We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Cardiff, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great views. A roaring log fire and fantastic views of Cardiff and the beautiful Vale of Glamorgan make this hotel and its restaurant an ideal venue. Situated on a hillside, the hotel is set on the fringes of Cardiff and nestled amongst the Welsh hills. Cardiff city centre is only a 15-minute drive away, and the M4 can be reached in 5 minutes. Featuring open fires, exquisite furnishings, beautifully restored bedrooms and historic embellishments, New House Country Hotel is an attractive and comfortable location for your visit.Show full description
I think this is the most RELAXING small luxury hotel in Cardiff.
Charming. Elegant. Superb breakfast.Opened July 2022. Ideally located in Cardiff, Parador 44 offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Parador 44. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Spanish cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near Parador 44 include Cardiff Castle, Principality Stadium and St David's Hall. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 19 km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Very stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Hotel Indigo - Cardiff is located in Cardiff, 200 metres from St David's Hall and 300 metres from Cardiff Castle. The hotel has a terrace and fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Hotel Indigo - Cardiff features free WiFi. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area for your convenience. You will find bathrobes and free toiletries in the bathrooms. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Motorpoint Arena Cardiff is 500 metres from Hotel Indigo - Cardiff, while Principality Stadium is 500 metres away. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 15 km from the property. IHG Clean Promise: Good isn’t good enough – we’re committed to high levels of cleanliness. That means clean, well maintained, clutter free rooms that meet our standards. If this isn’t what you find when you check-in then we promise to make it right.Show full description
This is likely one of the most CHARMING AND STYLISH hotels in Cardiff. It also has super comfortable beds, very cosy rooms and a popular rooftop bar.
Elegant. Romantic. Great views. Popular among couples. Set in an iconic building, with stunning views across Cardiff Bay, the 5-star voco St. David's Cardiff features a luxury spa, stylish bedrooms and an innovative restaurant and a bar. David's Cardiff feature luxury bathrooms, whilst some also have a private balcony. Mermaid Quay is a 5-minute walk away. The sumptuous bedrooms at voco St. All rooms have air conditioning and Wi-Fi is also available. Tir a Môr restaurant features a waterside terrace. The bar also offers cocktails, a wine list and craft beer. The award-winning Spa at St. David's features a swimming pool, 2 hydrotherapy pools, a modern fitness studio and relaxation room. Indulgent beauty treatments are also available, subject to availability and for an extra charge. Prior booking is advised. Situated near the vibrant Cardiff Docks, voco St. David's Cardiff also offers meeting and conference facilities and is just 2 miles from the city centre. There are two paid car parks available adjacent to the hotel, charged at £24 per 24 hours.Show full description
Opened May 2023. Located in Cardiff, 1.3 km from Cardiff Bay, Rooms at The Deck, Penarth provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Located around 6 km from Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, the hotel with free WiFi is also 6.5 km away from University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus. Cardiff University is 7.9 km away and St David's Hall is 8 km from the hotel. At the hotel, each room includes a balcony. Cardiff Castle is 7.8 km from Rooms at The Deck, Penarth, while Principality Stadium is 7.9 km away. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Delightful property. Highly elegant. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples.Opened April 2021. Featuring a restaurant, a fitness centre as well as a bar, The Parkgate Hotel is set in the centre of Cardiff, 90 metres from Principality Stadium. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The luxury rooms and suites come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. Be one of the first to savour The Sorting Room, a chic spot to meet and dine set in the city’s most luxurious new destination, The Parkgate Hotel. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, while certain units at the hotel also have a seating area. All units feature a safety deposit box rooms suitable for families are available.. Popular points of interest near The Parkgate Hotel include Cardiff Castle, Cardiff University, University of South Wales, Utilita Arena, Sophia Gardens, Wales Millennium Centre and Cardiff Bay' and Motorpoint Arena Cardiff. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I think this place could be the most BEAUTIFUL AND ELEGANT hotel in Cardiff.
Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Located in the city centre, just 5 minutes’ walk from Cardiff Castle, this luxury 4-star hotel offers stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi. There is a 20-metres indoor pool and a gym. The Spa offer a wide variety of luxurious Pevonia treatments. Rooms have chic design and are each well-equipped with a TV with Freeview channels, tea/coffee facilities and a private bathroom. Just 10 minutes’ walk from Park Plaza Cardiff, you will find the Principality Stadium while Cardiff's St Davids 2 Shopping Centre is a 5-minute walk away. The state-of-the-art Laguna Health and Spa features a spa bath, a large gym and a steam room. The ground floor Laguna Kitchen and Bar serves both local and international cuisine using fresh local produce. Guests are able to enjoy their meal on the terrace in the warmer months.Show full description
A tip: Explore by neighbourhood. You can find small luxury hotels within or near different neighbourhoods of Cardiff here: Cardiff CentreCardiff Outskirts
Historic property. Great location. Great value. Well situated in the centre of Cardiff, The Royal Hotel Cardiff offers free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 500 metres from St David's Hall, 1.3 km from Cardiff University and 7.1 km from Cardiff Bay. The property is allergy-free and is set 600 metres from Motorpoint Arena Cardiff. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At The Royal Hotel Cardiff every room includes bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. Speaking Bulgarian, German, English and Russian at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus, Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 19 km from The Royal Hotel Cardiff.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great value. The Future Inn Cardiff Bay is a modern hotel situated 400 metres away from the Wales Millennium Centre. It offers spacious rooms with free internet, free parking and a restaurant, 1.5 miles from Cardiff city centre. Mermaid Quay, for dining and entertainment, is within walking distance. The hotel is just 8 miles from junction 32 of the M4 motorway. The comfortable rooms have a 32-inch HDTV and a work area. Each also has a private bathroom with mist-free bathroom mirrors. Thomas Restaurant and Bar sources the finest local ingredients and serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner in a relaxed, contemporary environment. The city centre’s pubs, restaurants and nightlife found on St. Mary’s Street are a short taxi ride away. Cardiff Castle, the peaceful Bute Park and the Millennium Stadium are all within 5 minutes walk of the centre.Show full description
Great location. Great value. Popular among women. With a stylish bar and restaurant, Clayton Hotel Cardiff offers modern rooms with free WiFi. The hotel is adjacent to Cardiff Central Rail Station, and the Principality Stadium is 300 metres away. The air-conditioned rooms at Clayton Hotel Cardiff have a luxury bathroom and a seating area. All rooms have a work desk, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. The View Restaurant has an international menu and wine list and breakfast including the Clayton Vitality Breakfast is served daily. The on-site bar serves a range of beverages and snacks in contemporary surroundings. Situated in Cardiff’s lively centre, Clayton Hotel Cardiff is a 5-minute walk from the magnificent Cardiff Castle. St David’s Shopping Centre is 500 metres away and Cardiff Motorpoint Arena is a 5-minute walk.Show full description
With a great location in Cardiff’s centre, Leonardo Hotel Cardiff, formerly Jurys Inn is set in a beautiful Victorian building and boasts a restaurant and bar. Rooms each feature stylish décor and a flat-screen TV. Every luxury private shower room has a hairdryer, and there is 24-hour room service. Each high-quality bedroom at Leonardo Hotel Cardiff has a Dream bed, air conditioning, a work area and a laptop safe. The Bar and Grill at Leonardo's offers all-day dining with an extensive grill section alongside burgers, pizzas, salads, sandwiches. Leonardo Hotel serves illy coffee – illy is an iconic, family run, Italian coffee brand. Cardiff’s compact city centre means that the Principality Stadium, historic Cardiff Castle and Motorpoint Arena are all within 0.4 miles’ walk. Queen Street’s shops are on the hotel doorstep.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Stylish. Great breakfast. Popular among couples.Opened June 2021. Set in Cardiff, 1.1 km from Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Staybridge Suites - Cardiff, an IHG Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.1 km from University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at Staybridge Suites - Cardiff, an IHG Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Speaking English, Spanish, Latvian and Polish, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near Staybridge Suites - Cardiff, an IHG Hotel include Cardiff Castle, Principality Stadium and St David's Hall. The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport, 23 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great location. Popular among couples. This 4-star premium hotel is in Cardiff’s city centre, 300 metres from Cardiff Central Rail Station. It has air-conditioned rooms, an onsite restaurant and a fitness club. Large bedrooms are stylish and have luxury bedding along with flatscreen TV's with Freeview channels. Complimentary WiFi is available in the public areas. Enjoy all-day dining and 24 hours room service at the newly opened Browns Brasserie and Bar situated within the hotel. The Cardiff Marriott Hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from the shops and vibrant nightlife of St Mary’s Street. Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium are both less than 700 metres away. The on-site 24/7 gym features modern cardio equipment and weights.Show full description
Great value. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. On Cardiff’s leafy Cathedral Road, The Beverley by Innkeeper's Collection is just a 15-minute walk from the Millennium Stadium and can be found situated within The Beverley Pub. The hotel offers free limited parking and free WiFi. The cosy bedrooms each have a flat-screen TV and a seating area. All rooms have tea/coffee facilities and a private modern bathroom with a hairdryer. At the Beverley Pub, next to the hotel they offer hearty meals and beverages. The Beverley by Innkeeper's Collection is just a 15-minute stroll from the magnificent Cardiff Castle. Free on-site parking is available, and Cardiff Central Railway Station can be reached in a 20-minute walk.Show full description
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