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Clayton Hotel Cardiff

4.0 star property
Travelers can fuel up for Cardiff adventures with breakfast at this central hotel's restaurant, where city views complement the morning meal.

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Clayton Hotel Cardiff sits in the city center, combining upscale comfort with eco-friendly practices. Guests can dine at the View Bar & Restaurant with its terrace seating, or maintain fitness routines in the 24-hour gym. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is €82
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

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Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Located in Cardiff City Centre, a neighbourhood in Cardiff, Clayton Hotel Cardiff is in a shopping district and near the airport. National Museum Cardiff and Wales Millennium Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cardiff Bay and Techniquest. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Principality Stadium. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1GD

What's nearby

  • Utilita Arena Cardiff - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. David's - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cardiff University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Western (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Cross - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cambrian Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Waterloo Tea - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Upscale hotel near Principality Stadium
Located close to Cardiff Castle and National Museum Cardiff, Clayton Hotel Cardiff provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. The on-site restaurant, View Bar & Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • A porter/bellboy, a 24-hour front desk and a water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and 7 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 216 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • View Bar & Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2011
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from GBP 7.95 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Clayton Hotel Cardiff formerly Maldron Hotel Cardiff
Clayton Hotel formerly Maldron Hotel
Clayton Cardiff formerly Maldron Cardiff
Clayton Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Is Clayton Hotel Cardiff pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

As of 17 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clayton Hotel Cardiff on 25 Jan 2026 start from €82.30, including 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.

How much is parking at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

Clayton Hotel Cardiff doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Clayton Hotel Cardiff?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Clayton Hotel Cardiff located?

Located in Cardiff City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Bay. National Museum Cardiff and Wales Millennium Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cardiff Central Station and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 553 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Staff on reception were very friendly. Rooms were clean and comfy. Location is perfect for the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Location was perfect for walking and catching the train.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful with an early check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely clean spacious room near to the lift, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Generally good hotel. Clean room staff friendly and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room but the staff were quite rude on reception
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Clean, spacious considering we had three people and it was quiet. Nice view too!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecka

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed was so small for two people. Room was big enough to accommodate a bigger bed but the bed was tiny so we didn't sleep much. Could hear the train outside and hallways quite noisy too. Breakfast was nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really nice clean and tidy room on the 11th floor which had everything you could ask for or need in it. Staff we're really kind and professional Definitely worth a revisit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very polite, close to train station & shops very enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel very central. Frequent viditors
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location for shops and station. Easy walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely stay, lovely staff however the room smelt very odd and stuffy. Breakfast was very overcooked and dry, not sure if it had been left out for too long or not, and my shower was dirty but I don’t want to lean on the negatives too much as it was only a quick stay so perfect for only one night and the staff were very helpful and very very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bethan

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location next to shopping, transport, etc. Friendly helpful staff, excellent breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located. Excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10/10 amazing hotel. Very close to the station and the city centre. Very friendly staff and very comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing , great location, staff friendly and helpful, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable room. The staff were absolutely lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, couldn’t really fault any thing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so helpful. Easy walking to shop train station. Restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff, great breakfast, clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always have a lovely stay at the Clayton Hotel, friendly and helpful staff. Close to the shops, bars and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025