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The Royal Hotel Cardiff vs voco St. David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, The St. David's Hotel ranks significantly better than The Royal Hotel. The St. David's Hotel is ranked #1 in Cardiff with accolades from 8 reviewers such as Oyster, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
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."
voco St. David's Cardiff, an IHG Hotel
Fodor's
Frommer's
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
The Telegraph
The Telegraph
Independent
Independent
Lonely Planet
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Havannah Street, Cardiff CF10 5SD, Wales
From $79 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Natural light from a glass atrium floods this starkly modern luxury hotel overlooking Cardiff Bay."
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Frommer's
"A strikingly contemporary structure, St. Davids dwarfs the competition, rising above the modern waterfront development."
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Insight Guides
"Spectacular views over Cardiff Bay, luxurious rooms and an excellent restaurant make this a strong choice. ."
DK Eyewitness
"Overlooking Cardiff’s trendy waterfront bay, this five-star hotel and spa is one of Wales’s most luxurious hotels."
Star Service
"In the revitalized waterfront district, this hotel may be 3 kilometers from city center, but it's just a stroll away from the shopping and dining of Mermaid Quay, which offers its own entertainments."
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The Telegraph
6.0
"St David’s Hotel & Spa has 142 rooms and suites, convenient for Cardiff Bay and its shops, restaurants and attractions."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"The tides seep into rooms through colour and motifs, Welsh cakes greet guests on arrival, and the spa ensures pampering comes easy if you decide to leave the rooms."
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Independent
"Get your slice of uninterrupted sea views from the comfort of your contemporary room (with the option to upgrade to your own private balcony or two if you wish)"
Independent
"Cardiff Bay’s most eye-catching hotel is this sail-topped, glass-walled, five-star number, with dreamy views across the water all the way to Penarth"
Lonely Planet
"One of the few five-star hotels in Cardiff, this high-end modern hotel favoured by corporate types and couples sits right on the water's edge in Cardiff Bay."
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