Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Animal Wall

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1XD
  • Place, Bute Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. David's
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Minibar)

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Cardiff

Heart of Cardiff.A stay at this Cardiff City Centre hotel places you steps from Animal Wall and within a 5-minute walk of Bute Park. Cardiff Castle and St. David's are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bute Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sophia Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. David's - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • National Museum Cardiff - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiny Rebel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Corner Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪On The River - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Gatekeeper - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

3.5-star hotel near Animal Wall
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 11 meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 8633 square feet (802 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG also features multilingual staff, a garden, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

  • 1 building
  • 157 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 8633 sq ft of conference space
  • 802 sq m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG offers 157 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations 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

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 16 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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 14.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 16 per day
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG is 13.5 mi (39-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 Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG on May 31, 2026 start from CA $85, 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 Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 9.4 mi (38-min drive) from Barry Island Beach and 5.2 mi (11-min drive) from Pennarth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Les Croupiers Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG?

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

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 16 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG is home to Junction Restaurant, which features American cuisine and light fare.

Does Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG to downtown Cardiff?

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG is 0.2 mi away from Cardiff.

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sajid

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great, very clean and comfortable. Staff were all really helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes it was very good nice room lovely big bed very clean Breakfast was nice plenty of options staff were very helpful good service all round
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect, staff couldn’t be better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, delicious breakfast and close distance to city centre and Cardiff castle.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was excellent, roomy and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room very clean and comfortable. Great choice at breakfast Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The room was spacious the bed was very comfortable the room was very clean. Staff very helpful. Loved this hotel would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was perfectly situated opposite the castle and a short stroll to many retail and food shops. It was very clean and the staff were very friendly. On-site parking is available but it cost extra. Would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anas Ayman Elsaid Ali

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Our room had a lovely view of the park. Very central.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Srikanth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was neglected and no heating
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nothing "stood out"
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good selection of drinks behind the bar and l would recommend you try the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Anil

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was dated and a bit grubby, however staff were pleasant and location was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Travelled with family
It was a fine stay, we all just wished there were more outlets in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yuen Ha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
spacious and tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were courteous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless and lovely big comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025