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Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Name: Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
Address: 88 St Mary's St, Cardiff, GB

★★★★·8.8/ 10Recommended

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📍88 St Mary's St · Cardiff ↗

📞44 2920/649250·Official site ↗

1866 opened · 2013 renovated· Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Air conditioningLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outSafety deposit boxParkingAll 36 facilities +

Review

Official

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as 24-hour room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The hotel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Each morning at The Royal Hotel Cardiff, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 125 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-13

Guests praise the central location, friendly staff, and excellent breakfast. Common complaints include street noise, poor cleanliness in some rooms, aging facilities, and awkward entrance.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.5

Surroundings9.0

Value8.6

Service8.6

Cleanliness8.5

Rooms7.9

Facilities7.9

＋ PraisedExcellent central location · Friendly and helpful staff · Quiet and comfortable stay · Exceptional breakfast

－ ComplaintsSmall rooms · Parking difficulties/cost · Cleanliness or maintenance issues · External noise disturbance

KEYIdeal for location-focused travelers. Request high/back rooms for quiet, verify breakfast inclusion, and expect older facilities.

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Room types · 8

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Standard Triple Room

3 × Twin bed / 1 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed30 ㎡up to 3

This room offers three standard UK single beds, complimentary standard Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making amenities, and a 32-40 inch television. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ironing facilities, hairdryer and safe. These rooms feature hardwood flooring and all rooms have their own private bathroom. We also provide naturally resourced bathroom amenities.

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Superior Double Room

1 × King bed28 ㎡up to 2

1 King Bed307-sq-foot room with city views Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps Entertainment - 32-inch HDTV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle, free bottled water, and free tea bags/instant coffeeSleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on requestComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days Accessibility - Smooth flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

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Superior King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)23 ㎡up to 2

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has air conditioning, flat-screen TV, city views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

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Cinema Room

1 × Double bed18 ㎡up to 2

This room includes: - 65-inch+ LED HD 1080p resolution smart TV with USB connections - Freeview HD - PlayStation 4 (PS4) and games. - Ability to play Blu-ray's or DVD's (DVD's not provided) - Access to Netflix, iPlayer, 4oD, Demand5 through PlayStation 4 - Micro surround system with USB playback - Mini Fridge - Cinema themed décor - Popcorn and small mini - fridge with refreshments. This room offers a standard UK king size double bed, complimentary standard Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making amenities, and a 65-75 inch television. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ironing facilities, hairdryer and safe. These rooms feature hardwood flooring and all rooms have their own private bathroom. We also provide naturally resourced bathroom amenities. Please note that this room does not have windows.

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Standard Double Room

1 × Queen bed15 ㎡up to 2

This room offers a standard UK king size double bed, complimentary standard Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making amenities, and a 32-40 inch television. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ironing facilities, hairdryer and safe. These rooms feature hardwood flooring and all rooms have their own private bathroom. We also provide naturally resourced bathroom amenities.

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Standard Twin Room

2 × Twin bed15 ㎡up to 2

This room offers two standard UK single beds, complimentary standard Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making amenities, and a 32-40 inch television. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, ironing facilities, hairdryer and safe. These rooms feature hardwood flooring and all rooms have their own private bathroom. We also provide naturally resourced bathroom amenities.

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Budget Double Room

1 × Double bed13 ㎡up to 2

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Economy Double Room

1 × Double bed13 ㎡up to 2

1 Double Bed140-sq-foot room with city views Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps Entertainment - 32-inch HDTV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and deskComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, fresh towels every 2 days, fresh bed sheets every 2 days Accessibility - Smooth flooring in roomEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries and LED light bulbsNeed to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors

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DiningSights

Gorse

Modern British · ★ Michelin

££££

You get a good feeling about this intimate, personally run restaurant from the moment you arrive and are greeted by the chefs in the open kitchen. Go for the longer of the tasting menus and you won’t regret your decision, as local chef Tom and his team show a great understanding of flavour and balance across dishes founded upon the bountiful Welsh larder – from seaweed and seafood to Gower salt marsh lamb. The service is genial and unobtrusive, perfectly befitting of such an impressive operation.

1.8km

Purple Poppadom

indian · Bib

££

Enter via the glass door between the shop fronts and head up to this bright, sleek Indian restaurant where flashes of purple ensure it lives up to its name. Abstract murals, exposed brick walls and blonde wood chairs complete the look. The interesting menu showcases recognisable dishes like lamb rogan josh, but it’s worth keeping an eye out for the chef's signature tiffin sea bass too. Throughout, the subtle spicing and quality produce ensure layer after layer of wonderful flavour comes through in each bite. Warm, welcoming service is the chutney on the poppadom, so to speak.

1.4km

The Sorting Room

Modern British

£££

Set within an impressive, modish hotel, this elegant, brasserie-style spot boasts leather banquettes, attentive staff and a wide-ranging menu of British dishes. Smoked octopus would be a great way to start, while for main course Welsh beef is a real feature of the menu, whether it's steak and ale pie or Chateaubriand to share – and if you're celebrating a special occasion, consider the signature beef Wellington experience. If you've got a sweet tooth, finish with the tarte Tatin which is big enough to share... not that you'll want to.

215m

Asador 44

spanish

£££

Inside Parador 44, a boutique hotel offering a taste of Iberia in the Welsh capital, sits this dark and moody restaurant. It's divided into multiple wood-clad areas, with the best spots overlooking the asador grill or the glass-fronted wine cave. The menu has a focus on cooking over fire, with the likes of squid, celeriac and rump steak getting the charcoal treatment – whichever you choose, ensure you start with the boquerones with yuzu dressing. The wine list is almost exclusively Spanish, with fascinating choices from some little-known producers.

293m

Home

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

James Sommerin's restaurant is a small, intimate affair that provides an immersive yet warm and friendly experience. As the name implies, it’s staffed almost exclusively by family members, with James and his daughter Georgia working together in the open kitchen as well as delivering dishes with a palpable pride. The surprise menu changes regularly and is full of impeccable creations that make great use of produce provided by local suppliers. To finish, the tear-and-share cinnamon bun offers a personal touch, reminding James of his grandmother's house.

4.7km

Heathcock

British Contemporary · Bib

££

Run by the same team as The Hare & Hounds in Aberthin, this large neighbourhood pub is the kind of place that quickly becomes your favourite haunt. Simple and rustic in décor, the focus is on the eminently satisfying cooking, which has a strong nose-to-tail ethos resulting in dishes like confit pork belly with homemade black pudding and crispy ham hock. The menu of great value small plates changes daily, while pre-ordering the tasting option will ensure you sample the full range of the kitchen’s talents.

3.7km

ember at No. 5

Modern British

££

There’s a welcome brightness to this neighbourhood restaurant in one of Cardiff’s foodie suburbs. The simple décor includes light-wood furnishings and a white-topped counter, ensuring a clean, uncluttered feel. The cooking has a similarly straightforward ethos, looking fairly pared-back on the plate, but packing a punch in its flavours. Seasonal British ingredients and a notable Italian influence guide the menu, leading to daily made focaccia and a choice of pasta dishes – such as spaghetti topped with lovely red mullet.

1.7km

Thomas, the brasserie

Modern British

£££

Hidden away in the leafy suburbs of Cardiff, this is a true neighbourhood restaurant which continues to develop and evolve. Begin with a cocktail in the spacious, formal bar, before taking a seat in the cosy downstairs or moody first-floor dining room. Proud Welshman Tom Simmons is at the helm, bringing his love of local produce to bear in technically impressive, full-flavoured dishes built on the likes of Pembrokeshire oysters and saddle of Welsh lamb. Whatever you order, be sure to start with some superb sourdough from their own bakery, Ground.

1.8km

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Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 8

Standard Triple Room

Superior Double Room

Superior King Room

Cinema Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Twin Room

Budget Double Room

Economy Double Room

Facilities · 36

Nearby & map