The Angel Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (7037 reviews)
Castle Street , Cardiff , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Lift out of order
Need for renovation

Categories

Cleanliness
7.49
Several reviews mentioned the hotel was tired and in need of renovation.
Service
8.46
Staff were described as friendly and helpful in multiple reviews.
Location
8.5
Reviews consistently highlighted the great location, close to the city center.
Room Quality
7.45
Some reviews mentioned rooms were cold and in need of refurbishing.
Amenities
7.78
The lift issues negatively impacted the experience; otherwise, amenities were acceptable.
Value for Money
7.94
General sentiment viewed the hotel as good value considering location.
Food and Beverage
6.99
Breakfasts received mixed reviews, indicating it could be improved.
Overall Experience
7.76
Reviews were mixed but overall satisfactory; location and staff were highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 22:14

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort

Prime Location: Nestled next to Cardiff Castle and a stone's throw from Principality Stadium, The Angel Hotel provides a picturesque backdrop for your stay.

Elegant Dining: Indulge in exquisite cuisine at Castell’s Restaurant and sip on cocktails at the chic Angel Bar.

Convenience at Your Fingertips: With free Wi-Fi, on-site parking, and proximity to Cardiff's attractions and transportation hubs, your stay at The Angel Hotel promises both luxury and convenience.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort at The Angel Hotel.

Important information:

Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be required to take the payment.

Pets are welcome - there is a £15 per pet per stay supplement. Also a £100 damage deposit is required at check in- this is returned at check out - minus the £15 supplement & and any damage.

Pets are welcome to be in your room, bar & lounge areas - pets are not permitted in the main restaurant.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

If an extra bed is required please call The Angel Hotel to confirm. Subject to availability.

The entire hotel is non-smoking - any evidence of smoking in the room will result in a £250 fine.

Please note table reservations are required for breakfast and dinner times.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CWL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 2 years old to 16 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 7037 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.49
Service: 8.46
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.45
Amenities: 7.78
Value for Money: 7.94
Food and Beverage: 6.99
Overall Experience: 7.76
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JEREMY family_with_children gb
7
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Trudy solo_traveller gb
5
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Trudy couple gb
5
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Simon family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Got a free upgrade as hotel was quiet, receptionist were excellent. Room clean and comfortable, the breakfast was top shelf 👌. Pre book on this app and get it for 10 quid.

Cons:

Could not open windows

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
6
Seen better days.
Pros:

Nice friendly staff and good central location.

Cons:

The Angel is rather tired, and sad given its former glory days. Only one of the two lifts was working, and on one day neither worked. The hotel needs a lot of investment, bit the prices reflect that and the friendly staff make up for the buildings shortcomings. Good VFM.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Dionne couple gb
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Suzanne family_with_children gb
6
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Meehan family_with_children gb
8
Location and staff exceptional
Pros:

Location location location, super comfy bed and staff couldn’t be more helpful (the hotel itself is in need of a bit of an upgrade)

Cons:

Nothing! I could see past the interior

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Frabluepink Solo travel
10
Enjoyable and Satisfying Experience!!
Pros:

Great Location!! Breakfast was very good and the room was very comfortable with a beautiful view of the Cardiff Castle!!
Excellent Customer Service, especially Sarah, Joey and Charlotte at the Reception, very professional, helpful and welcoming!!
The housekeeper Lady was also very helpful and polite!!

2026-02-12 via Tripadvisor
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angela solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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emmarees2 Couples
2
Multiple failures unacceptable handling
Pros:

Extremely poor experience and one of the worst hotel stays we’ve had. While the location was good and the hotel itself was quiet, the overall stay was badly let down by serious issues with the room. We returned to find no heating, there was no hot water, the TV was faulty, and there was a leak in the hallway that raised genuine safety concerns. The atmosphere felt flat and unwelcoming, and the amenities were poor.

Despite raising these problems, the hotel refused to offer a proper resolution and instead suggested only a small discount on a future stay. A room with basic failures like heating and hot water is simply not fit for purpose. Very disappointing handling of the situation and not somewhere we would choose to stay again. The location was head and miss depending where you wanted to go in the city.

2026-02-11 via Tripadvisor
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rupert couple gb
5
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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richard family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Brilliant location

Cons:

Sadly the beautiful building is in decline

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children gb
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Susan family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Staff were friendly, room comfortable breakfast was fine x

Cons:

Lift was out of order, needs a little bit of paint throughout.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Easy check in. Superb location

Cons:

Na

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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catherine family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

We have stayed at the Angel a few times before. Great location and great, friendly, helpful staff.

Cons:

Our room was large but was very dated. The lift was not working and there was a bucket in the hallway with a massive leak. The breakfast was ok for what we paid but the cooked breakfast had been sitting for a while.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Jen couple gb
8
2026-02-10 via Nuitee