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Overlooking the famous Parker's Piece, this 4-star Gonville Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the historic center of Cambridge. Refurbished to a high standard, the hotel offers free high-speed WiFi and on site parking at an additional fee. Free bike hire is available at this property. The spacious bedrooms each have an QR codes installed with a valet system, so that guests can make any service request or room service order at the touch of a button. Other facilities in each room include a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. All rooms feature a work desk and a cozy seating area, and each has a private contemporary bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy fresh British cuisine and locally sourced produce in the Terrace Restaurant. A continental as well as freshly cooked to order breakfast are served, alongside afternoon teas, lunches, bar snacks and evening sumptuous dinners. Just a 10-minute walk from the famous Cambridge University Colleges, Gonville Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Cambridge Rail Station. The Grand Arcade shopping center is half a mile away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Classic British Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Cambridge, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Evans
    United States of America United States of America
    Perfect location, friendly attentive staff, clean and spacious rooms.
  • Judy
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything about the Gonville was exceptional. The staff was friendly and helpful, the breakfast was out of this world, and the room was large, very clean, and comfortable. They even offer a choice of pillows and have hair conditioner along with...
  • Inge
    United States of America United States of America
    The rooms were beautiful, the beds comfortable and the hotel has many extras that made our stay enjoyable. The staff were very friendly and helpful!
  • Robin
    United States of America United States of America
    Comfortable spacious room with comfortable bed, bathrobes. Very efficient check in and check out. Great location.
  • Lesley
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful boutique hotel, convenient to the center. Room was lovely and breakfast was excellent.
  • Cynthia
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice hotel with all you could ask for including complementary loaner bikes and a pillow menu. Fancy! Easy walk from train station and close to the sights.
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff could not have been more accommodating: they were fabulous. Lovely breakfast.
  • Elena
    United States of America United States of America
    Location is very good to be able walk in to Cambridge. King size bed was very comfortable. Room was very quiet. Bathroom was very good.
  • Harold
    Israel Israel
    The position of the hotel is walking to Cambridge main attractions. It has a beautiful park in front and lots of pubs nearby. The gym is situated nearby, it is small but we enjoy going there.
  • Venic
    United States of America United States of America
    The rooms are well-appointed and clean; the beds are comfortable with proper linens; the breakfast is lovely; the staff is outstanding! Despite the noisy street in front of the hotel, the rooms are very quiet.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Gonville Kitchen
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Peruvian • European
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Bar & Lounge
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Gonville Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Spa
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Cycling
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £28 per day.

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Czech
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Polish

House rules
Gonville Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6 years old
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
7 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Property is dog friendly!

Only 5 rooms per guest per day can be booked by a single individual.

Any reservation larger than 5 rooms will be subject to renegotiation by the hotel and consequentially different terms & conditions will apply.

Parking is an additional charge of £26 per night per car, payable directly at property.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Gonville Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Gonville Hotel

  • Gonville Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Body wrap
    • Beauty services
    • Head massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Foot massage
    • Body treatments
    • Full-body massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Back massage
    • Manicure
    • Hand massage
    • Live music/Performance
    • Couples' massage
    • Body scrub
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Waxing services
    • Neck massage
    • Pedicure
  • Check-in at Gonville Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Gonville Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • Room options at Gonville Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Gonville Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Gonville Kitchen
    • Bar & Lounge
  • Gonville Hotel is 2,600 feet from the center of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Gonville Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.