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Gonville Hotel Cambridge , Cambridge (Cambridgeshire)

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About the Hotel

Gonville Place, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB1 1LY

Gonville Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel in Cambridge, family-owned for three generations and steeped in history. It offers a combination of modern luxury and traditional British hospitality, all within walking distance of historic sites. Key features include live jazz performances, luxurious wellness rooms, and unique experiences like city tours in a classic Bentley.

Location

Situated just 0.5 miles from the historic center of Cambridge, Gonville Hotel provides easy access to iconic landmarks, such as King’s College Chapel and Trinity College. The hotel is conveniently located near public transport options, making it accessible for guests traveling from London and surrounding areas. On-site parking is also available for those driving.

Rooms

The hotel provides a selection of luxurious accommodations, including bright and airy double rooms with expansive views of the front garden. Each room features modern amenities, such as flat-screen TVs, generous desk space, and fast complimentary WiFi. Unique design elements, such as contemporary bathrooms with twin copper basins and decorative themes based on local flora, enhance the guest experience.

Eat & Drink

Dining options include the Terrace Restaurant, which boasts a two AA Rosette rating and serves upscale casual dining, and the Atrium Bar, offering a vibrant atmosphere for cocktails and light bites. The Gonville Kitchen features a menu inspired by Peruvian and Italian cuisines, perfect for sharing with friends or family. Guests can also enjoy live jazz performances while dining, creating a lively ambiance.

Leisure & Business

The hotel’s Gresham House offers wellness treatments and a serene environment for relaxation. For business travelers, Gonville Hotel features elegantly designed meeting rooms equipped with advanced AV technology and high-speed WiFi. Additionally, guests can explore the city using complimentary Bobbin bikes or enjoy classic Bentley rides for a unique touring experience.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Classic Double Room
Max:
2 persons
16 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Deluxe King Room
Max:
2 persons
17 m² 
Bed options:
1 King Size Bed
Garden view
Shower
Coffee machine
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Classic Twin Room
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2 persons
16 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Cambridge (Cambridgeshire)1700 ft
Airports
Cambridge (CBG) 2.5 mi
London Stansted (STN) 28.3 mi
Train
Cambridge Train Station3000 ft
Bus
Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Gonville Place, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB1 1LY
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Gonville Place, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB1 1LY
Nearby
Parks
Parker's Piece
1100 ft
Church
Our Lady and the English Martyrs Church
600 ft
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1200 ft
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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
82%
liked the hotel and would stay again
comfortable rooms
friendly staff
payment inconvenience
Sunday morning chaos
8.2/10
Great
Rooms
8.0
Location
8.8
Service
8.8
Dining
7.5
Guest reviews
8.2/10
based on 17 reviews
8.5
8.5/10based on 3875 reviews
Alice
United States of America, May  2024
8.2/10

The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms with a subtle smell issue but boasts a high standard of renovation. The staff provides excellent service, including a captivating private tour of Cambridge. The location is superb for exploring Cambridge, with top attractions within easy reach. The dining experience is a mix of excellence and averageness. Overall, a great value for the money.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean, comfortable, and recently renovated to a high standard, although there was a minor odor issue late at night.
Service
9.0
The staff was very knowledgeable, making us feel special with a private tour and attentive service.
Location
9.0
The hotel's position is ideal for exploring Cambridge, with key sites nearby and a beautiful green area opposite.
Dining
7.0
The dining options are a mix of excellent choices and some average offerings, not fully meeting the hotel's high standards.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers a lovely breakfast selection and various services, enhancing the overall experience.
Mike
United States of America, April  2024
8.8/10

The hotel is located in a prime spot, right in the heart of everything. The rooms were simply amazing, boasting comfortable beds and a great shower. However, the dining experience had a slight hiccup with the order accuracy. The service was warm and accommodating, particularly helpful for guests with mobility restrictions. The location couldn't be better for exploring the city and its attractions.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were amazing, with comfy beds and a great shower. The bath products were a nice touch.
Service
8.0
The staff was warm and friendly, always seeking our feedback and assisting us in finding suitable spots due to our mobility limitations.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location is just perfect, within walking distance of everything you'd want to see and do in the city.
Dining
8.0
The dining options were fantastic in terms of variety and quality, although there was a minor issue with order accuracy.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel offers great facilities for a comfortable stay.
Thomas
United Kingdom, March  2024
8.6/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were gorgeous, very spacious, and had very up-to-date amenities. The staff were all professional, courteous, and cheerful from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. The location was perfect, as we were just a short stroll from shops, colleges, river tours, and right across from a lovely park. The dining experience was enjoyable with good and super quick service, and the buffet-style cold breakfast was tasty with a great selection.

Rooms
9.0
The room I booked was very comfortable and of a high standard. I had to pay for the third room separately as the full amount was not taken by the booking platform, but the deposit was swiped for all rooms.
Service
8.0
The staff were so supportive and very helpful, though at times I felt they were a bit up in the clouds.
Location
9.0
The location in Cambridge was easy to walk to from the train station and near the city center. Despite some chaos on a Sunday morning due to the number of guests, the proximity to various attractions and being in Cambridge itself were delightful.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was good, with super quick service, and I particularly enjoyed the tasty buffet-style breakfast with a great selection.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel's facilities were great, providing everything I needed during my stay.
comfortable rooms
payment inconvenience
Russell
United Kingdom, March  2024
7.6/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. While the upgrade was well worth it, the room was quite dark and lacked natural light, making it feel uninviting. The service was top-notch with a luxurious and comfortable feel, but there was a lack of flexibility in finding solutions. The location was excellent for exploring Cambridge on foot, with easy access to shopping and dining options. The dining experience was good but a bit expensive for what was offered.

Rooms
6.0
The room lacked natural light and felt dark and uninviting.
Service
9.0
The service was luxurious and comfortable, with staff always wearing a smile.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is perfect for exploring Cambridge on foot, with most attractions within a short walk.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good but a bit pricey for the offerings.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities provided added value to the overall stay.
Joyce
United Kingdom, February  2024
8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms were large and clean, well set out with just the right fittings and space, except for a bit of mud on the bed, which was a minor inconvenience. The service was impeccable, with the staff being lovely and very attentive. The location was ideal, just across the road from Parker's Piece and a short walk into the Center of Cambridge. The dining experience provided freshly cooked dishes with a good selection, although there was room for improvement. Overall, a great value for money stay with some minor room for enhancement.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were large and clean, well set out with just the right fittings and space, except for the mud on the bed, which was a bit disappointing.
Service
9.0
The staff was lovely and very attentive, making our stay truly memorable. They even decorated a pudding plate with a birthday greeting and sang Happy Birthday to one of us.
Location
9.0
The location was ideal and central, just across the road from Parker's Piece and a 10-minute walk into the Center of Cambridge. Perfect for tourists looking to explore the city.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was freshly cooked with a good selection but could have been better with more options and improvement in service.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-equipped and satisfactory, presenting a comfortable stay for guests.
Leigh
United Kingdom, December  2023
7.8/10

The hotel had a cozy and stylish room, perfect for a weekend stay. The service was exemplary, with staff promptly providing extra amenities. The location was extremely convenient for sightseeing, shopping, but felt less safe at night. The dining experience was lovely with a large choice of breakfast. Overall, a nice stay with some minor drawbacks.

Rooms
8.0
The room was cozy, stylish, and comfortable, suitable for a weekend stay. The noise from the nearby bar was a bit of a disturbance when going to bed.
Service
9.0
The staff were helpful, super friendly, and provided excellent service throughout my stay.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location was extremely convenient for accessing the city center, great for sightseeing and shopping, but felt slightly unsafe at night through the green area.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was lovely with a large choice of continental breakfast, filling until supper, although the value for money was questionable.
Facilities
The facilities were right enough for a hotel in this price range, offering the usual amenities expected.
Gilbert
United Kingdom, October  2023
8.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were nicely decorated and well-equipped, providing a large and comfortable space with a lovely spacious and really comfortable bed. However, the room seemed to be above the kitchen, leading to very strong cooking smells at times.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were nicely decorated and well-equipped, offering a large and comfortable space with a lovely bed.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent throughout my stay, with the staff being very polite, friendly, and consistently welcoming. Just ensure you take the stairs if you need to be somewhere quickly, as the lift may delay you!
Location
9.0
The location of the hotel was brilliant, with easy access to the city center. Additionally, being close to the highly-rated Cotto restaurant and featuring beautiful feature rooms with fresh fruit added to its appeal.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was enjoyable, with freshly cooked food instead of self-service, making the cooked breakfasts delicious and enjoyable. The variety of options was also impressive, earning a 10/10.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were top-notch, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay overall.
Bobby
United Kingdom, August  2023
8.4/10

My stay at the hotel was delightful. The room, although a bit small, was beautifully presented and had everything expected of a hotel of this class. The service was top-notch with extremely professional and helpful staff. The location was perfect, especially for a morning coffee, and the dining experience was very good with plenty to choose from. The facilities were fantastic, adding value to the overall experience.

Rooms
8.0
The room on the first floor, 117, was lovely and recently refurbed.
Service
9.0
The staff were brilliant and helpful.
Location
9.0
The location was spot on, close to the center and with easy access to the city.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good, though the cooked breakfast on the first morning fell short.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were great, adding to the overall experience.
Clean
Small room
Andrew
United States of America, August  2023
7.8/10

My stay at this hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The time spent with reception and various managers to solve room issues right before check-out was a downside. However, the room, although compact, was beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. The service from the staff, despite some issues with attentiveness, was lovely, really friendly, and helpful. The location, though a bit chaotic on Sunday morning, was excellent for accessing the city center. The dining experience was decent, with freshly cooked dishes. Overall, it was a stay with ups and downs.

Rooms
8.0
The room was compact but beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable.
Service
7.0
The staff were all lovely, really friendly, and helpful.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is excellent for getting into the city center.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was decent, with freshly cooked dishes.
Facilities
The facilities were good overall.
Luke
United Kingdom, August  2023
8.6/10

The hotel offers stunning interiors and a wonderful bathroom in quiet and comfortable rooms with the ability to control the temperature. However, the room felt a bit chilly. The service was exceptional, going above and beyond to make our anniversary and special birthday memorable. The location is excellent, just a short walk to the University of Cambridge. Dining options, although buffet style, provide a hearty breakfast experience. Overall, a top choice for visitors wanting a convenient stay in Cambridge.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were beautiful, quiet, and comfortable with great temperature control options.
Service
10.0
The staff were extremely polite and helpful, making our special occasions memorable.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is excellent, being a short walk to the University of Cambridge.
Dining
7.0
The breakfast experience, although buffet style, provided a hearty start to the day.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel offers a range of amenities, enhancing the overall experience.
James
United Kingdom, July  2023
7.8/10

The hotel is ideally located on the edge of Parker's Piece, making it a fantastic spot for exploring Cambridge on foot. The rooms were spacious and quiet, with amenities like AC, coffee, and a mini fridge. The friendly and helpful service added to the positive experience, but the absence of a late-night bar and parking charges were minor inconveniences.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious and quiet, but the floor-level mini fridge was unusable.
Service
9.0
The service was top-notch, with friendly and welcoming staff who were always ready to assist.
Location
8.0
The hotel is in an excellent location right on the edge of Parker's Piece, perfect for exploring Cambridge on foot and visiting the central attractions. However, returning at night felt less safe via the green.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were attractive and well-prepared, but could have been more diverse to match the overall experience of the hotel.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered a range of facilities like room service, laundry, and tours assistance to enhance the stay.
Alfred
United Kingdom, July  2023
9.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were amazing, very spacious, clean, and very quiet, making it a perfect retreat. The service was lovely, especially Martina's warm and attentive care. The location was ideal for exploring Cambridge, and the dining experience was excellent. However, there were minor issues with the price for some services.

Rooms
10.0
The room was amazing, very spacious, clean, and very quiet.
Service
9.0
The service was lovely, especially Martina's exceptional attention and care.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect for exploring Cambridge and relaxing in the evening.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was excellent with a very broad range of options.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were top-notch, enhancing the overall stay.
George
United States of America, July  2023
8.6/10

What a delightful stay! The hotel rooms were not only lovely and well put together but also extraordinarily comfortable and clean. The stunning bathroom with a freestanding bath and separate shower added that touch of luxury. The only downside was the dining experience, which could get busy during peak times.

Rooms
9.0
I was impressed by the comfortable and clean rooms, adapted for disabled access without compromising on quality.
Service
9.0
The service was top-notch, from the attentive staff to the little extra touches like freshly baked cookies upon arrival. However, the dining service could get a bit chaotic during peak hours.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was excellent with free on-site parking and VIP treatment. Being close to local attractions and offering unique experiences like the vintage Bentley tour enhanced the overall stay.
Dining
7.0
While the dining experience had its moments of busyness and queueing, the dishes were ultimately cooked to perfection.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities were on point, providing everything one would need for a comfortable stay.
Vince
United States of America, June  2023
7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was extremely friendly and efficient. The view of Parker's Piece from the room was a lovely surprise. However, the rooms were dreadfully noisy with sirens going off all night, which made it hard to rest peacefully.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were lovely and offered a view of Parker's Piece that I wasn't expecting. However, the noise from sirens throughout the night was quite disruptive, making it hard to get a restful sleep.
Service
9.0
The hotel staff were all so attentive, friendly, and genuinely nice.
Location
8.0
The location of the hotel was excellent, overlooking the park and providing a feeling of staying in an English country home. Although ideal for bus routes and daytime walks, the area felt less safe at night.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was great too, with a good selection of food freshly cooked by a very friendly team.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had good free onsite parking, making it convenient for guests. However, the noise from the nearby green area at night was a bit unsettling.
Friendly Staff
Noisy Rooms
David
United Kingdom, June  2023
7.8/10

Despite some minor issues with the room and breakfast service, the hotel offers a central location with convenient features like parking. The staff is friendly and accommodating, and the facilities are well-maintained.

Rooms
7.0
The room on the 2nd floor had a slightly shabby approach but was clean and comfortable overall.
Service
9.0
The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, but there was a small miscommunication about breakfast timing.
Location
9.0
The central location was perfect for exploring the city, and having parking available was a definite bonus.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was decent, but there was a delay in service. However, the continental selection was enjoyable.
Facilities
7.0
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