Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

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OYO Rooms
8.2 (4223 reviews)
88 St Mary's St , Cardiff , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Broken lift
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
7.16
Several mentions of grim conditions and sticky floors.
Service
8.63
Staff were friendly and helpful, with several positive mentions.
Location
9.17
Consistently noted as excellent and very central.
Room Quality
7.62
Rooms are mentioned as comfortable but with some issues like soft mattresses.
Amenities
8.15
Standard amenities for this hotel tier; some complaints about lift functionality.
Value for Money
8.11
Good value for money, particularly with breakfast options.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Breakfast was noted as good value and enjoyable.
Overall Experience
8.13
General consensus of enjoyment despite specific issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 11:56

Property Description

Victorian Charm with Modern Comforts

Historic Elegance: Step into the past at The Royal Hotel, housed in a Grade II listed Victorian building dating back to 1866. Enjoy the blend of historic charm and modern amenities, including air-conditioned rooms with LCD TVs and free Wi-Fi.

Unique Dining Experience: Indulge in a delightful breakfast at the Oak Panelled Scott Room, steeped in history and capable of hosting weddings and events. Immerse yourself in the ambiance where Captain Robert Falcon Scott once dined before his Antarctic expedition.

Cosmopolitan Convenience: Located just minutes away from the Principality Stadium and the train station, The Royal Hotel offers a prime location for exploring Cardiff. Unwind at Fitz's bar with a variety of light meals and handcrafted cocktails.

Book your stay now at The Royal Hotel Cardiff for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Guests with heavy luggage or disabled access requirements are recommended to arrive via the Westgate Street entrance, CF10 1TL, which is step-free.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

8.2
Based on 4223 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.16
Service: 8.63
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 7.62
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.13
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Michelle • solo_traveller • gb
2
Not up to previous standards by a long way.
Pros:

Location was convenient for me.

Cons:

The room wasn't very clean - pubic hairs in the bathroom. Apart from when I checked in, there were never any staff at reception, I had to go to the restaurant to find someone. When I got back to the hotel on the night of my stay, there was a man walking in and out of the ground floor - on previous stays, guests had to use their card to enter the building at night, so I didn't feel very safe. There is no longer a bar, the hotel has lost its licence.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Beth • couple • gb
4
Disappointing and wouldn’t stay again.
Pros:

It’s central so dont have to walk far to get to the shops and restaurants

Cons:

Used to be lovely but since changing hands it’s gone downhill a lot. I wouldn’t stay here again. Wasn’t worth the money and the room was absolutely tiny. Felt grubby, facilities weren’t good and bath looked dirty. Felt like a hostel so for the price it was disappointing.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Edwin • extended_group • gb
8
Great place to see Cardiff Centre
Pros:

Great location comfortable room

Cons:

Bathroom door sticks & sink has seen better days otherwise lovely room.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • couple • pt
7
Pros:

a localização muito boa, os funcionários muito simpáticos, o pequeno almoço bom

Cons:

Estavamos no 6 andar e durante 3 dias o elevador não funcionou.
O nosso quarto não tinha nenhuma ficha USB.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Axel • solo_traveller • ch
5
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels ist sehr gut. Alle Sehenswürdigkeiten und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind bequem zu Fuss zu erreichen. Der Lärm aus der vor dem Hotel liegenden Fussgängerzone (mit diversen Pubs etc.) stört zumindest in den oberen Etagen nicht.

Cons:

Das Hotel ist deutlich "in die Jahre gekommen" Das Mobiliar, der abgenutzte Holzboden und insbesondere der Zustand im Bad passen gar nicht zu einem 4-Sterne-Haus. Die Sauberkeit liess bisweilen auch zu wünschen übrig.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Bartlomiej • couple • gb
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Jesús • extended_group • es
4
Decepcionante para un hotel “ considerado” de cuatro estrellas
Pros:

La ubicación y el desayuno

Cons:

La limpieza y la organización por falta de personal. El personal hizo lo que pudo, teniendo en cuenta que solo había cuatro personas para encargarse de todo: recepción, limpieza, comedor y atención en general

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • au
8
Convenient
Pros:

Close to everything

Cons:

Couldn't check in eay without paying

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Milad Mardakheh • extended_group • gb
7
Solid hotel, meets expectations every time.
Pros:

Got the cinema room. Great facilities and complimentary snacks! loads of DVD films, a Playstation with a bunch of games. So nice range of entertainment. clean room. comfy bed.

Cons:

The lift was out of order due to maintenance. We were given a room on the 4th floor. so, plenty of stairs to climb. Also the cinema room we got had no windows! though there were no ventilation issues. Just no natural light!

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Brett • solo_traveller • gb
5
Cons:

Very old, lots of old grime ......

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Andy • family_with_children • gb
9
A great base for a Cardiff city break
Pros:

The hotel is in a great location near the station, main shopping area and several key attractions. We had a clean, comfortable and spacious room with comfortable beds.

Cons:

Unfortunately, the elevator was out of action during our stay so we had to go up and down three flights of stairs every day. I expect that it will be repaired soon.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gg
3
Extremely disappointing as the room was not cheap
Pros:

When we first arrived, we were told we were on the seventh floor but unfortunately the lift was broken mad I had just recovered from having a hip replacement. They managed to find us a room on the third floor which they called a compact double room, I would’ve called it a single room. Was it impressed after sleeping three nights in the room? They finally gave us a bigger room as my wife’s neck was really bad with the bed what did what, the lift was still broken on the day we left, the hotel is too old

Cons:

Everything apart from the shower, which was very good!

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Susi • solo_traveller • es
9
Está bien
Pros:

Ubicación fantástica. Cerca de las estaciones de tren y bus. Sabanas y toallas limpias. Personal estupendo. Hervidor de agua con te, café y chocolate. Habitación grande, la cama muy cómoda. No había ruido aún que el hotel está en la calle de St Mary.

Cons:

La habitación necesita una limpieza profunda. Realmente no estuvo limpia. No me gustó que el hotel no esta situado en la planta baja. Esta unas 3 plantas arriba.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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NIGEL • solo_traveller • gb
7
Friday night in central cardiff
Pros:

Great Centra location and the triple room was a really good size. The hotel seemed clean and the room price was good

Cons:

You have to walk up 2 floors to reception from street level.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Neil • extended_group • gb
10
Excellent location and value for money.
Pros:

Location and good standards in all aspects.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • us
8
Right in the middle of town, easy to navigate from the trainstation.
Pros:

Breakfast is very nice and tables are private in a large room. My room was comfortable and easy to get to. The staff was helpful. We were able to keep our luggage stored when we arrived early. Traveling with my brother , we were able to have our rooms on the same floor and near one another. That was a nice bonus.

Cons:

The stairs- as a solo female traveler, while I pack what I can carry, going up 2 flights of stairs was a challenge. Unfortunately, there was not someone available to help me. But overall, it is a great location and I had a nice time.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Lis Blond • couple • dk
9
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Neil • extended_group • gb
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Siwan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Near train station and shops

Cons:

Steps

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cinema room

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee