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Hardwood/Parquet floors, City view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 65 ft² Larger double room with free bathrobes, mineral water, a bottle of red wine and a large-screen TV. Room facilities also include free broadband, a work desk, hairdryer, laptop safe and air conditioning. Please note that not all Deluxe rooms have a sofa. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Hardwood/Parquet floors, City view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

St David's Shopping Center 0.1 miles
Capitol Shopping Center 0.1 miles
Principality Stadium 0.1 miles
Cardiff Central Station 0.1 miles
St. David's Hall 0.2 miles
Cardiff Castle 0.3 miles
St. Davids Cathedral 0.3 miles
University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus 0.4 miles
Cardiff Magistrates Courts 0.6 miles
Bute Park 0.6 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Tesco Supermarket 0 miles
Bills Cafe/Bar 0 miles
La Monde Restaurant 0.1 miles
Cardiff Indoor Market Market 0.1 miles

Natural Beauty

Taff River 0.2 miles

Closest Airports

Cardiff Airport 9.1 miles
Bristol Airport 21.1 miles
Exeter International Airport 52.4 miles

Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards!

St Davids Shopping Centre Mall
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What Travelers Love About This Location

“Very nice place excellent location ”

Richard King

United Kingdom

“Room was well furnished and comfortable.”

Janeen

Australia

“Great room for 3 ladies out for a weekend on the town plenty of room for us to dance around in and the staff were very helpful and catered to our Ice bucket and other needs.”

Vivien

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

Fitz Bar

Food: British

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Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

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Parking for The Royal Hotel Cardiff is located at NCP Westgate Street, CF10 1DZ. This is a special rate for guests at the hotel.

Guests with heavy luggage or disabled access requirements are recommended to arrive via the Westgate Street entrance, CF10 1TL, which is step free.

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August 22, 2017

Sevra
United Kingdom
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Wi-fi was so slow, we couldn't even use it.
눇Room was so clean and even bigger and better than the photos. Location is great, close to both train station and the Castle.
August 21, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉No parking
눇Staff
August 19, 2017

Julie
United Kingdom
Age group: 65+
7.1

“good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉bathroom had mould on grouting on floor and bath tiles
August 18, 2017

Peter
United Kingdom
10

“This is my first choice for hotels in Cardiff - I have stayed here a number of times.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The rooms are not step free - but that is clearly due to the age of the hotel and would be difficult to change now. The views from the rooms are not great.
눇The location is great - close the the station and in the town centre. The rooms are wonderfully quirky. The breakfast area and the breakfast itself are excellently presented.
August 16, 2017

Andy
United Kingdom
10

“Top hotel for the price”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Great location and modern room
August 14, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Location, facilities and the bed was very comfortable
August 13, 2017

Neil
United Kingdom
Age group: 55 – 64
9.6

“Great stay clean and comfy”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The pillows
눇The location
August 12, 2017

Darren
United Kingdom
9.2

“Choose the Royal Hotel for something a little Cardifferent”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The lifts are the slowest in the world ever. Like there's a tired little man somewhere pulling them by a rope.
눇Comfy and right slap bang in the city centre
August 11, 2017

aloha_aloha
France
Age group: 35 – 44

1 helpful vote
4.6

“A very unpleasant, if not insulting, experience.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Apart from the location, everything about our trip to the hotel was at best passable and at worst very unpleasant if not downright insulting. First, our room, located at the 7th floor, looking like an attic room with very little light, had a hot water malfunction. After one minute, the flow reduces then stops. I thought the problem was just temporary and limited to the washbasin but the shower did not work either. In the morning, I went to the reception and told the employee about this problem. The only answer I got was that it was normal, that I should wait for ten minutes before the water starts to flow again! Apparently, no one was eager to do anything about it. But the worst thing was the breakfast. I had paid upfront for two breakfasts but when I arrived in the Captain Scott room, which was freezing cold, I was said that only one breakfast had been paid for. The waiter told me he would do some verification and let us proceed with the buffet. Then, five minutes later, while I was at the buffet, the waiter came to me and said that after verification, I had indeed paid for one breakfast. Even though I disagreed, I had to sign a paper declaring I would pay for the other breakfast before being able to go and eat my breakfast. No need to say, considering the room's temperature, the hot food was now cold. Then, five minutes later, I was said that it was their mistake and asked whether I needed anything. I therefore asked for vegetarian sausages, which are offered on demand. I waited for another 15 minutes. In the meantime, another waiter had taken my plate. My sausages arrived just as I was leaving the room and at this stage I could not eat anything. No apology was offered for the mistake or the late sausages. Leaving the hotel, I told another employee about the water issue in our room and did not feel I was taken seriously. All in all, a very unpleasant experience, very far from what one can expect for a respectable hotel, not to mention a four-star one.
눇The hotel is well located in the center of Cardiff, near the stadium. The parking arrangement is practical. Parking at the Westgate St. Car Park for 24 hours costs $14 instead of 22. However, you need to look at their website if you want to find it properly as the hotel has its main entry on a pedestrian street.
August 10, 2017

Amer AlSiyabi
Oman

1 helpful vote
5.4

“nothing good except location ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No free parking. Reception staff not friendly, room too tight. no Wifi reception in 3rd floor and when complained to reception staff replied it is a free service and they can't do any thing about it.
눇location in the city centre
August 9, 2017

Anne
United Kingdom
10

“We couldn't have asked for a better break!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉We liked it all.
눇The room was very pleasant and the air conditioning was efficient. The decorations throughout were very pleasing and enhanced the building.
August 9, 2017

Rhiannon
United Kingdom
9.2

“Brilliant hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Cinema Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Due to the event (Coldplay)!cost of the room was far higher than normal and the bed base was a bit creaky. Also due to the busy time we ended up in a room we wooo and usually have picked, cinema room. But the complimentary snacks were amazing, wish I had eaten more!
눇The bed and pillows were probably the best hotel mattress and pillows I've experienced. Staff were incredibly helpful and couldn't do enough. Even protecting bank cards and ID I'd accidentally left down by reception
August 5, 2017

Anonymous
Spain

6 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉There was only one tiny window in the room.
눇Location, location, location!
August 5, 2017

Frank
Germany
8.3

“Central location in Cardiff.”
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉No access to the hotel by car possible, as the hotel is located in a pedestrian zone. Parking situation is worse, we circled 2 or 3 times around the quarter to find finally a parking spot at the central station (500 metres away from hotel). WLAN was not good, internet access was interrupted several times.
눇Big and quiet room under the roof. Central location, a lot of shops and a big variety of restaurants around.
August 4, 2017

Gareth
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Lack of plugs in room. Water pressure from taps and shower disappointing

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