Travelers at The Coal Exchange Hotel are perfectly positioned to explore Cardiff Bay. The property offers a lively atmosphere, a restaurant for meals, and a bar for evening drinks. Guests appreciate in-room WiFi and assistance from the multilingual staff.
Located in Butetown, a neighbourhood in Cardiff, The Coal Exchange Hotel is near a train station. Cardiff Bay and Techniquest are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit St. David's and Cardiff Market. Norwegian Church and TeamSport Cardiff are also worth visiting. Visit our Cardiff travel guide
The Exchange Bld, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 5FQ
What's nearby
Cardiff Bay
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Mermaid Quay
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Wales Millennium Centre
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Cardiff Bay Waterfront
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Cardiff Bay Water Feature
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Cardiff Bay Station
5 min walk
Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
28 min drive
Restaurants
The Mount Stuart (Wetherspoon)
6 min walk
Coffee Mania
4 min walk
PizzaExpress
6 min walk
Yakitori1
5 min walk
The Dock
5 min walk
About this property
The Coal Exchange Hotel
Hotel near Cardiff Bay
The Coal Exchange Hotel provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and multilingual staff
Concierge services, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 individually decorated rooms have amenities, such as late-night room service, free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Free toiletries and hairdryers
30-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping
Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 9 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
30-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Late-night room service
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Connecting rooms available
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 23 December to 26 December:
Bar/Lounge
Dining venue
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and from GBP 9.00 for children
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Frequently asked questions
Is The Coal Exchange Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Coal Exchange Hotel?
As of 7 Jun, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Coal Exchange Hotel on 21 Jun, 2026 start from S$114, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Coal Exchange Hotel?
The Coal Exchange Hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Coal Exchange Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Coal Exchange Hotel?
Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is The Coal Exchange Hotel located?
Located in Butetown, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Coal Exchange building and Cardiff Bay. Principality Stadium is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away. Cardiff Bay Station is only a 5-minute walk and Cardiff Central Station is 23 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Coal Exchange Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 828 reviews
10 - Excellent
444
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 828 reviews
8 - Good
208
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 828 reviews
6 - Okay
93
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 828 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 828 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Gary
4 Jun, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
To stay at a place of such Historical Significance was fantastic
Very helpful with check-in and accommodating any requests we had. Breakfast was amazing, and the bartender made excellent cocktails. The history of the building itself was fascinating. Once we figured out the parking, we were very happy with our stay. We will definitely return.
The Coal Exchange is a lovely old building which has been turned into a hotel with large bedrooms and bathrooms.
The bed was comfortable although there was some wear showing on the headboard/ wall behind the bed(room 143).
The bathroom had a large Jacuzzi bath and a rainfall shower. The toiletries provided smelt gorgeous!
There were two large windows looking out onto the road beside the hotel which was surprisingly quiet. Unfortunately, because the weather was extremely hot and there was no air conditioning the room was warm, especially overnight. There was a fan and we left the windows but it still was difficult to sleep.
Breakfast was good, with plenty of hot and cold choices on the self service buffet. The pain au chocolat and croissant were particularly good, far better than usual hotel standards and I enjoyed a gooseberry yoghurt and choice of cheese!
All the staff were helpful and we were able to park outside the hotel because parking is only paid between 8am and 6pm.
Room was lovely and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Absolutely lovely decor and definitely added bonus of the jacuzzi bath and love seeing all the old photos and history of the building.
Amazing hotel staff, you’re visiting a piece of history.
Apeksha
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bruce
29 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely historical building in convenient location for Mermaid Quay, Millennium Centre etc. lovely room and very helpful staff. Would definitely stay again
The Coal Exchange is a beautiful hotel built in the late 1800s. Original wood floors that creak under your feet with every step, gorgeous brickwork on the outside, and amazing staff. Every staff member went out of their way to assist us and make us feel welcome. This hotel is a gem!