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About the Hotel

88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 5DW
Great
8.1
8.5
/10
4.2
4.1
/5

Location

The Royal Hotel Cardiff is situated within a Grade II listed building, just 200 meters from the Principality Stadium and 250 meters from Cardiff Central Train Station. The hotel is also a mere 400 meters from Cardiff Castle and Bute Park, making it a convenient base for exploring local attractions. Nearby, visitors can find numerous dining options, with over 393 restaurants listed within a half-kilometer radius.

Rooms

The hotel offers 60 uniquely decorated rooms ranging from small doubles to superior options, all with ensuite limestone bathrooms. Superior Double Rooms boast UK Kingsize beds or larger, along with complimentary wine and enhanced amenities. The newly introduced Cinema Rooms feature a 75-inch HD Smart TV, PlayStation 4, and a micro surround sound system for an immersive entertainment experience.

Dining

Breakfast is served in The Captain Scott Room, where guests can enjoy a full Welsh breakfast or a continental buffet. This historic room was frequented by Captain Robert Falcon Scott before his journey to Antarctica, adding a unique touch to meals. The Slug & Lettuce Lounge Bar offers a relaxing environment with plush furniture, though food service is currently suspended.

Amenities

Complimentary offerings include breakfast, Wi-Fi, local calls, and eco-friendly toiletries in each room. A rewards scheme incentivizes guests who book directly, allowing them to earn points for free upgrades and overnight stays. The hotel also features a bar with plush seating for relaxation after a busy day.

Unique Features

The Royal Hotel supports local bee populations with its own beehive, producing honey for sale to guests and providing insight into local sustainability efforts. The hotel has collaborated with the International Bee Research Association to promote awareness of the importance of bees in agriculture. Guests enjoy unique products made from beeswax, further enhancing their experience.

Highlights

Location: 200 meters from Principality Stadium

Rooms: 60 uniquely decorated accommodations

Dining: Breakfast served in Captain Scott Room

Amenities: Complimentary Wi-Fi and local calls

Unique: Own beehive producing honey for guests

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The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior King Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Budget Double Room
2 persons
140 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments
Facilities: Great
8.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Video games

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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The Royal Hotel Cardiff Location

88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 5DW
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88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 5DW
Nearby
Cardiff Castle Grounds
Cardiff Castle
1700 ft
Westgate Street
Principality Stadium
1500 ft
Stadium
Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
1700 ft
Mall
St David's Dewi Sant
900 ft
Golden Cross Hayes Bridge Road
Wales National Ice Rink
1400 ft
Market
Cardiff Market
1000 ft
Church
The City Parish of St John the Baptist
1000 ft
Museum
Museum of Cardiff
800 ft
Shopping Area
Capitol Shopping Centre
1700 ft
Art object
Animal Wall
1800 ft
Mall
High Street Arcade
1100 ft
Shopping Area
Castle Quarter Arcade
1300 ft
Mall
Duke Street Arcade
1300 ft
11 St David's Way St David's - Dewi Sant
Statue of Sir Gareth Edwards
1500 ft
Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Cardiff
900 ft
Museum
Firing Line Museum of The Queen's Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh at Cardiff Castle
1500 ft
Cardiff Arms Park Westgate Street
BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park
1500 ft
Womanby Street
Castle Emporium
1400 ft
Shopping Area
Royal Arcade
300 ft
btwn St Mary St & Mill Lane
Wyndham Arcade-Nos 1-39 & Nos 4-32
500 ft
Restaurants
O'Neill's
100 ft
85-87 St. Mary Street
Pieminister
400 ft
35 St. Mary Street
The Yard Bar & Kitchen
300 ft
42-43 St. Mary Street South Glamorgan
Viva Brazil
1800 ft
Ground floor
Mia Porto Due
400 ft
The Old Brewery Quarter Caroline Street
Brewhouse
400 ft
49 St. Mary Street Old Brewery Quarter
Uncommon Ground Coffee Roastery
400 ft
10-12 Royal Arcade
Charlston's Steakhouse
400 ft
52 - 54 St Mary's Street
Coyote Ugly Saloon
1300 ft
78 St. Mary Street
Wally's
400 ft
38-46 Royal Arcade
Getting around
City Centre
Cardiff6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Cardiff Airport (CWL)33 min  ·  13.6 mi
Bristol Airport (BRS)114 min  ·  47.2 mi
Train
Cardiff Central Railway Station3 min  ·  700 ft
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:30
Check-out
from 03:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at GBP 14.95 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP14 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Bulgarian, Latvian
Year renovated:
2011
Number of floors:
7
Number of rooms:
58

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Royal Hotel Cardiff from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1585 verified reviews
8.1/10
Great
85%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.5/10
Comfort
8.5/10
Facilities
8.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.3/10
Location
9.4/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.2/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
8.1/10
Guest reviews
based on 2977 reviews
8.1/10
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