Park Plaza Hotel

A 4-star city hotel with pool and spa in Cardiff

The Park Plaza is a sophisticated four-star hotel in the heart of Cardiff, on Greyfriars Road just a few minutes’ walk from Cardiff Castle. With an indoor pool, a spa, a fitness centre and a contemporary restaurant, it offers a stylish, full-service stay right in the centre of the Welsh capital — an ideal base whether you are in town for sightseeing, shopping, a rugby international or a relaxing city break. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across thousands of reviews.

Rooms and comfort

The hotel offers elegant, contemporary rooms across several types, from Superior and Executive rooms to those with a tree-lined outlook. It is a polished, well-run hotel with the facilities and service to match, and pets are welcome on request (charges may apply), making it a flexible choice for guests travelling with a dog.

Spa, pool and dining

A real draw is the Laguna Health and Spa, with an indoor swimming pool, a steam room and Pevonia treatments, plus a fitness centre — perfect for unwinding after a day in the city. Dining is at the Laguna Kitchen and Bar, serving British cuisine, with a full breakfast buffet to start the day. There is no on-site car park, but the NCP car park opposite offers a discount for guests with validation, and free WiFi runs throughout.

At a glance

• Sophisticated 4-star hotel on Greyfriars Road, central Cardiff
• Indoor pool, spa and fitness centre (Laguna Health and Spa)
• Laguna Kitchen and Bar restaurant; buffet breakfast
• Free WiFi; discounted NCP parking opposite
• Pets welcome on request
• A few minutes’ walk from Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium

In the heart of Cardiff

The location is excellent: you are moments from Cardiff Castle and the civic grandeur of Cathays Park, home to the (free) National Museum Cardiff, with the city’s shopping arcades and the St Davids centre close by, and the Principality Stadium — home of Welsh rugby and a major concert venue — about ten minutes’ walk away. Cardiff Bay’s waterfront, with the Wales Millennium Centre, and the wonderful St Fagans National Museum of History are both an easy trip out. For more places to stay in the city, see our guide to Cardiff accommodation.

Good to know

A central hotel with its own pool and spa makes a real difference to a city break — you can sightsee, shop or catch an event by day, then come back and properly unwind without leaving the building, which is especially welcome on a winter weekend or after a long day on your feet. The pets-on-request policy adds flexibility for dog owners. Cardiff is busiest and most fun around major rugby matches and arena events, when central hotels fill quickly, so it pays to book ahead for those dates. With its strong guest rating and full facilities, the Park Plaza is a dependable, stylish choice in the centre of the capital.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a pool and spa? Yes — an indoor pool, spa and fitness centre (Laguna Health and Spa).

Where is it? On Greyfriars Road, in the centre of Cardiff, a few minutes from the castle.

Is there parking? There’s a discounted NCP car park opposite the hotel (no on-site car park).

Can we bring a dog? Pets are welcome on request; charges may apply.

What’s nearby? Cardiff Castle, the National Museum, the shopping arcades and the Principality Stadium.

Is it good for a match or concert? Yes — the Principality Stadium is about ten minutes’ walk away, making it handy for rugby internationals and arena events.

For a stylish, full-service city stay in central Cardiff, check availability for your dates using the booking options on this page.