The Coal Exchange Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Cardiff
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Coal Exchange Hotel offers a range of rooms, including double, king, triple, quadruple, and sextuple options. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities, and private bathrooms with showers or spa baths. Accessible triple rooms include walk-in showers and wet rooms. The presidential suite has a king-size bed, a sitting area, and a spa bath with a rainfall shower.
Dining Options
Culley's Kitchen & Bar serves breakfast with buffet, à la carte, and continental options. The Carruthers private dining area is available for events. Children's menus are offered for ages 2-12, and dietary requirements can be accommodated. Room service is available.
Location & Transport
The hotel is in Cardiff Bay, 2 km from the University of South Wales-Cardiff Campus and 4 km from Cardiff Castle. Nearby points include Techniquest (1 km), Principality Stadium (2 km), and Ianto's Shrine (0.5 km). Cardiff Bay Train Station is a short walk away, with links to Cardiff Central Station. Cardiff Airport is a 25-minute drive.
Services & Facilities
The 24-hour front desk assists with check-in and queries. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Event spaces accommodate up to 400 delegates, with AV equipment and catering options. Digital check-in is offered before arrival. Parking is available at nearby secure lots, a 4-minute walk away.
Accessibility & Policies
Accessible rooms feature wheelchair-friendly layouts and walk-in showers. Pre-booking for parking and dining is recommended. Gift vouchers are available for third-party bookings. Prices are listed in GBP and exclude unlisted services.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor