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Royal Hotel Cardiff

3.5 star property
Relax at this charming hotel with great staff who know how to make you feel right at home. Savor your stay near iconic St David's Hall.

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In the heart of Cardiff, The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers a warm welcome with its bar, conference space, and in-room WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of an elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, meeting rooms and a banquet hall while appreciating top-notch service from its helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

About the neighborhood

Located in Cardiff City Centre, a neighborhood in Cardiff, Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla is in a shopping district and near a train station. New Theatre and National Museum Cardiff are cultural highlights and Cardiff International Sports Village is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Utilita Arena Cardiff or Principality Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location. Visit our Cardiff travel guide
Map
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF101DW

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station
    4 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Prince of Wales
    5 min walk
  • Coffee #1
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Cambrian Tap
    2 min walk
  • Black Sheep Coffee
    1 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel Cardiff

Hotel near Principality Stadium
Located close to Cardiff Castle and Utilita Arena Cardiff, Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla provides a bar, conference space, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 14 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Fitz Bar
  • Slug & Lettuce Central

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2,367 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1866
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The Hotel has entrances on both Westgate Street, CF10 1TL and St Mary Street - CF10 1DW (Pedestrianized). Guests with heavy luggage or guests with mobility issues are recommended to use the Westgate Street entrance, CF10 1TL, which is step free.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14.0 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per stay

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Cardiff Hotel
Cardiff Royal
Cardiff Royal Hotel
Hotel Cardiff
Hotel Royal Cardiff
Royal Cardiff
Royal Cardiff Hotel
Royal Hotel Cardiff
The Royal Hotel Cardiff Hotel
The Royal Hotel Cardiff Cardiff
The Royal Hotel Cardiff Hotel Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla located?

Located in Cardiff City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Principality Stadium, Utilita Arena Cardiff, and Bute Park. Cardiff Castle and New Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Cardiff Central Station and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Royal Hotel Cardiff Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

The hotel is beautiful, a bit dated but charming. The Reception staff were friendly, professional and helpful. The location of the hotel is ideal for experiencing and exploring Cardiff, as it’s so central.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

FERNANDO DE JESUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is so good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff, comfortable room , good breakfast and great value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

kEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Obviously a lot of money had been spent on refurbishing this hotel, and it showed. Our room was modern, and clean and comfortable. We didn't have much contact with the staff, but they were friendly and helpful. It would have been helpful if we'd known about the disabled entrance before we arrived. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cerrie

Staff was great, room very clean very happy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding service from all of the staff. A lovely, compact and extremely clean hotel. A fantastic breakfast and the central location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location. Excellent spot if you are into night life. A little noisy for older folks like us. Older hotel but with modern updates. Safe location and very close to trains. It is a bit of a longer walk but Cardiff Bay can be walked to from the hotel. Staff was professional. Room was clean but the floor was sticky at the window end of the room. Didn’t have breakfast. Took the train so didn’t park.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, rooms spacious, staff very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value room ,central location ,friendly staff and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning, quality breakfast Professional staff, helpful & friendly Lovely building, room & restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, kind staff, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great staff, clean room, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice central hotel, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great welcome, staff, location & room. Free Coffee available in the bar area. Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gwynfor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gracita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good location and about 5 min walk from the train station. The room was clean and made daily even when we left quite late. The staff was friendly and good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff, nice clean room and comfortable. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was an affordable and comfortable alternative to the international chains. Located 5 minutes from Cardiff Central train station and five minutes from the Cardiff Castle. Tons of bars and restaurants in easy walking distance. And the full English breakfast was solid as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast, efficient, friendly and helpful staff plus in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Aled

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasantly surprised by the internal standards of the hotel as externally it is very poor. Will definitely use again. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay , room staff breakfast all perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming and easy check in. Room clean and bed comfy Check out easy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great , staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel , easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025