The Royal Hotel Cardiff
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.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kirsten
United States
“Historic building. Amazing breakfast buffet. Conveniently located. Very helpful staff.” - Debbie
United Kingdom
“So close to everything. Shops, restaurants,pubs. The breakfast choice was awesome.” - Christine
United Kingdom
“ideal location for both shops and venue. Hotel very comfortable and staff friendly” - Lori
Canada
“Comfortable, generous sized room. Manager went out of her way to get to know us and chat. Very nice breakfast offerings.” - Denise
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
“Location for train station,city centre and stadium. Close to all bars, restaurants and everything Cardiff has to offer.” - Marie
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
“Installations are awesome. The bed is unbelievably good. The hotel is located in the city center, near of everything you need.” - George
United States
“Location. Center City, near Castle and Train Station and Stadium.” - Barbara
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
- Slug & Lettuce Central - Directly under the hotel
- CuisineAmerican • British • International
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceModern
- Captain Scott Room
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbienceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
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.
Crib and extra bed policies
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.



The fine print
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.