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The Coal Exchange Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Principality Stadium

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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The Exchange Bld, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 5FQ
  • Place, Wales Millennium Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Principality Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Cardiff

The Coal Exchange Hotel places you steps from Coal Exchange building and within a short 5-minute stroll of Mermaid Quay. 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 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Butetown hotel, attractions include Cardiff Bay and Principality Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Wales Millennium Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cardiff Bay Waterfront - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Principality Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Mania - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zizzi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dock - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Quantum Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vibes - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Coal Exchange Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 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.

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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

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

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 787 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 787 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 787 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 787 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 787 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

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

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Noisy

We stayed on the same night as a school prom was being held at the hotel. It was an incredibly hot night and the noise from the students that had congregated outside the front of the hotel, was very loud. We returned to the hotel, from the principality stadium, at around 11pm and due to the noise and very ineffective air con unit, we didn’t sleep at all and decided to leave at 2am to drive 2.5 hours home. When we spoke to the guy on reception he apologised for the poor air conditioning and said it was because it was an old hotel. I’m all up for kids celebrating at their end of school prom but not at the expense of the hotel guests who have paid a fai price for an overnight stay. We won’t return to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Helpful staff but v hot room.

Lovely character hotel with helpful staff. Unfortunately no working aircon and the fan that was provided was pretty hopeless. Only one of the two windows opened.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Max

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025