We booked a double room with breakfast through lastminute.com for £68.
The hotel staff are really friendly which makes a world of difference.
The breakfast was more than we expected; cereal, fruit salad, juice, porridge, toast AND a cooked breakfast (they even cooked me a vegetarian one which I was so pleased with!)

The hotel is situated right in the centre. On one side you are 5 mins from the train station and on the other side you are 5 mins from all the shops (infact, House of Fraser/Howells is practically next door!)
Great, but noisy location - Fine for us as we were out most of the night!

The only downside to this hotel is that it could do with redecoration.
It looks very dated and worn which makes it not very welcoming.

I agree wholeheartedly with the previous reviewer, Brian T Snail. If you take pleasure in a noisy environment and don't mind creaking stairs, stuffy, dirty rooms with peeling wallpaper, stained tread-worn carpets, lumpy old mattresses, dusty surfaces, filthy curtains and windowsills (full of cigarette butts in a non-smoking establishment), smelly drainpipes and a constant traffic din, then you will love this hotel.

We had the same experience as Mr Snail of night time workers digging up the street - from 10pm til 4am. Closing the windows reduced the noise, but made the room unbearably stuffy and hot, despite the fan. I realise that this is not the hotel's fault, however I feel that they could warn guests in advance, as I am sure they are aware of these roadworks.

We booked this hotel due to its central location, but as Cardiff is an easily walkable and accessible city, there is no need to stay right in the centre.

In response to the hotel's comments about value for money: for 60 pounds I expect the basics: a clean room and bathroom, a comfortable bed and a good night's sleep. As per my review title, I wouldn't even want to stay in this hotel again if it was free of charge.

On a positive note, the staff were friendly and the breakfast was standard, acceptable fare.

Stayed here for 2 nights in July. We had a room at the front of the hotel facing on to the main street. Night noise generally was ok, unfortunately on one night the local road workers decided to dig up the road with a pneumatic drill, starting at 10pm! Not the hotel's fault I know but.... The rooms had what can only be described as secondary double glazing. In between the inside glass and the outside windows were hanging grey (and I MEAN grey, almost black) net curtains. The beds were typical of every hotel I've stayed in in England (I KNOW THIS IS WALES) in that they were extelemy soft to the point where you almost got lost when you laid down on the mattress. The bathroom, although large, was in great need of refurbishment -ceiling tiles hanging down, wallpaper loose, old and dirty paintwork,. mould etc etc.
I've saved the WORST till last - breakfast. If you have the misfortune to stay here do NOT get the "full" breakfast. The fried egg is disgusting as is the bread. The bacon was only marginally heated and the sausage was overcooked. This was served by a very loud girl who kept saying "Awwwwwwww". How annoying.
Only good point is that it is cental.
Agree with other contributor about the key policy, complete pain!! You also have to negotiate a maze of corridors to find the dining room or bedroom.

This is a great value hotel in a fantastic location close to the castle and the Millenium Stadium. The town centre is just a few minutes walk away and there's plenty of places to eat and drink in the locality.
It's probably in need of a little refurbishment to be fair but the rooms are plenty big enough with clean bathroom and linen.
The breakfast is commendable - freshly cooked to order - not tired old buffet style grub.
However, what made it for us was the staff. They are exceptionally pleasant and welcoming. I'd stay here again.