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HOLIDAY INN CARDIFF CITY BY IHG, Cardiff – A Smart Stay in the City
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About the Hotel
Castle Street,
Cardiff,
United Kingdom,
CF10 1XD,
South Glamorgan
Rooms with Views
Holiday Inn Cardiff City offers 157 air-conditioned rooms with views of Cardiff Castle or the Principality Stadium. Each room includes free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee facilities. Executive rooms add bathrobes, slippers, and a minibar.
Dining Options
The Junction Restaurant serves à la carte British cuisine, while the open lobby area offers coffee and light meals. Callaghan's Sports Bar screens live games. Kids 12 and under eat free from the main menu with a paying adult.
Leisure & Events
The hotel's Academy Conference Centre hosts events for up to 150 guests. A sunny beer garden provides outdoor seating. White-water rafting at Cardiff International White Water is a 10-minute drive away.
Central Location
Opposite Cardiff Castle, the hotel is a 2-minute walk to the Principality Stadium and 10 minutes from St David's Shopping Centre. Cardiff Central Station is less than 10 minutes away on foot. Parking costs £15 per day.
Guest Services
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The business center offers printing and copying. Accessible rooms feature grab bars and roll-in showers. Kids 17 and under stay free in parents' rooms. Late checkout is available upon request.
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From cozy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
Wi-Fi
Parking
Paid parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
24-hour reception
24-hour security
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Services
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Dining
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus
Business
Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Cribs
Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Sink
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
Castle Street,
Cardiff,
United Kingdom,
CF10 1XD,
South Glamorgan
Map view
street view
Castle Street,
Cardiff,
United Kingdom,
CF10 1XD,
South Glamorgan
City landmarks
Museums
National Museum Cardiff
1.1
mi
Parks
Bute Park
1.7
mi
CardiffWales
Cardiff Bay
1.5
mi
Stadiums
Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
3700 ft
Mall
St David's Dewi Sant
2800 ft
Golden Cross Hayes Bridge Road
Wales National Ice Rink
3300 ft
Church
St David's Metropolitan Cathedral
2700 ft
Museums
Techniquest
1.4
mi
Museums
Museum of Cardiff
2000 ft
Public Building
City Hall
2100 ft
Clare Road
Tramshed Cardiff
2200 ft
11 St David's Way St David's - Dewi Sant
Statue of Sir Gareth Edwards
2700 ft
North Road Cathays Park
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
2500 ft
Parks
SWALEC Stadium
2300 ft
Gallery
Martin Tinney Gallery
3700 ft
Gallery
Kooywood Gallery
3700 ft
University
Cardiff University
3900 ft
Nearby
Cardiff Castle Grounds
Cardiff Castle
1100 ft
Westgate Street
Principality Stadium
1600 ft
Market
Cardiff Market
1700 ft
Church
The City Parish of St John the Baptist
1500 ft
Art object
Animal Wall
600 ft
Shopping Area
Capitol Shopping Center
2000 ft
Shopping Area
Castle Quarter Arcade
900 ft
Mall
Duke Street Arcade
1200 ft
Mall
High Street Arcade
1200 ft
Cardiff Arms Park Westgate Street
BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park
600 ft
Womanby Street
Castle Emporium
1100 ft
Museums
Firing Line Museum of The Queen's Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh at Cardiff Castle
1500 ft
CardiffWales
River Taff
1200 ft
Restaurants
Pettigrew Tea Rooms
300 ft
West Lodge Castle Street Bute Park and Arboretum
Mango House
600 ft
Grand Hotel Westgate Street
Elevens Bar & Grill
700 ft
15 Castle Street
The Potted Pig
1100 ft
27 High Street
Bar 44 Cardiff
900 ft
15-23 Westgate Street Castle Quarter Arcades
Madame Fromage
1200 ft
21-25 Castle Arcade
Coffee Barker
1200 ft
Castle Quarter Arcade
Science Cream
1000 ft
28 Castle Arcade
Casanova
1200 ft
13 Quay St
Tiny Rebel Cardiff
1000 ft
25 Westgate Street
Pizza Express
1400 ft
29-32 High Street
Zizzi
1200 ft
27 High Street
Guest Ratings & Reviews
Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
86%
enjoyed their stay & would return
Great location
Friendly staff
Room quality
Dining noise
8.6/10
Great
Rooms
7.3
Location
9.2
Service
8.0
Dining
7.7
Guest reviews
8.6/10
based on 6 reviews
8.3
8.3/10 based on 3185 reviews
Gary
United Kingdom,
March
2024
7.4/10
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. Initially, my room was noisy due to road traffic, but after a move, I got a larger, quieter room with a nice view. The first room was small and basic for the price, lacking hot water, while the second room had some maintenance issues like a peeling bath re-liner.
Rooms
6.0
The first room was small and basic for the cost, lacked hot water, and felt of low quality. The second room was larger and quieter with a better view, but had a peeling bath re-liner.
Service
8.0
The staff were accommodating, professional, and nice. They even provided a phone charger and organized a takeaway breakfast.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is excellent, right next to the Castle, close to shops, Cardiff Stadium, and Glamorgan cricket ground. Perfect for exploring the city and attending events.
Dining
7.0
I didn't dine at the hotel. However, I heard that the dining experience was good with a wide food selection.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were basic but satisfactory for a comfortable stay.
Great location
Room quality
Douglas
United Kingdom,
March
2024
7.8/10
The hotel offers a large room with unexpected bathroom and AC for the price paid. Despite the room size being small for two people, it was comfortable and standard. The location is perfect for exploring Cardiff, with convenient parking at the rear and walking distance to major attractions. The dining experience was excellent with a variety of choices. However, the noise disturbance from outside affected the overall stay in the room.
Rooms
7.0
The room was a little on the small side for two people but comfortable overall.
Service
6.0
The service was fresh and had everything we needed, but there were disturbances with frequent knocks on the door disrupting sleep.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is perfect for exploring Cardiff, with easy access to attractions, shopping areas, and transportation options.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was excellent with a wide range of options to choose from, providing great value for money.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers a good range of facilities to meet guests' needs.
Great location
Room size
William
United States of America,
December
2023
8.2/10
The hotel offers a pleasant stay with comfortable beds and a convenient location near Cardiff Castle. While some rooms provide a nice view, others lack sufficient plug sockets. The surroundings are quiet even though some rooms face the road.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and comfortable with nice beds, although some lacked plug sockets.
Service
7.0
The service was satisfactory, and the staff assisted promptly in resolving room noise issues caused by traffic.
Location
9.0
The location is perfect for exploring Cardiff Castle and shopping in the area with friendly staff.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was delightful, offering superb meals with a view of the park or castle.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities were enjoyable and provided a pleasant stay overall.
Martin
United Kingdom,
September
2023
8.4/10
The hotel's location is excellent, within walking distance of Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium, making it a convenient spot. The rooms were clean and efficient, though the poor quality windows allowed for a lot of noise from the busy road outside. The service was genuinely helpful and friendly, enhancing the overall experience. The dining experience was great value and the manager Loreta ensured a welcoming and efficient service.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and efficient, but the poor quality of the windows didn't help with the loud traffic noise from the busy road outside.
Service
9.0
The service was genuinely helpful and friendly, making my stay more enjoyable.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was excellent, between Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium, making it easy to walk into the center of town and close to all the main attractions.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was great value, thanks to manager Loreta's welcoming and efficient service.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel's facilities were satisfactory, offering everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Dick
United Kingdom,
August
2023
9.0/10
My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and quiet with a nice view of the river. The service was amazing, with friendly and helpful staff. The location was perfect, right in the city center, making it easy to get around. The dining experience was very good, although some items were not hot enough. Overall, a great value for money.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were spacious, comfortable, quiet, and with a nice view of the river.
Service
9.0
The service was amazing, with friendly and helpful staff.
Location
10.0
The hotel was in the city center, making it very convenient.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was very good, but the food was never hot.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were great and offered all the necessary amenities.
Clara
United States of America,
July
2023
7.4/10
The hotel offers a spacious family room, although the temperature control can be challenging as rooms vary in temperature. The staff was attentive to the issue. However, the excessive mirrors in the room were a bit much for my liking.
Rooms
7.0
The family room was very spacious but had too many mirrors for my taste. Temperature control was problematic with one room being too hot and the other too cold affecting our sleep quality.
Service
9.0
The reception staff were excellent and quickly resolved an issue we had. The restaurant manager stood out for his brilliant service.
Location
8.0
The hotel needs some maintenance but benefits from a prime location across from Cardiff Castle, making it easy to access shops and bars. The proximity to public transportation was convenient, although getting there initially was a bit challenging due to road closures.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was underwhelming with cold food that wasn't promptly replenished. However, the location near Bute Park was convenient for exploring central Cardiff.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities were up to a very good standard, and the checkout time at noon was satisfactory.
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