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Reviews of ML Lodge

108 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DX, United Kingdom

#47 of 47 hotels in Cardiff

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1625 hotel reviews

6.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    6.6

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Staff

    7.4

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    6.1

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  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift, taking all those steps made my knees and lungs weak.

    Right in the middle of city centre and shops.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    5.0
    Good location after a delayed flight. Good sleep for few hours before checking out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was quite old with broken ceiling light and a towel hanger in a bathroom.

    Great location, friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was lucky somewhat, but steps could be a problem for others. Disturbed sleep with noise understandable given centrality Old building that could do with investment ad TLC

    Central location, good wifi. Desperately need a place to stay as all booked up in town, and this provided just that. Basic with good amenities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    noisy street, especially at weekends

    breakfast was good enough, typical English breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    My favorite budget hotel in Cardiff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs with their worn out carpeting. The general tiredness of the decor and the single glazing.

    I come to work in Cardiff and have to pay for my accommodation. I like ML Lodge because it's cheap. The room is large,the bed comfortable, it has an ensuite and the wifi works. The room has a kettle,TV and a nice chair and desk. Definitely the best budget hotel

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    6.0
    Good value for money, good location, needs a bit of TLC
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was quite old and looked like it need a bit of TLC…ripped blind on window, very dusty, base of shower wasn’t clean.. they do mention that there is no lift and a lot of stairs, we unfortunately had the top floor which is a nightmare, your legs will be sore the day after

    The location of the property was really good, right in the city centre, for the location the price was fantastic

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    cheap value for stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the amount of stairs we had to walk and how everything was falling apart

    the beds were comfy and clean and tidy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was fine for what we wanted not the Ritz but neither was the price. A bed for the night

    Location for the stadium was spot on

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy on the street side. Earplugs are must.

    Location, good bed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Definitely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had stayed here previously , but I was unaware at this time. The location was ideal.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very high and loud

    Friendly and spacious room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice hotel for price will stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower was very small and the shower head was leaking

    Nice room could do with some Tender loving care would have been nice if informed you that there are a lot of very narrow stairs

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    7.0
    Cheap, clean but well used, location great 👍🏼
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy at night, and the stairs are like climbing the Himalayans 🤣.

    Location, great for lads night out, check in is in the kebab house down stairs. Which gave us our first laugh of the night 🤣 (but we were able to drop off our bags at 12 and hit the town before check in after 3). All in all cheap, clean, but well used. Not really suitable for families, but for a lads night out in Cardiff it's just right. Definitely added to the experience 🤣.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room and the kebabs

    The location.pubs were ace

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking and loads of stairs no lift

    Bed was comfortable

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    5.0
    It's not glam but it is dirt cheap
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Batteries in remote didn't work. Pretty sure there is damp in the corner of the room which they have tried to patch over Room 9 is a 102 steps steep climb - top floor - no lift. If you are disabled or struggle with steps - look elsewhere l This is not a family sort of place to stay. This is the kind of place to stay when you know you are barely going to be in it but you need somewhere to lay your drunken head

    Look, it's a cheap as chips kind of place. Is it amazing, no but it's cheap and warm. The beds are comfy and you're provided with ample pillows It is close to all the good nightlife spots and a stones throw from the shopping and stadiums

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    6.0
    No comment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked Sandringham hotel but I was taken to another place. The kettle had rust inside, I had to wash it. The room was 100 stairs up without a lift, room 9 4th floor. I counted the steps and they were 100 exactly. It was crazy. It made our lives miserable having to go up & down 5 times a day

    Comfy beds Spacious room Toiletries and tea items 2 heaters in the room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ideally situated if you are out for the night. My room faced the Main Street which unfortunately was a bit noisey from the night life. But was still able to sleep.

    Good value for a quick stay spacious room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    5.0
    Passable and would come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very steep stairs . Carpet worn which is a trip hazard .

    Central location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    5.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were terrible Pics online make it look much better than it was Really pricey for what it was Couldn’t get a voucher for parking as promised

    Good location for going out

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    5.0
    We got what we paid for in terms of accommodation. It'
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was a little "tired". The noise from the street was to be expected from such a central location, but was far from ideal. We had major problems with the Westgate car park machine - the screen was difficult to operate and it wouldn't accept the promo code so we ended up paying far more for parking than anticipated.

    Baggage drop and check in were easy, and the central location is good for access.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    6.0
    Great location basic facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of stairs

    Central location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As the building is an older one there are stairs and no lifts. This can be a strain if you have heavy or lots of luggage. The other interesting thing was that check in was in the Kebab shop next door.

    Location is excellent. It’s right in the middle of everything and easy to get places.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    too many stairs!! we were on the top most floor and had to lug all our suitcases up 4 flights of stairs!

    Stayed in January 2024

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