Somewhere to stay in Cardiff

[kittyslass]

Can anyone recommend somewhere decent and reasonably priced for an overnight stay after the match on Saturday. Don't fancy 4 hour drive back after the match so thought we'd stop over and come back Sunday.

No rush, going to turn in now, so will hope for replies tomorrow.

Thanks anyway.

[I-was-there1976]

Etap hotel is as cheap as you ll get.

Positives

close enough to the centre to walk
cheap


Negatives

mad rush for buffet breakfast in the morning
beds are a bit on the hard side


Think it was something like £25 for the room per night 3 years ago

[DonnyRTID]

http://www.visitcardiff.net/cardiffaccomodation.htm

[Redandwhitewhizards]

Depends what you want from a hotel.

Etap is fine if you are going out on the lash and want somewhere to rest your head for a short while before you head back home, but I wouldn't recommend it if you are planning on having a night in the hotel as you will probably combust from boredom after 10 minutes given they only have a tiny TV with very basic channels on.

Ibis is reasonably cheap (if you can secure a decent rate) and is a bit of a step up from the Etap, as is the Travelodge.

[DubaiRover]

I used to Stay on Cathedral road, heading away from the castle towards the millenium stadium, past the stadium over the river you come to a set of traffic lights, turn right and there is loads of good b&bs and decent small hotels all within walking distance of the city centre etc and also some very good pubs are on that street.

Gps co-ordinates are 51 28 56 40/ 3 11 23 50 if you have satnav change the settings from postcode to gps settings or type in Cathedral road and make up a house number.

[leedshayter]

cathedral road is perfect ,5 to 10 mins walk to the centre and several good quality b and bs

[snods big brother]

kittyslass wrote:

Somewhere to stay in Cardiff.

You could always try Swansea - much nicer place!

[gillinghamrover]

We stayed at the Cardiff Gate Ibis for the JPT final. Easy to get to the centre via a bus journey which was quite regular. Situated just of the M4 so easy to get away once your ready to leave. Search for Ibis hotels I`m sure you`ll find it!

[kittyslass]

Thanks everyone. I'm sure we'll get fixed up.

[petch72]

sorry jpt pals... henry africas is no more  

[TheRev]

I always stay in the Holiday Inn adjacent to the Old Arms Park rugby ground and tagged onto the Millenium Stadium..... it's a 5 minute walk from the railway station and probably a 25 min walk to the new ground.

[Al4475]

I've booked Mrs4475 and me into 'Sleeperz' hotel on Cathedral Street - looks quite nice, £65 for the double room (cheaper than advertised at least!)- but unfortunately no brekki!

[colfromdonny]

We stay in the Newport Hilton when we go to Cardiff.  There is usually a good deal on.  I've had a quick look and the best is £79 for a double room or £95 with breakfast ( which is very good). Usually it is about £140 for 2 nights B&B with an evening meal  ( a la carte ) on the first night. You can have free parking and its only 20 mins into Newport by train.

[Mike_F]

You can always try www.laterooms.com

We once got a fantastic deal on the PAramount Angel hotel - I think it was about £70 per night for one of the nicest hotels I've ever had the pleasure to stay in.

[NigelJ]

I'm staying at the Newport Wetherlodge. Its cheaper at weekends, and they give a discount on top if you book late. Only paying £23 a night!

Its actually attached to a Lloyds bar, with music to 3am - maybe thats why its so cheap...  

[VivaRovers]

...and its in Newport town centre Nige.

[Sheepskin Stu]

Rigoglioso wrote:

A pair of us top and tailed in the double while one of the lads kipped on the top bunk. We split the cost 3 ways and it worked out at £10 each, which was an absolute bargain.

Crikey, that sounds like a right menage a trois!  

You students know how to have a good time...

[Redandwhitewhizards]

petch72 wrote:

sorry jpt pals... henry africas is no more  

We went last season and was gutted to find that its now a shit overpriced pretentious cocktail bar!

[NigelJ]

VivaRovers wrote:

...and its in Newport town centre Nige.

On the plus side, its only a minute walk to the railway station. Trains run to Cardiff regularly, takes 15 minutes, and are cheap.