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The Royal Hotel CardiffvsCathedral 73
Both The Royal Hotel and Cathedral 73 are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, The Royal Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Cathedral 73. The Royal Hotel comes in at #5 in Cardiff with praise from 3 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Oyster and The Telegraph.
The Royal Hotel Cardiff
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Oyster
Independent Independent
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1DW, Wales
From $82/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet "Egyptian cotton sheets, goose-down pillows and fluffy bath robes contribute to a high pamper factor at this central boutique hotel... Just across the street from the train station."
The Telegraph7.0
"The 19th-century Royal Hotel is Cardiff’s oldest hotel, close to all the city’s essentials and providing a comfortable night’s rest after urban exploring." Full review
OysterBudget
"Plush beds, renovated bathrooms, and triple-glazed windows keep all 60 rooms comfortable and generally quiet. " Full review
Independent "Rest your head at Cardiff’s oldest hotel. The Royal is a Grade II-listed hotel, which shows slight signs of wear and tear, but is still an attractive central stay with heaps of charm. "
Independent "The ultra-central location means you’re close to Cardiff’s hottest bars...rooms are fresh, contemporary and a steal, given the modest price tag."
Cathedral 73 The Telegraph Lonely Planet
73 Cathedral Rd | Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9HE, Wales
From $228/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
The Telegraph7.0
"Cathedral 73 has the elegant character you’d expect from a 19th-century boutique property with an injection of modernity to complement Cardiff’s growing artisan quarter." Full review
Lonely Planet "This upmarket boutique B&B has nine rooms, suites and apartments in a beautifully restored Victorian town house occupying a prominent corner on the Cathedral Rd strip." Full review
