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Clayton Hotel Cardiff

4.0 star property

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A modern hotel room with a breakfast buffet, a dining area, and a view of historic buildings.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large windows offering city views, and a central coffee table.
A modern bar area with a glass railing, bar counter, and various bottles and glasses.
Terrace/patio
A modern hotel with a prominent "Clayton Hotel" sign, surrounded by urban infrastructure and street lighting.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Explore the area

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St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1GD
  • Place, Utilita Arena Cardiff
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Double Single Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Double Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Cardiff

Clayton Hotel Cardiff puts you in the heart of Cardiff, within just a 10-minute stroll of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, View Bar & Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Cardiff City Centre hotel include Cardiff Castle and National Museum Cardiff.

What's nearby

  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. David's - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cardiff University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Prince of Wales - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cambrian Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Waterloo Tea - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 7 meeting rooms available. A 24-hour fitness centre, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Clayton Hotel Cardiff.

This 4-star Cardiff hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 216 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Clayton Hotel Cardiff offers 216 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cardiff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • View Bar & Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

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: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from GBP 7.95 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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child aged 2 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Clayton Hotel Cardiff formerly Maldron Hotel Cardiff
Clayton Hotel formerly Maldron Hotel
Clayton Cardiff formerly Maldron Cardiff
Clayton Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

Clayton Hotel Cardiff offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

As of 1 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clayton Hotel Cardiff on 23 Aug 2026 start from AU$131, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

The closest beach to Clayton Hotel Cardiff is Barry Island Beach (11.9 km).

Does Clayton Hotel Cardiff serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors love the full breakfast here! Offered on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

No, Clayton Hotel Cardiff does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and bed really comfortable . staff where amazing and breakfast was very tasty. And was right next to railway station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very clean throughout the hotel, rooms perfect size, breakfast absolutely lovely. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Panashe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place but breakfast was mid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel we really enjoyed our stay,absolutely perfect everything is right on your doorstep 👍👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position, room clean, staff helpfull. Definitely a place to stay if when visiting Cardiff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smart hotel. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & friendy.staff helpfull,good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff the breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed here befor great location clean and tidy will book here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Niel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff make this a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were polite and helpful. Shower fab in room. Central for train and shopping and utilita arena
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not have breakfast, but 2 male bar staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless & staff really polite and helpful. Nice and warm hotel everything you need for a nights stay also great location .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hOTEL WAS GREAT AND A GOOD LOCATION (RECOMMEND THE STATION CAR PARK)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, great location. Another lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay rooms lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff amazing room spotless location great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rhydian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great as per normal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great room nice and clean and well stocked with tea, coffee etc
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eirlys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We travelled by train therefore did not park. The breakfast could have been warmer
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely staff members and lovely beds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always someone to help if needed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dusty room, Staff friendly although Breakfast staff all appeared stressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was super,and the staff were very welcing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026