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About the Hotel

1 Park Place, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 3UD
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Close to Cardiff Castle
Great
8.5
8.6
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4.0
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Being located in the very heart of Cardiff, just an 8-minute walk from the Gothic Cardiff Castle, the 4-star Leonardo Hotel Cardiff offers a shared lounge and barbecue grills. Situated 25 km from Cardiff airport, the inn features a banquet hall, suited for memorable hosting purposes.

Location

The restored Edwardian playhouse "New Theatre Cardiff" is around 100 metres away, while the Capitol Shopping Centre is just around the corner from the contemporary hotel. Techniquest Science Museum is within 5 minutes' walk of the Leonardo.

This accommodation is also within a few blocks of Pierhead Building and Central Station JM bus station is a mere 0.8 km away.

The smoke-free hotel is within a 900-metre distance of Cardiff Central.

Rooms

The 142 rooms at Leonardo Hotel Cardiff are equipped with comforts such as an iron, as well as a flat-screen TV. They have carpeted floor and stylish furniture.

Eat & Drink

You can sample British cuisine in the à la carte restaurant Grill. Gastronomic options include a lounge bar. It also features a lounge for guests' comfort. There is a restaurant serving British food 5 minutes' walk away.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Cardiff Castle for stunning architecture and rich history.
  • Stroll through Bute Park for beautiful gardens and fresh air.
  • Try the famous Welsh cawl at The Potted Pig for authentic taste.
  • Explore the National Museum Cardiff for art and natural history.
  • Check out Cardiff Market for local produce and unique crafts.
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Leonardo Hotel Cardiff offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Single Room
1 person
65 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
140 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Heating
Air conditioning
Superior King Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Junior Suite
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Facilities

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.6/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Leonardo Hotel Cardiff Location

1 Park Place, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 3UD
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1 Park Place, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 3UD
Nearby
Church
St David's Metropolitan Cathedral
1000 ft
Church
The City Parish of St John the Baptist
1200 ft
Shopping Area
Capitol Shopping Centre
1400 ft
Museum
Museum of Cardiff
1300 ft
Public Building
City Hall
1300 ft
11 St David's Way St David's - Dewi Sant
Statue of Sir Gareth Edwards
1200 ft
Mall
Duke Street Arcade
1300 ft
Gallery
Martin Tinney Gallery
1300 ft
Mall
High Street Arcade
1500 ft
Shopping Area
Castle Quarter Arcade
1700 ft
Gallery
Kooywood Gallery
1700 ft
Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Cardiff
1200 ft
Museum
Firing Line Museum of The Queen's Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh at Cardiff Castle
1500 ft
Public Building
Mansion House
1600 ft
Womanby Street
Castle Emporium
1900 ft
Restaurants
Bellini's Italiano Park Place
200 ft
1 Park Place City Centre
Oddsocks Bar & Kitchen
300 ft
1 Park Place
Second Cup
200 ft
95 Queen Street
Valentino's Restaurant
800 ft
5 Windsor Place Cardiff City Centre
Heavenly Desserts
600 ft
Windsor Court 1-3 Windsor Place
Greensvegan
800 ft
10 Windsor Place
Laguna Kitchen & Bar
900 ft
Greyfriars Road Park Plaza Cardiff
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Cardiff
1000 ft
Queen Street
Getting around
City Centre
Cardiff6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Cardiff Airport (CWL)41 min  ·  16.9 mi
Bristol Airport (BRS)113 min  ·  46.6 mi
Train
Cardiff Queen Street Railway Station5 min  ·  1400 ft
Cardiff Central Railway Station10 min  ·  2700 ft
Bus
Bus stop5 min  ·  1400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at GBP 25 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP16 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of cots in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Welsh
Year renovated:
2008
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
142
Former name
Thistle Cardiff City Centre, The Parc / Parc Hotel Cardiff

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Leonardo Hotel Cardiff from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 3478 verified reviews
8.4/10
Great
88%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.9/10
Comfort
9.0/10
Facilities
8.6/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.0/10
Location
9.4/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.1/10
Staff
9.3/10
Value for money
8.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 7694 reviews
8.5/10
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