Near Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium, Park Plaza Cardiff provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Indulge in aromatherapy, a hot stone massage, and a body wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Laguna Kitchen and Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a bar, conference space, and a steam room. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Located in Cardiff City Centre, a neighborhood in Cardiff, Park Plaza Cardiff is near a train station. Cardiff Castle and New Theatre are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Queen Arcade and Capitol Shopping Centre. The Gate Arts and Community Centre and Parc All Weather Play are also worth visiting. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Cardiff travel guide
Grey friars Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 3 AL
What's nearby
Cardiff Castle
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Bute Park
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Utilita Arena Cardiff
12 min walk - 1.1 km
New Theatre
1 min walk - 0.1 km
St. David's
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Cardiff Queen Street Station
6 min walk
Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
39 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
6 min walk
Executive Lounge Hilton
4 min walk
Burger King
3 min walk
Greggs
5 min walk
Falafel Corner
3 min walk
About this property
Park Plaza Cardiff
Upscale hotel near Cardiff Castle
Close to Principality Stadium, Park Plaza Cardiff provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a hot stone massage, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Laguna Kitchen and Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a bar, conference space, and a steam room. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
An indoor pool along with sun loungers
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and wedding services
Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and an elevator
Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 129 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and travel cribs
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.95 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Laguna Kitchen and Bar
Things to do
Fitness classes
Full-service spa
Health club
Indoor pool
Steam room
Family friendly
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Travel crib
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
Conference space
Meeting room
Outdoors
Pool loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Spa open daily
Steam room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Banquet hall
Built in 2005
Comprehensive food waste policy
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Fireplace in lobby
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Non-plastic drinking straws available
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Some LED lighting used
Vegetarian dining options
Waste recycling policy
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Energy-saving switches used
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please note discounted parking is available at NCP Car Park (Greyfriars Road). Guests must validate their parking ticket at hotel front desk. Discount is unavailable if pre-booked online or for other parking locations.
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.95 per person
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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property class
This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.
Frequently asked questions
Does Park Plaza Cardiff have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Park Plaza Cardiff?
As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Park Plaza Cardiff on 20 September 2026 start from AED 358, excluding 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.
Is Park Plaza Cardiff pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Park Plaza Cardiff?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Park Plaza Cardiff?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Park Plaza Cardiff located?
Located in Cardiff City Centre, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of New Theatre and Cardiff Castle. Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cardiff Queen Street Station is 6 minutes by foot and Cathays Station is 9 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Park Plaza Cardiff Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Service is was excellent. Reception manager and supervisor were kind, polite and accommodating. Restaurant food was great. You can’t miss by booking here.
We loved the spacious rooms. Free bottle of water was a nice gesture. The rooms are nice and quiet - beds and pillows very comfortable. Bathrooms could possibly benefit from some updates - looking a little tired.
Breakfast was good value for money - plenty of choice and nice food. Bar area is lovely - great wine list!
All the staff we encountered during our stay were friendly and super helpful.
Highly recommend a stay here
The hotel was in a good central location close to the castle and various bars and restaurants as well as the main shopping precinct.
All the staff we spoke to were very polite and helpful.
The pool, steam room and jucuzzi were a good size and very clean. The hotel bar and associated external terrace was a nice place to relax and the bar prices were quite reasonable for a city centre hotel. We did not eat dinner at the hotel but the breakfast was a good standard.
There is no parking at the hotel but there are several multi-storey car parks near by ranging in price from £26-£35 for 24hrs at the time of our visit.
If you are visiting Cardiff I highly recommend staying at the Park Plaza in Cardiff. Efficient and smooth check-in. Spacious comfortable rooms, with beds that are so comfortable, sleep is no problem at all! Peaceful too. Great choice at breakfast, with a check-out time of midday that allows you to go for a swim in the fabulous pool, enjoy the jacuzzi and the steam room. The perfect start to any day. Great location, right by Cardiff Castle & everything Cardiff has to offer. Don't forget your swimmers!
The spa area was one of the cleanest I’ve used in a hotel for a long time, which was a real highlight. Breakfast was tasty, and the staff were generally very friendly and welcoming. A couple of things did let the stay down, though. Our room wasn’t ready by the 3pm check-in time, and unfortunately the parking discount is no longer available. I also found one particular lady on the front desk to be quite sharp in her manner, which could have been handled a little more warmly. Overall, there were some lovely aspects to the stay, but a few areas that could be improved.
Very comfortable stay. Bathroom was well designed with (very rare for the UK) a powerful shower. The bedroom was a little stuffy as we were unable to open any windows, the ac was fine. Breakfast was fine, not sure why more seasonal fruit is not available but that still seems to be the norm nowadays. Swimming pool was a plus.
Overall a very good hotel.
We had a lovely stay for Cardiff pride. Great black out curtains. Made use of the pool. Complimentary water in reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kayleigh
6 September 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I’ve been staying at this hotel since 2010, and it’s always been our go‑to place when visiting Cardiff. We’ve loved it for so long that even our now 11 year old looks forward to staying here. The staff are consistently helpful, the location is ideal, and the facilities have always contributed to a really enjoyable stay.
However, this is the first visit where I’ve felt the hotel is overdue for a refurbishment. The rooms and bathrooms are showing their age, and the spa facilities in particular need attention. The changing rooms look very tired, and the rainfall shower experience is barely functioning.
One additional point, although not the hotel’s fault, is the walk from the city centre. The area now has a large number of homeless individuals, and while I understand the complexity of the issue, it did make the walk back feel uncomfortable when I was alone with my son in the late evening.