The Royal Hotel Cardiff

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

Property highlights

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

  • 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

Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location 9f the Royal Hotel is excellent, close to the railway station and city centre”
Joanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Brilliant location and extremely friendly staff. Lovely room and everything was at your reach. Enjoyed our stay. Lots of character to this lovely Hotel and the bed is so comfortable too.”
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean linen, good bathroom and great breakfast. Great location.”
Vicky
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is an old building but nice, Great location ! Had a superior double room was huge had a free bottle of wine and water nice bath robes. Room had everything you needed Big comfortable bed large tv. Breakfast was Great lots of choice....”
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was in the centre of cardiff so easy to get to venues”
Sophie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location as it is on the Main Street and close to the train station and castle”
Church1983
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I really enjoyed my stay. The building is beautiful and well looked after. As soon as I walked in, I felt it was a warm and friendly place. The staff were fantastic, very friendly and willing to advise on places to visit. I special mention to, I...”
Voros
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really good location, very nice and spotless. A good find”
Pauline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were helpful room was clean and had everything you could need. Ideally situated”
Anna
Australia Australia
“The hotel is very close to the station. Friendly staff and good breakfast.”

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

Facilities of The Royal Hotel Cardiff

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

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.

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

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.