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The Coal Exchange Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Principality Stadium

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board
Reception
Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Daily full breakfast (GBP 15.00 per person)
Front of property
Cardiff Bay is at your doorstep when you stay at The Coal Exchange Hotel. Enjoy the hotel's vibrant atmosphere, savor a meal in the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar, all while staying connected with in-room WiFi and benefiting from multilingual staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Family Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Family Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Triple Room, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard King Room with Shower | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Standard King Room with Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Presidential Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Exchange Bld, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 5FQ

What's nearby

  • Wales Millennium Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cardiff Bay Waterfront - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cardiff Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Principality Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cardiff Castle - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 28 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 57 min drive
  • Cardiff Bay Station - 5 min walk
  • Cardiff Central Station - 23 min walk
  • Cardiff (CFW-Cardiff Train Station) - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Zizzi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Quantum Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • The Dock
  • ‪The Eli Jenkins - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yakitori 1 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Coal Exchange Hotel

At The Coal Exchange Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Castle. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Principality Stadium and Cardiff University are within a short drive. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Welsh

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 55 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (late night)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 30-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 9.00 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to December 26:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Exchange Hotel Cardiff
Exchange Hotel
Exchange Cardiff
The Exchange Hotel Cardiff
The Exchange Hotel
The Coal Exchange Hotel Hotel
The Coal Exchange Hotel Cardiff
The Coal Exchange Hotel Hotel Cardiff

Frequently asked questions

Does The Coal Exchange Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Coal Exchange Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Coal Exchange Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Are there restaurants at or near The Coal Exchange Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Coal Exchange Hotel like?

The Coal Exchange Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Cardiff Bay Station and 14 minutes' walk from Cardiff Bay.

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The Coal Exchange Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Building
Location
Bathroom
Lobby
Food
Restaurant
Bed

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, great, and excellent by multiple guests. (32 reviews)
  • The property's jacuzzi baths were a lovely bonus, providing a relaxing and enjoyable experience for many guests. (21 reviews)
  • The spa bath was a highlight for many guests, with many describing it as amazing, lovely, and a massive bonus. (23 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

The staff were amazing - really helpful and friendly
Sara-Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel. Highly recommend
2-night trip

8/10 Good

Very unique hotel with a lot of fascinating history and character. Room was clean and beds were comfortable. We happened to be there on a hot summer day, and there is no air conditioning in the rooms, which would be expected with an older hotel. The rooms were hot, but the hotel staff is very responsive in providing extra fans.
Anna, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel, room was clean and had everything we needed and more
Michaela, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful room in historic building. Excellent location, walkable to the Mermaid Quay area. One downside was that the jacuzzi tub/ shower was not accessible to my elderly parents. There were no handlebars in the tub area.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Coal Exchange is a beautiful hotel built in the late 1800s. Original wood floors that creak under your feet with every step, gorgeous brickwork on the outside, and amazing staff. Every staff member went out of their way to assist us and make us feel welcome. This hotel is a gem!
Kristin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great historical building with lots of character and really friendly staff.
Mr John, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Very well placed for a stay in Cardiff Bay. Staff very helpful and polite. Quirky hotel with a great vibe.
Caroline, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Staff were friendly. Aura restaurant is very nice. Rooms are sizeable. Air conditioning didn’t work. Location is half hour walk from city centre.
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very convenient , close to the pier. Spacious room
peggy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay

Room was lovely and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Absolutely lovely decor and definitely added bonus of the jacuzzi bath and love seeing all the old photos and history of the building.
Amanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good size rooms and excellent restaurant
Joe, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

We had a lovely stay overnight, the room was spacious and well thought out, however for a suite it would have been nice to have a few extras such as bathrobes. The room and bathroom were both clean, and the jacuzzi bath is a lovely bonus. Breakfast in the morning was delicious and offered plenty of choice. Would happily stay again, great hotel for strolling around Cardiff Bay.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay. Reception guy was lovely so friendly. Fab jacquzzi bath. Bed not the best… king size room but just 2 singles pushed together.
catherine, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Grand old building with some quirky features. Needs a lot of money spending on it. Pretty close to Cardiff Bay area, which is lovely. Seems a bit unloved in areas. Bedroom was reasonably clean and beds comfortable but there were books on our bedroom windowsill covered in dust and one of the fans also very dusty. Lots of tea/coffee etc. The area around the hotel is pretty unkempt and scruffy and not a pleasant walk to Cardiff City area at night. Probably would look for alternate accommodation if staying in Cardiff again sadly.
Jayne, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Pros: The staff was excellent, the location was great, the history and grandure of the building was interesting. Cons: 2 out of 3 rooms air conditioning wasn’t working. 1 out of 3 rooms the tv wasn’t working. The upkeep of the building needs some work.
Rachelle, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Bedroom was a good size although the bathroom was very small. Good facilities in the room, tv too high on wall made it awkward to watch. Comfy bed, had a good night sleep. Fan in the room was handy as it was warm in the room.
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay staff and hotel excellent
lucy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing hotel staff, you’re visiting a piece of history.
Apeksha, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely historical building in convenient location for Mermaid Quay, Millennium Centre etc. lovely room and very helpful staff. Would definitely stay again
Bruce, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing hotel, great stay, lovely rooms.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel. Nice rooms. Tasty breakfast. Pleasant staff.
Rich, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved it, we will be staying again.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good hotel

Lovely comfortable stay. Very convenient for restaurants and theatre.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was helpful and welcoming
Dale, 3-night trip