Good location (5 minutes from underground and 15 mins to downtown), peaceful area, lots of restaurants nearby. we stayed in a small room with a nice view over Norfolk square (nice park full of coloured flowers): no wardrobe, no cabinet, no air conditioning: fortunately it was cool so we did not need it. Very small bath: I've seen larger washbasins... more

We stayed at the hotel for three nights. The location is ideal, it's close to/round the corner from Paddington station (train to Heathrow) and the underground station where you can take the tube directly to some of the main attractions like Mdm Tussauds. Hyde Park and Oxford Street are walking distance away. And even though it's close to a busy... more

brilliant location, very close to paddington underground, and a five/ten minute walk to Hyde Park-fabulous for star spotting! we went on boxing day, so were able to see the Christmas German market at Hyde park, which i would highly recommend. The Cardiff Hotel was easy to find, yet surprisingly in a beautiful area for the money we paid. When we... more

On the Internet this hotel looked quaint. Don't be fooled! I am not a picky person when traveling, all I really need is a clean place to lay my head. However, the Cardiff lacked even that simple amenity. At check-in it all seemed normal enough. I was aware that the hotel did not have a lift, as most in the... more

Stayed in the Cardiff hotel for four nights in May. I was surprised to find a good clean although small room in such a convenient location. Close to Paddington station. A huge hearty breakfast and staff who could speak english was a big bonus. Would stay again. more

We spent one night at this hotel. Booked on the internet on the day that we checked in. Hotel is in a great location. Plenty of restaurants nearby, safe and very close to the underground. The staff was very friendly. Room was very small, very clean and breakfast was excellent. Would highly recommend this hotel for those on a budget. more

I stayed at the Hotel Cardiff for 6 nights over New Years 08/09. I booked the hotel based on the cost (49 pounds a night) and the reviews on this site. I can't argue with much I have seen here. The room is functional, the bathroom is small and there are no elevators. So basically, it's a typical 2 star... more

I spent four night at the Norfolk Hotel with a friend at the beginning of December 2008. The main highlights of the hotel and the reasons why I gave it 4 stars instead of, say, 3, are the following: 1. The location. The hotel is situated in a small, quiet square, 5 minutes walk from the nearest tube station (Paddington),... more

This is a budget hotel in a very good location 5 minutes to Paddington Station. Lots of nice eateries and cafes close by. Hotel staff were really pleasant and helpful. Breakfast, included in the room price is a good start to the day, but can become a bit monotonous. Rooms are very basic and really small. They could really do... more