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ML Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, a short walk to Principality Stadium

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Comfort Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom amenities | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
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Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room amenity

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 250 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
108 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1DX

What's nearby

  • St. David's - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cardiff International Arena - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cardiff University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Principality Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cottage - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lezzet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Cardiff - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ML Lodge

Hotel near Principality Stadium
Close to Cardiff Castle, ML Lodge provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at ML Lodge offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 15-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Gyros Hut Restaurant underneath the ML Lodge.]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per day (328 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

ML Cardiff
ML Lodge
ML Lodge Cardiff
ML Lodge Cardiff, Wales
ML Lodge Hotel
ML Lodge Cardiff
ML Lodge Hotel Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Is ML Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at ML Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at ML Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is ML Lodge located?

Located in Cardiff City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cardiff Market and Principality Stadium. Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Bay are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cardiff Central Station is 8 minutes by foot and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) is 8 minutes.

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ML Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 225 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great cheap place to stay at for cheap, right in the Center next to everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Affordable, clean and in the middle of the city
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Brilliant location and especially for the price. Clean and comfortable would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Was nice cheap so didn't expect much
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Good, clean basic room at the heart of Cardiff. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

It is a budget venue and it is good value for the cost. It is basic lodging with a lot of stairs. The hotel was smaller than I expected but the rooms were a good size.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Check-in was very easy. Room had everything i needed - suiltable for one or two nights stay in Cardiff. Located in the centre of Cardiff but very quiet from my room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Great location. Walking distance from train station, castle, great pubs and restaurants. Rooms spacious and had everything you needed. Beds and pillows comfy but could have done with and extra blanket or two. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

Decent stay for what I paid. The location is great and right in the city centre and not far from the bus station as well as the train station. Slight smell of cigarette smoke on the bedding but apart from that it was a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10

Needed a bed for the night and thst was it.Basic but functional.Was quiet enough to sleep in city centrevlocation Check in/ out a breeze.Helpful,friendly staff in Gyros downstairs Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10

Was easy enough to find, right in the centre of Cardiff. 5 minutes from the Principality Stadium. Very comfy bed. Slept well. 77 steps up to the room. With a suitcase, arthritic knees and COPD it was a hike. No water in the morning. Couldnt have a shower or make a drink.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Right in the heart of the walking route. It was loud at night and in the morning. Parking was expensive but the discount rate we received was generous. Large spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

ideal as there were 4 of us so we all atayed together. fairly clean, did notice however stains on the curtains (sound petty but it what was noticed) didn't affect our time in Cardiff though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10

Walking distance for central Cardiff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10

Location is perfect, rooms are totally OK but atrociously slow and unstable wifi signal ruins everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10

Fairly large room, good view of the town, central location. Plenty of tea, coffee, milk, kettle in room. even an iron and ironing board. The TV was small but worked well. Access is via a long staircase over 3 floors pending on which room you get, best to travel light or it can be bit of a haul. We have used ML lodge before and would use it again, its great value for money. One tip, lock your door from inside/outside as it does not lock automatically on closure to avoid unexpected interruptions or being turned over if you go out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10

My room was on the top floor and was unacceptably freezing cold. I did call, and an hour later was brought a small space heater, which only slightly helped, while sleeping in my winter jacket and using the comforters on both beds…luckily had a room with 2 beds. Went for cheapest option, and guess you get what you pay for, but still feel I paid too much to feel like I was sleeping outside.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Went for the wrestling with friends. Really convenient as it is right in the Main Street but…it is right on the Main Street so it is LOUD. With a group of friends out on the lash it’s perfect. Family intending to sleep maybe not but I found it comfortable and a great place to use as a base to enjoy the nightlife.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10

Excellent location with disappointing condition. Carpets should be replaced, at least.

6/10

Convenient location but room was FREEZING with only single pane windows, a closet I could not use because it was smelling so bad of stale cigarette smoke, AWFUL decor and a bathroom I did not want to use because it was so scruffy and dirty feeling.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10

The door to the toilet didn’t close. I don’t mind, but you should know there are no elevators; there were 58 steps to reach our room. It was good for the price, and excellent location for nightlife and shopping; a decent walk to the waterfront where I enjoyed looking at several species of birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10

Check in late only to find out that the light in my room was not working. First impression is already bad. Small room, broken window, dirty walls, water in the bathroom difficult to navigate (too hot or too cold). When I complained and asked for a refund due to the light, they accused me of using the bathroom, which I fairly used for washing face. Surely not caring for the guests. Will surely NOT come back, and I'd like to say: DO NOT stay here. You will not have proper greeting and service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

Basic room with en-suite. Check in via the kebab shop went well!! Stair area was shabby but seemed clean. The room had all of the necessities (tea/coffee making facilities, TV, shower gel, toilet paper) and the bed was comfy and sheets seemed clean. The room itself was also shabby. The window frames haven’t been touched for years. The decorating likewise. There was a peeling poster on the wall and cracks all over the place. It was just very, very tired. But it was only £38 for the night and I only needed a comfy bed and a shower in the morning so it ticked those boxes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025