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127 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9PJ, Wales
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Penrhys Hotel
Ranked #60 of 86 hotels in Cardiff
3.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
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“Good location but ...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

We were arriving fairly late (after 9 p.m.) and didn't have much choice for somewhere to stay. The location is very good and the exterior is well lit making it easy to find.

However, the room was poorly arranged and difficult to get around. The bathroom was not very clean (the previous guest's soap and shampoo were still in the shower - had it been cleaned at all? Euww) The television did not appear to work at all and the walls appeared to be paper thin as I could hear someone on his mobile from 10:30 until past midnight. AND I could smell cigarette smoke although this was supposed to be a no smoking hotel.

Breakfast was fine but when I checked out a 4% fee was added as I used a credit card - there was nothing about this extra fee on the website or in the confirmation e-mail and I was not charged this kind of fee in Manchester or Caernarvon (where I had been earlier in the week).

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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carmarthen wales
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“victorian spleandour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

found this gem of a stay over In Cardiff purely by chance online...with unrestricted on street parking and a leisurely 15 minute stroll along the river in Sofia gardens with views of the Stadium and castle its the perfect place to be in Cardiff. A stunning Victorian town house that captivates you the moment you step into the hall and the breakfast room is beautiful. warm and cosy yet spacious rooms..slept sooo well and am not the best of sleepers.warm welcome and an excellent breakfast with bacon so thick it could be gammon...makes me want to stay in cardiff all the time

Room Tip: room 14 on the top floor -four poster plus a double in it -very spaciois
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 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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Berkshire
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Very friendly and good value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

Myself and 2 friends were in Cardiff to watch a rugby match. The hotel is conveniently located and we were able to walk to the Cardiff City Stadium in about 15 minutes - in fact the owner offered to walk with us for most of the way! The room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was very good. I would recommend it for anyone looking for an inexpensive stay close to the city centre.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Bristol, United Kingdom
1 review
“Convenient and friendly”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011

Superb location in a beautiful part of Cardiff. Lovely 5 - 10 min walk along the river into the heart of the city. Good breakfast, free wifi and friendly helpful staff. Great for a short stay in Cardiff.

Thanks for everything

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Reading, United Kingdom
1 review
“Bad Review”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011

My husband and I have recently stayed here and we were not impressed. Firstly we were asked to pay on approval (with a 4% surcharge on both credit and debit cards).

We had to ask for towels and tea spoons. The TV was stuck on BB2 and couldn't be changed on the set and there was no remote control. There was no rubber slip mat for the bath, I say bath - yes it was a bath but without taps. The electric shower was at the sloping end of the bath with the shower head in the far corner. You couldn't stand under it even if you wanted to as the shower head didn't fit into the holder and the water only came out of 5 of the jets. The shower curtain was much too long, lying in the bath and adding to the already frustrating and dangerous experience.

We had to request replacement tea and milk after the room had been serviced and the 'new' loo roll looked as though it had been dropped down the loo and then dried out, it was disgusting. I wouldn't go there again and wouldn't recommend it to anyway.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 127 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9PJ, Wales
Price range (per night):* INR3,121 - 8,025

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