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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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is SAR 260
SAR 312 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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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
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub 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 drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub 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 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/tub 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 drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub 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 drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
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 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 like:
  • 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 the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 216 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 transportation

  • No onsite 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and 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-authorize 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 pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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 is parking?

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?

Check-out 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

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susan

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

6/10 Okay

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Average hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

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

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

Simon

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

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

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

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
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

10/10 Excellent

Tandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing that could have been better was better temperature control on 11 th floor. It was a bit hot.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 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

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

Russell

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

8/10 Good

KAITLYN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room but everything was nice and clean. Felt safe walking around the area, and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

Friendly hotel

Breakfast was amazing staff would do anything in there power to help u. Security took the time to talk to us and asked how our day was
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The receptionist she was excellent 👍
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

6/10 Okay

Tamsin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and very helpful. The room was ok but the sheets didn't fit the beds!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and accommodating from the moment of our arrival until our departure. The hotel and rooms were clean and comfortable. I would recommend this hotel to anyone if staying over in Cardiff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025