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The Royal Hotel Cardiff

The Royal Hotel Cardiff

88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DW, United Kingdom

Reservations:

+1 (888) 385-6828

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

The Royal Hotel Cardiff

The Royal Hotel Cardiff is a 3-star stay in Cardiff, United Kingdom. Located at 88 St Mary Street, it sits about 0.2mi from the city center, making it easy to stroll to shops and sights. With 2950 reviews from travelers, this address has plenty of stories to tell.

Amenities include free Wifi, air conditioning, a restaurant, and a bar, plus a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, and elevator access to upper floors. Parking is available for an extra charge, meeting or banquet facilities can be reserved for events (also extra charges), and streaming services (like Netflix) help unwind after a day of sightseeing. Free toiletries and bathtubs add a touch of comfort too.

Minimum price starts from $78 per night. The Royal Hotel Cardiff at 88 St Mary Street offers a convenient base for a Cardiff adventure, just steps from the city center and within easy reach of local highlights.

On-site dining options include Slug & Lettuce Central directly under the property, offering a Modern ambience with a menu spanning American, British, and International fare. For something more traditional, Captain Scott Room serves Classic British dishes. A bar on site provides a casual spot to unwind after a day of exploring.

A broad range of rooms is available, all non-smoking, with sizes from about 118 to 248 square feet. Examples include Budget Double Rooms around 118–140 square feet, Standard Double Room at 172 square feet, Cinema Double at 194 square feet, and Superior King at 248 square feet. There are configurations that accommodate up to four adults in some layouts, and streaming services like Netflix help unwind after sightseeing.

Payment is flexible, with cash accepted and major cards including American Express, Visa, and Mastercard. Parking is available for an extra charge, and meeting or banquet facilities can be reserved for events, adding convenience for gatherings and conferences.

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Closest airports

Cardiff Airport

9.1mi

Bristol Airport

20.9mi

Gloucestershire Airport

52.1mi

Exeter Airport

52.4mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Standard Triple Room in The Royal Hotel Cardiff

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Standard Room

3 Twin Beds

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

325 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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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.

Standard Twin Room in The Royal Hotel Cardiff

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

160 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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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.

Budget Double Room in The Royal Hotel Cardiff

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Room

1 Double Bed

140 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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x3

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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.

Superior King Room in The Royal Hotel Cardiff

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Superior Room, King Bed

1 King Size Bed

250 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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x3

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has air conditioning, flat-screen TV, city views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

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Room, Double Bed

140 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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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.

Room

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

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Deluxe Room

1 King Size Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Beds

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior Room, Queen Bed

1 Double Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

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x3

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Standard Room, Queen Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Double Bed

x4

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x3

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Superior Room

x4

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x3

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Run Of House

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Guest reviews

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2,950 reviews

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Points of Interest Around The Royal Hotel Cardiff

Attractions

Principality Stadium (Millennium Stadium)

0.2mi

Cardiff Castle (Castell Caerdydd)

0.4mi

Cardiff City Hall (Neuadd y Ddinas)

0.5mi

National Museum Cardiff

0.5mi

Techniquest

1.2mi

Norwegian Church Arts Centre

1.2mi

Llandaff Cathedral

2.1mi

Penarth

2.8mi

Caerphilly Castle (Castell Caerffili)

7mi

Barry Island (Ynys y Barri)

7mi

Cheddar Gorge

22.2mi

Brunel's SS Great Britain

24.6mi

Smoke & Mirrors

25mi

Tintern Abbey

26.3mi

Glastonbury

31mi

Restaurants

Slug & Lettuce Central - Directly under the hotel

Cuisines

  • American
  • British
  • International

Ambiances

  • Modern

Captain Scott Room

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Traditional

Amenities of The Royal Hotel Cardiff

Restaurant

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - The Royal Hotel Cardiff

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property