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About the Hotel

The Friary, Off Queen Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Rooms & Accommodations

Standard double rooms feature a king-size Travelodge Dreamer(TM) bed with four pillows. All rooms include USB charging points, a spacious desk with multiple charging points, blackout curtains, and complimentary tea and coffee facilities. Refurbished shower rooms provide hand, hair, and body wash. Some rooms may experience external noise due to the central location near nightlife areas.

Dining Options

The on-site restaurant and bar serves breakfast and evening meals. Weekday breakfast is available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, while weekend and bank holiday breakfast runs from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The breakfast is unlimited and all-you-can-eat.

Location & Transportation

Situated at the junction of The Friary and Queen Street, next to Cardiff Castle. Cardiff University is adjacent to the hotel, and Principality Stadium is a 5-minute walk. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Cardiff Central Station. Due to road closures, access from Newport Road and Dumfries Place is currently restricted.

Parking Information

Chargeable parking is available at Capitol Car Park on Queen Street (6-minute walk), with early bird rates at £7.00 and monthly parking at £95.00. Alternative options include St David's Dewi Sant Carpark on Mary Ann Street (8-minute walk, open 24 hours) and NCP Greyfriars Road (5-minute walk, open 6:00 AM to midnight). Electrical charging points are available at NCP.

Hotel Services

Services include daily housekeeping, a 24-hour front desk, and 24-hour check-in. Pets are allowed. WiFi is free for 30 minutes per 24-hour period, with 24-hour access available for £3.00. Accessible rooms are available, though they may be located above the first floor, with two lifts nearby.

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre
Cardiff300 m
Airports
Cardiff (CWL) 22.8 km
Bristol (BRS) 75.2 km
Train
Cardiff Central Railway Station600 m
Bus
Bus stop400 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • Paid Wi-Fi
  • Lift
  • Multilingual staff

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Media

  • Television
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Location

The Friary, Off Queen Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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The Friary, Off Queen Street, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Nearby
Cardiff Castle Grounds
Cardiff Castle
420 m
Church
The City Parish of St John the Baptist
190 m
Market
Cardiff Market
470 m
Shopping Area
Capitol Shopping Centre
190 m
Museum
Museum of Cardiff
250 m
Art object
Animal Wall
460 m
Mall
Duke Street Arcade
170 m
Public Building
City Hall
320 m
Mall
High Street Arcade
250 m
Shopping Area
Castle Quarter Arcade
300 m
11 St David's Way St David's - Dewi Sant
Statue of Sir Gareth Edwards
440 m
Museum
Firing Line Museum of The Queen's Dragoon Guards and The Royal Welsh at Cardiff Castle
220 m
Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Cardiff
330 m
Womanby Street
Castle Emporium
340 m
Cardiff Arms Park Westgate Street
BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park
510 m
Restaurants
Pillars Restaurant
130 m
29 Queen Street
The Live Lounge
90 m
9 The Friary
Tim Hortons
110 m
Queen Street Queens Arcade
Bigmoose Coffee Company
560 m
4-5 Frederick Street
Falafel Corner
400 m
Unit 25 Capitol Shopping Centre Queen Street
Hopbunker
270 m
5-7 Queen Street Northgate House
New York Deli
360 m
19 High Street Arcade
Simply Shakes
230 m
Queen Street Queens Arcade
Yates
300 m
Greyfriars Road
Starbucks
190 m
125/139 Queen Street Unit 1
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