The Royal Hotel Cardiff

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

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 easy access to key attractions such as Cardiff Castle and the National Museum. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities including 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, daily housekeeping, and full-day security ensure a comfortable stay. Paid off-site parking is available.

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

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

David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I like the Captain Scot room. I am not writing 2 or 3 sentences. I am not going to elaborate just for the sake of it. The main reason I went to the Royal Hotel was to have breakfast in the Captain Scot room. Nostalgia.”
Lewis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was fantastic the staff and room was amazing. The shower and bath were lovely and great to use aswell as the towels”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Did not have breakfast had a meal late evening before. The room was comfortable and quiet for good nights sleep. Good value for price paid.no dislikes”
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Ideal hotel for visiting Cardiff, good central location close to railway station. Staff friendly and breakfast was good.”
Leanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely room, breakfast was nice and very easy to find”
Roberto
Italy Italy
“Excellent position in the city center. Very large and very clean room”
Akers
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really friendly staff, good breakfast and the added bonus of £5 off at the bar!”
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“At £100 hotel was good value for its cental location and warm rooms. Breakfast was superb. Chatted with several staff who were friendly and seemed genuinely happy in their lot.”
Dr
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great room, clean, well appointed. Bathroom spacious, good shower”
Debs
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, lovely staff, great hotel, will definitely be back”

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.

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.