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Clayton Hotel Cardiff

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Principality Stadium

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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.
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1GD

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cardiff University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Principality Stadium - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Western (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cambrian Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Cross - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Côte Cardiff Central - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Las Iguanas - Cardiff - ‬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 water dispenser, a banquet hall and free newspapers
  • A computer station, 7 meeting rooms and coffee/tea in reception
  • 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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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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

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

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

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

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 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clayton Hotel Cardiff on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$174.01, 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

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1012 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Teri-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, clean and well presented. Within walking distance from town. Would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfy and clean , spacious room , very close to all shops and nightlife
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

Joanna

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

Great hotel

Clean, friendly staff, got involved with local events, accommodating and easy access to station, principality stadium and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Trudy

Liked: Amenities
The whole experience was ideal close to every thing and the station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The receptionist she was excellent 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds was lovely and comfortable, room was lovely and clean 😊 definitely be going back 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and hotel, fab location everything is within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, polite & friendly at reception. The bed was super comfy & had the best nights of sleep. V nice stay in fab location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jo

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

Great stay at Clayton Hotel Cardiff

We had the best stay at the Clayton Hotel in Cardiff. From start to finish we felt extremely welcome and the staff were both friendly and approachable. The hotel was conveniently located for our gig at Cardiff castle. The rooms were spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katerina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy book in/out. Friendly staff. Central Cardiff. Within easy walking distance of train/bus stations. Lively area with lots to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet. Very near all shops, bus station and train station
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Liked: Amenities
Such lovely reception staff. And the food and drinks in the restaurant was high quality & lots of choice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is situated very centrally, with easy access to the city centre. The mattress is THE MOST comfortable we slept on in hotels recently! We had a very restful night followed by a nice breakfast in the restaurant with a lovely city view.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally very good but strange smell in the lobby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a great area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024