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The Coal Exchange Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Cardiff Bay

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Restaurant
Triple Room, Accessible
A bathtub with two glasses of champagne and a bottle of champagne.
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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The Exchange Bld, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 5FQ
  • Place, Cardiff Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wales Millennium Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Bay Waterfront
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room

Family Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room, Accessible

Triple Room, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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King Room

King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard King Room with Shower

Standard King Room with Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Cardiff

Butetown stay.A stay at this Butetown hotel places you steps from Coal Exchange building and within a 5-minute walk of Mermaid Quay. Techniquest and Wales Millennium Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Coal Exchange building - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mermaid Quay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cardiff Bay Waterfront - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Bay Station - 5 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mount Stuart (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dock - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Mania - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yakitori1 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Coal Exchange Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Cardiff Bay
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Coal Exchange Hotel also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and room service (during limited hours).

This 3.5-star Cardiff hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Coal Exchange Hotel offers 55 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 30-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 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 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to December 26:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 14.50 for adults and GBP 9.00 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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Exchange Hotel Cardiff
Exchange Hotel
Exchange Cardiff
The Exchange Hotel Cardiff
The Exchange Hotel
The Coal Exchange Hotel Hotel
The Coal Exchange Hotel Cardiff
The Coal Exchange Hotel Hotel Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Coal Exchange Hotel to the airport?

The Coal Exchange Hotel is 13.2 mi (28-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 The Coal Exchange Hotel?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Coal Exchange Hotel on Jul 5, 2026 start from CA $98, 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 The Coal Exchange Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Coal Exchange Hotel.

How close is The Coal Exchange Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 8.5 mi (27-min drive) from Barry Island Beach and 3.1 mi (7-min drive) from Pennarth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Coal Exchange Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Coal Exchange Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 9.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Coal Exchange Hotel have a pool?

The Coal Exchange Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Coal Exchange Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from December 23 to December 26.

Does The Coal Exchange Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Coal Exchange Hotel to downtown Cardiff?

The Coal Exchange Hotel is 1.2 mi away from Cardiff.

The Coal Exchange Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 452 out of 851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 851 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind and friendly. The room was clean and the bed was really soft and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Elaine

staff very friendly . Nice stay for 1 night . Breakfast was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel in a lovely spot for the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing at front desk and also at the restaurant. Nice historical hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Victoria on reception was really helpful and efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, room was clean and had everything we needed and more
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size rooms and excellent restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sara-Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing - really helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay staff and hotel excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mr John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great historical building with lots of character and really friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Warden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cardiff trip

Great location and friendly helpful staff. Large comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mariusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel... recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, we will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well placed for a stay in Cardiff Bay. Staff very helpful and polite. Quirky hotel with a great vibe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel, great stay, lovely rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We'll visit again

A lovely period building keeping many of the original features, with
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fascinating building with a lot of history, comfortable room and bed, good breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enormous rooms, convenient location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosaleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Lovely and quirky hotel. Spacious rooms and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

I can’t think of any negatives.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025