Novotel Cardiff Centre

4.0 star property
Upscale spa hotel, walk to Cardiff International Arena

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Novotel Cardiff Centre

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Lobby
Property amenity
Building design
Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Interior

Overview of Novotel Cardiff Centre

8.2

Very Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4RT
  • Popular LocationCardiff International Arena7 min walk
  • Popular LocationPrincipality Stadium17 min walk
  • Popular LocationCardiff Castle18 min walk
  • AirportCardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)31 min drive
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Room options

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cardiff

Novotel Cardiff Centre is located in Cardiff City Centre, a neighborhood in Cardiff, and is near a train station. Cardiff Castle and Coal Exchange building are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Capitol Shopping Centre and Mermaid Quay. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Principality Stadium or Cardiff International Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Cardiff International Arena - 7 min walk
  • Principality Stadium - 17 min walk
  • Cardiff Castle - 18 min walk
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 19 min walk
  • Cardiff University - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Cardiff Queen Street Station - 11 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bru Coffee & Gelato - 9 min walk
  • YO! Sushi - 9 min walk
  • The Place to Eat in John Lewis - 10 min walk
  • Shake Shack - 9 min walk
  • Wahaca Cardiff - 10 min walk

About this property

Novotel Cardiff Centre

Upscale hotel near Principality Stadium
Near Cardiff International Arena and Cardiff Castle, Novotel Cardiff Centre provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Elements, the onsite brasserie. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a health club.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, 11 meeting rooms, and a vegetable garden
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 138 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Elements

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (2,259 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 30 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Cardiff Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

As of Mar 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Cardiff Centre on Apr 1, 2024 start from $77.14, 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 Novotel Cardiff Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Novotel Cardiff Centre?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Does Novotel Cardiff Centre provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Novotel Cardiff Centre located?

Located in Cardiff City Centre, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of South Wales, Cardiff Campus and Cardiff International Arena. Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cardiff Queen Street Station is 11 minutes by foot and Cardiff Central Station is 14 minutes.

Novotel Cardiff Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a great hotel to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Novotel was well placed, clean and modern. What sets it apart is the excellent staff and those that go above and beyond without even being asked. I travel to Cardiff often so will definately visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lorna

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Communal areas, pool/changing facilities etc, breakfast and staff all really excellent. They welcomed our dog which was the deciding factor in staying. So very grateful for a dog friendly place. Our room was a bit dated and carpet could do with a deep clean, but we were only there for one night so didn’t bother us. Found the bedding a bit rough and itchy - again for one night wasn’t a problem and I know my skin can be pretty sensitive. But could maybe do with some review. Felt charging us for parking was a bit cheeky given the barrier was up the whole time, no way parking ticket validation or monitoring of those who came and went to use the leisure facilities for swimming lessons etc as far as we could see despite signs stating a charge for non-residents. But it was in T&Cs so can’t complain. Just seemed a little unfair to be charged as staying guests when others didn’t seem to be.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay and slept very well. Convenient location only 10/15 min walk into Cardiff City Centre. Breakfast was outstanding really good quality! Would definitely return.

8/10 Good

Aaron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Decent pool, jacuzzi and saunas. Room was clean and had plenty of space.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at this property (family of 2 adults, 2 kids). Staff were friendly and helpful. Pool and its facilities were great, kids loved them! The gaming area in the lobby was also a big hit! Breakfast buffet was lovely - excellent selection of traditional English breakfast items, continental breakfast items, pancakes etc. We got a deal: adults eat for £12, kids eat free- superb value! Room was clean. Ideally two double beds would be preferred for a family room (rather than a double plus pull out sofa bed). But we put up with it for one night! Would recommend for a very good value stay, convenient location and great facilities for the family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Howard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
A mixed bag
Breakfast was excellent and the pool etc was great. The room, whilst clean, did not have an air con/ heating system that worked and the mattresses were really soft. Plenty of car parking available at a good price and it was a 10 minute walk to the St Davids Centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Beverley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Indoor Pool
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Nearest Airport
Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)