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Park Plaza CardiffvsThe Royal Hotel Cardiff
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Park Plaza Cardiff scores significantly higher than The Royal Hotel. Park Plaza Cardiff comes in at 88 with recommendations from 5 reviews like Oyster, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Park Plaza Cardiff
Fodor's
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet Independent Independent
Greyfriars Road, Cardiff CF10 3AL, Wales
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Just off Cardiff's main shopping street, this contemporary hotel is popular with business travelers for its luxurious feel and convenient downtown location." Full review
Star Service "While there are no off-the-chart superlatives here, everything hums with the kind of efficiency generated by good corporate hotel keeping." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Park Plaza Cardiff is a modern, 129-room hotel with a cool arty vibe located in the center of the Welsh capital." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A sleek urban hideaway decked with original art, home to an extensive spa offering and restaurant serving uplifted British cuisine." Full review
Independent "The Park Plaza is a guaranteed crowd pleaser of a hotel with everything you need under one roof"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Luxurious without being remotely stuffy, the Plaza has all the five-star facilities you'd expect from an upmarket business-orientated hotel." Full review
Independent "Its location, next to the New Theatre and between the National Museum Cardiff and Queen Street...The Laguna Spa in the hotel has all the wet facilities you could need for a proper spa break."
Independent "Park Plaza Cardiff sits just 10 minutes’ walk from Cardiff Castle, the winding alleys of the Cardiff Arcades and the Principality Stadium"
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."
