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.
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved
French
United Kingdom
“Up to date
Clean
Very friendly
Loved the way it has been decorated”
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Anthony
New Zealand
“Staff were friendly and welcoming upon our arrival. The location was walkable to the city centre which was great for us. The gym and spa were great for us to use and the restaurant and bar had some great meals on their menu. We would stay again!”
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Kath
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...”
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Katherine
United Kingdom
“Clean, helpful staff at reception and in the bar/ restaurant. Big, clean room.”
Goodhind
United Kingdom
“Good location, helpful and friendly staff, car parking, very good price.”
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Anna
United Kingdom
“Very well located, 15 min walk from the city centre. Attentive and friendly staff.”
Indira
United Kingdom
“I was quite surprised about breakfast where you could find alternative healthy meals and not only classic British breakfasts which can be quite heavy for start of the day: Vegetables, greenery, salmon, avocado alternative cheeses was a pleasant...”
Gijs
Belgium
“There was hotel staff which even spoke Dutch. The room was really spacious, clean, with a nice bathroom. The breakfast was good.”
Scarlett
United Kingdom
“Loved the room and very comfy bed and pillows. Loved the spa facilities.”
Nicholls
United Kingdom
“It was great lovely hotel ,good staff and some of the members of the leasure area were very friendly and helpful”
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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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
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.
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