Hilton Cardiff vs The Riverhouse
Both are in Cardiff, 670 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Hilton Cardiff
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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The Riverhouse
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Riverhouse
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 670 m apart.
Choose Hilton Cardiff if you want
- to walk to the sights (120 m / 690 m)
Choose The Riverhouse if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.6)
Why is Hilton Cardiff better than The Riverhouse?
- 1570 m closer to the city centre−570 m
- 2More guest reviews (469 vs 93), so the rating is more reliable×5.0
- 3Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:30)+2h
Why is The Riverhouse better than Hilton Cardiff?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.6)+0.6
- 2Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hilton Cardiff vs The Riverhouse: which hotel is better? | Hilton Cardiff | The Riverhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.2 +0.6 |
| Location | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 7.0 | – |
| Public transport | 7.7 | 8.3 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.0 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.2 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 469 +376 | 93 |
| Rank in Cardiff | top 48% | top 7% +41% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 120 m −570 m | 690 m |
| To public transport | 570 m | 470 m −100 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +9 | 141 |
| To the nearest food shop | 150 m | 230 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 11 +4 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 20 +2 | 18 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | – |
| Floors | 7 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 +3 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +2h | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
670 m apart
Hilton Cardiff: city centre: 120 m, nearest station Cardiff Queen Street railway station: 570 m, Cardiff International Airport (CWL): 15 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 20 sights within 1 km.
The Riverhouse: city centre: 690 m, nearest station Network Rail WROC: 470 m, Cardiff International Airport (CWL): 14 km, 141 places to eat within 500 m, 18 sights within 1 km.
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Hilton Cardiff or The Riverhouse: common questions
Which is better, Hilton Cardiff or The Riverhouse?
The Riverhouse leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Hilton Cardiff or The Riverhouse?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hilton Cardiff is closer: 120 m from the centre, against 690 m for The Riverhouse.
How far apart are Hilton Cardiff and The Riverhouse?
The two hotels are 670 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score