Clayton Hotel Cardiff
US$139
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$139
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Clayton Hotel Cardiff average US$87 in the cheapest month (January) and US$225 in the most expensive month (June), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$87 |
| February | US$135 |
| March | US$141 |
| April | US$144 |
| May | US$179 |
| June | US$225 |
| July | US$168 |
| August | US$118 |
| September | US$139 |
| October | US$139 |
| November | US$151 |
| December | US$118 |
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Most expensive: June (~US$225)
Cheapest: January (~US$87)
About this property
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 7 meeting rooms available for events.
Dining
Grab a bite to eat at View Bar & Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 216 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Location
With a stay at Clayton Hotel Cardiff, you'll be centrally located in Cardiff, within a 10-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from National Museum Cardiff and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Wales Millennium Centre.
What's nearby
Cardiff Tourist Information Centre(0.1 Miles)
Cardiff Market(0.3 Miles)
Utilita Arena Cardiff(0.3 Miles)
TeamSport Cardiff(0.3 Miles)
St. David's(0.3 Miles)
Principality Stadium(0.3 Miles)
Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral of St David(0.4 Miles)
Cardiff Bay(0.4 Miles)
University of South Wales, Cardiff Campus(0.4 Miles)
Bute Park(0.5 Miles)
Cardiff Arms Park(0.5 Miles)
Cardiff Castle(0.6 Miles)
Capitol Shopping Centre(0.6 Miles)
New Theatre(0.6 Miles)
Sophia Gardens(0.7 Miles)
Cardiff International Airport (CWL)(11.9 Miles)
Bristol International Airport (BRS)(50.4 Miles)
Restaurant
Breakfast in the room
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Dry cleaning
Banquet facilities
Location
St Mary Street, Castle Quarter, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Cardiff Tourist Information Centre (0.1 Miles)
Cardiff Market (0.3 Miles)
Utilita Arena Cardiff (0.3 Miles)
TeamSport Cardiff (0.3 Miles)
St. David's (0.3 Miles)
Principality Stadium (0.3 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.5
Very good
Based on 5,619 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
19%
Couple
36%
Family
20%
Group
20%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Clayton Hotel Cardiff draws consistent praise for its central location by the train station and friendly, helpful staff, while feedback on rooms and amenities is mixed, with comfort noted alongside weak showers and temperature control frustrations.
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What guests think
Clayton Hotel Cardiff draws consistent praise for its central location by the train station and friendly, helpful staff, while feedback on rooms and amenities is mixed, with comfort noted alongside weak showers and temperature control frustrations.
Many guests found rooms clean and beds comfortable, with higher floors offering pleasant city views. Common drawbacks include small double beds or compact rooms, street noise on weekends, weak shower pressure, very warm rooms when air conditioning switches off at night, and no on site parking so nearby car parks are used. Breakfast is frequently enjoyed, though several reviews call it basic or overpriced, and bar or restaurant service can feel understaffed when busy. Overall, expect a convenient city stay with comfort that depends on room and timing.
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Facilities
No on site parking; guests use nearby public car parks, which some find inconvenient or costly. Lifts are often busy or out of service, self check in is available, and the bar area can feel basic.
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Wai Ping Stanley
2 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very good location and breakfast was good, however, no car park and loading is a bit of difficulty.
Very good location and breakfast was good, however, no car park and loading is a bit of difficulty.
8
Nicola
12 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice one night stsy Super close to the train ststion,very central for everything . Bar lacks ambuence byt a decent enough meeting area before heading out.
Really nice one night stsy Super close to the train ststion,very central for everything . Bar lacks ambuence byt a decent enough meeting area before heading out.
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Mark
3 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
High floor number - elevators were very busy/slow - not sure if any were out of service.
High floor number - elevators were very busy/slow - not sure if any were out of service.
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Hiroyuki
15 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The Elevator did not work. It should have more updated and multiple elevators for such huge accommodations.
The Elevator did not work. It should have more updated and multiple elevators for such huge accommodations.
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Wayne
26 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Only one night stay, didn’t use restaurant so cannot comment on food. Good location, parking an issue but thankfully knew my way around.
Only one night stay, didn’t use restaurant so cannot comment on food. Good location, parking an issue but thankfully knew my way around.
10
Elizabeth
26 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Clean modern hotel with attractive decor and well sound proofed considering its central location and just a few minuits walk from the main Railway Station. There was a good choice of evening meals and we had an excellent breakfast. We were also glad to discover that on booking out, we were able to leave our luggage free of charge in a safe area in Recetion and collect later after visiting the City centre .The only negative was that we were on the 6th floor and one of the lifts was out of order on our day of departure. The other lift was extremely busy so we had to use the stairs which could be a problem for a disabled person. Despite this, we would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel.
Clean modern hotel with attractive decor and well sound proofed considering its central location and just a few minuits walk from the main Railway Station. There was a good choice of evening meals and we had an excellent breakfast. We were also glad to discover that on booking out, we were able to leave our luggage free of charge in a safe area in Recetion and collect later after visiting the City centre .The only negative was that we were on the 6th floor and one of the lifts was out of order on our day of departure. The other lift was extremely busy so we had to use the stairs which could be a problem for a disabled person. Despite this, we would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel.
8
Charmaine
7 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel listed with "Parking available" - this is not the case. Parking is only available at local car parks and although close by this is considered to be mis-advertised. Rather, it may more accurately specify "car parks close by" or "parking available at car parks close by". Just because this is a city hotel it is not reasonable to expect, as suggested by reception, that guests understand this. Some city centre hotels do have underground/basement parking and availability of parking can be a key consideration when selecting a hotel. We were upgraded from a "standard double" room but what we experienced seemed, nevertheless, rather basic. It was not clear what was additional to what we would expect for a standard room.
Hotel listed with "Parking available" - this is not the case. Parking is only available at local car parks and although close by this is considered to be mis-advertised. Rather, it may more accurately specify "car parks close by" or "parking available at car parks close by". Just because this is a city hotel it is not reasonable to expect, as suggested by reception, that guests understand this. Some city centre hotels do have underground/basement parking and availability of parking can be a key consideration when selecting a hotel. We were upgraded from a "standard double" room but what we experienced seemed, nevertheless, rather basic. It was not clear what was additional to what we would expect for a standard room.
10
J
9 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great stay. Close to Cardiff Central and walking distance to shops and restaurants. New hotel and vary quiet, hardly knew there were other guests. Very quick electronic check in and out.
Great stay. Close to Cardiff Central and walking distance to shops and restaurants. New hotel and vary quiet, hardly knew there were other guests. Very quick electronic check in and out.
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Leasa
7 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
They are upfront with not having parking but seriously stretch the truth about convenient parking nearby. The train station has a very small car park with no chance of people leaving as they’ve probably gone on the train somewhere! The next closest one they recommended was .75 miles away. With luggage that’s far! (As there is not an area to drop off luggage in front of the building). Plus overnight parking is going to cost you $35 more a night. So mathematically it would have made sense to stay at a more expensive property with parking. If parking isn’t something you need then staying here isnt bad. Front desk helped get our a/c to work immediately after calling, wifi worked, room was clean. It seems like we were on a more updated floor though (floor 10) so I can’t speak to all the rooms as the other floors looked like they hadn’t been redone in a while Speaking of 10th floor I would have assumed you’d hear no noise but we could hear the party on the street til 1 am. Close to all the shops, arcades, and restaurants and train station.
They are upfront with not having parking but seriously stretch the truth about convenient parking nearby. The train station has a very small car park with no chance of people leaving as they’ve probably gone on the train somewhere! The next closest one they recommended was .75 miles away. With luggage that’s far! (As there is not an area to drop off luggage in front of the building). Plus overnight parking is going to cost you $35 more a night. So mathematically it would have made sense to stay at a more expensive property with parking. If parking isn’t something you need then staying here isnt bad. Front desk helped get our a/c to work immediately after calling, wifi worked, room was clean. It seems like we were on a more updated floor though (floor 10) so I can’t speak to all the rooms as the other floors looked like they hadn’t been redone in a while Speaking of 10th floor I would have assumed you’d hear no noise but we could hear the party on the street til 1 am. Close to all the shops, arcades, and restaurants and train station.
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Liam
31 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Used self check in on arrival which was good but staff walked past several times without an hello and we also used self check out and again no goodbye. So we had zero interaction with staff which didn’t appear very welcoming. The window in the room looked into the interior of the building and into other windows so didn’t feel very private. Room has been updated since I last stayed but it still feels quite unmanaged, scuff marks on walls, toilet seat coming of the toilet etc. The whole place just needs that bit more attention to detail.
Used self check in on arrival which was good but staff walked past several times without an hello and we also used self check out and again no goodbye. So we had zero interaction with staff which didn’t appear very welcoming. The window in the room looked into the interior of the building and into other windows so didn’t feel very private. Room has been updated since I last stayed but it still feels quite unmanaged, scuff marks on walls, toilet seat coming of the toilet etc. The whole place just needs that bit more attention to detail.
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Cleanliness
Many reviews praise clean rooms and tidy spaces, but several report dusty rooms, unclean bathrooms, unpleasant odors, or missed details.
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Annika
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was lovely clean plus close to the train station and easy to get to the shops
The hotel was lovely clean plus close to the train station and easy to get to the shops
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Terri
23 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
For a 30th Birthday Celebration, it was really disappointing. I had contacted the hotel prior to our stay to see if there could be any added touches or if we could have 3 single beds instead of a double and this did not happen. Everything in the room was catered for 2 people staying and not 3 as paid for, inc towels, pillows, water, cups etc. The bathroom was also fairly disgusting. Filthy toilet and all around the underneath of the toilet too. Hairs in the shower/bath and generally very unclean. Really disappointed.
For a 30th Birthday Celebration, it was really disappointing. I had contacted the hotel prior to our stay to see if there could be any added touches or if we could have 3 single beds instead of a double and this did not happen. Everything in the room was catered for 2 people staying and not 3 as paid for, inc towels, pillows, water, cups etc. The bathroom was also fairly disgusting. Filthy toilet and all around the underneath of the toilet too. Hairs in the shower/bath and generally very unclean. Really disappointed.
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Charlie
27 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The a hotel as a whole wasn’t bad but my room was poor. I opened my bedroom door and was immediately met with the stench of hot fish. Yes, not the most pleasant smell as you can imagine. The bin had not been emptied from the previous person who had stayed in the room and a lobster sausage roll was in the bin with a date of a week old on the front. The smell was awful. I removed the bin from my room where they removed it but didn’t provide a replacement? Ok good start. The sides in the room were very dusty with the top of the tv I was able to run my fingers through a thick layer of dust. The towels were brand new and you could tell due to lots of white cotton being in my hair after drying off from the shower! The room itself was okay and the bed was comfy. I think with recognition of the faults with my room I would be happy as a paying customer but it seemed not much fuss was given. Overall an average stay for the price and left disappointed with my overall experience.
The a hotel as a whole wasn’t bad but my room was poor. I opened my bedroom door and was immediately met with the stench of hot fish. Yes, not the most pleasant smell as you can imagine. The bin had not been emptied from the previous person who had stayed in the room and a lobster sausage roll was in the bin with a date of a week old on the front. The smell was awful. I removed the bin from my room where they removed it but didn’t provide a replacement? Ok good start. The sides in the room were very dusty with the top of the tv I was able to run my fingers through a thick layer of dust. The towels were brand new and you could tell due to lots of white cotton being in my hair after drying off from the shower! The room itself was okay and the bed was comfy. I think with recognition of the faults with my room I would be happy as a paying customer but it seemed not much fuss was given. Overall an average stay for the price and left disappointed with my overall experience.
10
Deborah
16 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent staff. Professional, helpful, courteous. Very clean rooms.
Excellent staff. Professional, helpful, courteous. Very clean rooms.
10
Paula
27 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely time in the hotel from check in to check out staff friendly, room was lovely and clean.
We had a lovely time in the hotel from check in to check out staff friendly, room was lovely and clean.
10
Anita
2 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Always spotless, always warm, always have a good night sleep, friendly and helpful, lady on reception was extremely helpful, would gladly book this hotel for more stays, can’t fault it in anyway
Always spotless, always warm, always have a good night sleep, friendly and helpful, lady on reception was extremely helpful, would gladly book this hotel for more stays, can’t fault it in anyway
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Kimberly
8 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Could have been better in terms of cleanliness, bathroom tub was not cleaned, room had a stuffy smell, hallways had an unpleasant smell
Could have been better in terms of cleanliness, bathroom tub was not cleaned, room had a stuffy smell, hallways had an unpleasant smell
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Ching Wan Wing
5 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is hands down one of the worst hotels I’ve ever stayed in. It claims to be 4-star but its facilities are more like a 1-star, and certainly not worth paying more than £30 a night (I paid 4 times that amount!!). The second I opened the door to my room, the entire room stank to high heavens from the dampness. Even with AC turned on, it didn’t help the smell go away. Clearly noone has stayed or cleaned the rooms thoroughly as dust was everywhere. There was zero ventilation in the toilet. The toilet smelled so bad I have never experienced anything like it. I told the reception about the awful smell, and they acted very nonchalantly, claiming to have sprayed some air fresheners yet the smell never went away during my stay. Clearly there is bacteria somewhere otherwise there’s no way it would smell this bad. I wanted to vomit every time I entered the toilet! Not to mention, the fridge has no power so the food I stored inside has gone bad cause there was no cool air. Please send a hotel inspector to check this place cause it certainly should NOT be operating in such a dirty condition! And I think under this unlivable condition I should have been offered some kind of refund and compensation. I already told the hotel my concerns but no one wanted to take responsibility for this. This hotel has totally ruined my image of Cardiff. I won’t be coming back after this time.
This is hands down one of the worst hotels I’ve ever stayed in. It claims to be 4-star but its facilities are more like a 1-star, and certainly not worth paying more than £30 a night (I paid 4 times that amount!!). The second I opened the door to my room, the entire room stank to high heavens from the dampness. Even with AC turned on, it didn’t help the smell go away. Clearly noone has stayed or cleaned the rooms thoroughly as dust was everywhere. There was zero ventilation in the toilet. The toilet smelled so bad I have never experienced anything like it. I told the reception about the awful smell, and they acted very nonchalantly, claiming to have sprayed some air fresheners yet the smell never went away during my stay. Clearly there is bacteria somewhere otherwise there’s no way it would smell this bad. I wanted to vomit every time I entered the toilet! Not to mention, the fridge has no power so the food I stored inside has gone bad cause there was no cool air. Please send a hotel inspector to check this place cause it certainly should NOT be operating in such a dirty condition! And I think under this unlivable condition I should have been offered some kind of refund and compensation. I already told the hotel my concerns but no one wanted to take responsibility for this. This hotel has totally ruined my image of Cardiff. I won’t be coming back after this time.
10
Diane
26 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very comfortable and modern, while the bathroom was spotless and of very good quality. Will stay there again!
The room was very comfortable and modern, while the bathroom was spotless and of very good quality. Will stay there again!
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Marie
8 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Well i was quite disappointed to be given a room that looks dirty, dust everywhere and hair on the floor as if the latter has not been hoovered.. Upon bringing the situation to the manager, he upgraded us to an executive room. I was again faced with a dusty room and now with a wobbly toilet seat which was later fixed but still felt same. I was very disappointed as i felt let down by the hotel knowing that we are paying quite a lot for the stay.. The really need 2 work harder on the cleanliness of the room. The staff was very warm and friendly.
Well i was quite disappointed to be given a room that looks dirty, dust everywhere and hair on the floor as if the latter has not been hoovered.. Upon bringing the situation to the manager, he upgraded us to an executive room. I was again faced with a dusty room and now with a wobbly toilet seat which was later fixed but still felt same. I was very disappointed as i felt let down by the hotel knowing that we are paying quite a lot for the stay.. The really need 2 work harder on the cleanliness of the room. The staff was very warm and friendly.
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Rooms
Rooms are often comfortable, some with city views, but many note small double beds or compact layouts. Recurrent issues include weak showers, street or corridor noise, windows that do not open, and warm rooms when air conditioning is limited or switches off at night.
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Linda
21 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lifts can be annoying as you feel like you are waiting forever and when the doors open it full, this goes on and on in the mornings and it irritated the life out of me. Also the shower, it was just fixed and unable to remove it from the wall, hence not being able to rinse soap off with ease.. Staff were lovely Breakfast was good but no fried eggs!
Lifts can be annoying as you feel like you are waiting forever and when the doors open it full, this goes on and on in the mornings and it irritated the life out of me. Also the shower, it was just fixed and unable to remove it from the wall, hence not being able to rinse soap off with ease.. Staff were lovely Breakfast was good but no fried eggs!
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Mollie
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bed was comfy and clean , spacious room , very close to all shops and nightlife
Bed was comfy and clean , spacious room , very close to all shops and nightlife
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Bethan
29 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had an internal room and found it very Claustrophobic asked a lady in reception if we could up grade the room as I didn’t like we didn’t have much of a window. We couldn’t fault them they moved us room with no issues to a very large corner room with double windows .. so helpful the room was amazing Also had sky and coffee machine Supper clean room Would highly recommend this hotel
We had an internal room and found it very Claustrophobic asked a lady in reception if we could up grade the room as I didn’t like we didn’t have much of a window. We couldn’t fault them they moved us room with no issues to a very large corner room with double windows .. so helpful the room was amazing Also had sky and coffee machine Supper clean room Would highly recommend this hotel
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Dale
13 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Not worth the money . Pillow was like rock , no fridge in the room the windows didnt open . Toilet seat didnt stay up properly.
Not worth the money . Pillow was like rock , no fridge in the room the windows didnt open . Toilet seat didnt stay up properly.
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Barry
20 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel in the middle of cardiff, and surprisingly quiet given the location Nice rooms although beds are very small
Nice hotel in the middle of cardiff, and surprisingly quiet given the location Nice rooms although beds are very small
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Macey
2 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very good hotel and perfect location. Only issue we had is shower water pressure wasn’t amazing and the air conditioning didn’t work
Very good hotel and perfect location. Only issue we had is shower water pressure wasn’t amazing and the air conditioning didn’t work
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Jill
31 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room with views across the city, comfortable bed, nice and clean. Great shower. Only cam across reception staff and they were really lovely and friendly. Would not hesitate to stay here again
Lovely room with views across the city, comfortable bed, nice and clean. Great shower. Only cam across reception staff and they were really lovely and friendly. Would not hesitate to stay here again
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Claire
30 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Booked a Deluxe Double Room for 1 night (Saturday). We were allocated a corner room on the 4th floor over looking St Marys Street and Custom House Street. The room and bathroom were clean and both very good sizes. We had complementary water, tea / coffe and very randomly 1 can of fizz and 1 two finger KitKat! The downside of the room, the windows did not shut properly therefore didn’t have a good sleep due to the nighttime economy and the amount of noise coming from the venues / streets. The air condition automatically turned off at midnight due to the hotels sustainability programme therefore the room was very hot and unbearable. Overall, given the price we paid for the room we were disappointed with not having a good nights sleep.
Booked a Deluxe Double Room for 1 night (Saturday). We were allocated a corner room on the 4th floor over looking St Marys Street and Custom House Street. The room and bathroom were clean and both very good sizes. We had complementary water, tea / coffe and very randomly 1 can of fizz and 1 two finger KitKat! The downside of the room, the windows did not shut properly therefore didn’t have a good sleep due to the nighttime economy and the amount of noise coming from the venues / streets. The air condition automatically turned off at midnight due to the hotels sustainability programme therefore the room was very hot and unbearable. Overall, given the price we paid for the room we were disappointed with not having a good nights sleep.
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Rebecca
21 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good stay. Hotel great location and nice room. Nice staff and good bar that was reasonable. One moan was the shower. Pressure poor so wasn't much of a shower. Would stay again .
Very good stay. Hotel great location and nice room. Nice staff and good bar that was reasonable. One moan was the shower. Pressure poor so wasn't much of a shower. Would stay again .
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Ian
4 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was excellent with a lovely view over the city and river, in the distance. The staff were all so friendly, helpful and professional.
The room was excellent with a lovely view over the city and river, in the distance. The staff were all so friendly, helpful and professional.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful and professional. When busy, service can be slow or understaffed, with occasional lapses such as mistaken room entry or a rude interaction.
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Steven
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good stay, extras purchased wasn't really worth it as was dishing out complimentary early check ins to people, but still charged us as we pre booked it. 1 coffee pod in room, so coulsnt bith have a brew. Barman rude and wouldnt apply the 15% discount we booked on beverages, in the end stormed off and said he wouldnt serve me, so manager served it no issues. So just one bad apple, but a rude one.
Good stay, extras purchased wasn't really worth it as was dishing out complimentary early check ins to people, but still charged us as we pre booked it. 1 coffee pod in room, so coulsnt bith have a brew. Barman rude and wouldnt apply the 15% discount we booked on beverages, in the end stormed off and said he wouldnt serve me, so manager served it no issues. So just one bad apple, but a rude one.
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Peter
13 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were very friendly and accommodating from the moment of our arrival until our departure. The hotel and rooms were clean and comfortable. I would recommend this hotel to anyone if staying over in Cardiff.
Staff were very friendly and accommodating from the moment of our arrival until our departure. The hotel and rooms were clean and comfortable. I would recommend this hotel to anyone if staying over in Cardiff.
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Sadie
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent customer service and attentive staff.
Excellent customer service and attentive staff.
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Daniel
28 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The lifts were temperamental in that you would select floor 8 in our case and it would take you somewhere else. This happened several times and we had to use the emergency stairs. The breakfast items were not well cooked. The bacon was almost boiled. Overall the service looked understaffed amd quality of food was lacking. The room felt very cramped and the bed was not the most comfortable. We had to wait for almost an hour for toilet roll that never arrived. The reason for this was the staff were very busy.
The lifts were temperamental in that you would select floor 8 in our case and it would take you somewhere else. This happened several times and we had to use the emergency stairs. The breakfast items were not well cooked. The bacon was almost boiled. Overall the service looked understaffed amd quality of food was lacking. The room felt very cramped and the bed was not the most comfortable. We had to wait for almost an hour for toilet roll that never arrived. The reason for this was the staff were very busy.
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Helen
22 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Outstanding stay. Hotel less than two minute walk from station. We were on the 9th floor with amazing views and could watch the trains from the comfort of the armchair. Excellent bar area/restaurant. The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable of their City. Shout-out to our waiter, Liam, who gave us very good recommendations when we visited the bay area.
Outstanding stay. Hotel less than two minute walk from station. We were on the 9th floor with amazing views and could watch the trains from the comfort of the armchair. Excellent bar area/restaurant. The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable of their City. Shout-out to our waiter, Liam, who gave us very good recommendations when we visited the bay area.
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Josh
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfect location. Rooms being closer to train station and lively streets were surprisingly quiet. It was within walking areas you want to go for food and entertainment. The staff was very friendly and wanted to make sure our stay was good. It was very clean beds and pillows were comfortable my main priority after location and cleanliness. Love the chain.
Perfect location. Rooms being closer to train station and lively streets were surprisingly quiet. It was within walking areas you want to go for food and entertainment. The staff was very friendly and wanted to make sure our stay was good. It was very clean beds and pillows were comfortable my main priority after location and cleanliness. Love the chain.
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Helen
18 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We are regular visitors to the clayon hotel and always enjoy our vist, but have to say we were very dissapointed this time around. Firstly 20 minutes late checking in which we understood as things can get busy. The next morning however we were woken by 8am with a staff member entering the room, then a phone call 10 minutes later we were woken again by the reception phoning asking to confirm our booking at which point we decided we may aswell just get up and crack on with the day. Then the next day we asked to leave our cases to which we were told it wasn't possible due to current work taking place, which would be understandable if i hadn't rung to check before hand that it would be possible to leave our luggage after checkout. This then meant we had to cancel our last day of plans as we couldn't take our luggage in the places we were meant to visit. We also had the staff members outside our door talking and laughing for close to an hour from 8am on the second morning which again woke us earlier than attended. It was a very dissapointing visit for somewhere which was a firm favourite of ours while visiting cardiff.
We are regular visitors to the clayon hotel and always enjoy our vist, but have to say we were very dissapointed this time around. Firstly 20 minutes late checking in which we understood as things can get busy. The next morning however we were woken by 8am with a staff member entering the room, then a phone call 10 minutes later we were woken again by the reception phoning asking to confirm our booking at which point we decided we may aswell just get up and crack on with the day. Then the next day we asked to leave our cases to which we were told it wasn't possible due to current work taking place, which would be understandable if i hadn't rung to check before hand that it would be possible to leave our luggage after checkout. This then meant we had to cancel our last day of plans as we couldn't take our luggage in the places we were meant to visit. We also had the staff members outside our door talking and laughing for close to an hour from 8am on the second morning which again woke us earlier than attended. It was a very dissapointing visit for somewhere which was a firm favourite of ours while visiting cardiff.
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Jeremy
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff at reception were very helpful when the on line check in facility failed to work. The room was comfortable and quiet but some of the public areas seemed to be understaffed and a bit unkempt…but it was a very wet and busy weekend in Cardiff
Staff at reception were very helpful when the on line check in facility failed to work. The room was comfortable and quiet but some of the public areas seemed to be understaffed and a bit unkempt…but it was a very wet and busy weekend in Cardiff
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Ian
29 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fast checking, friendly service at the front desk and comfortable room!
Fast checking, friendly service at the front desk and comfortable room!
10
Katerina
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Easy book in/out. Friendly staff. Central Cardiff. Within easy walking distance of train/bus stations. Lively area with lots to see.
Easy book in/out. Friendly staff. Central Cardiff. Within easy walking distance of train/bus stations. Lively area with lots to see.
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Location
Exceptionally central next to Cardiff Central station, with easy walks to shops, restaurants, the stadium and the castle. Some guests note nightlife noise, and parking relies on nearby public car parks.
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Annika
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was lovely clean plus close to the train station and easy to get to the shops
The hotel was lovely clean plus close to the train station and easy to get to the shops
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Suzanne
28 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel a couple of minutes walk from railway station. Very convenient for city centre restaurants, bars and shops. Would definitely stay again if visiting the area
Lovely hotel a couple of minutes walk from railway station. Very convenient for city centre restaurants, bars and shops. Would definitely stay again if visiting the area
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Terry
22 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel was comfortable and clean and perfectly located near the train station, the stadium, and St. Mary’s Street. Short walk to Cardiff Castle. Lots of food options nearby.
Hotel was comfortable and clean and perfectly located near the train station, the stadium, and St. Mary’s Street. Short walk to Cardiff Castle. Lots of food options nearby.
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Cameron
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
10/10 amazing hotel. Very close to the station and the city centre. Very friendly staff and very comfy beds.
10/10 amazing hotel. Very close to the station and the city centre. Very friendly staff and very comfy beds.
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Simon
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff and excellent location
Friendly staff and excellent location
8
Deirdre
26 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location walkable from central train station. We were there on a Sat so note that it is very lively on the Main Street with students. Found a back street that was not as intense and had a lovely meal. 20min walk to the harbour. 5min walk to the castle.
Great location walkable from central train station. We were there on a Sat so note that it is very lively on the Main Street with students. Found a back street that was not as intense and had a lovely meal. 20min walk to the harbour. 5min walk to the castle.
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Karen
31 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location next to train station and shopping areas.
Great location next to train station and shopping areas.
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Tom
31 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good location for stadium, was doing hyrox event Very close to train station. A bit noisy but expected as close to city center
Good location for stadium, was doing hyrox event Very close to train station. A bit noisy but expected as close to city center
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Damian
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very close to centre
Very close to centre
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Katerina
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Easy book in/out. Friendly staff. Central Cardiff. Within easy walking distance of train/bus stations. Lively area with lots to see.
Easy book in/out. Friendly staff. Central Cardiff. Within easy walking distance of train/bus stations. Lively area with lots to see.
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Dining
Breakfast is often enjoyed with good choice noted, but several guests found it basic, dry, overpriced, or poorly replenished. Bar and restaurant service can be slow or crowded when the hotel is busy.
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Henning
10 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Probably the best breakfast in the world. Hotel was great too
Probably the best breakfast in the world. Hotel was great too
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Dean
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was amazing staff would do anything in there power to help u. Security took the time to talk to us and asked how our day was
Breakfast was amazing staff would do anything in there power to help u. Security took the time to talk to us and asked how our day was
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Jeanette
19 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The stay was excellent with a quiet room provided excellent breakfast and friendly helpful staff we couldn't have asked for more. Would definately recommend
The stay was excellent with a quiet room provided excellent breakfast and friendly helpful staff we couldn't have asked for more. Would definately recommend
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Daniel
28 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The lifts were temperamental in that you would select floor 8 in our case and it would take you somewhere else. This happened several times and we had to use the emergency stairs. The breakfast items were not well cooked. The bacon was almost boiled. Overall the service looked understaffed amd quality of food was lacking. The room felt very cramped and the bed was not the most comfortable. We had to wait for almost an hour for toilet roll that never arrived. The reason for this was the staff were very busy.
The lifts were temperamental in that you would select floor 8 in our case and it would take you somewhere else. This happened several times and we had to use the emergency stairs. The breakfast items were not well cooked. The bacon was almost boiled. Overall the service looked understaffed amd quality of food was lacking. The room felt very cramped and the bed was not the most comfortable. We had to wait for almost an hour for toilet roll that never arrived. The reason for this was the staff were very busy.
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Mark
29 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Standard business hotel close to cardiff station. Quality of the hot food breakfast buffet was disappointing.
Standard business hotel close to cardiff station. Quality of the hot food breakfast buffet was disappointing.
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RJ
13 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed previously at the Clayton and was happy to book again. Unfortunately, things have changed for the worse. Room, in particularly the bathroom were looking very tired. Breakfast was chaos, not enough staff. Servery was not closely monitored, as items were not replenished when they ran low, but were allowed to run out. I spent a long time waiting for orange juice, bread for toast, bacon and there weren't even any plates. With a number of new hotels opening close by, Clayton needs to up their game, to be competitive.
Stayed previously at the Clayton and was happy to book again. Unfortunately, things have changed for the worse. Room, in particularly the bathroom were looking very tired. Breakfast was chaos, not enough staff. Servery was not closely monitored, as items were not replenished when they ran low, but were allowed to run out. I spent a long time waiting for orange juice, bread for toast, bacon and there weren't even any plates. With a number of new hotels opening close by, Clayton needs to up their game, to be competitive.
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i
22 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Reception and bar staff were great. The breakfast however was a different story altogether! The food was, to be blunt, pretty awful...overcooked eggs and beans and only just cooked sausages and bacon. Not what i expected from this hotel chain
Reception and bar staff were great. The breakfast however was a different story altogether! The food was, to be blunt, pretty awful...overcooked eggs and beans and only just cooked sausages and bacon. Not what i expected from this hotel chain
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Carina
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Such lovely reception staff. And the food and drinks in the restaurant was high quality & lots of choice
Such lovely reception staff. And the food and drinks in the restaurant was high quality & lots of choice
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Elena
15 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is situated very centrally, with easy access to the city centre. The mattress is THE MOST comfortable we slept on in hotels recently! We had a very restful night followed by a nice breakfast in the restaurant with a lovely city view.
The hotel is situated very centrally, with easy access to the city centre. The mattress is THE MOST comfortable we slept on in hotels recently! We had a very restful night followed by a nice breakfast in the restaurant with a lovely city view.
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noreen
22 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent. Close to train station and city centre. Parking very expensive and breakfast buffet very basic
Excellent. Close to train station and city centre. Parking very expensive and breakfast buffet very basic
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David
last month
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel for travelling by train, right next to the station 1 min walk with luggage. Really nice staff to check you in. Lots of food options available all in walking distance.
Great hotel for travelling by train, right next to the station 1 min walk with luggage. Really nice staff to check you in. Lots of food options available all in walking distance.
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kevin
19 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly clean hotel right where you’d like to be in Cardiff. Parkings 300 metres away which was an added bonus
Friendly clean hotel right where you’d like to be in Cardiff. Parkings 300 metres away which was an added bonus
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desiree
19 Jul 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Perfect location,nice room,airconditioned,could do with and extractor fan in bathroom
Perfect location,nice room,airconditioned,could do with and extractor fan in bathroom
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deborah
11 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room was nice and relatively clean , a few dirtier bits ( around bath etc but nothing major ) there was 3 big flies in there too but the windows don’t open so that was very annoying , staff were lovely , and the hotel itself very convenient to everything - would definitely stay again ,
Room was nice and relatively clean , a few dirtier bits ( around bath etc but nothing major ) there was 3 big flies in there too but the windows don’t open so that was very annoying , staff were lovely , and the hotel itself very convenient to everything - would definitely stay again ,
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Ruby
8 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great access to transport and other amenities.
Great access to transport and other amenities.
FAQs about Clayton Hotel Cardiff
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities. Step-free entrances are available.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Cardiff, a short 7-minute walk from Principality Stadium and 11 minutes by foot from Cardiff Castle. It is also 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Cardiff Bay and 1.2 mi (2 km) from National Museum Cardiff.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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- 2026-09-20: 82.1628255215454USD
- 2026-09-21: 141.04707633236694USD
- 2026-09-22: 153.5130207928772USD
- 2026-09-23: 131.41790150861357USD
- 2026-09-24: 103.19647800104522USD
- 2026-09-25: 136.11953041807556USD
- 2026-09-26: 148.12975751866148USD
- 2026-09-27: 73.4076970887146USD
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- 2026-09-30: 148.5740908106842USD
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- 2026-10-10: 203.49549793481444USD
- 2026-10-11: 106.21469230260467USD
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- 2026-10-13: 165.89986194044494USD
- 2026-10-14: 144.57113690344238USD
- 2026-10-15: 101.77263610027313USD
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- 2026-10-22: 98.18171629551696USD
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- 2026-10-30: 118.97132946894835USD
- 2026-10-31: 178.6246786864624USD
- 2026-11-01: 81.8030747901001USD
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- 2026-11-06: 170.1815836537323USD
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Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
- Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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