About this property
Historic Setting: The Royal Hotel Cardiff is situated in Cardiff city centre, housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy a central location with Cardiff Castle just a 6-minute walk away. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Additional comforts include bathrobes, city views, and streaming services. Dining Options: The hotel offers a restaurant with British, American, and international cuisines in a traditional and modern ambience. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Convenient Services: Private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and full-day security ensure a comfortable stay. Paid parking is available, and Cardiff Airport is 19 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carol
United Kingdom
“Great position for all amenities in Cardiff. Well appointed comfy room.” - Sally
Australia
“Spacious, comfortable room in a central part of Cardiff. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed my stay..” - Andrea
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location. Breakfast was amazing. Tea/coffee in the room. Comfortable bed. Parking discount at NCP nearby.” - Gill
United Kingdom
“It's very central - excellent for the concert I was going to at the Utilita Stadium in Cardiff.” - Parsons
United Kingdom
“Perfect location. Spacious room.lovely breakfast..polite staff.” - Keirl
United Kingdom
“Location, staf. breakfast was good, could have been hotter but it was O.k” - Alan
United Kingdom
“Location is brilliant, centre of literally everything.” - Krysta
Australia
“Location was great for getting around. Room was clean and comfortable.” - Marion
United Kingdom
“The good stuff: Friendly greetings from staff. Taxi booking service. Decent breakfast. Choice of teas in the room. Good sound insulation considering the age of the building. Central location, very close to main train station. The TV worked!” - Ian
United Kingdom
“Staff were excellent,room very nice comfortable bed. tea ,coffee facilities excellent in room.lovely breakfast with great variety .”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Slug & Lettuce Central - Directly under the hotel
- CuisineAmerican • British • International
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Captain Scott Room
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.



The fine print
Parking is available for GBP 14.95 per day. Our guests receive a promotional code for the local parking at NCP Westgate Street, CF10 1DZ, which is a short walk from the hotel. The promotional code is given to you at the reception during check-out, and the payment process is done at the car park.
Guests with heavy luggage or disabled access requirements are recommended to arrive via the Westgate Street entrance, CF10 1TL, which is step-free.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.