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Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Property class: 3.5

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A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a corner location.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, purple sofas, a wooden floor, and a patterned wall.
A waterfront cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a modern building, and a bridge reflecting in calm waters.
A cozy cafe with floral wallpaper, round tables, and comfortable seating.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $102
$85 nightly
$102 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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88 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF101DW
  • Place, Cardiff Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Utilita Arena Cardiff
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Bay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with a blue and white bedspread, two pillows, and a matching blue skirt.

Standard Double Room

  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room - No Window

A room with a large flat-screen TV, a bookshelf, a bed with towels, and a Star Wars-themed wall mural.

Standard Double Room - No Window

  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a red chair, a mirror, and a wooden floor.

Compact Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a large padded headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a vase of flowers.

Standard Triple Room

  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, and a mirror.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cardiff

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla is centrally located in Cardiff, a 4-minute walk from Principality Stadium and 6 minutes by foot from Utilita Arena Cardiff. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cardiff Bay and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Bute Park.

What's nearby

  • St. David's - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cardiff Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bute Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cardiff Bay - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KIN + ILK - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Prince of Wales - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Giovanni's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Duke of Wellington - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla offers 60 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
This smoke-free hotel features golf lessons nearby.
At Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in Cardiff? This hotel has 2367 square feet (220 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Fitz Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Slug & Lettuce Central - This theme restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14 for adults and GBP 14 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
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

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

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1866
  • Comprehensive food waste 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
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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
  • Heating
  • 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: 11:30 PM
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 continental breakfast: approximately GBP 14 for adults and GBP 14 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
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

This property does not have elevators
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

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1010 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely staff and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean room and helpful staff. Wifi was not great but that might have just been our room location. Great location in the city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An older hotel, some rough edges but clean, comfortable, well-enough appointed, helpful staff. Second stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central location. Good breakfast. Cinema Room was a lot of fun. Overall recommended and good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very spacious room and breakfast was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the staff are always friendly and a nice breakfast. Have stayed many times and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

FERNANDO DE JESUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is so good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mr Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than I expected. Room was very good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent central location, rooms clean and comfortable. Staff always will to help, friendly and polite. Very good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient location, and exceptionally helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service
Wooden floor in room was sticky and in need to a bit of TLC. Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cerrie

Staff was great, room very clean very happy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and staff were polite. Shower and bath were good and rooms were large, but it was very noisy. Window panes were so thin, so you could hear everything all through the night. Breakfast was basic and food was ok, but unfortunately coffee was not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only bought one drink from bar but selection looked pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026