Lincoln House Private Hotel

Hotels
9 (1639 reviews)
118 - 120 Cathedral Road , Cardiff , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room temperature
Slightly outdated decor

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues in the bathroom, but generally well maintained.
Service
9.3
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.34
Many reviews praised the excellent location close to the city centre.
Room Quality
8.79
Rooms were generally comfortable, with some mentions of temperature and decor issues.
Amenities
8.82
Adequate facilities were mentioned, some lack of updates noted.
Value for Money
8.78
Pricing noted as high during events, but perceived value is generally good.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Breakfast options and quality received very positive feedback.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall satisfaction was high with numerous positive remarks about the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:07

Property Description

Luxurious Victorian Townhouse in Cardiff City Centre

Ideal Location: Situated in the upscale area of Cardiff, Lincoln House offers easy access to the city's main attractions including Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle, and Cardiff Bay.

Comfortable Stay: Relax in the residents' lounge or enjoy a drink at the bar after a day of exploring. Limited on-site parking is available, with additional street parking nearby.

Convenience: With universities, museums, and the civic center within walking distance, Lincoln House is the perfect base for your Cardiff adventures.

Experience luxury and convenience at Lincoln House Hotel - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

The hotel is a Victorian house and unfortunately there are no elevator facilities.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag, or similar parties.

Please note that parking is limited and is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and spaces cannot be reserved in advance. Alternatively, free parking on the street is available.

Any type of extra bed/sofa bed or baby cot is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the hotel.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.
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

9
Based on 1639 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Jane couple au
8
Overall good experience
Pros:

Breakfast and breakfast room was fantastic. Great street for dining options. We also used the lovely lounge downstairs in the evening.

Cons:

We chose it because it said it offered free parking, and it does, but it’s first come first served. There are limited spots so we missed out but luckily we found a park on the street not too far away.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Mariya solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
9
Ideal Location, delightful four poster room, delicious breakfast, found lots to do around Cardiff .
Pros:

Lovely Breakfast and choice. Good Location, short walk through Bute Park into the City or could catch a boat from Bute Park to Cardiff Bay.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Raquel couple es
7
Alojamiento típico inglés
Pros:

El encanto del hotel, casa inglesa. Detalle de galletas en la habitación. Todo limpio. Alojamiento a 20 min andando del centro y cerca de un parque muy grande. Personal muy amable.

Cons:

Las almohadas no eran muy cómodas.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Ensignia couple es
9
Hotel agradable en un entorno muy tranquilo y bien situado
Pros:

Personal y desayuno excelente

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
Relaxing and comfortable
Pros:

Great location, excellent facilities

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Comfortanble room, excellent breakfast, friendly staff, good location.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Barbara solo_traveller nl
6
Matig maar wel goed ontbijt
Pros:

De locatie was goed. Je kon rechtstreeks het park in lopen naar het centrum.
En het ontbijt was erg goed. Cooked to order met een klein buffet erbij met yoghurt en sap enzo. Vegetarisch full welsh ontbijt. Bediening was heel vriendelijk en het was geen probleem om een andere combinatie te bestellen dan op het menu stond (bijvoorbeeld champignos en toast, een aanrader!)

Cons:

Het is natuurlijk een oud huis dus het is te verwachten dat het gehorig is en de vloeren kraken, maar het onderhoud en de hygiëne laten te wensen over. We hadden en kamer op de bovenste verdieping dus het was daar erg warm, maar ik durfde de ventilator niet aan te zetten vanwege de dikke laag stof die er op zat.
Daarnaast een hard smal (maar wel kingsize?) bed, veel geluid van de straat, licht vanaf de gang onder de deur door, douchekop vast aan de muur en moeilijk in te stellen watertemperatuur. En overal van die stickers dat het management niet aansprakelijk is.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Hayley couple gb
10
Great break away for a night in Cardiff
Pros:

Lovely character hotel . Very clean and great location . Staff friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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LIA couple gb
7
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
6
Lovely hotel and staff. Would recommend.
Pros:

Breakfast was fantastic with great choice. Room was lovely and bed comfortable but didn't meet requirements as we booked a King Accessible room via Booking.com which we didn't get. We therefore had to try and work our way around what we had. The hotelier worked hard to change rooms for a more manageable one which was really appreciated.

Cons:

We booked via Booking.com and specifically chose a Kingsize Accessible room as my partner is disabled and it showed on the site it was available. When we got to the hotel we were booked into a room 2 floors up with an inaccessible bath. The hotelier was able to make adjustments to find us a more suitable room on a lower floor with shower but we had to make compromises for this to work.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Philippe couple fr
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Alessandra solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

We really enjoyed staying at this very nice, clean, and well-maintained hotel. The parking was also excellent. Having an Italian gentleman like us at the reception was truly a pleasure.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Carolina couple gb
6
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Pros:

La ubicación es perfecta.
El personal muy respetuoso y amable.
Tiene parqueadero.

Cons:

Definitivamente no es el lugar para una estancia en verano. Teníamos un pequeño ventilador y para el tamaño de la habitación no era adecuado. Entiendo que es una casa antigua, sin embargo el poco sistema de ventilación nos afectó. Quizás en invierno sea hermoso la estancia.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect stopover for Principality Stadium
Pros:

Friendly, clean and welcoming hotel in established avenue in Cardiff. Walk through park gardens and You are right by stadium and shops, bars and restaurants. Nice Breakfast in gentile surroundings.

Cons:

Will shortly be less relevant as our hot summer fades; but did find room on 3rd floor a little warm. One can open window or use fan. Just adding that for information. No issues otherwise.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Peter extended_group gb
6
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Edwin solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely place
Pros:

Lovely location and room, great breakfast

Cons:

All good

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Andy couple gb
8
Great location for a stay in Cardiff
Pros:

Great location for the cricket ground (and the city centre). Off-road parking available but quite tight. Lovely Victorian building. Lovely room. Excellent breakfast. Great staff

Cons:

Minor thing really - no air conditioning but big fan was available

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Nando Machado couple gb
7
Excellent location if you can withstand the heat
Pros:

The building is amazing, and it's a great area to stay in Cardiff. There are lots of independent cafes and restaurants, and it's out of the tourist track. The hotel is literally less than a minute away from the gorgeous Bute Park, and we enjoyed long walks and running there. It's also a very pleasant walk to the city centre. Really, the location is superb!

Gorgeous architecture too, including the hotel itself.

We only interacted with the staff during breakfast, and they were helpful and courteous.

Cons:

The building was absolutely boiling, including the room. Even with the window open throughout the night we had trouble sleeping. The provided fan was better at being loud than creating any air flow. I'm sure the central heating was on and on max, which is very bizarre considering the temperature was in the high 20s throughout.

The breakfast was not great: although the menu had everything you would expect, nothing really tasted good. The coffee tasted like instant coffee (the tea was much better). If you are only going to have granola and yogurt you'll be fine though.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee