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98 Neville Street | Riverside, Cardiff CF11 6LS, Wales
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“only good enough for the homeless”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2011

NO FIRE DRILL PRECAUTIONS ANYWHERE( THINK THEY SHOULD BE LAMINATED AND PLACED ON BACK OF DOORS IN EACH ROOM) NO FIRE DRILL PROCEDURE GIVEN TO US INCASE OF A FIRE
dark and dingey
chipped paint everywhere
no "24 hour reception" no one ever there when we wanted them
stained carpets "states no food or drink in rooms" but obvs people have been
broken bed springs
soiled mattresses
solid bedding
pillows falling apart inside
holes in flimsy quilts
dirty windows & dirty window sills in room ,toilet and bathroom
mould and mildew everywhere
public hair in baths
sinks and baths hadnt been cleaned in weeks
dirt under beds- hadnt been cleaned in weeks
poor lighting in rooms
broken coat hangers in wardrobe
small oil heat in room that didnt give out much heat at all(very cold at nights) other heating "turned off to consume overuse of paying customers"
overpowering airfresher to" mask damp musty smell!
very noisy people slamming and banging doors all night- so couldnt sleep
no breakfast- apparantely its "help yourself" wouldnt mind if we could have found it in the 1st place
CANT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS PLACE IS A 3 STAR HOTEL- SHOULDNT BE!!!!!! PICTURES ARE VERY MISLEADING AND ARE NOTHING LIKE IT CLAIMS!!!!!!
DEFINATELY NOT VALUE FOR MONEY
IN FACT ITS A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY - DONT BOOK!!!!!! .DEFINATELY WOULDNT RECCOMEND AND DEFINATELY WONT BE GOING BACK
I BELIEVE THAT THIS WOULD BE BETTER SUITED FOR THE HOMELESS!!!!!!

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  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Clean & decent, but a little creepy”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2010

I stayed here for one night. The hostel was not too hard to find, just a few minutes' walk out of Cardiff centre in a quiet residential area... perhaps a little too quiet. On arrival the lone staff member was professional, but didn't manage to muster a smile. The premises seemed decent and modern, while the twin room I was to share was clean but very definitely spartan in its furnishing. I believe there was a bunk bed, and two lockers, but no other furniture whatsoever. I don't remember what the communal bathroom was like. The bed was not the most luxurious, but quite acceptable for one night's sleep. I did not meet the traveller I was sharing with as he came home late when I was already in bed and I left while he still slept in the morning.

There was no street noise to awaken me in the night. During my stay I did not see a single other guest or staff member. It all seemed a bit like Bates' Motel - a good place to get murdered! The hostel and its surrounding area were like a ghost town, and walking back there at 11pm was definitely unsettling. This would not have been such a problem if I had been in a group of travellers. Despite a good standard of cleanliness and modernity, this hostel's isolation seems to be its downfall. Peace and quiet is nice to have, especially in a city like Cardiff, but a little more life inside or out would make this hostel a nicer and safer place to stay.

  • Stayed January 2009, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“A éviter !!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2008
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  • Stayed August 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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