Premier Inn Cardiff Bay

Hotels
Premier Inn
7.8 (64 reviews)
Bute Place,Cardiff,South Wales,South Wales , Cardiff , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and accommodating staff
Great location for attractions
Cons:
Cleanliness issues noted
Sleep guarantee not met

Categories

Cleanliness
6.63
Some issues with dust and bathroom cleanliness mentioned, which affected the overall experience.
Service
8.6
Staff was noted as friendly and accommodating throughout the reviews, enhancing the experience.
Location
8.64
The hotel is conveniently located near Cardiff Bay and Millennium Stadium, which was positively mentioned.
Room Quality
7.59
Rooms were generally comfortable, although some cleanliness issues were noted.
Amenities
7.62
Basic amenities provided, but there were no standout features mentioned other than standard offerings.
Value for Money
7.58
Mixed feelings on value received; some complaints about promises not met regarding sleep guarantee.
Food and Beverage
7.63
Mention of a free breakfast offered as a gesture, but specific food quality wasn't detailed.
Overall Experience
8.1
Overall a positive experience despite some setbacks; staff efforts were particularly noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 10:41

Property Description

Welcome to Premier Inn Cardiff Bay, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Cardiff!

Ideal Location
Nestled in a prime spot, our hotel grants you easy access to Cardiff’s vibrant attractions, from the bustling Mermaid Quay waterfront to the historical charm of Cardiff Castle.

Gourmet Dining
Savor delicious culinary offerings at our in-house Thyme restaurant, where fresh, mouth-watering dishes await to delight your taste buds after a day of exploration.

Unwind in Comfort
Relax and rejuvenate in our cozy rooms equipped with luxurious Hypnos beds, ensuring a restful night's sleep for an enjoyable stay.

Book your getaway today and immerse yourself in the charm of Cardiff!

Important information:

TThere is no on-site parking at this hotel. Chargeable off-site parking is available at Q- Park Cardiff Bay (CF10 4PH) adjacent to the hotel This car park only accepts card payments. Hotel guests benefit from a 25% discount at Q-Park, currently £11.20 per 24hrs, without discount £15 per 24hrs. Rates are subject to change by Q-Park. Guests should get their parking tickets validated on the table at the main door in Reception before departure to receive the discounted rate. A validated ticket valid for 1 entry only, leaving the car park and re-entering will incur a new charge. Discount isn’t available on pre-paid parking, A 2m height restriction applies to this car park.
Follow the Cardiff Bay Link Road (A4232) into Cardiff Bay. At Queens Gate Roundabout, take the exit onto A4234. Follow the A4234 over two roundabout leading onto Hemingway Rd. Turn left onto Lloyd George Ave (A470) then turn left onto Bute Pl. The hotel will be on your left.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 64 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.63
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.59
Amenities: 7.62
Value for Money: 7.58
Food and Beverage: 7.63
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Cinnamon partner
2
Pros:

No shampoo or washcloth. One towel for two people. No Kleenex. Very basic room for £150 is not worth it. Find any other hotel that at least offers shampoo.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
C
Chia-Wei
10
Pros:

Breakfast is so nice

2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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Nana Kofi
10
Pros:

Very quiet, comfortable and affordable

2025-12-08 via Nuitee
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Welshlady90 Solo travel Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County, South Wales, Wales
10
Brilliant hotel in great location for the WMC .
Pros:

Absolutely brilliant hotel ,location spot on for the wmc ,bed Absolutely comfortable,staff really friendly and welcoming and accommodating spotlessly clean room and I'm happy as in my last review I mentioned the TV and this time the bed is facing the TV .Thankyou premier inn for a great night's stay and I look forward to booking with you again in the future .

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
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C3624XFbarryw Business
10
Great staff
Pros:

Had some amazing times at this hotel. The ever so helpful sarah K and Terri are the best. Always happy and getting work sorted. Any issues were resolved straight away.

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
8
845jaronm Business
10
Prem staff silvana
Pros:

I stay here a lot with work and silvana is amazing with her service helped me with reservations of the room I prefer as been a regular here and very friendly towards myself from a customer point aspect

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
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mlendon NONE
6
Decline of Premier Inn
Pros:

We have stayed at this hotel on numerous occasions but sadly it has declined and needs a thorough update. We will not be staying here until improvements are made.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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F9382FQpault Solo travel
10
Eda’s exceptional service
Pros:

Really great hotel. Service outstanding. Food served on hot plates and really great value for your money.
Eda on Tuesday served me for breakfast and was there again for dinner. She is exceptional at service and an utterly nice person too. Having to cover the bar and to serve everyone’s food, she was outstanding.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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MartinaLondon11 Couples London, England
2
Dirty Hotel Covered in Scaffolding
Pros:

Another Premier Inn that has gone downhill.

No parking next to the hotel or anywhere to drop off your bags. Road outside is blocked off and the hotel is covered in scaffolding.

Room was grim, dirty bedside tables which hadn't been cleaned, dubious mold and marks around the shower screen in the bath. Carpets with stains on them and the veneer peeling off the desk in the room.

Plus heating controlled from reception. You have to come downstairs and beg at reception for them to turn it up as they keep the temperatures low to save on heating.

Once upon a time Premier Inns used to be good and now they are run by a skeleton staff with little care for the customers experience. Will probably be my last time booking one as this is the third one I've stayed in this year that was sub par.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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Buzzlane NONE Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
8
As you would expect
Pros:

Everything was as you expect a premier Inn to be. Car Park was heaving with people going to the football match just parking anywhere. Check in was a little slow but that was due to everyone arriving at the same time. The poor receptionist did not have time to breathe. Otherwise a good stay.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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Pamoda
8
Pros:

Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and 24/7 front desk.

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
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Giacomo_Squintani NONE Portishead, Somerset, England
10
Perfect for anyone headed for Cardiff Bay
Pros:

Perfect location for the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Bay.
Reasonably priced parking at the adjoining Q Park.
Typical Premier Inn set-up - we had a great night's sleep!

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
7
776matti NONE Cardiff, South Wales, Wales
10
Great location with friendly staff offering good value for money
Pros:

Great location. Within walking distance of Chipping Norton High street. Rooms were clean with a very comfy mattress and great shower.
Breakfast was varied with friendly staff on hand if needed.
Parking is £4.50/24Hrs which was very reasonable.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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CleethorpesSpirite NONE Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England
10
Staff were top class and so helpful
Pros:

All staff went out of their way to provide a good service. Very helpful and obliging and could not have been more pleasant. A nice comfortable room which was warm when the heating was put on. Ideally situated in the town centre, breakfast was excellent and the meal deal was well priced. Sirloin steak could have been improved but that wad the only downside.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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s-bucco58 Friends getaway Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England
10
Great customer service, good value for money
Pros:

Great central location, lovely chilled atmosphere. The rooms were spacious and clean, bed was very comfortable. We ate there in the evening and at breakfast time. Delicious food, great choice. The staff were wonderful, fabulous customer service from reception, bar and restaurant.
Overall great value for money. Would definitely go back

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
9
96lisap Friends getaway Norwich, Norfolk, East Anglia, England
10
Great experience
Pros:

Had an excellent night. Giulio is an absolute hero, goes above and beyond. We need more Giulios in the world and please give the man a raise. Mo was also on and looked after us very well. Thank you

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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Sophiia89 Friends getaway
10
Best staff
Pros:

Giulio is such a hero, he's an amazing gentleman who goes above and beyond, he really is. We need more Giulios in the world x

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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PeterW3547 Solo travel
10
Premier inn, cannok south, hotel
Pros:

Had an excellent sleep. Beds really comfy.
Lovley staff.
Beverley on reception was brillant.
Ask for a room clean half way through the week, come back from my course and everything was 'spick and span'.

2025-11-29 via Tripadvisor
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edwardrI7478ZX Solo travel
10
Good stay
Pros:

Comfortable bed and clean room, good wi-fi and quick check in. Used the pub next door in the evenings and food was good. Staying for work event in the nearby industrial estate.

2025-11-28 via Tripadvisor
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courtneywQ7913LZ Business
10
Top class
Pros:

Absolutely amazing staff here! Always made to feel very welcome. Top quality service!! Thank you guys!!!!!! 5***********

2025-11-28 via Tripadvisor