Name: ML Lodge
Address: 108 St Mary Street, Castle Quarter, Cardiff, Cardiff (and vicinity), Wales, United Kingdom, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Rating: 7.62

Guest reviews

7.6

Good

Based on 1,269 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

16%

Couple

20%

Family

19%

Group

25%

Solo

19%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At ML Lodge, reviewers report a budget stay with simple rooms and many stairs and no lift, making access tough for some, while opinions on cleanliness, maintenance, and comfort range widely from acceptable to unacceptable.

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10

Paul

Apr 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Right in the heart of the city. Shabby chic, clean and comfortable.

6

Cheryl

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very difficult to climb flights of stairs. We are all old. Not very clean.

2

Gordon

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This has to be the worst hotel I have ever stayed at. The check in was in a neighbouring Greek Gyro take away and that should have told me something about what was ahead! My room was 99 steps up, through dirty and threadbare carpet! The place needs a complete renovation it’s really disgusting. I had been camping in my tent for the prior 5 nights and seriously thought about leaving and doing another night in the tent but I really need a shower. Almost everything in the room was dirty, stained or broken, often all three!!

4

Adrian

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Grotty room. Many stairs with borderline dangerous badly worn carpet. Check in and the people were good but the room was disappointing. The window has broken glass which is repaired with tape. Mould in the room. Chair is in dangerous condition. Badly in need of a refit before a serious accident happens. Would I book again? NO!!!. For the cost of the room I feel it's too expensive as there are better options locally for a similar price.

4

Ian

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was totally unsuitable for us. We are both in our 70's. There were 3 flights of stairs and no lift. The Stairwell carpets were worn and threadbare and a trip hazard. There was no Reception and the Keys had to be picked up from the Gyros Shop next door.

108 St Mary Street, Castle Quarter, Cardiff, Cardiff (and vicinity), Wales, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at ML Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Cardiff, just a 5-minute walk from Principality Stadium and 6 minutes by foot from Cardiff Castle. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Cardiff Bay and 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Barry Island Beach.

Cardiff Market(0.1 miles)

St. John the Baptist Church(0.1 miles)

Queen Arcade(0.2 miles)

Cardiff Tourist Information Centre(0.2 miles)

Welch Regiment Museum(0.2 miles)

Principality Stadium(0.2 miles)

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Property Policies

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 23:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Parking is available nearby at a discounted rate of GBP 20 per day, located approximately 328 feet away. Reservations are not required.

The hotel does not allow pets, but service animals are exempt from this policy.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

The hotel features elevators and step-free entrances, making it accessible for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available in public areas and rooms.

The hotel is centrally located in Cardiff, just a 5-minute walk from Principality Stadium and 6 minutes from Cardiff Castle. It is also 0.4 miles from Utilita Arena Cardiff and 2.2 miles from Cardiff Bay.

Children are allowed at the hotel, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

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