Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Leonardo Hotel Cardiff sits in the absolute heart of the Welsh capital, in a handsome Victorian building just off Queen Street. With 142 comfortable, modern rooms, its own restaurant and bar and a string of the city’s biggest draws within minutes’ walk, it is an ideal central base for leisure breaks, shopping trips and business stays alike.

A comfortable hotel in the absolute centre of Cardiff

Location is the headline here, and it is hard to beat. Set just off Queen Street in a characterful Victorian building, the hotel puts you within a few minutes’ walk of the Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle, the St David’s shopping centre and the Utilita Arena — about as central as Cardiff gets. Inside, 142 well-appointed rooms range from comfortable doubles and twins to superior kings and junior suites, all designed for a restful, contemporary stay.

Rooms and comfort

Every room comes with the hotel’s signature DREAM bed, an en-suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, complimentary tea and coffee and free unlimited Wi-Fi. Superior rooms and suites add extra touches such as mineral water, biscuits and complimentary daily coffee. With 24-hour room service available, it is an easy, comfortable place to base yourself.

Dining, meetings and parking

The hotel’s own restaurant and bar, Leonardo’s, is open through the day and serves evening meals, so you can eat in without venturing out. For business and events there are nine meeting rooms catering for anything from a handful of delegates up to larger conferences and weddings. Limited on-site parking is available at an additional charge — useful in such a central city spot. Please note pets are not accommodated, with the exception of guide and assistance dogs.

• 142 comfortable, modern rooms in a Victorian city-centre building
• Just off Queen Street, minutes from the Principality Stadium and Cardiff Castle
• On-site restaurant and bar (Leonardo’s) with 24-hour room service
• Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout
• Nine meeting and event rooms for conferences and weddings
• Limited on-site parking (additional charge); near Cardiff Queen Street station
• Guide and assistance dogs only

Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

Cardiff is a lively, compact capital that rewards exploring on foot. Cardiff Castle and the green expanse of Bute Park sit right in the centre, the historic Victorian and Edwardian arcades are a browser’s delight, and the waterfront at Cardiff Bay offers the Wales Millennium Centre, restaurants and boat trips. Further afield, St Fagans National Museum of History and the beaches of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast make excellent days out. For more places to stay in the capital, see our guide to Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan hotels.

The hotel’s central position makes it equally suited to very different kinds of trip. Leisure guests can roll out of bed and straight into the shops, the castle or a stadium event, while business travellers and conference delegates benefit from the meeting spaces, fast Wi-Fi and round-the-clock room service. With Cardiff Queen Street station close by and the airport reachable in around 35 minutes by public transport, arriving and getting around is straightforward whether or not you bring a car.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the hotel? Just off Queen Street in the centre of Cardiff.

How many rooms are there? 142 rooms, from standard doubles to junior suites.

Is it suitable for business stays? Yes — there are nine meeting rooms plus event and wedding spaces.

Is there a restaurant? Yes — Leonardo’s restaurant and bar, plus 24-hour room service.

Is there parking? Limited on-site parking at an additional charge.

Are pets allowed? Guide and assistance dogs only.

What’s nearby? The Principality Stadium, Cardiff Castle, St David’s and the Utilita Arena.

For a comfortable, perfectly central stay in the heart of Cardiff, check availability and reserve your room using the booking options on this page.