What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Cardiff?

A motel is a great option if you're gearing up to travel around Cardiff. These getaways are typically found close to airports and major roads, feature ample parking and have basic services and amenities. Stay at a 3-star hotel and you'll be more centrally located. With a larger choice of rooms and more amenities like a lobby, gym and free WiFi, you can expect to pay extra for hotel lodgings.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Cardiff?

Stay within your budget at one of our 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Cardiff. Wake up and grab a tea or coffee at Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, an IHG Hotel , which has a terrace and front desk services. Travelodge Cardiff Atlantic Wharf Hotel is another stay that provides your morning meal and drinks without an extra fee.

Do any 3-star hotels in Cardiff have a pool?

Expedia has some good 3-star accommodation in Cardiff where you can take a refreshing dip, like Holiday Inn Cardiff - North M4, an IHG Hotel and Village Hotel Cardiff . June, July and August, which are the summer months here, are wonderful for checking in to a 3-star property with a pool. If you're craving the warmest weather for your poolside retreat, book in July when temperatures average from 13ºC at night to 19ºC during the day.

What 3-star hotels in Cardiff have an on-site restaurant?

Book a stay in one of our Cardiff escapes with an on-site restaurant and you won't have to venture far from your accommodation when you're craving some food. The Royal Hotel Cardiff and Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre are two 3-star stays with this convenient perk on the menu. The first also has amenities like hypo-allergenic bedding and premium bedding, while the second includes hypo-allergenic bedding and a terrace.

Do any 3-star hotels in Cardiff have WiFi?

Whether you want to keep in touch with loved ones, stream content or access travel information, browsing the web couldn't be easier at one of our 3-star hotels. You can sign in to the WiFi at Expedia's range of properties like Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre and The Royal Hotel Cardiff .

What 3-star hotels in Cardiff have parking?

Enjoy more time relaxing and less time searching for a space for your vehicle at a 3-star hotel with parking. Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre and Citrus Hotel Cardiff by Compass Hospitality are popular options in Cardiff. Leave the city for a day and explore farther afield. Swansea Beach and Oystermouth Castle are among the amazing sights that are easily reachable by car from Cardiff.

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There's a reason the top 3-star hotels in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Cardiff, you'll get affordable rates at these mid-range properties. Check through our listings and you'll find some hotels may even give you access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centres, and spacious rooms.

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Travellers recommend The Royal Hotel Cardiff. It comes with premium bedding and hypo-allergenic bedding, and is around 0.32 kilometres west of the centre of Cardiff. Park Inn by Radisson Cardiff City Centre is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.32 kilometres east of the downtown area, it offers hypo-allergenic bedding and a terrace.

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Book a 3-star hotel and you can expect comfortable and clean rooms and amenities such as free WiFi, gym equipment and coffee and tea making facilities. These stays may also include an on-site bar and restaurant. Elevate your Cardiff getaway by selecting a 4-star hotel. With things like a day spa, 24-hour room service and deluxe toiletries, you'll experience a higher level of relaxation and comfort.

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