The Royal Hotel CardiffvsThe Abbey Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, The Royal Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Abbey Hotel. The Royal Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 79 with praise from 3 reviews including Lonely Planet, Oyster and The Telegraph.
The Royal Hotel Cardiff
 Lonely Planet
 The Telegraph
 Oyster
 Independent
 Independent
88 St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1DW, Wales
From $82/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Restaurant
 
 "Egyptian cotton sheets, goose-down pillows and fluffy bath robes contribute to a high pamper factor at this central boutique hotel... Just across the street from the train station." 
7.0
 "The 19th-century Royal Hotel is Cardiff’s oldest hotel, close to all the city’s essentials and providing a comfortable night’s rest after urban exploring." Full review
Budget
 "Plush beds, renovated bathrooms, and triple-glazed windows keep all 60 rooms comfortable and generally quiet. " Full review
 "Rest your head at Cardiff’s oldest hotel. The Royal is a Grade II-listed hotel, which shows slight signs of wear and tear, but is still an attractive central stay with heaps of charm. " 
 "The ultra-central location means you’re close to Cardiff’s hottest bars...rooms are fresh, contemporary and a steal, given the modest price tag." 
The Abbey Hotel
 Frommer's
149-51 Cathedral Rd., Cardiff, Wales
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Free Parking
 - Breakfast included
 - Flatscreen TV
 
 "Built in 1898 as a home for a wealthy sea captain and his family, this house retains many of its original features and is one of the better and more reasonably priced B&Bs." Full review