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The Coal Exchange Hotel

3.5 star property

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In-room safe, individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Presidential Suite
Exterior
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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The Exchange Bld, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 5FQ
  • Mermaid Quay
    4 min walk
  • Mischief's Cafe Bar
    1 min walk
  • Cardiff Bay Station
    5 min walk
  • Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    31 min drive

Room options

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Family Room | Bathroom

Family Room

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Accessible

Triple Room, Accessible

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard King Room with Shower

Standard King Room with Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Coal Exchange Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Cardiff Bay
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and a front-desk safe.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Coal Exchange Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Coal Exchange building. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • 14 minutes by foot from Cardiff Bay and a 5-minute drive from Cardiff Castle
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Coal Exchange Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English, Welsh

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.95 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

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

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individually decorated
  • 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 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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.

Payment types at the property

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 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.95 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

The Coal Exchange Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 660 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 660 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 660 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 660 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 660 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning building in great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Customer Service Good. Couldn't use the pre-booked parking ticket though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property that has retained all its charm
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Awen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedr

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and room. We did have a slight problem with the hot water in our room. This was immediately investigated by the really helpful receptionist, and as it could not be resolved straight away, we were offered an alternate room (which was even lovelier than our first). Great location for all the restaurants in the bay and for the Millennium Centre. If you like older style, historical buildings, this is a great choice. We will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect 👌
Myself and my sons thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Room was unique and the jacuzzi bath was an amazing addition. We ate at the restaurant which was stunning. Best food ive eaten in a long time with beautiful surroundings. Very helpful and friendly staff. Cant wait to stay again.
Beautiful furniture. Imperfections but that's what makes it special
Pristine bedding. The biggest headboard ❤️
Stunning reception area. Really comfy and welcoming
Unreal settings whilst eating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
There were 3 fans in the room because they knew the aircon wasn’t working, couldn’t open the window because there was no safety for the children despite it being a family room and it felt like the heating was on full blast - very uncomfortable night’s sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briadee

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was nice. Corridors are a bit maze like and dark. Room was adequate, bed and linen was good. Staff on desk were polite. When we came back from tve city late having been drenched through with the rain, the staff on the night desk were lovely and fetched us some warm towels which were gladly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rhys

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
brilliant staff ..rooms good and clean ,the spa bath is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel stay
Amazing room for a group of 4 of us! Great value for money and jacuzzi bath was a win! Would definitely recommend for a stay in Cardiff, walking distance to the bay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice enough, avoid during hotter months
A very impressive building, full of history. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Hotel decor is beautiful. Breakfast wasnt great, not much choice, dirty plates, inedible pastries. Staff in the breakfast room were really lovely though, which was only saving grace. Cardiff Bay is so close by, you would get better for your money just up the road in Wetherspoons! Room was beautifully decorated with a jacuzzi bath (we stayed in a king room) HOWEVER, do not book to stay on a warm day if you can help it. This is definitely a winter hotel. There is no air conditioning due to it being such an old building. We didnt think it would be an issue, until we attempted to sleep in probably the warmest room I have ever slept in. The fan placed in the room did little to cool the air. Window opened a crack and the fans built into the room did nothing. We found a used tea bag on the floor so wasnt checked thouroughly after last guest. Lastly, the area around the hotel is a little sketchy. If id have visited on my own or with children i wouldnt have felt safe coming back later in the evening with people hanging around on street drinking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Fab stay
We had a lovely room, and the bed was so comfy it was fab. Been before, will deffo come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Isobel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Grahame

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Magnificent building if not a little tired… didn’t bother me but some people may view it as a negative Rooms very large and quirkily finished/decoration… was very warm night, so air con would be nice BUT it’s an old building… Bed wasn’t the most comfortable if I’m honest but there were some huge beds in one of the two rooms our family occupied. Bathroom was large and clean, good shower and large jaccuzi bath Breakfast was nice enough but didn’t reflect some of the really positive views I read which made me decide to choose as an option for the five of us. Would stay there again if I’m in Cardiff, hence my positive review.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

craig

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Tired hotel - could be amazing
Arrived and our room was already given to another guest. We ended up in another room which must have been a reserve room as air con didn’t work (it was covered over by paper - see image) no shower curtain and was run down. Gorgeous building but very very tired. The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024