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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel 3 stars

Longueil Close, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 4EE, United Kingdom

#30 of 47 hotels in Cardiff

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Review score

Based on 2814 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room allocated on arrival
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Food was good location great for us

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Would we stay here again? probably yeas!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    distance to the City centre or the Bay itself Bar prices were a bit high!

    good breakfasts and on site parking

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Good value
    • Family with young children
    • Room allocated on arrival
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My husband and I were woken up at 3.50am by inconsiderate and selfish people who were talking loudly in the car park. Next time I would appreciate a room on the other side of the corridor( facing away from the car park and overlooking the water). We were both tired in the morning and feeling a little annoyed. We were on our way that morning to take our daughter to hospital for a scheduled operation.

    Value for money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room allocated on arrival
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carpets in rooms look like they could do with a clean. Also the interior bathroom door had what looked like a previously punched hole that had been filled in. Paying for parking at a hotel youve paid to stay in already.

    The bed was big and firm Staff was friendly Breakfast was nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Short location and great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view was a lower rating as it was just of the car park

    Amazing breakfast Perfect location - half way between the bay and the city centre

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Close to city center
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car park 10 GBP

    Big room, close to city center - 20 min walking, shop on the corner, 50 min walking to Cardiff city stadium, breakfast was tasty, eat as much you can.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Excellent value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Room allocated on arrival
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was a bit further away from the main part of the bay than expected. We were in a disabled room which was fine but the shower had no curtain around it so the whole of the bathroom got soaked when the shower was on.

    The staff were fabulous. So friendly and accommodating.Nothing was too much trouble. Food from the restaurant was lovely and good value. Good housekeeping service. Excellent value for money. Thank you all so much.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Great base for Cardiff Bay attractions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being able to book parking in advance would be an improvement.

    Great location, very close to the attractions of Cardiff Bay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Cardiff mini break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room allocated on arrival
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast very busy, only one coffee machine. A bit of a trek to city centre. Felt rushed to go out for the day with housekeeping knocking on the door a couple of times. Lighting in room a bit dingy.

    Spacious clean room. Good breakfast selection. Excellent value. Friendly reception staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would use again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower, although hot, was very weak and therefore it was difficult to wash all traces of shampoo off.

    The breakfast was very good although the croissants regularly ran out. The beds were very comfortable and the room was clean. The staff were very friendly and efficient.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    A good choice of hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of availability of on site car parking. Limited choice of bar food.

    Very clean and well maintained hotel. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    It was a good comfy experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Room allocated on arrival
    • Stayed 1 night

    Check out time should be till 12 noon

    Breakfast was good and they have given me waterfront room on my request :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Will stay again next time in Cardiff.Amazing good value!
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Room allocated on arrival
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all

    Ideal spot within a walk to the Bay entertainments. Rooms very clean and comfortable. Breakfast spot on for a days work

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Overall Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows were almost lumpy, the filling was not very nice. The noise travels fast and far and all night you could hear banging.

    Staff were friendly and room overall was nice, bed itself was very comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Okay hotel, friendly staff but wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room allocated on arrival
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to pay £10 extra for parking for a site that has a car park with it??? On top of top of that the entrance and exit barrier wasn’t even working properly, had to go and get a member of staff to let us in. Use some of that parking money to fix the barrier!! We had a back room overlooking the water, it’s not the pleasant view you would expect sadly. At night time I could hear a constant hum from the industrial unit opposite and you can really hear the road noise even though it is in the distance. Seriously need to invest in some decent windows as we had a very fitful sleep.

    Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was a decent size. Nice and clean. Breakfast included with price.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    A nice first experience with Holiday Inn Express
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was annoying noise from the bed, even on slight movement. Canal view was not provided on request at the reception.

    Refreshing shower and walk around the canal.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food in the restaurant was cold. Prese Station was great just not hot. Only one chair in the room with 2 guests.

    Cmfortable room with friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really good value for money. Had everything we wanted for a one night stay - clean, quiet room, comfy bed, hot water, good breakfast, no complaints at all.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    7.0
    It's fine
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfasts was awful (standard hotel hot plate buffet with no options for people with dietaries)

    Clean, nice staff and generally good hotel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Clean and tidy with friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Room allocated on arrival
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was a little difficult to find Breakfast was chaotic and quite stressful

    It was clean and tidy

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Generally good with some small areas for improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cooked breakfast, shower was feeble

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice clean central hotel safe parking for £10 per night in a central area. Can’t recommend the brea.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room allocated on arrival
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast, hash browns were so overdone they were just dry shells and the sausages were disgusting. The sausages were poor quality and poorly cooked I ended up on day two having toast and butter.

    Comfortable clean room and bed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    First class budget hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was excellent

    Breakfast was excellent, wide choice and the hot food bacon, scrambled eggs, tomatoes etc were nicely cooked,

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location close to city centre and cardiff Bay

    Ideal location..staff member Jack,very helpful and pleasant nothing was too much for him to do.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Short but enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being woken up at 3 am to a rave next door but to be fair when we rang reception the did sort the situation out

    Welcome was great and a great breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

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