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The Royal Hotel Cardiff

3.5 star property
Relax at this charming hotel with great staff who know how to make you feel right at home. Savor your stay near iconic St David's Hall.

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In the heart of Cardiff, The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers a warm welcome with its bar, conference space, and in-room WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of an elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, meeting rooms and a banquet hall while appreciating top-notch service from its helpful staff.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AED 248
AED 298 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • City view

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

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • City view

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

Cinema Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

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

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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

Economy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • City view

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Cinema Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Cardiff City Centre, a neighborhood in Cardiff, The Royal Hotel Cardiff is in a shopping district and near a train station. New Theatre and National Museum Cardiff are cultural highlights and Cardiff International Sports Village is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Utilita Arena Cardiff or Principality Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location. Visit our Cardiff travel guide
Map
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF101DW

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Castle showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and a castle
    Cardiff Castle
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bute Park showing heritage architecture, chateau or palace and heritage elements
    Bute Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • D6WYKM Aerial photograph of the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
    Utilita Arena Cardiff
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pierhead Building, a Grade One listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. A Cardiff's landmark taken from Cardiff Bay.
    Cardiff Bay
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • New Theatre
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Prince of Wales
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Coffee #1
    1 min walk
  • Black Sheep Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Cambrian Tap
    2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel Cardiff

Hotel near Principality Stadium
Located close to Cardiff Castle and Utilita Arena Cardiff, The Royal Hotel Cardiff provides a bar, conference space, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Multilingual staff, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Cardiff Hotel
Cardiff Royal
Cardiff Royal Hotel
Hotel Cardiff
Hotel Royal Cardiff
Royal Cardiff
Royal Cardiff Hotel
Royal Hotel Cardiff
The Royal Hotel Cardiff Hotel
The Royal Hotel Cardiff Cardiff
The Royal Hotel Cardiff Hotel Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel Cardiff pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 24 January 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel Cardiff on 23 February 2026 start from $81.04, including 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.

How much is parking?

The Royal Hotel Cardiff doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Royal Hotel Cardiff located?

Located in Cardiff City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Principality Stadium, Utilita Arena Cardiff, and Bute Park. Cardiff Castle and New Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Cardiff Central Station and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Royal Hotel Cardiff Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value room ,central location ,friendly staff and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Aled

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasantly surprised by the internal standards of the hotel as externally it is very poor. Will definitely use again. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gracita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good location and about 5 min walk from the train station. The room was clean and made daily even when we left quite late. The staff was friendly and good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, kind staff, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Very central. Room spotlessly clean. Friendly staff. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable hotel in an amazing location, close to dozens of pubs and restaurants and a large downtown shopping mall. Just two blocks from the train station and a 15-minute walk to the castle. Lots of local buses. Only complaint was unreliable hot water, for which we deducted one star.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay , room staff breakfast all perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very helpful and friendly staff. some part of the hotel shows it's age, but it was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy access and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to transit, good shopping, many bars & restaurants. Walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wakeham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Near to public transportation, restaurants, parks, etc.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a good location, close to restaurants, shopping and the castle
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Perfect location

Very nice hotel, excellent breakfast.Staff was great. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was in an excellent location for cardiff city centre
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lots of stairs to reception. Free Tea and coffee in the bar Friendly staff Rooms old fashioned but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, quality and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwynfor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Massive room, nice complimentary bottle of wine. Very impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ericka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people decent breakfast good location if you don’t have a car. Beds are squishy and the elevator to the check was out the entire time we were there which was about 3-4 steep staircases up. Front desk did offer help with our bags. But up and down on those stairs multiple times a day did take a bit out of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central, good access to the City. Rooms clean and staff helpful. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right in the centre of Cardiff excellent spot for a night out, however there was no noise from the street below.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ceri

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice night away

Hotel is lovely staff are great but every thing is extra lot of stairs up to hotel you can use lift location great but there are a lot of homeless hanging about outside even thou the hotel is very safe it does make you feel a bit uncomfortable breakfast was amazing lots of choice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time, friendly staff, central location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The layout of the hotel was certainly differant with reception on the 2nd floor. Air conditioning available if needed. Choice of full English or continental breakfast was good As the hotel is in the middle of the city everything was in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for any event in the city
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Always a lovely stay here,clean,comfy rooms.Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025