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The Royal Hotel Cardiff

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Principality Stadium
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Exterior
Standard Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Property entrance
Point of interest
Reception

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
  • Cardiff International Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cardiff Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Principality Stadium
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

  • 307 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Triple Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

  • 211 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Cinema Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Cinema Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Economy Double Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cardiff

Located in Cardiff City Centre, The Royal Hotel Cardiff is within a 5-minute walk of Principality Stadium and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Cardiff International Arena. This 60-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Cardiff International Arena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cardiff Bay - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Principality Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Prince of Wales - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cambrian Tap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Proud Mary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fresh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel Cardiff

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Principality Stadium
Guests of The Royal Hotel Cardiff enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the area. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a banquet hall.
32-inch TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles, laptop-compatible safes, and phones are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, German, Polish, Russian

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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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 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

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 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 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Cardiff Hotel
Cardiff Royal
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Hotel Cardiff
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The Royal Hotel Cardiff Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

As of May 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel Cardiff on Jun 9, 2025 start from $84.35, excluding 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.

What is there to do around The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

This hotel is situated in Cardiff City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle. You'll also find Cardiff Bay and Cardiff International Arena less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel Cardiff include a casino on the premises?

No, The Royal Hotel Cardiff doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Royal Hotel Cardiff good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include city views and bathrobes.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel Cardiff feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Royal Hotel Cardiff serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Fitz Bar.

Does The Royal Hotel Cardiff allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Royal Hotel Cardiff though service animals are welcome.

Does The Royal Hotel Cardiff have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

The closest major airport to The Royal Hotel Cardiff is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), which is 11.8 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is Bristol International Airport (BRS), which is around 21.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Hotel Cardiff.

The Royal Hotel Cardiff Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 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

Yury

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

Exceeded my expectations!

Even though from the outside, the building looks a bit rough, it is really nice inside! Would book myself again into The Royal without any hesitation should the need arise. Very good quality breakfast, nice rooms. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great,staff were welcoming and helpful,parking was not to a decent standard.I know it is out of your hands but there was a lot of begging with menace going on,only felt safe in the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
No food/snacks available in lounge bar.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Considering it's overlooking the main street, It was quite quiet!! Lovely, clean, big room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Delyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great value hotel

Very central location close to shops and train station. Great value given size of the room and price of the breakfast. Enjoyed having choice of a bath and a shower plus being able to follow easy controls on air conditioning. Unfortunately the bed was not the most comfortable, the tea urn didn't ever get hot enough to make quality tea- and there were a lot of stairs!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

YASUSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for exploring Cardiff at reasonable costs of stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Fraser

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A bit hit and miss, staff were super friendly but hotel is very dated, didn't opt for breakfast but looked like something out of Captain Scott's era himself, room was very comfortable, albeit difficult to get the temperature down via the Aircon, bathroom was fine, everything worked, although there was a dubious stain on one of the bed throws but I assumed positive intent on this occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

8/10 Good

Jayne

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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