Hotel Indigo Cardiff occupies a building in the Dominions Arcade on Queen Street, in the middle of the shopping district and only a few minutes from Cardiff Castle. It belongs to IHG's boutique Indigo brand, so the design is more individual than in a standard chain hotel, with local touches in the public areas and rooms. Facilities include a rooftop terrace, two bars, the Lefel6 Bar and Restaurant, a 24 hour gym, 24 hour room service and coworking space. The New Theatre is a minute away on foot, Bute Park and the castle three minutes, St David's five, and Queen Street station six, which places it at the heart of everything.
Location and getting around
The hotel is ideal for visitors who want to be among the shops and arcades. Everything in the central area is walkable, and Cardiff Central is about eleven minutes on foot. The Utilita Arena is a little over ten minutes away. The Bay requires a bus, a train or a longer walk. Parking details are not published on the hotel's page, so ask when you book if you are driving, and consider using a public car park or arriving by train.
Rooms and what to ask for
There are eight room configurations, ranging from standard rooms with one or two beds to premium rooms with a queen bed or two queen beds that sleep up to four. An accessible standard room with a queen bed is available. Rooms have free WiFi and air conditioning, and the hotel is smoke free. Ask for a higher floor or a room that avoids Queen Street noise, which can be lively on weekend evenings. The rooftop terrace is a highlight in good weather.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, solo travellers and friends will enjoy the style and the central position, and families can use the premium room with two queen beds. A cooked-to-order breakfast is available for an extra charge, and the restaurant also serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Check-in is from three and check-out is at eleven. Pets are not allowed. It is a strong choice for a weekend of shopping, theatre and sightseeing, and it makes a good alternative to the larger chain hotels nearby.
A few extra details help you choose. The hotel's coworking space and 24 hour room service suit business travellers and anyone who arrives late after a long journey, and the rooftop terrace offers a pleasant place for a drink on a warm evening. Being in an arcade, the hotel has shops and cafes at its doorstep, and the New Theatre next door makes it a natural base for an evening out.
Noise from the street can be noticeable at weekends, so request a quieter room if you sleep lightly. Compare rates for midweek and weekend stays, since prices tend to rise on rugby and concert dates.
Why stay here
- ✓Dominions Arcade location
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Lefel6 Bar and Restaurant
- ✓Two bars
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Coworking space
Good questions
How far is Hotel Indigo Cardiff from the castle?+
Cardiff Castle and Bute Park are about three minutes on foot. St David's is five and Queen Street station six.
Does Hotel Indigo have a rooftop terrace?+
Yes, there is a rooftop terrace, along with two bars and the Lefel6 Bar and Restaurant.
Is breakfast included?+
A cooked-to-order breakfast is available for an extra charge. Check your rate when you book.
