See all properties

The Royal Hotel Cardiff

3.5 star property
VIP Access

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Royal Hotel Cardiff

Exterior
Restaurant
Standard Twin Room
Reception
Point of interest

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF101DW
  • Principality Stadium
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cardiff International Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cardiff Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members
Learn more about VIP AccessOpens in a new window

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 28.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

  • City view
  • 29.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 19.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Cinema Room

Cinema Room

Cinema Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • City view
  • 23.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Interior entrance

The Angel Hotel

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (2372)
The price is €162
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
The Angel Hotel

About this property

The Royal Hotel Cardiff

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Principality Stadium
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, conference space, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Royal Hotel Cardiff. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Principality Stadium. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and conference space
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Principality Stadium and 5 minutes by foot from Cardiff International Arena
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2367 square feet (220 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Royal Hotel Cardiff also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and a front-desk safe.

This 3.5-star Cardiff hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Fitz Bar - Onsite bar.
Slug & Lettuce Central - This theme restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, German, Polish, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 14 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Fitz Bar
  • Slug & Lettuce Central

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2,367 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 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
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The Hotel has entrances on both Westgate Street, CF10 1TL and St Mary Street - CF10 1DW (Pedestrianized). Guests with heavy luggage or guests with mobility issues are recommended to use the Westgate Street entrance, CF10 1TL, which is step free.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per stay.

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14.0 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per stay

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Cardiff Hotel
Cardiff Royal
Cardiff Royal Hotel
Hotel Cardiff
Hotel Royal Cardiff
Royal Cardiff
Royal Cardiff Hotel
Royal Hotel Cardiff
The Royal Hotel Cardiff Hotel
The Royal Hotel Cardiff Cardiff
The Royal Hotel Cardiff Hotel Cardiff

The Royal Hotel Cardiff Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Khaled

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to every thing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne

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

Central hotel in Cardiff

One night stay for conference. Very centrally located. Room was very clean, good check in and good breakfast. Would stay again if in Cardiff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

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

8/10 Good

John, Chesham

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, quiet and comfortable! And convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Great Hotel

Lovely hotel,rooms are spacious.My only negative is beds are not comfortable and would like to have been able to open windows a little.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Badliza

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

maria

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

Good hotel

Nice city hotel, staff all lovely, breakfast very but not very hot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with some extra nice touches to our room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a lovely one night stay, staff were very helpful and accommodating. Room was excellent. Perfect location. Definitely book again and would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garfi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moni

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a lovely lovely stay , staff were great the room was great. It would have been nice to be able to lower the temperature less than 14° without having to call reception but it was a great stay regardless
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Uma

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024