Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Hotels
Mercure
7.8 (8242 reviews)
24-26 Newport Road , Cardiff , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Unclean areas
Poor food quality
Inconsistent service

Categories

Cleanliness
6.94
Several mentions of unclean areas and poor bathroom hygiene.
Service
8.91
Helpful staff were noted, though there was some inconsistent service.
Location
8.95
Guests appreciated the great location near city center.
Room Quality
7.4
Some rooms were spacious but issues with maintenance were reported.
Amenities
7.43
The spa facilities were closed during stay, detracting from experience.
Value for Money
7.39
Pricing described as high relative to the quality of services received.
Food and Beverage
6.94
Poor quality of food and issues with breakfast noted.
Overall Experience
8.41
Overall satisfactory stay but several areas require improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:24

Property Description

Luxurious 4-Star Hotel in Prime City Centre Location

Swimming Pool, Gym, and Spa: Relax and unwind in our hotel's swimming pool, gym, and spa facilities, perfect for a rejuvenating stay.

Award-Winning Dining Experience: Indulge in a modern menu at our award-winning restaurant and sip on cocktails at the stylish lounge bar.

Panoramic City Views and Leisure Club: Enjoy breathtaking city views from our modern rooms and take advantage of our leisure club with Jacuzzi®, sauna, steam room, and fitness studio.

Experience luxury and convenience at Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

* Guests are required to the credit card that was used to make the booking upon check-in.
* Please ensure the payment card is valid at the time of booking and upon check-in.
* Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).
* Guests at Hotel & Spa receive a 20% discount on Spa Treatments. Please use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.
* Please note there is limited parking available and subject to availability and it takes GBP 24 for 24 hours.
* Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of £30 per pet, per night.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
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.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 21 per day.

  • 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 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 8242 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.94
Service: 8.91
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.43
Value for Money: 7.39
Food and Beverage: 6.94
Overall Experience: 8.41
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Smith couple gb
7
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Reza couple gb
1
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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MechieM couple gb
7
Lovely hotel, outdated inaccurate information
Pros:

Rooms spacious, clean and comfortable. Pool facilities was clean and well maintained.

Cons:

The FAQ indicated that access to the pool was included; however, on arrival we were informed there is an additional charge of £10 per person. I raised this with staff and suggested that the information on Booking.com be updated to reflect the correct policy, but this did not appear to be taken on board. The response from staff felt somewhat dismissive, as though I was seeking a free extra, when in fact I had checked the information in advance and was simply expecting it to be accurate. This made the situation feel uncomfortable, as the concern was about clarity and transparency rather than the cost itself.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Tracy couple gb
7
Pros:

Location was great, rooms were big. Lovely en suite

Cons:

Optional of brighter lighting in bathroom.
Have stayed here before a while ago and wasn’t charged extras to use pool or for parking.
The bar closed earlier than advertised and no explanation when staff where asked why

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Gareth couple gb
4
Pros:

Good rooms

Cons:

The lights had a few dirt marks on but the room was very clean

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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brian couple gb
5
Good location and good value but disappointed with staff and cleanliness
Pros:

Location and big room

Cons:

Tv did not work, heating did not work
Room did not look clean

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple gb
7
Good location, lovely breakfast
Pros:

Great location & breakfast was really good.

Cons:

Shower was noisy, we could hear the lifts & the room was cold even though we turned the heating up.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Naomi couple gb
6
Could of been better, not as photos suggest.
Pros:

Big Room, good location and comfy bed.

Cons:

Rooms dated, tv too small for the size of the room, bar was shut before it was due to closed. Too much light came through under door - need a excluder. Heating didn’t work - only had 1 portable heater for large room.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Alun solo_traveller gb
4
Wouldn't stay there again
Pros:

Our replacement bedroom was OK, but to say 'panoramic view' was misleading from only the 5th floor. Not much of a view to be honest.

Cons:

The springs in the bed in the first bedroom we were given had broken and there was a very big'dip' in the bed. We were allocated another room when I complained.
The cooked English breakfast was cold. There was no decaffeinated coffee, no orange juice and the pain au chocolate ran out an hour before the close of service.

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Tim couple gb
9
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
10
Excellent location and great service.
Pros:

Lovely stay excellent service

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Huskic couple ch
4
Pros:

Die Lage war gut, ansonsten ok hotel

Cons:

Zimmer war recht gross für 2 personen mit bad und dusche, jedoch funktionierte die heizung nicht. Das Personal war mir nicht zuvorkommend musste drei mal nachhacken bis sie mir einen kleinen Heizkörper in das grosse Zimmer brachten. Als ich abends ins Zimmer kam war das Zimmer immernoch eiskalt. Danach forderte ich wieder mehr heizkörper und erst dann haben sie mir 3-4 gebracht. Also mit der Dame mit der ich tagsüber geredet habe gar nicht zuvorkommend hatte den Anschein dass sie mich nur los haben will keine hilfsbereitschaft. Am Abend der Herr hat sich gleich gekümmert. Aber finde es beschämend das man so viel zahlt und sich dann nicht kümmert wenn die Gäste kommen und das Zimmer eiskalt ist.

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Kylie couple gb
1
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple gb
1
Freezing
Cons:

Room was located at the back of the lifts, it was like sleeping under an airport flight path, kept me awake most of the night. Room was freezing cold, no heat came out of the ceiling temperature system, which also sounded like a wind tunnel even on a low speed. 20 year old telly with limited capability. £170 for a Room plus £24 for onsite parking to get no sleep and be freezing cold, absolutely disgusting, got up and left at 5am

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Derek solo_traveller gb
5
Disappointing
Pros:

Basic but ok

Cons:

Room and breakfast average
Attending event and bar closed too early

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
10
10 out of 10
Pros:

Comfortable, clean very nice hotel
Unfortunately I only stayed one night for a show at the arena so never got to enjoy the full facilities available to me

Cons:

There wasnt anything not liked

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Tracy couple gb
7
Over priced!
Pros:

The room we had was big and airy. The bathroom was very clean and everything you needed. Being in the centre of Cardiff was perfect.

Cons:

The bed was uncomfortable and I was cold overnight. The carpet was stained. I thought the hotel was incredibly overpriced. The central location was what I wanted but I was expecting a bit more luxury due to the price that I paid. It was not worth £180 for the night.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Adam extended_group gb
10
Pros:

The hotel was very clean and the staff were very nice when I had lost my key to the door. I big step up in quality from the easy hotel next door for a comparable price.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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kevincE5697JJ Solo travel
2
Appaling
Pros:

Room was located at the back of the lifts, it was like sleeping under an airport flight path, kept me awake most of the night. Room was freezing cold, no heat came out of the ceiling temperature system, which also sounded like a wind tunnel even at a low speed. 20 year old TV that had limited capabilities. £170 for a Room plus £24 for onsite parking to get no sleep and be freezing cold, absolutely disgusting, got up and left at 5am

2026-03-29 via Tripadvisor
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Susan couple gb
8
Lovely room size and comfortable, great location.
Pros:

Location was ideal for our visit
Really pleased with the size of room and layout
Breakfast was good

Cons:

Host at entrance to breakfast didn't understand about gluten free/coealic when mentioning.
Bar wasn't well stocked. Example being some beer pumps not working and no GF beer available, minimal choice of ciders.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee