We liked the size of the room & the attention to detail & design. For example, it was a nice touch to have real milk in the fridge for the tea & Nespresso. The bed was great & the room was a comfortable space. As well, the shower water pressure was super & the bathroom, while compact, was very pretty. The location was good too, as it was close enough to the centre to walk into the City, but removed enough to provide a pleasant environment, close to the river walk & Bute Park, across the river. While there is a pub downstairs, the rooms are very well insulated from any sounds. It was impressive that no noise reached the rooms.

Easy check-in, check out, and night access. Slight misunderstanding re room allocated. However, this was quickly corrected by Izzy and the manager - thank you both so much. It was a very warm day, and the fan in the room was being temperamental, but again, this was quickly sorted. Thank you again Izzy-you are an asset to The Pontcanna! We stayed in room 1, which was at the back of the building, so it was quiet. Beautifully decorated and clean throughout. Snack box in room which a pre payment is taken for. Although we didn't use it, it's a nice touch. Coffees, teas, welsh cakes, big shower, towels, and toiletries provided, also a handy small fridge. Sanitary items also available on request if needed. Really comfy bed, thick curtains, and comfy sofa. Walking distance to train station, shops, pubs, park and castle. Lovely staff, would stay again and make time to try the pub out as it looked really nice. Overall,I feel like The Pontcanna really understand what you need when you stay somewhere. Thank you!

The room was really hot, and with the safety lock on the window, you can only open it a few inches. I'm sure it would be fine on a cooler day/night. We didn't try the Welsh cakes as a bite had been taken out of one of them, so maybe house keeping need to ensure they are replacing them every day.

The room and bath were lush and lovely - very comfortable bed. Big beautiful windows out the front with large heavy drapes and shade for darkening. Room had everything you need and more including a snack box. Staff were lovely and helpful. Easy access to public transport, but I much preferred strolling through the beautiful Sophia Gardens and Bute Park each day.

Room #2 is up the stairs (no lift) and situated right over the pub bar. I knew this going in, but it definitely stayed lively (loud) until closing time. But after that it was a silent night. Pub closed at 11pm on weeknight and 12am on weekend.

Great pub stay! The check-in team were great and explained everything - the room was lovely and welcoming with lovely basket of snacks available and a full mini bar - even though the bar was just a few steps below! Dinner menu was comprehensive with some great pub food options. Then the breakfast menu was just as comprehensive as the dinner menu,but feeling full from supper, they provided just a couple of poached eggs on sourdough which was grand! Was impressed by the pub quiz which was a regular feature - there are some bright youngsters in Cardiff!!

Nothing - was a great stay! Parking is on street and took just a bit of finding a space but was able to park within 100yds of the inn.

Everything! Noah and Nathan were so kind and helpful young men at check in. They helped carry our luggage upstairs and ensured we knew about the facilities in the property and rooms. Great location and very well appointed room with special little touches. We stayed on Saturday night and did not hear any noise from the patrons of the pub. The bathroom was spacious and the shower brilliant. Small continental breakfast was very nice and ample with a freshly made coffee. Loved everything about the Pontcanna Inn and would 100% recommend staying here if you are in Cardiff

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The Pontcana Inn was a fabulous place to stay and only a 15min walk from the centre. The rooms aren’t huge but the attention to detail was second to none. The bed was the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in, in a hotel and the shower was great. The staff were welcoming and very helpful. We also had a full English breakfast in the morning which was well worth the money. The pub does get very busy but we didn’t hear any of the noise once in our room. We enjoyed everything about our stay and would most definitely come back.

The pub was very very busy on the Saturday night, which isn’t really our thing but we were able to order drinks and take them up to our room, which was perfect ☺️

Great location walking distance from central Cardiff (around 15 minutes to the Castle). Nice pub if you fancy a drink before heading to town. Reasonably priced rooms - we had one of the cheaper ones, meaning it was on the snug side, though the bathroom was relatively spacious. Good facilities, including a fridge with bottles of water, and a coffee machine, though frustratingly we couldn't get that to work. As it wasn't the weekend, there was only a continental breakfast on offer, which was a shame, though we enjoyed a good breakfast at a nearby pub/hotel. Very comfortable bed with supportive pillows. Overall, a great option for a stay in the capital, especially as there's often free road parking nearby.

Just the difficulties with the coffee machine really.

The property was beautiful and rustic which is what attracted me to the property in the first place. The rooms were well decorated and had everything I needed. The staff were extremely lovely and made the experience so much better. I really enjoyed my stay here.

I was just a bit upset with the lack of heating and because it was quite late by the time I realised I didn’t want to have to message for a heater, so that’s the only let down.

I had a wonderful stay at the Pontcanna Inn! The room was beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, and the bathroom/shower was modern and well-maintained. The bed was extremely comfortable, making it easy to get a good night's rest. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the overall experience even more enjoyable. The location is great too—situated in a lovely part of Cardiff, with easy access to nearby parks and just a short walk to the city center. Highly recommend!

During my stay, some work was being done on the property, and there were a few loud noises early in the morning. This wasn't an issue for me since I had to be up and out early, but it could be something to be aware of for those planning a more relaxed start to the day. I will be staying here again nontheless.

Fantastic welcoming and helpful staff. The Pontcanna Inn is in an excellent location for the center of Cardiff , the castle and stadium. The room was modern large and quiet and the ensuite was clean and spacious. The room had recently been redecorated and was furnished to a high standard. We had a Welsh breakfast which was plentful well cooked and a reasonable price.

Parking nearby in Sophia gardens was advertised as free but due to the events going on cost £24 for 24 hours.