• View
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

0.5 miles from the Cardiff International Arena, this Novotel has an indoor swimming pool, a gym and restaurant. Shops, nightlife and Cardiff Central Rail Station are all 10 minutes’ walk away. Rooms boast stylish decoration and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. With a seating area and work desk, other facilities include tea/coffee, TV and 24-hour room service. Free Wifi is available throughout the hotel. Elements Restaurant and Bar serves a wide selection of modern dishes and drinks. Up to 2 children (under 16 years) can stay free (with breakfast) when sharing a room with adults. This includes access to video games, baby equipment and a healthy children's menu. Families also get late check-out on Sundays (until 17:00). The hotel is less than a mile from the Millennium Stadium, and just a mile from the Cardiff Bay development area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Cardiff, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.4
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.1
Low score for Cardiff
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rhiannon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Main part of hotel was Lovely, room was nice and looked clean. pool was great, staff were nice.
  • Kayleigh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Big comfy bed , decent size room, warm, nice well looked after Lobby with nice looking bar.tea and coffee and hairdryer in the room. Shower and bath in bathroom
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pool and sauna absolutely lovely, open to a later hour so very convenient. Staff were friendly and very helpful.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Customs Shed
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Novotel Cardiff Centre
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £10 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Russian

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Novotel Cardiff Centre takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 249 is required on arrival. That's about USD 314. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Novotel Cardiff Centre accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Cash payment is not possible upon arrival.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate stag, hen and similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of £249 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Novotel Cardiff Centre

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Novotel Cardiff Centre on this page.

  • Room options at Novotel Cardiff Centre include:

    • Quad
    • Double

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Novotel Cardiff Centre may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Novotel Cardiff Centre can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • Novotel Cardiff Centre is 3,100 feet from the center of Cardiff. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Novotel Cardiff Centre has 1 restaurant:

    • The Customs Shed

  • Check-in at Novotel Cardiff Centre is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Novotel Cardiff Centre offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Swimming pool
    • Locker rooms
    • Fitness
    • Spa facilities