Leonardo Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1 Park Place, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 3UD

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff, a 4-star hotel with an 8.5/10 rating on Booking.com, offers 142 stylish bedrooms and a centralized location. The hotel features complimentary WiFi, an on-site restaurant, and nine adaptable meeting rooms suitable for conferences and events.

Rooms & Dining

Each high-quality bedroom at Leonardo Hotel Cardiff includes a Dream bed, air conditioning, and a work area. Accessible rooms are available with features such as extra wide doorways and accessible bathrooms. Guests can enjoy a hot buffet breakfast and a diverse menu at the hotel's ODDSOCKS Kitchen and Bar.

Business & Events

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff offers nine meeting rooms, including the Whitehall and Princes Suites, capable of hosting up to 250 people. A dedicated conference executive guarantees efficient service for business events. The hotel provides free WiFi and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment in the meeting spaces.

Local Attractions

Nearby attractions include Cardiff Castle, the National Museum, and Motorpoint Arena, all within a 0.5-mile walk. St David's shopping centre offers a range of retail therapy options just four minutes away on foot. Bute Park and Cardiff International White Water provide outdoor activities for all ages.

Transportation & Services

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff is a minute's walk from Cardiff Queen Street Station, which offers easy access to transportation options. Parking is available on-site for £25 per night. Guests can also find various restaurants, cafés, and pubs within close proximity to the hotel.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Single Room

Max:

1 person

6 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Shower

Heating

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Superior King Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Heating

Air conditioning

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Standard Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

13 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Cardiff500 m

Airports

Cardiff (CWL) 22.6 km

Bristol (BRS) 75.1 km

Train

Cardiff Central Railway Station800 m

Bus

Bus stop400 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

GBP 25 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

1 Park Place, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 3UD

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1 Park Place, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF10 3UD

City landmarks

Cardiff Castle Grounds

Cardiff Castle

640 m

Westgate Street

Principality Stadium

990 m

Museum

National Museum Cardiff

1.4 km

Stadium

Motorpoint Arena Cardiff

620 m

Park

Bute Park

2.7 km

CardiffWales

Cardiff Bay

2.3 km

Mall

St David's Dewi Sant

770 m

Golden Cross Hayes Bridge Road

Wales National Ice Rink

870 m

Market

Cardiff Market

690 m

Museum

Techniquest

2.3 km

Art object

Animal Wall

690 m

University

Cardiff University

680 m

North Road Cathays Park

Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

750 m

Cardiff Arms Park Westgate Street

BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park

740 m

Clare Road

Tramshed Cardiff

1.2 km

Nearby

Church

St David's Metropolitan Cathedral

290 m

Church

The City Parish of St John the Baptist

380 m

Shopping Area

Capitol Shopping Centre

410 m

Museum

Museum of Cardiff

380 m

Public Building

City Hall

370 m

11 St David's Way St David's - Dewi Sant

Statue of Sir Gareth Edwards

370 m

Gallery

Martin Tinney Gallery

390 m

Mall

Duke Street Arcade

390 m

Mall

High Street Arcade

460 m

Shopping Area

Castle Quarter Arcade

530 m

Gallery

Kooywood Gallery

510 m

Museum

Firing Line Museum of The Queen's Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh at Cardiff Castle

450 m

Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Cardiff

370 m

Public Building

Mansion House

460 m

Womanby Street

Castle Emporium

570 m

Restaurants

Henry's Cafe Bar

40 m

Park Chambers Park Place Park Place

Bellini's Italiano Park Place

40 m

1 Park Place City Centre

Oddsocks Bar & Kitchen

70 m

1 Park Place

Second Cup

60 m

95 Queen Street

Heavenly Desserts

170 m

Windsor Court 1-3 Windsor Place

Greensvegan

220 m

10 Windsor Place

33 Windsor Place

270 m

33 Windsor Place

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

spacious rooms

great location

wear and tear

late-night noise

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

7.4

Location

7.8

Service

7.4

Dining

5.9

Pat

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.0/10

I stayed at the hotel for 2 nights as I was attending a concert nearby. The room, although a bit run down, had a decent size, but unfortunately, the side location didn't offer a pleasant view. I felt that with some renovation, it could be much better value for the price paid of £600 for the stay.

Rooms

7.0

The room was situated at the side of the hotel, providing an awful view. It felt a bit run down but with a potential for improvement with a facelift.

Service

6.0

The service started off a bit shaky with a long check-in process due to poor training. However, they managed to rectify the situation swiftly by finding us an available room. The location was convenient, close to shops, bars, and restaurants.

Location

9.0

The location was super central, right in the middle of the town center, making it easy to explore on foot.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was a bit underwhelming overall, although the buffet had a decent variety. The grilled sandwiches were good, but nothing exceptional.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered adequate facilities, nothing too fancy but functional for a short stay.

Maurice

United Kingdom, January 2024

6.8/10

I asked for a quiet room and got just that, making my stay superb. The bed was the most comfortable I've ever experienced. The reception staff were very friendly and welcoming. However, the room created noise for the people below, which made them apprehensive about moving around their room, especially considering the £140 per night price tag since the hotel was taken over by Jury's.

Rooms

8.0

The room was quiet and comfortable, meeting my request for a peaceful stay.

Service

7.0

The staff were amazing and very welcoming, though they didn't actively greet guests. Despite a poor night's sleep, they were incredibly helpful throughout my stay.

Location

8.0

The location, though a bit tired, is excellent for exploring the city center despite some noise from nearby nightlife. It took me a while to find the hotel initially, but it's conveniently situated near the main shopping area and within walking distance of the rail and bus stations.

Dining

5.0

The service was slow, impacting the overall experience.

Facilities

6.0

Julia

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were comfortable but could use a good clean, and thankfully, mine wasn't facing the noisy nightclub nearby. The service was attentive and quick to resolve any issues, although a late-night fire alarm turned out to be a prank. The location was quite advantageous, close to the town center but unfortunately next to a busy nightclub. The dining options were decent, but the tired food presentation was a letdown. Overall, it was an okay stay with some highs and lows.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were comfortable but could have done with a good clean.

Service

8.0

The service was attentive and sorted any issues we had immediately.

Location

7.0

The location was advantageous but next to a busy nightclub.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were decent but the tired food presentation was disappointing.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were average, nothing exceptional.

James

United States, October 2023

6.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The room was massive with a huge comfy bed, but it showed some wear and tear, especially in the bathroom. The service was a bit mixed - the staff were helpful and courteous, but they forgot to give us the code for the car park when we checked in. The location was ideal, right in the city center near shops and cafes, although the noise from people outside late at night was a downside. The dining experience was decent with plenty of food choices, but it could have been better. Overall, a good stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The room was really nice, very big with a huge comfy bed.

Service

6.0

The service was a bit mixed, with helpful and courteous staff, but they forgot to give us the car park code.

Location

8.0

The location was ideal, in the center of the city near shops and cafes, despite some late-night noise outside.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was decent with plenty of food choices, but it could have been better.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, with everything in order for a comfortable stay.

spacious rooms

wear and tear

Joseph

United States, October 2023

6.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were spotless and charming, suitable for my disability equipment, but much smaller than expected from the pictures. The staff was a bit scruffy and even disturbed us late at night due to a leak, but overall, they were incredibly friendly and polite throughout our stay. The location was central but noisy, making it a convenient spot for exploring the city, yet challenging to get a good night's sleep. The dining options had their ups and downs, with a self-service breakfast that didn't impress us but a delightful meal on another occasion. However, the pricing seemed a bit high for the value provided.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spotless and charming, albeit smaller than anticipated from the pictures. They were bright and cheerful, providing enough space for my disability equipment.

Service

8.0

Despite a late-night disturbance, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay, making us feel welcome and attended to.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location was central, making it a convenient choice for exploring the city, but the noise levels, especially from external sources, were a drawback for a restful night.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its highs and lows, with a satisfactory meal but a self-service breakfast that didn't meet our expectations. The pricing also seemed a bit high for the offerings.

Facilities

The facilities provided were satisfactory, but nothing particularly exceptional stood out during our stay.

Andy

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was quite good overall. The rooms were incredibly cozy with the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in, but there were some issues like a small size and a faulty fridge that was never fixed despite reporting it on the first day. However, the ample space in the room made moving around easy, even though I found it a bit small for my liking. The reception staff were very friendly and welcoming, which added a nice touch to the stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were superb, providing the most comfortable bed ever. However, some maintenance issues like a small size, faulty fridge, and non-functional lights were a letdown.

Service

9.0

The reception staff were very friendly and welcoming, giving a positive vibe to the stay.

Location

8.0

The location was really convenient in the city center, making it easy to access key attractions like the castle and national museum. Despite being next to a high street, it remained surprisingly quiet.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was a bit subpar as the options were limited and some items were not up to expectations. I might opt to dine elsewhere next time.

Facilities

The facilities were reasonable, though improvements could be made to enhance the overall dining experience.

friendly staff

limited dining

Chris

United States, July 2023

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were absolutely lovely, very roomy, and comfortable, although there were a few things broken or not working like the fridge, safe, and bathroom extraction. The good air conditioning was a plus, and the room was clean and well-presented.

Rooms

8.0

The room was spacious and comfortable but had some issues with broken items.

Service

7.0

The staff was very understanding and reassuring. However, they were somewhat overzealous about the face-mask 'mandate' despite my exemption, both prior to and on arrival. Overall, they were happy, helpful, and provided good room service with a welcome drink.

Location

9.0

The location was amazing! The hotel changed our room straight away and even upgraded us without any hassle. Being right in the heart of Cardiff town center made it easy to explore the city's shopping, attractions, theaters, cinemas, and restaurants within walking distance.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs. The food was constantly maintained to keep it fresh, but some items like the scrambled eggs and croissants were disappointing. Despite that, there were plenty of hot and cold options with lots of fresh choices.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained, and I enjoyed my stay.

clean

broken items

Dave

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.0/10

The hotel is centrally located but suffers from noise issues on weekends. The rooms lack sufficient hooks for hanging clothes and are situated above a function room, experiencing disturbance from nearby clubs until the early hours, so light sleepers beware.

Rooms

7.0

Finding the rooms was a bit challenging and lacked hooks to hang coats or jackets, but they were clean and comfortable.

Service

8.0

The check-in and check-out process was efficient, and the staff were friendly despite a minor issue with the room key.

Location

7.0

The hotel has a good central location in Cardiff, close to amenities, but the noise from nearby clubs on weekends can be disruptive for light sleepers.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs, with some dishes being good while others fell short of expectations.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers basic facilities to meet travelers' needs without any standout features.

Central Location

Noise Disturbance