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About the Hotel

Schooner Way, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 4RT
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Close to the city center
Very good
7.9
7.7
/10
4.4
3.9
/5

Located just 1.4 km from the national Principality Stadium and around a 10-minute walk from St David's Dewi Sant, the smoke-free Novotel Cardiff Centre hotel offers a banquet hall suited for a range of needs. Featuring a lounge bar along with a Turkish steam room, a hot tub, and a sauna, this 4-star hotel is lodged in a traditional-style building a short way from Motorpoint Arena Cardiff.

Location

The hotel enjoys a quiet location, 900 m from Cardiff Central train station. The Novotel Cardiff gives access to the public Water Tower Plaza, which is approximately a 15-minute walk away.

Herbert Street bus stop is also 400 metres away. It takes 27-minute drive from Cardiff airport.

Rooms

There are 138 rooms with ironing facilities. Some of them offer free Wi-Fi and a plasma TV set as well as a mini-fridge-bar. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with such comforts as hairdryers and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

Steak of the Art is located next to Novotel Cardiff Centre hotel and serves British dishes, a mere 1.1 km away.

Leisure & Business

An indoor pool, a gym area are available at this accommodation. The hotel also features a full spa and a spa salon for you to relax in.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through Bute Park for stunning gardens and historic views.
  • Taste a traditional Welsh breakfast at The Early Bird cafe.
  • Visit Cardiff Market for local products and unique crafts.
  • Explore the intriguing Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff Bay.
  • Catch a show at the iconic Millennium Centre for local culture.
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Select your room type

Novotel Cardiff Centre offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub
Executive Room
2 persons
345 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Superior Queen Room
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Bathtub

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Facilities

Novotel Cardiff Centre offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu
  • Toys
  • Kids club

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal indoor pool
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Jacuzzi
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Novotel Cardiff Centre Location

Schooner Way, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 4RT
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Schooner Way, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 4RT
Nearby
Stadium
Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
1900 ft
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2000 ft
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Collage Restaurant & Grill
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Bill's Cardiff Central
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Wahaca Cardiff
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51-53 The Hayes
The Place to Eat
2500 ft
The Hayes Third Floor
TGI Fridays
2400 ft
15-17 Bridge Street Arcade
The Stable
2300 ft
Ty Admiral House Bridge Street
Getting around
City Centre
Cardiff14 min  ·  3700 ft
Airports
Cardiff Airport (CWL)39 min  ·  16.2 mi
Bristol Airport (BRS)114 min  ·  47.1 mi
Train
Cardiff Queen Street Railway Station9 min  ·  2300 ft
Cardiff Central Station11 min  ·  3000 ft
Bus
Bus stop11 min  ·  3000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at GBP 24 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP18 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Arabic
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
138
Former name
Hotel Novotel Cardiff Centre

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Novotel Cardiff Centre from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 2648 verified reviews
7.9/10
Very good
77%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.9/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Comfort
8.2/10
Facilities
8.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.1/10
Location
8.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.3/10
Staff
8.5/10
Value for money
7.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 2740 reviews
4/5
based on 4404 reviews
7.9/10
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