About this property

Overlooking the famous Parker's Piece, this 4-star Gonville Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the historic centre 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 cosy 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 centre is half a mile away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Classic British Hotels
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Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Cambridge, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • 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

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Tourism
Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Bev
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely friendly welcome, nice comfortable rooms and nice food
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Free upgrade. Surprise turn-down service. Exceptional comfort. Peaceful rooms. Lovely decor. Pillow Menu. Luxurious bathroom.
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything. The staff were all professional, friendly, knowledgeable. The hotel was so clean inside and out. The contemporary Bentley tour was amazing. The chauffeur made us feel so relaxed and his local knowledge was brilliant. Would...
Lorraine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Really enjoyed a relaxing stay, I booked this for my husband special birthday 🎂 Staff was very helpful, seemed very happy, and nothing was too much, very welcoming
Sian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect location for our visit with car parking on site. Lovely room - very spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed time in the bar with live music before eating in the restaurant - the food was lovely.
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very convenient, parking available, comfortable, good ambience
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Could park my car
Olivia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
a lovely and welcoming reception area with knowledgeable and friendly staff. large bedroom with complimentary espresso machine and tea. comfy beds. great location - you can just walk through the park to the city centre
Rob
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent position. Great room and breakfast, but what made it extra special was the effort made by the staff to enhance the whole stay.
Gabrielle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location, friendly staff, on site parking, excellent evening meal.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Gonville Kitchen
  • Cuisine
    Italian • Peruvian • European
  • Open for
    Brunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    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
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Gonville Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

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

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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 be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

This property is managed, licensed or represented by a business. This label has no relevance in terms of tax, including VAT and other 'indirect taxes', but is required under EU consumer law. You can find more information about the business here: .

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