The Angel Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Cardiff Castle

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Cardiff Castle and Principality Stadium are located near The Angel Hotel, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site restaurant, Castells, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and conference space.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(163 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Castle Street, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1SZ

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bute Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sophia Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. David's - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cardiff University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff Central Station - 11 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiny Rebel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Gatekeeper - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mad Dog Brewery Co - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maison De Boeuf - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Angel Hotel

Hotel near Cardiff Castle
Principality Stadium is located near The Angel Hotel, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site restaurant, Castells, offers breakfast and dinner. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and concierge services
  • 7 meeting rooms, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 102 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Deep soaking tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, travel cribs, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Castells

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 215 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Angel Cardiff
Angel Hotel Cardiff
The Angel Hotel Hotel
Barcelo Cardiff
The Angel Hotel Cardiff, Wales
The Angel Hotel Cardiff
The Angel Hotel Hotel Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Is The Angel Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Angel Hotel?

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 The Angel Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Angel Hotel located?

Located in Cardiff City Centre, this hotel is steps from Bute Park and Cardiff Castle. Principality Stadium and Cardiff Bay are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cardiff Central Station is 11 minutes by foot and Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

The Angel Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1397 out of 2916 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 926 out of 2916 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 376 out of 2916 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 126 out of 2916 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 2916 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value stay, close to shops and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, friendly staff on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay whilst visiting Cardiff city. Great location, comfortable bed, great breakfas, good price. Staff excellent. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room nice and clean , bed was nice also, shower was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room - clean and spacious....and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great choice and eveything was nice and hot
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Serdar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect! Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel rooms were clean and spacious, a bit tired but totally fine. The hotel staff were fantastic- great service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Easha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly and right in centre of Cardiff. Easy walking distance to everything, Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is spotless and has a great history. It’s perfectly located right in the middle of the city centre, directly in front of the castle. We really enjoyed our stay and it will be our first and only choice next time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very polite room was nice and big
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Room was okay, and staff were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff where lovely, and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was in a great location for the rugby. There was a good vibe pre the game too. Hotel itself is a bit tired with no lift service but it was clean and what we needed for the night
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was good and the staff courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely stay, room clean and warm, some parts of property needs some tlc ad also lifts that work. Staff excellent, nothing to much trouble, would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little dated but clean. Breakfast was lovely, plenty of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff courteous & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and central. Could be noisy at night though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Upgraded to a deluxe twin room with a partial view of the castle on arrival which was a lovely surprise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were excellent. The room was warm and the bed very comfortable. The restaurant food was very good and reasonably priced. There are a lot of choices for people who have dietary needs like GF and Vegetarian. This hotel is very good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service at the hotel as usual. A lovely, quiet atmosphere and a clean, comfortable and well-appointed room. Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Didn't stay there unfortunately not well 😞
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Happy with stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025