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The Royal Hotel Cardiff

Cardiff , 88 St Mary's St (Show on Map)

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Summary of reviewsThe Royal Hotel Cardiff is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a hotel in the heart of Cardif. The location is unbeatable with guests raving about its convenience and easy walking distance to main attractions, shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Despite being in the center of everything, the hotel manages to offer a secure and quiet stay. The staff is incredibly friendly, helpful and accommodating with exceptional service provided by each staff member. The beautiful breakfast room offers a fantastic breakfast experience with a wide selection of options, cooked to order and praised for its quality. The rooms at the Royal Hotel Cardiff are clean, comfortable and spacious with modern facilities and beautiful bathrooms. Though some rooms may be small and basic, the majority of guests recommend the hotel for its size and cleanliness. The hotel is beautiful and clean with good quality towels and bathroom accessories. The only downside is that the recommended car park is small and parking can be a bit of a hassle. The hotel is perfect for those attending events at the Principality Stadium and International Arena with its central location providing easy access to the city's amenities. Guests have praised the comfortable beds with some describing them as 'comfy' or 'very comfortable.' Overall, The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers a convenient, comfortable and welcoming stay with exceptional service from its staff.
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Room Types

Standard Double Room This room offers a standard UK king size double bed, complimentary standard Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making amenities, and a 32-40 inch television. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ironing facilities, hairdryer and safe. These rooms feature hardwood flooring and all rooms have their own private bathroom. We also provide naturally resourced bathroom amenities.

Standard Twin Room This room offers two standard UK single beds, complimentary standard Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making amenities, and a 32-40 inch television. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ironing facilities, hairdryer and safe. These rooms feature hardwood flooring and all rooms have their own private bathroom. We also provide naturally resourced bathroom amenities.

Standard Triple Room This room offers three standard UK single beds, complimentary standard Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making amenities, and a 32-40 inch television. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ironing facilities, hairdryer and safe. These rooms feature hardwood flooring and all rooms have their own private bathroom. We also provide naturally resourced bathroom amenities.

Cinema Room This room includes: - 65-inch+ LED HD 1080p resolution smart TV with USB connections - Freeview HD - PlayStation 4 (PS4) and games. - Ability to play Blu-ray's or DVD's (DVD's not provided) - Access to Netflix, iPlayer, 4oD, Demand5 through PlayStation 4 - Micro surround system with USB playback - Mini Fridge - Cinema themed décor - Popcorn and small mini - fridge with refreshments. This room offers a standard UK king size double bed, complimentary standard Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making amenities, and a 65-75 inch television. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ironing facilities, hairdryer and safe. These rooms feature hardwood flooring and all rooms have their own private bathroom. We also provide naturally resourced bathroom amenities. Please note that this room does not have windows.

Superior King Room Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Budget Double Room Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Guest Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Location

The Royal Hotel Cardiff has an unbeatable location right in the heart of the city. Guests rave about the convenience of being just a few meters away from the city centre, connected to main attractions and within easy walking distance of shopping, restaurants and nightlife. The hotel is situated just minutes away from the train station and is ideal for those attending events at the Principality Stadium. Despite being in the center of everything, the hotel still manages to offer a secure and quiet stay with clean and comfortable rooms. The staff is also friendly and helpful, making guests feel right at home. Whether visiting for business or pleasure, the Royal Hotel Cardiff is a brilliant choice for anyone looking for an excellent location at a good value.

Breakfast

The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers guests a fantastic breakfast experience according to their reviews. Many enjoyed the cooked to order breakfast and the wide selection of other breakfast options. Breakfast staff were also praised for their friendliness and helpfulness. The ingredients used for the breakfast were of good quality and the clean and beautiful breakfast room added to the overall experience. Some guests did note that the breakfast was a bit slow due to being cooked to order or that it was expensive, but the majority enjoyed the generous and delicious breakfast. The breakfast options were varied and delicious with some describing it as amazing or excellent. Overall, guests had a great time at the hotel and were happy with the breakfast option that was served with great staff and in a striking room.

Rooms

The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers lovely sized rooms and modern facilities, some being huge and nicely decorated, while others being clean and tidy with good sized layouts. The upgraded rooms are beautiful and the bathrooms are spacious and excellent. Although some rooms may be a bit small and basic, they are spotlessly clean with comfortable beds and very good bathroom facilities. The hotel's central location is ideal, but the recommended car park is too small. Guests who stayed at rooms facing the front of the hotel noticed some noise at night, but overall, the rooms are quiet and offer good layouts with minimal noise from other guests. While the rooms externally may look scruffy, they are beautifully refurbished with excellent showers and comfortable beds. However, some rooms are in dire need of updating with old facilities and tatty furniture. Despite these few negative reviews, most guests recommend the hotel for its spacious, clean and comfortable rooms.

Beds

The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers a range of comfortable beds for guests to rest their head on during their stay. Many guests have praised the comfortable beds with some describing them as 'comfy' or 'very comfortable'. While some guests found the pillows to be on the firmer side, overall the beds were a highlight of their stay. However, a few guests did note that the mattresses could do with being replaced, as they were uncomfortable or had damaged springs. Additionally, some guests found the beds to be too bouncy, while others found them to be on the firm side. Despite these occasional complaints, the majority of guests found the beds to be a positive aspect of their stay at The Royal Hotel Cardiff.

Cleanliness

If you're looking for a clean and comfortable stay in Cardiff, The Royal Hotel Cardiff is a great choice. In fact, guests consistently praised the cleanliness of the hotel with many using phrases like "spotlessly clean", "very clean" and "tidy room". Some even called the hotel "beautiful and clean". Overall, guests found the hotel to be clean and comfortable with good quality towels and bathroom accessories. The location was also mentioned as being very clean, adding to the positive experience of those who chose to stay here. While some suggested the hotel was in need of some updating, this did not seem to impact the overall cleanliness. Room service was not always on point with cleanliness standards, but overall guests had a great stay and found the hotel to be extremely comfortable and quiet.

Staff

If you're looking for a hotel with exceptional service, The Royal Hotel Cardiff should be at the top of your list. The staff at this hotel is incredibly friendly, helpful and accommodating according to guest reviews. From the reception and breakfast staff to the managers, guests rave about the courteous and efficient service provided by each staff member. Despite some small inconsistencies, the staff is overall approachable, caring and welcoming. They are able to provide guests with gluten-free options, fix issues promptly and even make someone's morning with their cheery attitude. The staff's professionalism and expertise are notably exquisite, making the stay at the hotel more comfortable and enjoyable. In addition to the top-notch service, the hotel's location is great and the rooms are splendidly decorated. For a convenient, comfortable and welcoming stay, look no further than The Royal Hotel Cardiff.

Parking

The Royal Hotel Cardiff is located in the heart of the city, which unfortunately means that parking at the hotel can be a bit of a challenge. There is no hotel parking available, but there are a few nearby public parking options, such as the NCP up the road and the St David centre. While some guests found the parking arrangements to be a bit of a hassle, a discount voucher from the hotel was appreciated by some. Others complained about the cost of parking with overnight charges nearing £20 and the fact that Booking.com mistakenly advertised the hotel as having parking. The parking bays were also reported to be a bit too narrow for comfort, making it challenging to park larger vehicles. Despite these challenges, some guests found the location of the hotel to be fantastic and appreciated that parking was not too far away at John Lewis.

Nightlife

If you're looking for a hotel that is in the heart of the action, The Royal Hotel Cardiff is perfect for you. It is incredibly central and is surrounded by fantastic shopping, restaurants and bars. The location is particularly convenient for those attending events at the Principality Stadium and International Arena. The nightlife scene in the area can be quite lively with loads of pubs and clubs around and some guests noted that there can be some noise coming from the nearby bars and clubs late at night. However, the hotel does offer a late bar, which can be helpful for those who want to stay out a bit longer. While some guests found it a bit noisy outside with people drinking, others thought that it was superb for the Cardiff nightlife. However, it's worth noting that some guests found the noise to be excessive, which might make it less suitable for business travelers or light sleepers. Despite these factors, the central location of the hotel was perfect for easy access to the city's amenities.

No, The Royal Hotel Cardiff doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at The Royal Hotel Cardiff.

No, The Royal Hotel Cardiff doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The Royal Hotel Cardiff.

No, The Royal Hotel Cardiff doesn't have a gym.

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