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Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa vs The Royal Hotel Cardiff
Both Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa and The Royal Hotel are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, The Royal Hotel scores slightly higher than Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa. The Royal Hotel comes in at #5 in Cardiff with praise from 3 publications such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
Independent
24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 0DD, Wales
From $62 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
The Telegraph
7.0
"When Newport Road, one of the main arteries into Cardiff, twists through the city, the Mercure Holland House stands tall as you reach the centre."
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Independent
"Located on the border between Cardiff city centre and Plasnewydd, the Mercure Holland House is a go-to central base within walking distance from the shopping area on Queen Street and a short walk away from restaurants in the buzzy student area of City Road"
Lonely Planet
"The reasonably priced rooms here are large and modern with panoramic views."
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Independent
"A short stroll from all the action of Cardiff city centre. Guests in the 172-bedroom hotel can take a dip in the 18m pool or relax in the sauna and steam room. Treatments come in all forms."
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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 Telegraph
7.0
"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."
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Oyster
Budget
"Plush beds, renovated bathrooms, and triple-glazed windows keep all 60 rooms comfortable and generally quiet. "
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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."
