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The Blue Dragon Hotel

179-185 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 1AH, Wales
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The Blue Dragon Hotel
Ranked #65 of 86 hotels in Cardiff
2.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
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Briton Ferry, null, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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I stayed at the blue dragon for one night. Since the New Owners have taken over the Blue Dragon. It has been much better than what it has been. There's been clean towels, clean bed sheets. The New Owners are a nice friendly family. I would go again. More

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Basildon, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Simple thing is don't go there. I've never been in such a bad hotel Travelled over the world. And never have I given below 2-3 star marks. I give this 1 only because there is not a zero rating. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011

visited the blue dragon hotel for one night on 1st october 2011, couldnt believe the place was still open. absolute health hazard - broken ceings ripped wallpaper dust everywhere unwashed bedding toilet wouldnt flush, have all pictures to prove. im a housekeeper in a 4 star hotel and i wouldnt even rate this place - its a death trap. health... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011

Well to be honest i don't even know where to start, the rooms are discusting, didnt even want to go to the toilet because it looked rotten. Plus after sleeping on the sheets I couldnt stop itching it's atrocious. I would not stay here again even if someone paid me to. Also its a rip off. Do not go to... More

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london
2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2011

Due to a sell out concert most respectable hotels were fully booked and ended up having to book a room at this establishment as we had an important meeting. Despite some reviews saying that things had improved at this hotel - it is far worse than expected. The rooms are pokey dark dingy. The quality of the bed and bedding... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2011
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person found this review helpful

we stayed for the rugby weekend ideal location aboat 20 minutes walk from Cardiff city centre very good breakfast great value for money and we will be staying again thanks to the staff very kind and helpful. More

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Llandeilo, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2010

We have just returned from the blue dragon where we spent 1 night. After reading the reviews we didnt know what to do about staying. I rang the owner who told me they have only taken over this year and have renewed the beds and decorated. The staff were very friendly and the rooms very clean. The towels were brand... More

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West Wales
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2010

We went here for my mates stag weekend, 12 of us stayed here. It was PERFECT for us! Good parking, walking distance to town etc etc. I wouldnt take my mrs there for a romantic weekend. But defo ok for work trip / weekend out and i will be going back for the next night out in cardiff. Its clean... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2010

... Well we (6 girls) had booked a nights stay at the Blue Dragon, and then AFTA read the reviews on here!!!! We did think of cancelling but cudn't find another place to acommodate us!! When we arrived, quite honestly it's not the smartest hotel, but we were greeted really well - great staff!!! We got to our rooms expected... More

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Pontypool
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2009

I use this place when ever I book a night out in Cardiff. It's not the sort of place for a romantic night, it's run down and a little squalid. However, it's only £22 a night single and £45 a night Breakfast. is included. As is free parking in the hotel grounds. It's only a £5 cab fare into the... More

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Address: 179-185 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 1AH, Wales

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