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Cities
- Barry
- Barry
- Bridgend
- Cardiff
- Cardiff
- Cowbridge
- Creigiau
- Hensol
- Llanharan
- Mountain Ash
- Newport
- Pontypridd
- Porthcawl
Brands
- Holiday Inn
- Holiday Inn Express
- Ibis Hotels
- Independent
- Mercure
- Park Plaza
- Staybridge Suites
- Trademark Collection
- Travelodge
- voco
Property Types
- Hotel
- Resort
Nice breakfast . Self serve laundry available.
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, but I most liked the bathroom, with the separate toilet.
Very good hotel, large and clean rooms with full equipment
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It was convenient near the city center was within walking distance of everything
Great central location opposite Bute Park, next to the Castle and infrastructure of the Principality Stadium. Hotel staff extremely friendly and very welcoming. Rooms great, restaurant food both breakfast and evening lots of choice.
Staff were pleasant if overworked. Location (even with noise from Arms Park events.
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The location, close to both concerts at the castle and principality stadium.
Friendly staff, brilliant location, spacious room and comfortable bed.
Location is ideal
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Superior stay at this hotel. Highlight of our UK trip. Amazing gym and staff. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
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Position in Cardiff
Clean and comfortable room
Clean comfortable bed and good working tvery.
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Very clean, friendly staff comfortable bed and bedding lots to f natural Light.
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Convenience to city centre. Appreciated having a sheet with a duvet available if necessary. Very good breakfast with plenty of choice.
Spacious, spotless room. Comfy bed. Nice shower. Excellent breakfast.
The city centre location was perfect
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Very spacious and clean. Friendly staff
The room was spacious and the views were amazing.
Good value, good location, nice pool/jacuzzi etc
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Well curated and loved the coal mining and Welsh themes.
We really loved the decor of the room and the rain shower. From the time we arrived the staff was very helpful and welcoming.
Hotel employee at the desk was wonderful and helped us with making the room for 3 adults. Breakfast was great!
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I was told 10 min walk to town centre cost me £25 in a taxi. Reason being I was given 3 different postcodes.
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bit dated but spotlessly clean great staff and right in the centre of cardiff will return and by the way 20 per cent off drinks at bar for residents also gteat music every night
Perfect central location for sights, nightlife, shops. Friendly staff and a very reasonable room hotel rate. Good value breakfast with large selection from buffet table and hot food prepared to order. Room was spotlessly clean with all usual amenities.
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Style, size and presentation of room, bath size, location
Really old
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Location is perfect
Convenient location
Good-sized room. Large, comfortable bed with good quality bedding. Standard of cleanliness. Clean, modern bathroom. Good dinner. Staff helpfulness. Quiet at night. Fantastic location.
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The location was nice. Across the street from the Castle and in the city center
Awesome location. Great room, gym, pool great. No faults.
Location good, staff were very engaging with guests in the breakfast restaurant. The vallet parking service was convenient, reception staff efficient.
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Friendliness of staff and the well kept grounds
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Nice place
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The location is good for the arena and the old city, but so noisy with the train, especially if you?re facing the bute road! The bathroom is clean.
Location was excellent and staff really friendly
Right next to town centre.
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Great location!
nice location in the center of town, by the big shoping mall and arena. close to the castle and all the eating places. breakfast was nice too
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Location was great.
The room is just the right size with no wasted space. The bathroom was clean and spacious. Hotel staff were very friendly.
excellent price for the location
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Friendly staff clean room great breakfast
Fantastic staff. Very friendly, helpful and accommodating. Always ready to assist.
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Comfy bed great size rooms , great bar with Dj
great room, central location in cardiff; helpful staff, good breakfast, good price
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Top Tips
- Book hotels 6-8 weeks before major Cardiff events like Six Nations rugby in February to avoid 20-40% price spikes and limited availability. Verify event calendars before confirming travel to secure your preferred hotel and rate.
- Hotels in Cardiff Bay average 15-20% lower rates (£70-£115, approx. $90-$150 USD) than the City Centre (£95-£140, approx. $120-$180 USD) and offer a quieter waterfront atmosphere, though it's 2-3 km from main train stations. Consider taking frequent local bus routes to connect to city sights.
- Request an accessible room when booking; 80% of Cardiff hotels are step-free per UK law with ramps and lifts. Confirm specifics such as visual alarms or roll-in showers if you have particular accessibility needs.
- Use major bank ATMs (like NatWest or Lloyds) to avoid typical £2-£3 foreign withdrawal fees (approx. $2.50-$3.80 USD); non-bank ATMs commonly add surcharges. Opt for contactless payment to minimize 1-2% currency conversion markups.
- Support local green efforts by choosing hotels with Green Tourism awards; 10-15% of Cardiff properties hold this, offering water-saving features and sustainable practices. Look for their certification logo during booking.
- Ask about hotel backup generators for power outage resilience; while Cardiff averages fewer than five outages yearly, storms may cause 1-2 hour disruptions. For continuous business or medical needs, confirm arrangements in advance.
- Select ground-floor rooms or hotels with covered entrances, as Cardiff's 110 rainy days a year can lead to street flooding and 10-15 minute arrival delays. Check the hotel’s flood policy if traveling during heavy rain months.
- Staying in Cathays or Grangetown can save you 30-40% vs city centre rates (average £72, approx. $95 USD vs £105, approx. $140 USD) and keep you within a 1.5-mile walk of Cardiff Castle. Use pedestrian-friendly routes for easy access.
- For remote work, book hotels advertising 'ultrafast' Wi-Fi (80 Mbps or higher); independent hostels in Cardiff typically offer slower speeds averaging 45 Mbps. Speed can vary, so confirm with the property if work reliability is critical.
- Only 38% of Grade I/II listed hotels in Cardiff provide full step-free access. If booking an older historic property, request specific accessibility features such as elevator or ramp access at time of reservation.
- Choose to 'charge in GBP' at hotel checkouts to avoid 3-5% dynamic currency conversion fees. Always check with reception or device screen for the currency selection before payment is finalized.
- A standard tip is only 10% if a service charge is not already added. 92% of full-service Cardiff hotels include a 12.5% service fee on your bill, so double-check your receipt before tipping extra.
- Hotels with Waterwise certification, especially during summer (June-August), recycle greywater. 60% of these save 18% more water per guest-night than others. Support sustainable practices by asking the front desk about their water initiatives.
- Withdraw cash only from NatWest or Lloyds ATMs to skip standard £2-£3 ATM surcharges (approx. $2.50-$3.80 USD) common elsewhere in Cardiff. Bank ATMs are centrally located in shopping and business districts.
- Combine Booking.com Genius discounts with AA Members’ Rates for a total of 12-15% off at select hotels like Ibis Cardiff. Ensure both discounts apply to your booking before finalizing payment.
- Verify minimum Wi-Fi speeds of 50 Mbps for video calls, as 43% of local B&Bs test below this. Chain hotels such as Premier Inn consistently offer 65-85 Mbps; contact reception to confirm speed availability if online meetings are essential.
- Rates rise by 35-50% and occupancy hits 90%+ during Six Nations (Feb-Mar) and RHS Flower Show (July). Book hotels at least five months ahead or adjust your travel dates to avoid high prices and limited availability.
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