About this property

Historic Setting: The Royal Hotel Cardiff is located in Cardiff city center, housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy a central location with Cardiff Castle just a 6-minute walk away. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Additional comforts include bathrobes, city views, and streaming services. Dining Options: The hotel offers a restaurant with British, American, and international cuisines in a traditional and modern ambiance. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Convenient Services: Private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and full-day security ensure a comfortable stay. Paid parking is available, and Cardiff Airport is 12 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of Cardiff, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • 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
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
or
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kirsten
    United States United States
    Historic building. Amazing breakfast buffet. Conveniently located. Very helpful staff.
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So close to everything. Shops, restaurants,pubs. The breakfast choice was awesome.
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    ideal location for both shops and venue. Hotel very comfortable and staff friendly
  • Lori
    Canada Canada
    Comfortable, generous sized room. Manager went out of her way to get to know us and chat. Very nice breakfast offerings.
  • Denise
    Canada Canada
    We really enjoyed the beautiful building and the quaint dining area for breakfast. The selection and quality of the breakfast was wonderful! The staff are very friendly and helpful. It is located five minutes from the train and bus station and a...
  • Jules
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location for train station,city centre and stadium. Close to all bars, restaurants and everything Cardiff has to offer.
  • Marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely large room, comfortable, great shower, had kettle, tea coffee etc, luggage storage . All but one staff (see below) were kind, helpful and friendly.
  • Castrothiago
    Brazil Brazil
    Installations are awesome. The bed is unbelievably good. The hotel is located in the city center, near of everything you need.
  • George
    United States United States
    Location. Center City, near Castle and Train Station and Stadium.
  • Barbara
    United States United States
    Room was very spacious and comfortable! Very clean and helpful staff. I booked this for the location to train station and access to restaurants.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Slug & Lettuce Central - Directly under the hotel
    • Cuisine
      American • British • International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
  • Captain Scott Room
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Traditional

House rules

The Royal Hotel Cardiff takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 3:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
£10 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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 not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Parking is available at nearby NCP Westgate Street, CF10 1DZ. Unfortunately, we don't have an on-site car park, but our guests receive a promotional code for the local NCP Westgate Street, CF10 1DZ, which is a short walk from the hotel. This costs £14.95 per 24 hours; this is via a promotional code given to you via reception at check-out, and then you pay at the car park.

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

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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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