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The Coal Exchange Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Principality Stadium

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In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Restaurant
Presidential Suite
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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The Exchange Bld, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 5FQ
  • Wales Millennium Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cardiff Bay
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Principality Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | Bathroom

Family Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Accessible

Triple Room, Accessible

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard King Room with Shower

Standard King Room with Shower

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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

King Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cardiff

At The Coal Exchange Hotel you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Principality Stadium and 1.2 km (0.7 mi) from Cardiff Bay. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Butetown hotel, attractions include Cardiff Castle and Cardiff University.

What's nearby

  • Wales Millennium Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cardiff Bay Waterfront - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Principality Stadium - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Bay Station - 5 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dock - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Eli Jenkins - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Quantum Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yakitori 1 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Coal Exchange Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Principality Stadium
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.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Coal Exchange Hotel offers 55 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 30-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Welsh

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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 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

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 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

Renovations and closures

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

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

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 15.00 for adults and from 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

The Coal Exchange Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Coal Exchange Hotel?

The closest beach to The Coal Exchange Hotel is Barry Island Beach (11.3 km).

Does The Coal Exchange Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

No, The Coal Exchange Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from December 23 until December 26.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Coal Exchange Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 723 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 723 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 723 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 723 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 723 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Owen

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very big, bath was lovely and bed really comfortable. Staff at the desk were very welcoming and helpful. There was however marks on the bed spread, watermarks and ring marks on the desk and dust in the bathroom. The property is very old and the room was freezing!! We had two heaters so managed to defrost after a few hours. Enjoyed our stay but with a few tweaks it could have been even better!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wenallt

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Apeksha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel staff, you’re visiting a piece of history.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was kept in containers which were warm, not hot. The plates were not warm enough. The individually cooked Full Welsh was not hot enough either. I asked the chef to reheat my cooked breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Nice room with Jacuzzi bath.

The room was nice and big with a comfortable bed and a large bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath. We had a good night’s sleep and felt rested in the morning. Very convenient location for the WMC and the restaurants in the Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room 137 directly above restaurant/bar - noisy until well after midnight. Great breakfast and comfortable otherwise - just asknif your room is above the bar!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Rachael

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

6/10 Okay

Ken

Disliked: Room comfort
Room was very cold, was very small oil heater and large room we slept in our clothes and considered going home. There was no hot water also. The TV was not working also. We told reception and nothing was done
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

SIMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful old building but the decor throughout and in our room was really run down and even quite tatty in parts. There was paint flaking off some of the skirting boards in our room, dirty grout between some of the bathroom tiles and no central heating. Instead we had an oil heater which we had to turn off overnight because it was too hot, but then the room temperature dropped in the night and it was freezing - especially as the duvet was really thin. And there was no heating in the bathroom so that was also really cold. Also, there was no shower screen or curtain which meant that when we showered, the water drenched the bathroom floor. It’s such a shame because this could be a really great hotel. Definitely seen better days.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

jane

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

Coal exchange room 102 review

The Coal Exchange is a unique hotel in a very convenient spot for Cardiff Bay. Steeped in history. Good value. Downside for us was room was very dark and whilst there was a dressing table there was no stool nor light so you couldnt use it... it was so dark in that part of our 3 people room ( 102) . There were also no extra pillows as you normally would have. Some of the staircases needed a good hoover and clean. Its such a lovely place just needs tlc and attention to those details that matter. Breakfast was nice.It is a good value place to stay though so dont let those points put you off just maybe ask for a brighter room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

6/10 Okay

Rich

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey ward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was like walking into a museum, it was very beautiful, a old building with a fascinating history behind it, it was stunning on the outside as well as the inside
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Impressive building.

On arrival the hotel looks very impressive, reception was very grand and welcoming, a very friendly helpful lady on reception. On first appearance the room looks great but it wasn't as one would expect, a gathering of dust behind the bathroom door, the tiles around the sink needed a clean toothpaste/watermarks, soapscum in the bottom of the bath. Tea/coffee stain on the tv wall. Overall a bit tired. The staff at the Hotel were all great, very friendly helpful, the house keeper was very informative about the building we enjoyed talking to her about the history of the building. A great location for visiting the bay, a short walk to car parks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

⭐⭐⭐⭐🤩

Our stay was super, the property has so much history. We loved how the hotel offered bottled water and biscuits. The bed was very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Nice rooms. Tasty breakfast. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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