Stayed in the Cardiff hotel for four nights in May. I was surprised to find a good clean although small room in such a convenient location. Close to Paddington station. A huge hearty breakfast and staff who could speak english was a big bonus. Would stay again. more

We spent one night at this hotel. Booked on the internet on the day that we checked in. Hotel is in a great location. Plenty of restaurants nearby, safe and very close to the underground. The staff was very friendly. Room was very small, very clean and breakfast was excellent. Would highly recommend this hotel for those on a budget. more

I stayed at the Hotel Cardiff for 6 nights over New Years 08/09. I booked the hotel based on the cost (49 pounds a night) and the reviews on this site. I can't argue with much I have seen here. The room is functional, the bathroom is small and there are no elevators. So basically, it's a typical 2 star... more

I spent four night at the Norfolk Hotel with a friend at the beginning of December 2008. The main highlights of the hotel and the reasons why I gave it 4 stars instead of, say, 3, are the following: 1. The location. The hotel is situated in a small, quiet square, 5 minutes walk from the nearest tube station (Paddington),... more

This is a budget hotel in a very good location 5 minutes to Paddington Station. Lots of nice eateries and cafes close by. Hotel staff were really pleasant and helpful. Breakfast, included in the room price is a good start to the day, but can become a bit monotonous. Rooms are very basic and really small. They could really do... more

This was my first visit to London. The hotel looks very nice from the outside and from the inside it looks ok. It is a budget hotel, I had view to Norfolk Square from my room. It is located exactly 3 minutes walk from Paddington Station (hence the connections to Heathrow Airport). Very handy. Rooms are not big and the... more

Great value hotel in a brilliant location, just a couple of minutes walk from Paddington but on a nice quiet square. I was on the top floor (lots of stairs!) but the room was clean and comfortable with everything I needed. Friendly staff, good breakfast. Rooms are small, plumbing a bit noisy - if you're after luxury this isn't it.... more

Interested in an inexpensive (for London) hotel that is 1 block from Paddington Station? Look no further. The Cardiff Hotel is a small bed and breakfast, literally one block from Paddington Station (both country trains, Underground and Heathrow express). You don't need a taxi as long as you have wheels on your luggage. The rooms are very small, and could... more

Those people who knock the Cardiff should have booked the Paddington Hilton instead. They would have paid £190 per night. The Cardiff isn't a wonderful hotel, but it is good value. I have stayed many times, generally using it before catching morning flights from Heathrow (15 minutes away, every 15 minutes, on the Heathow Express). The rooms are smallish but... more