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Clayton Hotel Cardiff

4.0 star property
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Daily full breakfast for a fee
Terrace/patio
Television
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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St Mary Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1GD
  • Place, Utilita Arena Cardiff
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬
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Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive Double Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Double Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk.
Clayton Hotel Cardiff offers 216 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cardiff hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
The breakfast at Clayton Hotel Cardiff gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Principality Stadium. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the central location and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 7 meeting rooms available. A 24-hour fitness centre, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Clayton Hotel Cardiff.

This 4-star Cardiff hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
View Bar & Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. 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.
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

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 565 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1016 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very clean throughout the hotel, rooms perfect size, breakfast absolutely lovely. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel we really enjoyed our stay,absolutely perfect everything is right on your doorstep 👍👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & friendy.staff helpfull,good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position, room clean, staff helpfull. Definitely a place to stay if when visiting Cardiff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff the breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed here befor great location clean and tidy will book here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Niel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff make this a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hOTEL WAS GREAT AND A GOOD LOCATION (RECOMMEND THE STATION CAR PARK)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless & staff really polite and helpful. Nice and warm hotel everything you need for a nights stay also great location .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, great location. Another lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely stay rooms lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff amazing room spotless location great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dusty room, Staff friendly although Breakfast staff all appeared stressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great room nice and clean and well stocked with tea, coffee etc
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely staff members and lovely beds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was super,and the staff were very welcing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Niel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Skunk has been removed… but great rooms etc
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room lovely breakfast best I have had staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room had the most comfortable bed, had such a great sleep each night! very clean and good selection of refreshments in the room. my favourite hotel i’ve stayed in in cardiff so far. close to the bars, but not too loud as i was on 10th floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful with an early check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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