Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.3 (4292 reviews)
Castle Street , Cardiff , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Outdated rooms
No gym available

Categories

Cleanliness
7.55
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness positively; however, there were also mentions of mold and outdated bathrooms.
Service
9.05
Many reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff consistently across multiple reviews.
Location
9.05
The location received high praise for being close to key amenities and attractions.
Room Quality
7.55
Several reviews indicated that rooms were comfortable, though some expressed dissatisfaction with outdated decor and noise.
Amenities
8.05
Standard amenities were available, but some facilities, like a gym, were lacking.
Value for Money
8.05
Guests generally felt they received fair value for their stay, given the location and facilities.
Food and Beverage
8.55
Breakfast and dining received largely positive remarks, although some improvements were suggested.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay, but some expressed some specific concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:09

Property Description

Convenient City-Centre Location:
Holiday Inn Cardiff City is perfectly situated between the Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle, offering easy access to the city's attractions and entertainment venues.

Modern Amenities and Comfortable Rooms:
Featuring 157 fully air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms with views of the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle, each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, desk, and tea/coffee making facilities for a comfortable stay.

Dining Options and Relaxation:
Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast, drinks, and light snacks at the modern lounge and bar, or indulge in à la carte cuisine at Junction Restaurant. Perfect for both business and leisure travelers.

Book now for a memorable stay at Holiday Inn Cardiff City in the heart of the vibrant city centre.

Important information:

Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

"Travel disruption due to possible road closures, may cause delays to your journey and prevent access by road to the hotel, at certain times during Principality Stadium events. Please check prior to traveling, or contact the hotel direct for the latest information".
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • 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 possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 13 years old stay for free 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 4292 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.55
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.05
Food and Beverage: 8.55
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Davies extended_group gb
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Liza solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
8
Expensive but pleasant.
Pros:

Great location. Good parking and friendly staff. Modern facilities and great breakfast choices.

Cons:

Unfortunately the air conditioning in the room was not working on one of the hottest days of the year! For the price paid that was really disappointing. We told reception and were offered some vouchers for a couple of drinks and crisps. A partial refund would have been preferred as it was a premium cost night due to the concert going on.
It was unfortunate but apart from that it was a pleasant stay.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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George couple gb
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Carol family_with_children gb
8
Good value, friendly staff and excellent location.
Pros:

Location excellent. Central and very handy for the gig in the castle we attended. Friendly staff. Great view of the stadium.

Cons:

It was a bit dated in parts of the building but excellent nevertheless.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller es
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Toshi couple jp
7
Nice and comfortable
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Need a fridge in the room

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Megan couple gb
8
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
10
Would stay again - fabulous location
Pros:

Lovely greeting and check in easy, room was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Na

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Hongbing solo_traveller cn
8
满意👍
Pros:

房间宽敞明亮干净。距火车站和主要景点都步行可到。入住和退房都很便捷。很推荐!

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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joel extended_group gb
8
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
10
Just wonderful thankyou
Pros:

Jamie our breakfast manager was extremely great he went out of his way to make our stay wonderful as it was my 80th birthday he was the best and also the waitress thank you

Cons:

Nothing everyone was great

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Ursula solo_traveller ch
8
Pros:

Good Breakfast with a big nice buffet. Close to the market and Blackweir Fields in walk distance.

Cons:

We had a standard Doppelroom. with a Doppelbed. The bed was too smal for two. But the mattress was very comfortable.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple gb
10
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Matthew family_with_children gb
9
Great and pleasant stay.
Pros:

Staff very helpful and friendly. Room was nice.

Cons:

Only something very small. The lights in the bar were a bit bright.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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emma couple gb
8
Pros:

Close to Blackweir

Cons:

Overpriced for a concert

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
H
Harry couple gb
9
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Chris couple gb
8
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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richard couple gb
4
Over priced and not worth it!
Pros:

Staff were all friendly.

Cons:

Room was worn out, broken items and rusty bathroom. Booked only as I needed parking. When we got there, no parking available.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee