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6 Oct - 7 Oct
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9 Oct - 11 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct

Our top choices for Cardiff 3-star hotels

A grand hotel lobby with a marble floor, large potted plants, and a chandelier.
A dining table with a three-tiered dessert stand, a teapot, cups, and a glass of champagne.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with a double bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

1. The Angel Hotel

The Angel Hotel
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
Gary
RM258
RM310 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Angel Hotel
Restaurant
A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.
A bathtub with two glasses of champagne and a bottle of champagne.
Reception

2. The Coal Exchange Hotel

The Coal Exchange Hotel
Butetown
United Kingdom
Caroline
RM241
RM289 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Coal Exchange Hotel
A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a framed certificate, and a television on the wall.
A neatly made bed with white linens and rolled towels, a wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.
A sign for a hotel with a direction arrow pointing left, indicating the hotel's location.
A white building with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and hanging flower baskets. There are picnic tables and umbrellas in the foreground.

3. The Coach & Horses Hotel

The Coach & Horses Hotel
Marshfield
United Kingdom
John
RM239
RM287 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Coach & Horses Hotel
A modern dining area with blue seating and yellow chairs, large windows offering views of historic architecture.
A modern lounge area with a round table, comfortable seating, and a fireplace.
A bar area with a coffee machine, shelves of bottles, and a refrigerator.
A modern building with a flat facade, large windows, and a corner entrance.

4. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
Benjamin
RM207
RM249 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff
A fireplace with a decorative arch and a vase of red flowers on a mantel.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large mirror, and a vase with flowers.
An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, covered by green umbrellas, and a building with a sign reading "Celtic International Hotel".
A variety of baked goods including muffins, croissants, and pastries on display.

5. Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport

Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
Rhoose
United Kingdom
KAREN
RM280
RM336 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Celtic International Hotel Cardiff Airport
Interior entrance
Lobby
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.
Restaurant

6. Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel

Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
Shane
RM217
RM260 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Cardiff Bute Terrace Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A waiting area with four chairs and two tables, a door, and a poster on the wall.
A modern building with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign for 'easyHotel'.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack.

7. easyHotel Cardiff

easyHotel Cardiff
Cardiff City Centre
Canada
Helen
RM176
RM211 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
easyHotel Cardiff
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and a brick facade.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a large window with curtains.
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area featuring yellow sofas, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of a historic building.
A reception area with two yellow armchairs, a small table with a vase of sunflowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. Tŷ Magor

Tŷ Magor
Newport
United Kingdom
Lee-Ann
RM306
RM367 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Tŷ Magor
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "ibis budget" sign, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating car and taxi services.
A vending machine with various beverages and snacks.
A cafeteria with green chairs and tables, a counter with food items, and a bookshelf in the background.
A reception area with a counter, a bookshelf with various items, and a staircase leading to another level.

9. Ibis Budget Newport

Ibis Budget Newport
Newport
United Kingdom
John
RM199
RM239 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Ibis Budget Newport
A breakfast table with plates of toast, eggs, beans, and bacon, along with condiments and a coffee cup.
A Best Western hotel with outdoor seating and a 'Welcome' sign.
A bar counter with various bottles of alcohol, a glass, and a decorative item.
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a bottle, and a glass.

10. Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel

Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
Pontymoile
United Kingdom
Sandra
RM259
RM311 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a trash bin, and a view of the outdoors.
A building with a modern architectural style, featuring large windows and a symmetrical facade.
A white building with a dark brown door, a stone wall with plants, and hanging flower baskets.
A restaurant with a glass ceiling, outdoor seating, and a view of the garden.

11. Llechwen Hall Hotel

Llechwen Hall Hotel
Nelson
United Kingdom
Wayne
RM344
RM413 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Llechwen Hall Hotel
A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a corner location.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, purple sofas, a wooden floor, and a patterned wall.
A waterfront cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a modern building, and a bridge reflecting in calm waters.

12. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
Cardiff City Centre
United States
Patricia
RM307
RM369 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla
A charging station for electric vehicles, a white car parked nearby, and a building with a brick facade in the background.
A hotel room with two single beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, and bedside lamps.
A modern lounge area with multiple seating options, including chairs and sofas, arranged around a central table.
A hotel reception area with a counter, seating area, and a large screen displaying the hotel name.

13. Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
Coedkernew
United Kingdom
Louise
RM248
RM297 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a bar in the background.
A beach with a sandy shore, a stone wall, and a few people walking.
A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

14. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
Cardiff City Centre
United Kingdom
Jayne
RM284
RM340 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG
A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to another room.
A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large signboard, and a wall-mounted logo.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a kitchenette.
A banquet hall with a long table set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, glassware, and floral centerpieces.

15. Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 by IHG

Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 by IHG
Tongwynlais
United Kingdom
Tom
RM311
RM373 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4 by IHG
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a brick building in the background.
A library interior with ornate woodwork, bookshelves, and a fireplace.
A breakfast buffet area with coffee options, a sign for 'Express Start Breakfast', and a 'Wake Cup' sign offering fairtrade coffee.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

16. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
Butetown
Australia
Tabra
RM252
RM303 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG
A historic building with a prominent entrance labeled "The Pontecanna Inn." It features a classic architectural style with stonework and multiple windows.
A restaurant interior with a patterned wallpaper, a tufted leather booth, and pendant lighting.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench by the window, and a patterned wall.
A compact kitchenette with a built-in refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a kettle on a shelf.

17. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna Inn
Pontcanna
United Kingdom
David
RM362
RM434 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Pontcanna Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, two wall-mounted lamps, and two paintings on the wall.
A Days Inn with a brick facade, a glass entrance, and a picnic table in the courtyard.
A Days Inn hotel with a parking lot and entrance.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brown leather couch, and a glass door leading outside.

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Magor

Days Inn by Wyndham Magor
Newport
United Kingdom
Michael john
RM167
RM200 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Magor
A restaurant with a rustic ceiling, multiple dining tables with orange chairs, and a wall of wine bottles.
An outdoor patio with a chandelier, seating, and potted plants.
A stone building with a sign for 'The Bear Hotel'.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a glass table, and a TV.

19. The Bear Hotel

The Bear Hotel
Cowbridge
United States
Nancy
RM608
RM729 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Bear Hotel
A hotel named 'The Beacon Hotel' with a sign above the entrance.
A patio area with wooden picnic tables and benches.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.
A restaurant with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

20. The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection

The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection
Pentwyn
United Kingdom
Ray
The Beacon Hotel, Cardiff, Part of the AG Collection
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Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Cardiff?
Travellers recommend The Royal Hotel Cardiff. It comes with premium bedding and hypo-allergenic bedding, and is around 0.32 kilometers west of the centre of Cardiff. Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.32 kilometers east of the downtown area, it offers hypo-allergenic bedding and a terrace.
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