The Victorian-era Thistle Cardiff is located approximately half a mile from the castle and Millennium Stadium and 12 miles from Cardiff International Airport. This location is also two miles from Cardiff Bay and 40 miles from Swansea and Bath.

Hotel amenities include the business center, Oval Brasserie, Park Vaults (hotel bar), and Harlech Bar. The hotel also offers room service, parking, laundry facilities, and a concierge.

All rooms feature dataports, voicemail, minibars, tea/coffee facilities, trouser presses, hairdryers, and satellite TV.