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About the Hotel
1 Park Place,
Cardiff,
United Kingdom,
CF10 3UD,
South Glamorgan
Leonardo Hotel Cardiff is housed in a grand Victorian building situated in Cardiff's city center. This hotel features modern amenities alongside historical charm, offering 142 bedrooms and multiple dining options. The property is within walking distance of key attractions including Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium. It also serves as a prime location for business events with comprehensive meeting facilities.
Location
The hotel is centrally located just a minute’s walk from Cardiff Queen Street Station, providing easy access to public transport. Local attractions such as the Dr. Who Experience and Bute Park are within a short drive or a leisurely walk. Cardiff International Airport is approximately a 35-minute drive away, enhancing the hotel's appeal for both leisure and business travelers.
Rooms
Each of the hotel's 142 bedrooms comes equipped with a Dream bed, air conditioning, and a flat-screen LCD TV. Rooms also feature essential amenities including free WiFi, a work area, and a laptop safe. Accessible wheelchair-friendly rooms are available, designed for comfort with extra wide doorways and low-level tables. Family accommodations are also provided, allowing ample space for guests traveling with children.
Eat & Drink
The ODDSOCKS Kitchen and Bar presents a diverse menu, offering meals from breakfast through to dinner. Guests can unwind in the bar area with a variety of beverages, including illy coffee and regional beers. The restaurant provides hot or cold lunches and desserts, catering to different dietary preferences. Room service is available with a condensed menu for in-room dining convenience.
Leisure & Business
Leonardo Hotel Cardiff features nine meeting rooms suitable for events ranging from small meetings to large conferences, accommodating up to 250 delegates. A dedicated conference executive is on hand to ensure business events proceed seamlessly. Additionally, leisure facilities include a lounge area, providing a relaxed atmosphere for guests to enjoy light meals and drinks.
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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
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Spacious Suite
“The junior suite was impressively spacious, providing a perfect retreat for our stay.” view full review
Comfy Sleep
“The mattress was incredibly comfortable, ensuring I had the best night’s sleep during my trip.” view full review
Breakfast Delight
“The breakfast spread was extensive and satisfying, with plenty of options to fuel our day.” view full review
Secure Parking
“Having secure, on-site parking was a fantastic bonus, making our stay even more convenient.” view full review
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
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
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Location
1 Park Place,
Cardiff,
United Kingdom,
CF10 3UD,
South Glamorgan
Map view
1 Park Place,
Cardiff,
United Kingdom,
CF10 3UD,
South Glamorgan
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
Guest reviews
7.0/10
based on 8 reviews
8.5
8.5/10 based on 5060 reviews
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.