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The Royal Hotel Cardiff

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Principality Stadium
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Property entrance
Interior entrance
Point of interest
Reception
Standard Twin Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

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88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF101DW
  • Cardiff Castle
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cardiff International Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Principality Stadium
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 29 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cinema Room

Cinema Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Cardiff

The Royal Hotel Cardiff puts you in the heart of Cardiff, within just a 10-minute stroll of Principality Stadium and Cardiff International Arena. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The theme restaurant, Slug & Lettuce Central, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fitz Bar is the hotel's own bar. 2367 square feet (220 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Cardiff City Centre hotel include Bute Park and Cardiff Castle.

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cardiff International Arena - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Principality Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Prince of Wales - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel Cardiff

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Principality Stadium
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 metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Royal Hotel Cardiff also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and a front desk safe.

This 3.5-star Cardiff hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 2367 sq ft of conference space
  • 220 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1866
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. 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 telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1866
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per stay.

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.0 for adults and from 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

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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

The Royal 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 The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

As of 29 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel Cardiff on 31 Aug 2025 start from AU$148.95, 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 The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

The closest beach to The Royal Hotel Cardiff is Barry Island Beach (12 km).

Does The Royal Hotel Cardiff serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

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

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Royal Hotel Cardiff Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1007 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

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to history, shopping and dining. Easy to get around if walking, travelling by train or bus and taxi. Helpful staff and very relaxing ambience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ceri

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

Nice night away

Hotel stunning got to climb 4 flights of stairs to get to reception lift is available only issue I had because I booked through hotel.com they charge you 20:00 per hour for late check out also there is a charge to leave your baggage if you want to walk around Cardiff after check out which I never pay for in all hotels I stay with hotel.com but hotel stunning staff fab great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

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

Conveniently located

In the center of a walking street, lots of restaurants and cafes in the area, quick walk to the castle, friendly staff, good breakfast and bar. must walk with luggage from car park.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place other than parking options for luggage drop off.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

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

Good

Nice hotel Clean Comfy beds Nice and quiet Fab location Just didn’t like how you walk past reception every time you come and go
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No water or coffee in room. Coffee machine in common area produced terrible coffee. We appreciated a quiet room with working air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rupal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No proper free luggage storage. No proper takeaway breakfast option - don’t bother paying for breakfast if you need to leave the hotel before 8am
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a charming, older hotel inva great location. It is in an area of restaurants, shopping and night life. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the staff is very friendly. Breakfast every morningvisxa nice perc.grest value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calysta, AUSTIN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and the room was large with a very comfortable bed. The only thing to be aware of is the odd design of this older hotel that requires you to go down (depending on what side of the building you enter) to take the lifts to go up, otherwise you climb 50 steps with luggage in tow to get to the 2nd floor reception.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel presents well in pictures. It is not. There is no parking within a few miles. The staff is committed to being as pleasantly Unhelpful as possible. The floors creak. There are stairs Everywhere. The rooms are laid out like a rabbit warren. Taking the lift to our third floor room, there were still two small flights of stairs. If you don't have prob with stairs and no luggage, no prob. We did. The room door didn't fully shut by itself. There were no outlets in the room. If you are a young person with nothing but a backpack and your own power for your phone, stay here. Otherwise Avoid it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Travelled with family
We stayed for two nights and it was okay. The beds were hard and the pillows equally hard. Sore neck in the morning. Being in the centre of it all in Cardiff was the plus. Access to the hotel was a royal pain. In through the back to the lift or a large set of stairs from the front. A bit of a maze.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Always a lovely stay here,clean,comfy rooms.Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only slight downside was you can’t open the room windows, AC for me is to dry when your trying to sleep, but saying that our room was perfect and very comfortable, otherwise great hotel, staff and location. Personally I wouldn’t use the NCP car park that the hotel recommend, it’s very run down and stinks of urine. We parked for over 24 hours in the St David’s shopping centre car park which is modern, bright and felt nice and safe and is only about a 5 minute walk to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Echelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and staff was excellent. The hotel is located within walking distance to many attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

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

Great value

Great value hotel, excellent location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janie

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

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025