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YHA Cardiff
Wedal Road, Cardiff CF14 3QX, Wales
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63% Recommend
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Superb staff,disappointing rooms

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3 of 5 stars
south wales
24 Feb 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

A friend and I have just returned from a 2 night stay at the Village hotel in Cardiff. First impression was very good. Nice big car park with disabled bays close to the Reception area. Check in was quick and easy and staff very friendly. On arrival at our room (twin) we were unexpectedly disappointed. Although it was quite large and front facing it was very basic. We unpacked but after reading the internal literature we read that it was possible to upgrade for as little as £20 per night. My friend went back to reception to enquire about upgrading to be told that our room (602) was "Executive" which was their best. She returned, quite amazed that this was the best they could offer as I have stayed in nicer Travelodges. The beds were hard weren't made properly (sheets not tucked in) and the pillows were really hard; both us us woke up with stiff necks. We asked if they had any better pillows, but obviously not. Housekeeping did provide extra pillows but these were just as hard and flat. The towels were really rough and quite gray in colour, as were they duvet covers. Not the nice white crisp ones you would expect to find, expecially in a Village hotel. We couldn't fault the staff, especially in the restaurant. They were extremely polite and couldn't do enough for you. The food in the Verve restaurant was also exellent and excelent value for money. We would stay again, but would definately have to lower our expectations as far as the rooms were concerned.

  • Liked — spa and restaurant
  • Disliked — rooms
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Travelled with Friends
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since 10 November 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young Singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Teenagers, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for An Amazing Honeymoon, pet owners, Families with Small Children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Shopping
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Bad soundproofing - very noisy

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1 of 5 stars
London
16 Feb 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Stayed here on a Saturday night - somewhat of a mistake. The rooms have bad soundproofing and the television from next door was clearly audible. Worse, however, was the pounding disco from the wedding, which went on until gone 1am. The receptionist said he would try to get it turned down, but in fact the volume level rose.

Won't be staying here again. The high level of noise is unacceptable for the price.

  • Liked — Good parking
  • Disliked — Noisy
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay February 2008
  • Visit was for Personal event (wedding, ...)
  • Travelled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since 09 March 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Young Singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Teenagers, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Unimpressed

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1 of 5 stars
portsmouth
11 Jan 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

Firstly the preferential rates I was apparently getting from the hotel turned out to be £10/day more than if I booked via the web.
The hotel advised this is because I booked via the website which operates independently of the hotel. I didn't understand that rationale either. It's their hotel, their website ... don't they have control. The booking service is also independent as they ask which hotel so there is no difference.
I spent two nights with kids running up and down the corridor. The parents apparently enjoying a drink (no doubt quiet) in the bar. I rang reception staff on the second night and asked they do something as it was 10.30. I rang again at 11.15 and was advised the parents had been informed. Shortly after the parents returned and then banged on the door as the children wouldn't open it ... another 15 minutes passed by.
The corridor where I was had moving noisy floorboards which meant the bedroom door shook everytime someone walked by. You do get used to it but at the price why would you?
I was in a room that was not served by a lift. I did not know at booking at the desk and no help with my belongings was offered or available
Add to that if you are arrving early evening the car park near the hotel is full as those using the gym facilities are there so you will have a good walk with your case!
Breakfast starts at 7am and they are not ready at 7 am. You stand waiting to get into the restaurant, when you get shown to your table you find jugs have yet to have milk put in etc etc
I couldn't get a bar meal any of the four nights I was there as there was no where to sit
You may ask why I didn't check out. Believe I came very close but as I am on the road from 7.30 to 8/9pm the last thing I needed was to gather my belongings and find somewhere else and that is the only reason they stayed.
I was planning to stay there for several weeks but have cancelled subsequent bookings. At no time was I asked if I was happy with my stay ie not at check out nor when I cancelled further reservations.
Unless you want the gym... I strongly suggest you find somewhere else. This is a lot of money for nothing out of the ordinary - don't be like me and believe what they say about themselves.

  • Liked — fittings and furnishings
  • Disliked — noise
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay January 2008
  • Visit was for Business
  • Travelled with Solo traveller
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since 01 October 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Young Singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, Families with Teenagers, tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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the staff make this hotel

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3 of 5 stars
Liverpool
27 Dec 2007

I stayed here for 2 months on secondment for work. I found the staff here at the hotel made my stay. I found through the week alot of business people stayed. At times i found the rooms needed a good clean.

The are 3 places to eat here, restuarant, pub and cafe.The breakfast is very a good start to the day lots of choice. The pub and restuarant are ok , were slightly limited. I did get seabass once which i felt had just been put on the plate and no real thought gone into the food or prepartion if your looking for a quick meal the pub is the best bet. The restuarant did change the menu once in the 2 months I was there. I found the gym cafe ok for a light snack but could have provided more heathly choices.

The gym facitlies are excellent. The swimming pool is a good size so take you swimming costume. The gym is big with a lot of machines. There are lots of different classes to choose from.

Cardiff city centre is only 15 mins cab ride and about £10. Asda is quick walk from the hotel if you have forgotten anything. The is a village near the hotel which has a few lovely restuarants. That is worth visiting rather than the restaurant in the hotel.

  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Member since 27 September 2007
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Very Average

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2 of 5 stars
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
24 Oct 2007 | Trip type: Business

I was booked into this hotel by my Company for just one night's stay whilst on a business trip. I have stayed at other Village hotels and expected this one to be the same. The reception staff were friendly enough. The room was small but i thougt no problem - it just for on night for one person. I noticed a used elastoplast in the shape of a big toe underneath the dressing table area which the cleaner had missed. I decided to take a nice soak in the bath which I shared with a pubic hair or two!! I later ventured down to dinner, having reserved a tabel for one, and because I was a lady on her own was placed in a corner out of sight. Dinner was nothing special and I had to send my Irish coffee back because it was lukewarm. The final straw came at breakfast with a lovely thick dark hair in my scrambled egg - lovely!!

  • Liked — CHECKING OUT
  • Disliked — CLEANLINESS OF ROOM
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2007
  • Visit was for Business
  • Travelled with Business colleagues
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since 24 October 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I recommend this hotel for Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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Wedal Road, Cardiff CF14 3QX, Wales