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Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Principality Stadium

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A modern hotel room with a breakfast buffet, a dining area, and a view of historic buildings.
A modern bar area with a glass railing, bar counter, and various bottles and glasses.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large windows offering city views, and a central coffee table.
A modern hotel with a prominent "Clayton Hotel" sign, surrounded by urban infrastructure and street lighting.
A restaurant with a high ceiling, green and white striped windows, and a view of a building with a pointed roof.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1GD
  • Place, Utilita Arena Cardiff
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Single Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Double Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Cardiff

Heart of Cardiff.Within a 10-minute walk of this Cardiff City Centre hotel, you'll find Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay. Also, Cardiff Castle is within half a mile (1 km) and National Museum Cardiff is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. David's - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cardiff University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Prince of Wales - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cambrian Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Cross - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Waterloo Tea - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

4-star hotel near Principality Stadium
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 7 meeting rooms available. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Clayton Hotel Cardiff.

This 4-star Cardiff hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 216 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Clayton Hotel Cardiff offers 216 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cardiff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Beginning April 1, 2027, a city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from GBP 0.75-1.30 per person, per night based on the accommodation type. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Clayton Hotel Cardiff formerly Maldron Hotel Cardiff
Clayton Hotel formerly Maldron Hotel
Clayton Cardiff formerly Maldron Cardiff
Clayton Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

How close is Clayton Hotel Cardiff to the airport?

Clayton Hotel Cardiff is 11.9 mi (42-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clayton Hotel Cardiff on Nov 29, 2026 start from CA $106, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Clayton Hotel Cardiff have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Clayton Hotel Cardiff.

How close is Clayton Hotel Cardiff to the beach?

This hotel is 4.1 mi (9-min drive) from Pennarth Beach and 9.7 mi (39-min drive) from Whitmore Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Clayton Hotel Cardiff offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Clayton Hotel Cardiff, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Les Croupiers Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Clayton Hotel Cardiff have a pool?

Clayton Hotel Cardiff does not have a pool.

Does Clayton Hotel Cardiff have a restaurant?

Clayton Hotel Cardiff is home to View Bar & Restaurant, which features light fare.

Does Clayton Hotel Cardiff have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Clayton Hotel Cardiff to downtown Cardiff?

Clayton Hotel Cardiff is 0.4 mi away from Cardiff.

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 565 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 3 nights, easy check-in, spacious well maintained room with a great coffee machine. I would certainly look to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel in a central location in Cardiff 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location literally next to the train station
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great access to transport and other amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly clean hotel right where you’d like to be in Cardiff. Parkings 300 metres away which was an added bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, room was clean, easy check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position, friendly staff and excellent breakfast with loads of healthy options
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location,nice room,airconditioned,could do with and extractor fan in bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A room with A/C, what a nice surprise! There was even a refrigerator in the room. And room service, the food was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location just outside station and near town great for exploring Cardiff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect area and reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and relatively clean , a few dirtier bits ( around bath etc but nothing major ) there was 3 big flies in there too but the windows don’t open so that was very annoying , staff were lovely , and the hotel itself very convenient to everything - would definitely stay again ,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff the breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very clean throughout the hotel, rooms perfect size, breakfast absolutely lovely. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position, room clean, staff helpfull. Definitely a place to stay if when visiting Cardiff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and bed really comfortable . staff where amazing and breakfast was very tasty. And was right next to railway station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel we really enjoyed our stay,absolutely perfect everything is right on your doorstep 👍👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed here befor great location clean and tidy will book here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smart hotel. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & friendy.staff helpfull,good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place but breakfast was mid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff make this a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, great location. Another lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025