ML Lodge

Hotels
6.1 (2107 reviews)
108 St Mary Street , Cardiff , gb

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Fruits
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Room quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
3.81
Multiple reviews indicated poor cleanliness, with specific mentions of a filthy condition, soaking wet floors, and mold.
Service
7.78
Staff were friendly, but some issues were mentioned regarding communication during check-in.
Location
8.82
The location received high praise for its proximity to the city center, bars, and restaurants.
Room Quality
4.77
Rooms had several issues like cold temperatures, peeling walls, and generally shabby quality.
Amenities
4.8
Basic amenities with notable complaints about problems like weak internet.
Value for Money
7.26
The price was considered reasonable, especially for the location, although cleanliness issues were a drawback.
Food and Beverage
5.81
Not specifically mentioned but generally standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
5.78
Overall mixed experiences due to location benefits but significant issues with cleanliness and room conditions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 14:32

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 2 minutes away from the Millennium Stadium, the ML Lodge is the perfect choice for those looking to explore the vibrant shopping and nightlife scene.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the property and unwind in your room with an LCD flat-screen TV featuring Freeview channels.

Special Considerations
While the ML Lodge boasts 5 floors of comfortable accommodations, please be aware that there is no lift on the premises. However, convenient and discounted parking options are available nearby.

Book your stay at the ML Lodge now and experience the best of Cardiff!

Important information:

Full payment is required on arrival.

Please check in at our Gyros Hut Restaurant located directly underneath the ML Lodge. Entrance is two yards to the left of the ML Lodge front door.

Please note that in the event of a sporting occasion or concert coinciding with the date you choose to stay, the booking will be fully pre-payable and nonrefundable if canceled.

Discounted 24-hour parking is available at Quay Street's multi-story NCP car park, located at CF10 1DZ.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 19.95 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.1
Based on 2107 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.81
Service: 7.78
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 4.77
Amenities: 4.8
Value for Money: 7.26
Food and Beverage: 5.81
Overall Experience: 5.78
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Adrian • couple • gb
4
Location brilliant hotel if you can call it that terrible
Pros:

Location that’s it

Cons:

Small box room at top of 5 flights of stairs paint pealing in bathroom carpet worn and stained not very clean

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • gb
6
Central location, reasonable room
Pros:

The staff were friendly upon check in, and the room was spacious. It all seemed quite outdated, but it served fine as a budget room for one night.

Cons:

I can't really remember as some time has passed now, I think it was all fine. Maybe a little bit cold, but the fan heater helped.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • couple • gb
1
Pros:

I will never start there again.

Cons:

84 steps to my room and plaster hanging off the wall.
Joke of a place.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Malik • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

TV not was working inter is power full all most very good

Cons:

To much floors

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Dai Richards • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Easy check in

Cons:

Stairs steep and a lit of them

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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dey • solo_traveller • gb
1
Bad
Pros:

Very poor service

Cons:

Their wifi and their service as well

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Favio Mendoza • solo_traveller • es
6
Decent to just sleep and enjoy the city
Pros:

Right in the heart of Cardiff

Cons:

Bathroom and room smelled wierd, bit old but not very well taken care of.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Andréa de O. Martins • solo_traveller • br
7
Pros:

The location is wonderful nearby everything abd landmarks. The bedroom was clean and comfy bed. The shower is quite good.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
4
Passable
Pros:

Its ok for a weekend stop but I wouldn't do it for a whole week. Its very good for being in the centre of Cardiff for everything you need eg: Bars, Clubs & Shops.

Cons:

The heater in the room was not very good, the room No.6 was cold and would take overnight to make it decently warm. It smells of chlorine in the bathroom, it really needs a makeover to make it up tto scratch for today's standard. The carpets are worn on the stairs and are steep with no lift in the building. Internet was rubbish only getting 1.5 meg speed, tv was small...much improvement needed as I've had better stays elsewhere for the same price.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • extended_group • gb
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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james • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Ceri Martine • couple • gb
10
Hapus
Pros:

Really easy to check in, very friendly staff.
Have stayed before, will stay again

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
10
Above and Beyond!
Pros:

The staff were extremely accommodating, and assisted with all my required needs, despite the complications of my journey.

Will be booking with them again, and aim to be a simpler guest on my next visit!

Cons:

Absolutely flawless!

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Clean easy to access and friendly staff

Cons:

Information regarding the stairs to be more apparent for customers who may struggle with access

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Nilo • solo_traveller • br
4
very disappointing
Pros:

location

Cons:

Everything is very old, in urgent need of renovation, very dirty, smelly, bathroom with a window without a curtain, overlooking other buildings, shower with lukewarm water, very noisy at night.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • gb
2
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • couple • gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

The location, it was very handy having it on the strip

Cons:

That it wasn’t clean, floor was soaking wet when we checked in, and when we went to tell them they didn’t care and just gave us towels when asked which we put on the floor and it came up yellow

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very convenient, got what I paid for

Cons:

TV was a bit small

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Marika • solo_traveller • gb
7
Cozy!’
Pros:

I have no serious complaints about this place in fact, I don’t know how anyone does. This is a classic “you get what you pay for” but honestly, this place is really not bad if anything, it’s good for its price! Bed was really comfortable and it was very clean in general. I was surprised to have some washing freebies in the bathroom lol shame I couldn’t use them :( very convenient place it’s very simple to check in and out. Very simple place it’s very private it was very quiet I couldn’t hear anyone but in all fairness I did visit on a Monday. I seriously have no complaints I don’t see why I wouldn’t come back here :)

Cons:

-when I first came into my room I thought I was on fire it was extremely warm in the room :( I obviously turned off the radiators but it took quite a while for the room to cool down considering the only window I could open was the one in the bathroom. But I found it considerate that the staff turned it on before I checked in so I could be nice and warm so I appreciate that :)) it’s just too hot for my liking LOL

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • family_with_children • gb
3
Run down budget hotel with a reception based in the gyros hut next door.
Pros:

Good central location, cheap.

Cons:

We were on the top floor, no lift, a very long trek up shabby stairs with worn carpet. Strong smell of strong cleaning products, in the room the paint was peeling off the walls, one of the glass panes in the window looked permanently fixed with a wooden board, there was a pest control device under the mattress suggesting a problem with bed bugs maybe? You basically get what you pay for.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee