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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
3.6
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

The hotel 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

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

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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Location

Schooner Way, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 4RT
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Schooner Way, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 4RT
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Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
1900 ft
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The Place to Eat
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TGI Fridays
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15-17 Bridge Street Arcade
The Stable
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Ty Admiral House Bridge Street
Getting around
City Centre
Cardiff14 min  ·  3700 ft
Airports
Cardiff Airport (CWL)39 min  ·  16.1 mi
Bristol Airport (BRS)114 min  ·  47.0 mi
Train
Cardiff Central Railway 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
is available in 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, Russian, Arabic
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
138
Former name
Hotel Novotel Cardiff Centre
Check-in
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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