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The Coal Exchange Hotel

3.5 star property

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In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Quadruple Room | Bathroom
Daily full breakfast (GBP 15.00 per person)
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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The Exchange Bld, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 5FQ
  • Place, Cardiff Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wales Millennium Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Bay Waterfront
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Bathroom

Family Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Accessible

Triple Room, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard King Room with Shower

Standard King Room with Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Coal Exchange Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, near Cardiff Bay
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and a front-desk safe.
The Coal Exchange Hotel offers 55 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 30-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Coal Exchange Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Coal Exchange building. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Cardiff Bay and 6 minutes from Cardiff Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Coal Exchange Hotel also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and room service (during limited hours).

This 3.5-star Cardiff hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Coal Exchange Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to December 26:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 9.00 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Exchange Hotel Cardiff
Exchange Hotel
Exchange Cardiff
The Exchange Hotel Cardiff
The Exchange Hotel
The Coal Exchange Hotel Hotel
The Coal Exchange Hotel Cardiff
The Coal Exchange Hotel Hotel Cardiff

Reviews

The Coal Exchange Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 790 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 790 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 790 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 790 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 790 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rhys

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Avoid during the summer, or during an event.

The hotel doesn’t have any air conditioning, apparently due to its age and historical importance to the Cardiff Bay area it has never been installed, even though theres was a temperature control in the room! So was very uncomfortable during our stay because of the hot temperatures. I asked for a fan but the hotel failed to provide one. The window wouldn’t close so was being disturbed at all times during the evening and mornings, especially as my window was close to the bin area and the staff were emptying the bottle bins from the night before! Overall we didn’t have a great stay so wouldn’t recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warden

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cardiff trip

Great location and friendly helpful staff. Large comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel with a lot of fascinating history and character. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. We happened to be there on a hot summer day, and there is no air conditioning in the rooms, which would be expected with an older hotel. The rooms were hot, but the hotel staff is very responsive in providing extra fans.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Gorgeous Building

Gorgeous looking hotel but looking a bit jaded at the edges. Loved the feel of the place though. Loved the Jacuzzi bath to get rid of my aches and pains. Shame no air con but 3 fans did make up a little for that. Lovely building though. The upkeep must cost a fortune.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sophie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room in historic building. Excellent location, walkable to the Mermaid Quay area. One downside was that the jacuzzi tub/ shower was not accessible to my elderly parents. There were no handlebars in the tub area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel in a lovely spot for the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We'll visit again

A lovely period building keeping many of the original features, with
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grand and comfortable hotel

The hotel itself was very grand and comfortable. We had an excellent stay and staff were very attentive. The room we stayed in had a jacuzzi bathtub which was a massive bonus. However, if you book via hotels.com be sure to call the hotel to check they have the correct booking. We requested a twin room when we booked but was given a king room as, according to the receptionist, hotels.com do not pass these requests to the hotel. Located a short walk from the Bay and close to public transport links that connect to the rest of Cardiff. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As we had booked a presidential suite we expecting presidential standards, there were 3 tall fans in the room..all dusty, the bath seal was mouldy, the shower head was dirty and crusted with lime scale. To top it off we have been bitten on our legs and torso by something. We appreciate that this is an historical building however....it did not match the cost for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Edmonds

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommend

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Gavin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Filthy room. Issues raised with reception and apology given but nothing more. Very very over priced accommodation in very very poor state.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Roy John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

In need of refurbishment.

Whilst the building is beautiful steeped in history it felt very tiered , it was dark and very muggy. The rooms needed decoration, bathroom was particularly in need of some love, just felt dirty. Privacy was poor when sash windows were open for ventilation. TV far too small for room and in the wrong position. Desperately needed air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with group

Lovely hotel with history.

A beautiful building for a hotel. A lot of history too. Stayed during the heatwave and unfortunately no air conditioning, but they had placed a fan in the room. The stay was comfortable and the beds wonderful, but a couple of things needed doing ….like the broken window sash in the bathroom and somewhere to put soap next to the sink. A bin in the bathroom would be good too. Overall staff were friendly and it was clean and comfortable. The area was lovely and quiet too. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara-Jane

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing - really helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Seen better days

2 night stay cost a lot of money. Boiling hot weekend, no air con, fans provided but next to useless. Keycards stopped working almost immediately. Room not overly clean, lots of dust around and some paper peeling off. Made the mistake of opening a window and saw a debris strewn flat roof. The guy serving in the main bar made us feel about as welcome as a fart in an astronaut suit. Great singer and guitarist in the small bar which helped and staff there very nice. Sadly looks like a place in decline.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Extremely dirty, very disappointed

The room was filthy. Thick dust on the wooden wall panelling. No shower curtain so everything in the bathroom got soaked. Thick dust on the standalone fans which presumably were in the room because the air conditioning was broken. Faeces on the side of the bath which when reported nobody came to clean. And very strange to have a jacuzzi bath in a room for 6 people (unless that is what you’re looking for!)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service

Don’t expect any hot water

We were charged the full price even though we had already paid a large deposit, now have to get a refund from Expedia apparently. No hot water in the bath or shower, maintenance tried to fix it but we still only managed luke warm for a short period of time. Room was very dated, tiny bed looks lost in a large room with not much in the way of furniture.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025