The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Set in the picturesque market town of St Ives, Cambridgeshire, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is a delightful 18th Century Coaching Inn steeped in charm and history. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Cambridge. The property offers free WiFi in its public areas, a lively bar and restaurant. The bright and airy bedrooms at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire are complimented with a simple décor. Each room offers an private bathroom, tea and coffee facilities, a hairdryer and flat-screen TV with Freeview channels. The hotel offers a full English breakfast each morning as well as varied menu of freshly prepared food for lunch and dinner. Local seasonal produce is used where possible. There is also a large selection of wines, spirits, draft beers and local real ales. The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is a 40-minute drive away from Newmarket and Ely, with its magnificent cathedral and town. The hotel is close to the A14 making is easily accessible.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Peggy
United States of America“Very nice room. Loved the lion decor. Room was comfortable. Very nice bar and restaurant area. Good place to meet up with friends.”- CCarlos United States of America“Very simple but well executed menu. Service was timely and staff was friendly and polite”
- Liz
United Kingdom“The feeling this property has is calm and welcoming, a great place” - Paula United Kingdom“Location is perfect. Right in the centre of town. Unfortunately there is no parking. Room was big and comfortable. There wasn’t a window except the skylight and I struggled to open the blind on this. The building is lovely, with nice furnishing....”
- Gary United States of America“Quaint English hotel which was just what I expected.”
- JJerry United States of America“1. corner room had windows on two sides, allowing air to circulate 2. breakfast was superb: ample food, lots of choice, and very helpful staff 3. facility maintenance person lent me tools to repair my bag 4. room was clean 5. hotel near to...”
Judith United Kingdom“I love the golden lion. I've never had a bad experience with them.”- IIrene United Kingdom“Have stayed here several times and have always found everything satisfactory. Cannot fault the room, always clean and tidy, and also like the facilities provided.”
Torsten
Norway“Location in middle of town. Good english breakfast.”- Dennis United Kingdom“Fabulous staff, very clean and welcoming hotel, huge rooms good food and drinks, did I mention fabulous staff? Nice touch is the "doggy brew" canister just inside the main door for our four legged friends to refresh themselves.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- The Golden Lion Eatery & Coffee House
- CuisineBritish • International • European
- Open forLunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, CambridgeshireGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
General
- Pet bowls
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesThe Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
When booking 8 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Children are allowed on request. Contact property with your requirements. Additional fees apply.
Pets are allowed in the classic rooms upon request. Additional fees apply, please contact property in advance to ensure a pet-friendly room is allocated.
The hotel is a popular venue at weekends with various events and can have live music playing until late, they do their best to ensure this is kept to a minimum.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
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.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
FAQs about The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire
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Room options at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire include:
- Single
- Double
- Twin
- Family
- Suite
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Check-in at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The prices at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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Guests staying at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegan
- Buffet
- À la carte
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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is 0.8 miles from the center of St. Ives. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire has 1 restaurant:
- The Golden Lion Eatery & Coffee House
