Hotel The Royal Hotel Cardiff
88 St Mary's St, Cardiff, CF10 1DW, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 2011 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
*9.1* Cardiff Castle: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)
*8.8* 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)
Location 4 min to train ststion. Excellent breakfast.
United States of AmericaWe had an issue with our room the first night---the heating vent was whistling. We were quickly moved to another room and then upgraded to even a better room the second night! We seemed to move a lot, but it was worth it and the hotel did the best they could. GREAT neighborhood and the breakfast was incredible. I would definitely ALWAYS recommend the Royal Cardiff to my friends!
United States of AmericaThe architecture of Cardiff’s central business district is the Royal’s number one asset. Lovely and warm, when the weather was not.
United States of AmericaThe Breakfast was elegant and enjoyable. Lots of variety to choose from.
United States of AmericaGood staff and location to downtown Cardiff. All the arcades and the castle are right outside the door
United States of AmericaExcellent location. Walking distance to Cardiff Castle and numerous restaurants and shops. Short uber ride to the waterfront with even more restaurants. Pretty hotel with a comfortable room for an excellent price. Friendly and helpful staff.
United States of AmericaClose to the train station and the downtown arcades, very clean and quiet.
CanadaThe hotel employed local people who were extremely friendly. It is surrounded by shops and restaurants. I could walk to Cardiff University and Cardiff Castle. The room was spacious and very comfortable. The British Arctic explorer had his last dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
United States of AmericaVery comfortable bed. Copius hot water. Generous breakfast in beautiful room
United KingdomNice location near attractions. Room was clean and comfortable.
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The Royal Hotel Cardiff This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Stay in the heart of Cardiff – Excellent location – show map
The stylish, Hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Principality Stadium (formerly the Millennium Stadium) and a 5-minute walk from the train station and St David's Shopping Center.
Set in a Grade II listed Victorian building hotel built in 1866, The Royal Hotel now boast modern features like rooms with air conditioning, an LCD TV and free broadband, and some come with views of the Principality Stadium. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
Breakfast is served most mornings in the famous Oak Paneled 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 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
Bookers love...
“friendly staff”
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“central location”
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“large room”
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“boutique style”
Located in the heart of Cardiff, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet
Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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What's nearby *
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St David's Shopping Center0.1 miles
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Principality Stadium0.1 miles
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Cardiff Central Station0.1 miles
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St David's Hall0.2 miles
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St David’s Dewi Sant0.2 miles
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Cardiff Castle0.3 miles
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University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus0.4 miles
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Capitol Shopping Center0.4 miles
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Cardiff National Museum & Gallery0.5 miles
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National Museum Cardiff0.5 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Tesco Supermarket0 miles
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Bills Cafe/Bar0 miles
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La Monde Restaurant0.1 miles
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Cardiff Indoor Market Market0.1 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Taff River0.2 miles
Closest Airports *
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Cardiff Airport9.1 miles
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Bristol Airport21.1 miles
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Gloucestershire Airport52.1 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Cardiff University0.7 miles
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Wales Millennium Center1.2 miles
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Cardiff Bay1.2 miles
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Amenities of The Royal Hotel Cardiff Great facilities! Review score, 8.2
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Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Happy hour Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 16 per day.
Front Desk Services
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- Czech
- English
- Spanish
- Hungarian
- Italian
- Latvian
- Polish
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
| 0 - 3 years |
Can use a crib
when requested
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£5 per stay |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The Royal Hotel Cardiff accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests with heavy luggage or disabled access requirements are recommended to arrive via the Westgate Street entrance, CF10 1TL, which is step free.
Please inform The Royal Hotel Cardiff of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about The Royal Hotel Cardiff
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The prices at The Royal Hotel Cardiff may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at The Royal Hotel Cardiff include:
- Double
- Twin
- Triple
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Guests staying at The Royal Hotel Cardiff can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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Check-in at The Royal Hotel Cardiff is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Happy hour
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Royal Hotel Cardiff (subject to availability):
- Parking
