ZIP by Premier Inn Cardiff

Great cheap hotel just outside Cardiff. I appreciate they tried to put me and friends rooms together, but ended up both giving rooms not made up, no bedding etc. However this was sorted quickly, nice area to sit and have a drink in the evening. Rooms where clean and adequate for an evening.

If you think you’re booking a Premier Inn, this definitely isn’t that. Arriving gone midnight and expecting to jump into the nice familiar king size that is synonymous with a purple palace you will be supremely disappointed like we were. We didn’t book the hotel - we were travelling for business - we always stay in premier inns and the fact the business booker allows you to book this as a like for like is shocking, it is of completely different standard. If you are travelling on your own on a serious budget I can understand why this may suit, as it is so bloody cheap. However as people who travel around the country for long periods doing long work days and drives this is completely unacceptable The room was also dirty - there was dust on the walls and on the shelf above the bed, lots of scuffs and markings around the room. The hardwood floor felt unclean. All in all I had a terrible nights sleep as I hardly fit in the bed - there was only 1 pillow. And I was bouncing off the padded wall like I was in a prison cell. Definitely not the same quality of mattress. I wonder whether ZIP does the good night guarantee?? When I got up in the morning I turned on the lights and was bombarded by the lights being brighter than the sun - really unpleasant to go from absolute pitch black to bright sterile hospital style lighting in a flick - no dimmers. If work books you into this hotel I’d be telling them to book PI Cardiff North just down the road instead at a drop of the hat. I hope to never visit again

Great place to stay for a weekend if your looking for somewhere to use as a base. Rooms are small but tidy, shower was clean and really good value if your looking for somewhere to put your head down after a busy day or a night out. Is a little out of the way but can't complain due to the value of the room.

This is a very handy place to stay in if you visit Cardiff. The rooms are compact but comfortable and like small space age pods. It's quite unusual. We have stayed here a few times for a weekend, not sure about staying too much longer than that. They offer a breakfast (bacon or sausage bap) and a drink for £4.50 and it is tasty. There is a large communal area with a bar and coffee area. You can have a meal from a small menu, but I've never had anything as yet. The parking is free which is a big bonus for a city. All in all, I would recommend this place if you are comfortable just using your room as a base. The staff are friendly and helpful too.

This is a great place to stay in cardiff. It’s about a 20 minute bus journey from the center costing £2.50 as an adult for a single and £5 for a day ticket. There are multiple busses which can get you to the closest bus stop (Ipswich road, before). From the bus stop it’s roughly 10-15mins to walk to zip. Our service from checking in to even after checking out where we left two cases on site until we were ready to pick them up on the day, was phenomenal 10/10 couldn’t fault it whatsoever and this carried to multiple staff members during our stay. As of the time of our stay when we had paid for our accommodation roughly a month or just less in advance it was £25 a night. this compares to about £75 a night for both travelodges in the center where they are located next to nightclubs which a big concern reading reviews on those. The premier inns within the center were out of the question due to price so there seemed like no option. Yes this hotel (ZIP) isn’t central and sometimes isn’t ideal to lug a case on a bus to get here but if you want to experience cardiff at a cheap cost while still having a more than decent double bed, a very nice smart tv, loads of plug sockets in convenient locations, multiple mirrors, a bathroom with everything needed, the shower was a little tight but the good water pressure and water temperatures made up for it. It has everything you need in a room for one, two or even a few nights stay, and for the price you really can’t argue it. If i’m not wrong you do have to pay for extra luxuries eg, more pillows, towels etc but i had no issue with how the room came and what it came with. This was my second time staying here and it was just as good as the first time from what i remembered coming back a year and a half later leaving more than satisfied with the money spent. If you are looking to explore cardiff, come here for an event (concert, sports etc) and require a room with everything you need during a stay somewhere then i would 100% recommend ZIP. When i had checked prices closer to the dates 17-19th November, Travelodge was £210 for 2 nights and ZIP was £87. Due to a football game and multiple concerts i think prices were higher but booking a hotel even a bit in advance id assume you could probably stay at ZIP for around £25/£30 a night compared to the likes of travelodge which are usually around the £70 mark. Hopefully this review helped some looking into staying here! i tried to cover it as best i could to give insight to my experience and its comparisons. It was a lovely stay here and thank you to the staff who were so helpful and very friendly on our stay

I arrived at the Premier Zip Inn during the night shift… and I’ll be honest, I was a bit drunk. Despite that, Milad and Tom handled the situation with absolute class, patience, and professionalism that genuinely impressed me. Instead of judgment or frustration, I was met with calm smiles, good humour, and outstanding service. Milad was incredibly composed and respectful, making sure I was checked in smoothly and comfortably, while Tom brought a friendly, easygoing energy that instantly put me at ease. They treated me with dignity and kindness, which says a lot—especially at night, when dealing with tired guests and less-than-perfect situations. They didn’t just tolerate me they looked after me. That level of care, especially on a night shift, is rare and deserves real recognition. Thanks to them, what could have been an awkward arrival turned into a genuinely positive and memorable experience. Milad and Tom are absolute credit to the Premier Zip Inn. Top-tier hospitality, even under less-than-ideal circumstances. Massive respect I arrived at the Premier Zip Inn during the night shift… and I’ll be honest, I was a bit drunk. Despite that, Milad and Tom handled the situation with absolute class, patience, and professionalism that genuinely impressed me. Instead of judgment or frustration, I was met with calm smiles, good humour, and outstanding service. Milad was incredibly composed and respectful, making sure I was checked in smoothly and comfortably, while Tom brought a friendly, easygoing energy that instantly put me at ease. They treated me with dignity and kindness, which says a lot—especially at night, when dealing with tired guests and less-than-perfect situations. They didn’t just tolerate me they looked after me. That level of care, especially on a night shift, is rare and deserves real recognition. Thanks to them, what could have been an awkward arrival turned into a genuinely positive and memorable experience. Milad and Tom are absolute credit to the Premier Zip Inn. Top-tier hospitality, even under less-than-ideal circumstances. Massive respect

Hands down one of the best hotel experiences I have had! The rooms are cosy, but super comfy and have everything you need for a short stay. I have to give a massive thank you to the two lads on the night shift, they are a huge credit to the business and we had a great conversation! They knew what they were doing, did it well and seriously were some of the best nights staff I’ve experienced in a hotel for a long time. It’s nice how casual it all felt, like being at a mates house more than a hotel which is how I personally like it for hotels like this. It’s modern, clean and I will certainly come back again if I am in the area again!

Room was simple, small & nice. Budget friendly hotel with privacy of your own room vs hostels. Afternoon/eve employee was friendly & helpful Cons: check in for the first time in my life was stricter than a 1950's teacher with a ruler stick. I arrived 24 minutes early & they would not let me check in until exactly 3pm. A few others arrived after me asking to check in and were told the same thing (even the guys who arrived 5-7 min early). Ive showed up at other hotels hours early and chanced it & as long as the room is clean/available they have no problem letting you in. Here they said I had to pay for early access.. I chose to wait instead Notes:Windows are frosted, you cannot see outside from your room or open them Overall, I'd still recommend & stay here again since the price is good

This particular Premier Inn is a bit more further out, with a big David Lyold gym next door. We stayed in a room with a double bed and a single, which they provided. The room was immaculate with an en-suite and a TV which I was happy about. They had a coffee machine as well. The colours of the bedding match the premier inn logo, blue and white. The bed was soft and firm. We had a Continental breakfast buffet, which was lovely, I had porridge which you had to ask for and was delicious. It was nice to be next to David Loyd because while you were dining, you could see people having swim or playing tennis. Me and my friends got a chance to go to the sports hall and play catch with a ball (just a spot of exercise in the morning). If you want to pick up lunch outside and not in the hotel, then you have a retail park full of eateries like Gregg's, Mark & Spencer etc. Their is a KFC further up as well. Overall a lovely stay.

This is a lovely, fairly priced hotel which is clean, tidy and very congenial.

Premier Inns are marketed as a budget hotel chain, having said that i have used there hotels at many locations in UK and found them mostly good to very good and very reasonable priced. Our stay in Cardiff was excellent, the reception at Premier inn were helpful and friendly .

Very clean hotel with polite, helpful staff. A good starting point for visitors to cardiff with many local pubs in the immediate area, including a beefeater which serves hot food all day at good prices.