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The Royal Hotel

3.5 of 5
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1DW, Wales
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The Royal Hotel
Ranked #16 of 86 hotels in Cardiff
4.0 of 5 stars 181 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(7)
  • Car park(6)
  • Reception staff(4)
  • Second floor(4)
  • Flat screen TV(4)
  • Continental breakfast(3)
  • Saturday nights(3)
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Edinburgh
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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My husband and I stayed in Room 317 from a Wednesday to Friday inclusive. If you had asked me to write a review after the first two nights, I would have said that the Royal was the quietest city centre hotel I have ever stayed in. However, it is situated above a very noisy disco which seemed to come into... More

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Birmingham
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Stayed at the Royal for two nights, the staff were friendly and check in/out went without a hitch. The room was fine other than the lack of light, the window was tinny. I assume they were unable to get planning permission to make changes to the exterior of the building. Also the bathroom has only two spotlights which only compounded... More

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Coventry, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Stayed at the hotel for two nights on a stag weekend. It is situated right in the heart of the city centre close to all the shops and bars. The deal for the car park is good value. Room was ideal for a boys trip three single beds very clean and tidy. Breakfast was also very good. Staff were very... More

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Exmouth, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Have stayed here twice in the last couple of months. Once business, once pleasure. From the outside it doesn't look like much but inside it is beautiful. The staff are so attentive, polite and really make you feel special. Both times i visited their wi fi was playing up but they have spare cables so not really a problem. On... More

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Staffordshire
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights over the bank holiday weekend and chose it mainly for its central location. Although not very appealing from the outside, the reception area was very upmarket looking and the reception staff were extremely polite. As the hotel is above bars and clubs, we requested a room on a high floor and... More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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Me and my wife just returned home after spending 2 nights at the Royal Hotel. I asked for a higher floor room when booking, and recieved a great room on the 6th floor (605). Upon arrival the staff were both welcoming and polite. Each day our room was cleaned with both towels and toiletries replaced. If you wish to have... More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

The hotel was very easy to find on the main street, and surprisingly on a Saturday night with all the revellers drinking outside in the pubs and clubs below didn't hear much from our 4th floor room. The breakfasts were good, although replenishment was very slow (croissants etc) On arrival we were given a friendly greeting and we double checked... More

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Northampton
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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We stayed here on bank holiday Sunday night for a nights getaway. We didn't get a bad deal £69.95 for bed and breakfast. There is no parking but not too much of a problem as we found free off street parking a short walk away. The hotel is easy to find and in a good location. Check in - this... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We were looking for somewhere central to stay in Cardiff, and don't regret choosing the Royal Hotel. The staff were particularly friendly, and our room was excellent. The breakfasts were also very good, especially for the reasonable price. When we're next down in Cardiff, we'll definitely look to stay there again.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

My husband and I stayed at The Royal in Cardiff for a long weekend. The hotel has been modernised and it was clean. All the staff were friendly, helpful and I think went the extra mile to help us. The breakfasts were fabulous - I am vegetarian and I had vegetarian sausages cooked as part of my breakfast - very... More

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  • Royal Hotel Cardiff
Address: 88 St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1DW, Wales
Price range (per night):* 82 AUD - 182 AUD

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