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The Coal Exchange Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Principality Stadium

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Restaurant
Reception
Exterior
Front of property
Family Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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The Exchange Bld, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 5FQ
  • Place, Cardiff Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wales Millennium Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff Bay Waterfront
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Presidential Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Presidential Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Accessible | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard King Room with Shower | In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard King Room with Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cardiff

Butetown stay.A stay at this Butetown hotel places you steps from Coal Exchange building and within a 5-minute walk of Mermaid Quay. Techniquest and Wales Millennium Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cardiff Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mermaid Quay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wales Millennium Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Techniquest - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cardiff Bay Waterfront - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cardiff Bay Station - 5 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mount Stuart (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Mania - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Sultan - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dock - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Quantum Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Coal Exchange Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Principality Stadium
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Coal Exchange Hotel also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and room service (during limited hours).

This 3.5-star Cardiff hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Coal Exchange Hotel offers 55 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 30-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 9.00 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

How close is The Coal Exchange Hotel to the airport?

The Coal Exchange Hotel is 13.2 mi (28-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

As of Apr 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Coal Exchange Hotel on May 6, 2026 start from $85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Coal Exchange Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Coal Exchange Hotel.

How close is The Coal Exchange Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 8.5 mi (27-min drive) from Barry Island Beach and 3.1 mi (7-min drive) from Pennarth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Coal Exchange Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Coal Exchange Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 9.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Les Croupiers Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Coal Exchange Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Coal Exchange Hotel have a pool?

The Coal Exchange Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Coal Exchange Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from December 23 to December 26.

Does The Coal Exchange Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Coal Exchange Hotel to downtown Cardiff?

The Coal Exchange Hotel is 1.2 mi away from Cardiff.

The Coal Exchange Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 797 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 797 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 797 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 797 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 797 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Megan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very dark - barely any lighting. Dust on bedside tables, scuffs on dressing table and walls. Cracked tiles in the bathroom. Wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful rooms, really spacious and oppulent. The only issue we had was that hotels.com hadn't released the money to the hotel despite taking it in full from me months before. When we arrived to check in it created a big problem due to 'non payment' - I would definitely recommend staying here, but would not book through hotels.com. The hotel will price match whatever rate you get online
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

I can’t think of any negatives.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff we encountered were lovely . Unfortunately what should be a stunning building is in dire need of a refurb , in fact we had to ask to move rooms because of the unacceptable condition of our first offering.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Victoria on reception was really helpful and efficient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Traveled with partner
staff very friendly . Nice stay for 1 night . Breakfast was nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Guido

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rhys

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Avoid during the summer, or during an event.

The hotel doesn’t have any air conditioning, apparently due to its age and historical importance to the Cardiff Bay area it has never been installed, even though theres was a temperature control in the room! So was very uncomfortable during our stay because of the hot temperatures. I asked for a fan but the hotel failed to provide one. The window wouldn’t close so was being disturbed at all times during the evening and mornings, especially as my window was close to the bin area and the staff were emptying the bottle bins from the night before! Overall we didn’t have a great stay so wouldn’t recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warden

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cardiff trip

Great location and friendly helpful staff. Large comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Gorgeous Building

Gorgeous looking hotel but looking a bit jaded at the edges. Loved the feel of the place though. Loved the Jacuzzi bath to get rid of my aches and pains. Shame no air con but 3 fans did make up a little for that. Lovely building though. The upkeep must cost a fortune.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sophie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel in a lovely spot for the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We'll visit again

A lovely period building keeping many of the original features, with
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grand and comfortable hotel

The hotel itself was very grand and comfortable. We had an excellent stay and staff were very attentive. The room we stayed in had a jacuzzi bathtub which was a massive bonus. However, if you book via hotels.com be sure to call the hotel to check they have the correct booking. We requested a twin room when we booked but was given a king room as, according to the receptionist, hotels.com do not pass these requests to the hotel. Located a short walk from the Bay and close to public transport links that connect to the rest of Cardiff. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As we had booked a presidential suite we expecting presidential standards, there were 3 tall fans in the room..all dusty, the bath seal was mouldy, the shower head was dirty and crusted with lime scale. To top it off we have been bitten on our legs and torso by something. We appreciate that this is an historical building however....it did not match the cost for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Edmonds

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommend

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Gavin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Filthy room. Issues raised with reception and apology given but nothing more. Very very over priced accommodation in very very poor state.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025