The Royal Hotel Cardiff

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Principality Stadium

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Exterior
Reception
Property entrance
Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Point of interest

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 307 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 322 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 211 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cinema Room

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 248 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF101DW

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cardiff International Arena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cardiff Bay - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Principality Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 4 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Prince of Wales - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cambrian Tap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Proud Mary - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fresh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel Cardiff

Hotel near Principality Stadium
Located close to Cardiff International Arena and Cardiff Castle, 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), smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • 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

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, German, Polish, Russian

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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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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

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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 Jun 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel Cardiff on Jun 30, 2025 start from $92.73, 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.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel Cardiff?

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, Cardiff International Arena, 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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