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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Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of Cardiff, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great position for all amenities in Cardiff. Well appointed comfy room.
  • Sally
    Australia Australia
    Spacious, comfortable room in a central part of Cardiff. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed my stay..
  • Andrea
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location. Breakfast was amazing. Tea/coffee in the room. Comfortable bed. Parking discount at NCP nearby.
  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It's very central - excellent for the concert I was going to at the Utilita Stadium in Cardiff.
  • Parsons
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location. Spacious room.lovely breakfast..polite staff.
  • Keirl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, staf. breakfast was good, could have been hotter but it was O.k
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is brilliant, centre of literally everything.
  • Krysta
    Australia Australia
    Location was great for getting around. Room was clean and comfortable.
  • Marion
    United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
    Staff were excellent,room very nice comfortable bed. tea ,coffee facilities excellent in room.lovely breakfast with great variety .

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Slug & Lettuce Central - Directly under the hotel
    • Cuisine
      American • British • International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
  • Captain Scott Room
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

House rules

The Royal Hotel Cardiff takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 03:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
£10 per stay

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.