Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Property class: 3.5

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Point of interest
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$91
$75 nightly
$91 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

Explore the area

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Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1XD
  • Place, Bute Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. David's
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Minibar)

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cardiff

With a stay at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Cardiff, steps from Animal Wall and Bute Park. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cardiff Castle and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Principality Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Bute Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sophia Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. David's - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Museum Cardiff - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tiny Rebel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Gatekeeper - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪On The River - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG offers 157 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Cardiff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 157 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Junction Restaurant serving guests of Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Cardiff? This hotel has 8633 square feet (802 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 11 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Junction Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Callaghans Sports Bar - This pub serves light fare only.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 16 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Callaghans Sports Bar
  • Junction Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 8,633 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 16 per day
  • 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.

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect, staff couldn’t be better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, delicious breakfast and close distance to city centre and Cardiff castle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was excellent, roomy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room very clean and comfortable. Great choice at breakfast Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The room was spacious the bed was very comfortable the room was very clean. Staff very helpful. Loved this hotel would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was perfectly situated opposite the castle and a short stroll to many retail and food shops. It was very clean and the staff were very friendly. On-site parking is available but it cost extra. Would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anas Ayman Elsaid Ali

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Our room had a lovely view of the park. Very central.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Srikanth

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was neglected and no heating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nothing "stood out"
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good selection of drinks behind the bar and l would recommend you try the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Anil

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was dated and a bit grubby, however staff were pleasant and location was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Traveled with family
It was a fine stay, we all just wished there were more outlets in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yuen Ha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
spacious and tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were courteous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless and lovely big comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr R J Slater

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very comfortable and warm. The reception staff were very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Friendly and flexible staff. Good facilities. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Your receptionist was exceptional. Our room wasn’t ready, but it didn’t matter due to her customer care and making us feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025