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Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 1XD, Wales
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Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre
Ranked #23 of 86 hotels in Cardiff
4.0 of 5 stars 193 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Millenium stadium(8)
  • Very good(6)
  • Car park(6)
  • Really good(3)
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE(3)
  • John Lewis(3)
  • Central location(3)
  • Quite small(3)
  • Very clean(3)
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Crewe, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Central location; good value”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

A perfect location for visiting city centre shops, restaurants, Millennium Stadium and museum - all a short walk away. The train station is 10 minutes walk, and the number 6 bus to Cardiff Bay stops just 100m away from the hotel entrance.

The room was small, but the bed was comfortable and the shower effective. We only paid £55, which is good value for such a central location. Didn't try the restaurant.

Cardiff is a really attractive city - Cardiff Bay is extremely impressive and the National Museum/Art Gallery well worth a visit.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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norh wales
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“fab location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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fab location , just a short walk from the shops , rooms lovely and clean , we were above the enterence, but was very quiet,
the staff were all lovely and friendly , we stayed there for 2 nights on a coach trip on the 13 january, the bar man on the 14th was so nice and chatty,
breakfast was very good with plenty of choice.
thoroughly enjoyed everithing about our stay

Room Tip: rooms at the back look over the cardiff millenium stadium
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Southampton
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great location but a little "tired".”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The central location of this hotel is a big factor, but it was in need of refurbishment. On arrival (evening) the route from the car park at the (back of the hotel ) to reception was unclear and not pleasant. Reception was fine, although in general there was an absence of staff. The room was clean but the sink in the bathroom was badly cracked. Also several lamps were not working. Wifi was available but expensive. Beds were comfy with extra pillows-also comyf. The design of the hotel was a little dowdy and boring. Breakfast was fine - hot and tasty with an excellent variety. My newspaper failed to arrive on both mornings, despite a reminder at reception, although there are copies of The Independent for free.
The hotel is adjecent to the Millenium Stadium so absolutely perfect if you are going to the rugby. Also close to some great shopping streets and interesting and historic arcades. Last but not least it is opposite the wonderful Cardiff Castle. A little far away from the Bay but still easy to get to.

Room Tip: Depending on your preference ask for a view of the Castle or the Millenium Stadium.
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre, responded to this review
18 January 2012
bluestraveller33,

Thank you for your review and being so detailed in the good, the bad and the very good! Whilst I am pleased with the good and the really good comments, I truly value the bad comments as this gives us the opportunity of improving what we already do. We will address these points and I hope that when you return you will see the improvements that have been made.

Thank you again for your review.

Ben J
IHG Care
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Leeds, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Clean, large rooms in an excellent location. The worst thing that happened during my stay was the fire alarm going off in the middle of the night and having to stand in front of the hotel in the wee hours. Very tired the following day but this kind of incident cannot be helped (in most instances).

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre, responded to this review
18 January 2012
nugglet,

Thank you for providing a review of your stay.

We are pleased that you were able to enjoy your experience with us, even with the unexpected complications. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Cardiff.

Thanks again,

Ben J
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Blackpool, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Enjoyable stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Easy to find, plenty of parking, well located, extremely helpful staff, windows that open, temperature generally temperate. All this together with a clean bright bedroom, good breakfast and efficient service. I would certainly use this hotel again. And no trouble at all to provide my colleague with waffles and icecream at 9.00pm to supplement our meal out. Ace

Room Tip: Mine overlooked the Millenium Stadium so it was relatively quiet
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre, responded to this review
18 January 2012
Liz E,

Thank you for the wonderful review!

We strive to give great and impressive service to all of our guests and it makes us happy to read we exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to our establishment. Once again thank you for the wonderful and kind words of praise.

Ben J
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  • Cardiff Holiday Inn
Address: Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 1XD, Wales
Price range (per night):* INR5,016 - 13,319

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