ML Lodge

Hotels
6.1 (2340 reviews)
108 St Mary Street , Cardiff , GB

Paid

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Dry cleaning
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.1
Based on 2340 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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Maria • couple • gb
8
Spacious room comfortable enough, location excellent and had a great time .
Pros:

Location is excellent. Rooms are dated but perfectly practical and very clean.

Cons:

Only one pillow per person so will definitely bring extra next time and there’s no lift so getting luggage up all the stairs was an experience 🙈

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Md Saifaan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely stay, very comfortable, good value for money.
Pros:

Spacious room, central location, comfortable beds.

Cons:

Dirty windows

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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DORU • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Locatie buna in centrul orasului Cardiff

Cons:

Hotelul este vechi trebuie facute inbunatatiri,pt a avea un aspect de cazare..Pretul a fost cam scump pt o cazare de 2 noptii.Baia de la camera trebuie renovate pt ca curge varul din tavan.Totul este vechi.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Prashob • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Economical spartan stay. Good value for money. Great location right in the heart of the city centre.

Cons:

Should let the occupants know upfront that there is no wifi and that one would have to climb 4 floors to get to the room. Absence of a lift should be made very clear. The paint on the walls is flaking. Could do with a functional wardrobe for hanging clothes.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
F
Francesco • couple • es
5
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
C
Carys • couple • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
B
Barry • solo_traveller • nl
5
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
B
Brigitte • solo_traveller • be
8
excellent rapport qualité/prix. hotel très bien situé à distance de marche de la gare et du centre
Pros:

super bien situé directement sur la rue principale

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
R
Rianna • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Janet • family_with_children • gb
7
Great stay. Lots to do in Cardiff. Only used room to sleep in.
Pros:

Great location for getting around Cardiff. Basic room, which was expected due to price paid for August stay. No frills. It was quiet even though we were in the heart of the city.

Cons:

Lots of steep stairs to get to our room. Parking offer had stopped due to liquidation of NCP. Parking in Cardiff is very expensive.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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ashley • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Very dated, tired and worn but cheap n easy.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
R
Rahul • couple • in
10
It’s good situated in heart if Cardiff
Pros:

All good

Cons:

No lift

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
M
Mohammed • solo_traveller • eg
6
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
O
obrien • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The location.

Cons:

103 stairs up. With no lifts.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
C
chunhua • solo_traveller • cn
8
性价比很高
Pros:

位置顶流

Cons:

设施老旧,邻楼在施工

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
5
Okay for one night,even then you're be happy to leave!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Steep stairs to the rooms ,

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
6
In need of maintenance, very cheap, good location
Pros:

Central location, very convenient, nice staff, very cheap.

Cons:

Very old facilities, in need of decoration, stained curtains and lampshades, not the cleanest sheets, one the Windows can’t open, peeling paint on walls

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Gabriele • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

La posizione centralissima è I servizi minimi da prima colazione inclusi. Sconto del 10% ristorante sotto.

Cons:

Ci vorrebbe un ascensore e un pò di manutenzione nelle scale. Nel corridoio si sente puzza di spezie e cucine dato dal kebabbaro giù.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
A
Andrés • couple • es
6
Pros:

La ubicación es perfecta!

Cons:

La cama era muy dura, que dormías en el somier básicamente.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee