Ipswich Road, Roath, Cardiff, United Kingdom | (618) 248-8274
Contemporary rooms with flat-screen TVs and kettles
Restaurant is open for dinner and serves international cuisine
Breakfast offered with varying items like pancakes (for a fee)
Room service available, plus vending machines selling snacks
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Far from the city center
Rooms lack air-conditioning
Thin walls means noise travels
No gym or bar on site
Restaurant and breakfast in a separate building
The two-and-a-half-pearl Premier Inn Cardiff (Roath) Hotel sits on the edge of Cardiff, in an area without much to see or do nearby -- travelers would be advised to have a car. Its 75 rooms are standard chain-hotel fare with simple blond-wood furniture and splashes of purple. All come with flat-screen TVs and kettles, though be aware they're not air-conditioned. Features include a restaurant in a separate building, breakfast service (for a fee), and free Wi-Fi and parking. For a property that's more centrally situated, travelers could consider the Clayton Hotel, BW Premier Collection, which has air-conditioned rooms, a gym, a bar, and a location next to Cardiff Central railway station.
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Scene
Chain hotel with budget-friendly rates that draws mainly couples and families
Part of the Premier Inn chain with outposts throughout the U.K., Premier Inn Cardiff (Roath) Hotel caters to a broad mix of families, couples, and business travelers drawn by its budget-friendly rates and willing to overlook its less-than-ideal location. The atmosphere is a bit characterless, but it's still contemporary and neatly put together, with velvety loveseats and silver drum pendant lights dressing up the lobby. Still, the lobby represents one of the few public spaces where guests can gather. The breakfast room and restaurant are actually located next door at the David Lloyd Cardiff.
Location
On the outskirts of Cardiff with little in the immediate area; a car is needed
Located on the outskirts of the city, this hotel is about a 12-minute drive to the city center and its attractions. There’s not much to do or see in the area, and guests would be advised to have a car. There's a grocery store next door to the property, and a few restaurants are within a 10-minute walk. The closest bus stop is a five-minute walk away. It’s a 37-minute drive to Cardiff Airport.
Rooms
Simple, contemporary rooms with purple color details, flat-screen TVs, and kettles -- but no AC
As is typical of the Premier Inn chain, rooms here are festooned in the brand's signature royal purple. Bed runners, striped carpets and curtains, and the occasional throw pillow or tub chair are all done in a grape hue. Modular wooden furniture in a dark finish and floral artwork complete the look that's cheery but generic. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, kettles, flat-screen TVs, desks, and a built-in wardrobe for storage. Note that rooms are not air-conditioned. White-tile bathrooms are rather basic, with shower/tub combos. Toiletries and hairdryers are provided. Noise, such as the sound of doors opening and closing, travels between rooms, and the floors creak.
Features
Breakfast buffet (for a fee), restaurant serving dinner, free Wi-Fi, and free parking
The Premier Inn Cardiff (Roath) covers the basics: There's a restaurant, internet, and free parking. A breakfast buffet is available in the morning for a fee, and it includes continental items like cereals and fruit, as well as hot dishes like pancakes. Children under 16 years of age may eat breakfast for free when one accompanying adult orders a full Premier Inn Breakfast option. The restaurant, which is in an adjacent building, serves dinner. Wi-Fi is free throughout, allowing 1 GB per user per day for up to three devices. There's free on-site parking as well.
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