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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

#28 of 44 hotels in Cardiff

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Review score

Based on 2825 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: 28 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the air cooling was not working. The day had been very hot and our room was also very hot. The windows could only be opened a short way and the air cooler did no more than blow the warm air about but, at least, it was moving. We had to sleep on top of the bed which was comfortable. When I reported the lack of cooling the next day they did say that they would look into it but we were leaving that morning. There was a good variety for breakfast but it was not clear which items were gluten free or not. Nothing was labelled. What I had for breakfast was pleasant but it was guess work as to whether it would suit me. By the time we arrived it was not possible to get a parking space so we had to park in the street a short walk away. It would have been helpful if the young man on the desk had told us that we would only need to pay for parking on street from 8.00am. It would have saved us being to rush up at 6am and then finding that we could pay on line from 8am for the could of hours we needed. It war as if the reception was busy when we arrived at about 11pm

    Quiet. Easy access to where we needed to be.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    9.0
    Overall pleasant stay. Breakfast could use an improvement.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s quite a bit of walk to the city centre. And they didn’t change the breakfast items during my stay,

    Affordable price and more than adequate rooms.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    7.0
    One Night in Cardiff Holiday Inn Express
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although advertised as Air conditioned it had no Air conditioning on" Cooling" setting. The onlly setting available was"Heat" setting.In other words a system that didnt cool to required lower temps. It was the start of a heat wave with temps getting up to high 20's. So quite uncomfortable. The delivery of a portable fan on request to the room helped, but it didn't deliver the same comfort level as proper cooling air conditioning would have.

    Manager was generous to offer us a discount on the nights stay due to the Air conditioning issue. Complimentary breakfast which was inclusive in the tariff, was excellent. Staff were very friendly and quick to follow up on any requests. Lovely people, a hotel with a great team.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    9.0
    Amazing price for a great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful location, very clean

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was very stuffy in spite of turning on the air con and adjusting the thermostat to 5C and it was noisy. We did manage to open the window to air the room. The bed was too warm (may be good for winter but not in June) and I could not sleep properly. The toilet is much lower than usual height, so one gets a surprise.

    The location was well placed between Cardiff city centre and the Mermaid Quay. Pleasant and accessible walking to these places. The breakfast was good and we enjoyed sitting outside.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good location staff really friendly and helpful thank you

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    7.0
    Hotel was comfortable & clean, but hardly dog friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would not call this hotel dog friendly when there is no where to sit with your dog inside & enjoy breakfast. Unfortunately we had to sit outside on some old chairs, luckily the weather was ok! If you say you are a dog friendly hotel you need to offer some where to sit with your dog inside. Quite a walk to Cardiff Bay.

    The room was very comfortable & clean

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    7.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were far too hot

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Overall really nice place to stay and brilliant for the money paid.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    9.0
    Overpriced, should have been around £60 for a one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable

    Ideal location for both Cardiff Bay & Cardiff City Centre

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    ok for the needs i booked it for
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast

    Room clean. Location close to main attracxti8ons. Breakfast need improving but was ok

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sink to high in bathroom, so water kept running down arms on to the floor. Soap dispenser needed to be nearer and less pump action to stop squirting on the floor. Dangerous trip hazard getting out of the slippery shower with step and frame. Having to spend loads of time stood waiting in line for hot water for a cup of tea at breakfast, I would have been quicker going back to my room to boil the kettle!

    Comfy bed,and pillows.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of tea bags - only two Room needed cleaning and decor updating

    Location Space to sit other than on bed

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was hit & stuffy in the room. No aircon only a fan (when I complained). In check out I told the guy on the desk how incredibly hot it was in the room and he laughed at me . Not impressed

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    9.0
    Wknd trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location room clean and nice

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    9.0
    A great way to start the day.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and really clean. Accommodating staff who worked tirelessly to help guests.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was not very happy about the £20 parking fee which was not mentioned when booking! The breakfast was not very hot in fact it was luke warm

    The place was clean the staff were lovely

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    7.0
    Good for people by car or loving to walk.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not to much gluten free products in the breakfast. And the room hasn’t been cleaned properly.

    The place where breakfast was served. The view from the room. And the Joshua’s kindness at the reception! He has been very polite and useful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    good breakfast, nice view on the river

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paying for parking.

    Location and good breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car park, non electric cars using electric bay so couldn’t charge car

    Location, good standard, very friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no air-conditioning in this hotel and this is completely opposite to what Booking.com has mentioned in the facilities at these hotels .. we were given a fan to combat the suffocating warmth when Windows of the room are closed

    in a quiet place of the city

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    Grace and Yaris were extremely kind and helpful. Kudos to the team.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    7.0
    I had a good stay over the few days in May 2024 !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I think the food should be replenished more timely as some dishes were left empty for quite a while.

    The breakfast was usually good and the service staff was attentive.

    Stayed in May 2024

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