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Novotel Cardiff Centre

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Staff

8.6
  • View
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box

About this property

0.5 miles from the Cardiff International Arena, this Novotel has an indoor swimming pool, a gym and restaurant. Shops, nightlife and Cardiff Central Rail Station are all 10 minutes’ walk away. Rooms boast stylish decoration and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. With a seating area and work desk, other facilities include tea/coffee, TV and 24-hour room service. Free Wifi is available throughout the hotel. Elements Restaurant and Bar serves a wide selection of modern dishes and drinks. Up to 2 children (under 16 years) can stay free (with breakfast) when sharing a room with adults. This includes access to video games, baby equipment and a healthy children's menu. Families also get late check-out on Sundays (until 17:00). The hotel is less than a mile from the Millennium Stadium, and just a mile from the Cardiff Bay development area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request
Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Cardiff, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kath
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely lovely warm welcome from reception, lovely dinner in the restaurant and a fabulous breakfast. Didn't try the pool but other guests we chatted to said it was great! Brilliant location for the Arena venue, 5 minute walk. Great stay and...”
Katherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean, helpful staff at reception and in the bar/ restaurant. Big, clean room.”
Goodhind
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location, helpful and friendly staff, car parking, very good price.”
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very well located, 15 min walk from the city centre. Attentive and friendly staff.”
Nicholls
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was great lovely hotel ,good staff and some of the members of the leasure area were very friendly and helpful”
Liam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice property, location and staff Staff member Lit was brilliant”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was splendid each day and the room very comfortable for our needs. The restaurant and bar staff were friendly and efficient..”
Dai
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hotel great for the kids, there’s a kids area to occupy they all ages , breakfast is free for kids with one paying adult. Staff member Lit is amazing so friendly every time we stay he makes such an effort with us”
Joanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We always like the location as you can both walk into town for the shops and follow the canals to get to the Millennium centre.”
Durham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved our stay bed was comfy breakfast was 10/10 would book again 😊”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Customs Shed
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Novotel Cardiff Centre takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £249 is required on arrival. That's about US$331. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Cash payment is not possible upon arrival.

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

A damage deposit of £249 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.