Radisson Blu Hotel

A Landmark Tower Hotel in the Heart of Cardiff

The Radisson Blu is one of Cardiff’s most striking hotels — a modern tower rising above the city centre, offering stylish, contemporary rooms and, from its upper floors, panoramic views across the capital. Right in the heart of the city, within walking distance of the shops, the castle and the stadium, it makes a sophisticated and well-placed base for a city break, a concert or a shopping trip.

The hotel

The Radisson Blu offers a range of stylish, contemporary rooms — from standard rooms to executive rooms and suites — with several room types making the most of the city views from the tower. Rooms are modern and comfortable, with tea and coffee facilities, and there are family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. Free WiFi runs throughout, there is a fitness centre for guests, and a 24-hour reception. As one of the capital’s tallest hotels, the outlook from the higher floors is a genuine highlight.

Dining and the welcome

The hotel’s Tafarn Bar and Kitchen serves British dishes, with vegan, halal and gluten-free options, and a generous breakfast offering full English, continental and buffet choices. On-site parking is available at a charge (spaces are limited and can’t be reserved, with a height restriction), so it is worth planning ahead if arriving by car. Please note the hotel does not accept pets. With strong, consistent guest reviews, it is a reliable and stylish city-centre choice.

At a glance

• Striking modern tower hotel in central Cardiff
• Stylish rooms, suites and family rooms — many with city views
• Tafarn Bar and Kitchen restaurant; fitness centre; 24-hour reception
• Free WiFi; on-site parking at a charge (limited, height restricted)
• No pets; walking distance to the stadium, castle and shopping

In the heart of Cardiff

The location is hard to beat. The hotel stands in the city centre, within walking distance of Cardiff Central railway station, the Principality Stadium and the St David’s shopping centre, with Cardiff Castle and the Victorian arcades close by. That makes it ideal for a match, a concert, a shopping spree or simply exploring the capital on foot. For more on the area and other places to stay, see our guide to Cardiff accommodation.

Exploring Cardiff and the Vale

Beyond the centre, the revitalised waterfront of Cardiff Bay — with Mermaid Quay and the Wales Millennium Centre — is a short hop away, while St Fagans National Museum of History on the edge of the city is one of the best free attractions in Wales. The National Museum Cardiff, Bute Park and the coast of the Vale of Glamorgan, including the seaside town of Penarth, are all within easy reach for a varied stay.

Good to know

For a city break built around the centre — shopping, a show at the arena, a rugby international at the Principality Stadium — it is hard to beat being a short walk from all of it, with Cardiff Central station close by for easy arrivals and day trips. The tower setting is the hotel’s signature: the higher rooms give genuinely memorable views across the capital, day and night. The on-site bar and restaurant and the fitness centre add convenience, and while the car park is paid and limited, the central location means many guests happily leave the car behind and explore on foot. Cardiff is lively year-round, and this is a stylish, dependable base in the thick of it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there views? Yes — many rooms enjoy panoramic city views from the tower.

Is there a restaurant? Yes — the Tafarn Bar and Kitchen, serving British dishes.

Is there parking? Yes, on-site parking at a charge (limited spaces, height restricted).

What’s nearby? Cardiff Central station, the Principality Stadium, St David’s and the castle.

Plan your Cardiff stay

For a stylish landmark tower hotel with panoramic views in the heart of Cardiff, the Radisson Blu is an excellent choice. To check dates and availability, use the booking options on this page.