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3,491 reviews

Gonville Hotel

Gonville Hotel

Gonville Place, Cambridge, CB1 1LY, United Kingdom

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+1-833-728-2041

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Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Gonville Hotel

Welcome to the Gonville Hotel, a lavish 4-star hotel in the heart of Cambridge, United Kingdom. With its prime location just 0.5mi away from the city center, you'll find yourself within easy reach of all the sights and attractions that Cambridge has to offer. Wander through the charming streets, explore the renowned universities, or simply soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this historic city.

The Gonville Hotel offers a range of fantastic amenities to ensure a memorable stay. Start your day with a delicious breakfast before setting off to explore. For those seeking relaxation, indulge in a spa and wellness package or soak up the sun under a complimentary beach umbrella. The hotel also boasts a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, and live music performances. Whether you're traveling with your furry friend or require wheelchair accessibility, the Gonville Hotel caters to all your needs.

With 3491 glowing reviews, the Gonville Hotel consistently delights travelers with its impeccable service, comfortable rooms, and top-notch facilities. Prices start from $308, offering excellent value for a luxurious stay in Cambridge. Book your stay at the Gonville Hotel and experience the perfect blend of elegance and convenience on your next visit to Cambridge.

Once you've settled into your luxurious room at the Gonville Hotel, treat your taste buds to a delightful culinary experience without ever leaving the premises. The hotel is home to two exceptional dining options. The Terrace Restaurant offers a charming ambience with a blend of traditional and modern décor. Indulge in European cuisine while enjoying panoramic views of the city from the terrace. Looking for a more relaxed setting? Head to the Bar & Lounge, where you can savor local delicacies in a family-friendly atmosphere. Whether you're seeking a romantic dinner or a casual meal with loved ones, the Gonville Hotel has a dining option to suit your every mood and palate.

Pamper yourself after a long day of exploring the city with a visit to the hotel's spa and wellness facilities. Unwind with a rejuvenating massage or relax in the sauna. The Gonville Hotel believes in providing a holistic experience for its guests, ensuring that both body and mind are taken care of. If you prefer to soak up the sun, the hotel offers complimentary beach umbrellas, allowing you to bask in the warmth while reclining in comfort. With these exceptional amenities, the Gonville Hotel ensures that your stay is not only comfortable but also deeply rejuvenating.

Making payments at the Gonville Hotel is a breeze. The hotel accepts cash as well as major credit cards, including American Express, Visa, and Mastercard. This flexibility allows you to choose the payment method that suits you best. Rest assured that the Gonville Hotel values your convenience and seeks to provide a seamless experience from check-in to check-out. So leave your worries behind and focus on enjoying all that this exquisite hotel and the beautiful city of Cambridge have to offer.

Closest airports

London Stansted Airport

22.2mi

Luton Airport

30.9mi

London City Airport

48.1mi

London Heathrow Airport

56.3mi

Norwich International Airport

58.7mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Patio

Garden view

Elevator

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony in Gonville Hotel

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Deluxe, Balcony

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Terrace

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Experience luxury and relaxation in our Deluxe Double Room with Balcony, featuring a spacious 215 sqft room size, a comfortable Queen size bed, and a private bathroom with a bathtub. Enjoy the stunning garden view from your terrace, and indulge in amenities such as a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning for a truly unforgettable stay.

Classic Double Room in Gonville Hotel

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Classic

1 Double Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Experience modern comfort in our Classic Double Room with Bath, boasting a spacious size of 172 sqft. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom with a relaxing bathtub, along with a range of amenities such as a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and free toiletries. With a comfortable double bed and an accommodating capacity of 2 adults and 1 child, this room is perfect for a memorable stay.

Superior Double Room in Gonville Hotel

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Superior, 2 Twin

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Experience luxury and comfort in our Superior Double Room, featuring a spacious 205 sqft room with a Queen size bed and two Twin beds for a perfect family stay. Enjoy a private bathroom with a bathtub, a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning.

Classic Twin Room in Gonville Hotel

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Classic, Queen/Twin

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Experience the best of comfort and relaxation in our Classic Twin Room with Bath. With its spaciousness and delightful amenities, including a private bathroom, bathtub, and flat-screen TV, this room is perfect for families or friends traveling together.

Deluxe Double Room in Gonville Hotel

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Deluxe, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

185 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

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Indulge in the comfort of our Deluxe Double Room, offering a spacious 183 sqft of pure relaxation. Enjoy a serene garden view, unwind in a private bathtub, and savor a freshly brewed coffee from our in-room coffee machine, all while being surrounded by modern amenities and luxurious touches.

Classic Twin Room in Gonville Hotel

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Classic, 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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This air-conditioned room features free Wi-Fi, an LCD flat-screen TV and an private bathroom.

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Superior, King

1 King Size Bed

205 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. This double room is air-conditioned and has a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a carpeted floor. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe King Room in Gonville Hotel

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Deluxe, King

1 Queen Size Bed

205 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

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Deluxe King Bed

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Superior

1 Double Bed

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Room Superior

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Deluxe, 1 Bed, Balcony

215 sqft

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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The double room features air conditioning, a coffee machine, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room in Gonville Hotel

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Deluxe

1 Queen Size Bed

185 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

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Deluxe King Bed

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Deluxe, 1 Queen

185 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Guest reviews

8.7

3,491 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Nikita

8.2

August 2023

The room comforts were well thought out and everyone was very nice. Also we had three different bookings for our stay and the transition was handled smoothly.

They did not mention at the time of the booking that there are complimentary bentley rides which should be booked in advance. I noticed they had it on their website, messaged them and got no response. When we reached the hotel they said you need to book few weeks in advance since spots fill up. For afternoon tea reservation, online it said you can reserve 1 hour in advance, but on-site they told us you need to do it 24 hours in advance and it was too late by then.

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David

9.1

July 2023

The room overlooking Parker's Piece was well furnished, comfortable and clean. Breakfast was perfect and in very nice surroundings and the staff are so attentive and polite. I'd definitely stay here again on another visit to Cambridge.

The AC was noisy and the toilet flush not great but really nothing to complain about. However I was told I couldn't advance pay for parking to guarantee a slot for my classic car and when I arrived there was several reserved parking spots for other drivers, and £26 isn't exactly value even in Cambridge.

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Catherine

9.1

August 2023

The location was brilliant and the room was super comfy. We had a giant four poster bed in a feature room overlooking the garden where there was a small table and chairs. There was a nice breakfast and we had drinks at the bar which were reasonably priced for a 4 star hotel.

Sadly the shower had a very large clump of black hair on the shower wall when we arrived. To his credit, the man behind reception gave us a free drink to apologise and asked housekeeping to clean it. However, when we returned to our room later that evening, the towels were folded yet the shower still dirty. It didn't affect the whole experience at all, it was a lovely stay however it would have been nice for it be cleaned up when we first mentioned it.

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Becky

9.1

August 2023

Location was fab - right next to a park, outside the madness of the busy city centre but easily walkable within 15mins. The room was large and comfortable. The coffee pods provided were delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful. There was a lovely garden area to sit in the sun. The massages we booked were lovely.

We did not appreciate that the wellness centre was not a spa - you can book treatments but there’s no pool/sauna/jacuzzi/relaxation area etc. The carpark is small and was completely full when we arrived so we used the conveniently located multi-storey next door. This was fine and easy to access but not cheap.

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Anthea

8.2

July 2023

Excellent location and we were lucky that there was space for us to park, albeit expensive at £26 per 24 hours. The bed was very comfy although the duvet was quite heavy for this time of year (July). We had asked for a walk-in shower if possible and were given a room with that facility. We had a course each from the bar menu one evening and the quality was overall excellent although the portions rather small.

The bar is soul-less and if you want a meal in the evening this is where it is served. The cooked breakfast choice is extensive but the serve-yourself buffet, although providing quite a lot of choice is not particularly good - ie rather liquid yoghurt, a strange mix of cooked berries more like a runny jam, cold Danish pastries/croissants, rather unappetising looking cold meats, etc. It was chaotic on the Monday morning with lotsof uncleared tables, etc. although somewhat improved the following day.

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Marian

8.2

August 2023

The Gonville overlooks a green and is close to the old parts of Cambridge. Lovely staff. Styling is colourful.

The price we paid for a night (300) implies a degree of excellence that the Gonville has not lived up to. The casual dining was badly staffed, so the waiting time was long. Toast was served pitch black and had to be returned. The gym is a cooperation with Kelsey Kerridige, which does not offer towels (you need to inform your guests in advance); the wellness is just a beauty parlour in the garden; hot breakfast was served lukewarm and the quality was average. Curtains could not be closed properly and the tub was not really clean. The noise of the outdoors ventilator needs to be addressed.

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Alison

8.2

July 2023

The great central location & very comfortable bedroom. Afternoon tea on the terrace was a highlight of our stay. Live jazz music in the bar on Saturday evening was a bonus. Helpful receptionist who helped us to book a super punting trip & booked the Chop House for us.

The attitude of some of the bar staff, esp in terms of late drinks for residents. The automatic 10% service charge added to every bill automatically. The cooked breakfast was cold on Sunday. Breakfast waiting staff were also slow on taking tea orders. While we appreciated the hotel was very busy feel it should have been more organised. Breakfast today was much better.

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Richard

10

June 2023

The hotel has a fabulous feel to it its very welcoming has a lovely views at the front. Possibly one of the most comfortable nights sleep i have had in a hotel. Lovely decor and Air conditioning i could control. Very nice and relaxed breakfast with a good coffee machine breakfast was very nice.

Car parking is a problem as the spaces are very tight and it is £26 pounds to park overnight but literally 2 buildings up there is a multistorey it was safe and secure and only £ 8.90 overnight so much better value.

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Jamie

10

June 2023

The Gonville Hotel was absolutely stunning - from the moment we walked into the lobby, staff were friendly and welcoming, the rooms were spacious and air conditioned, with big fluffy towels and such comfy pillows. The location is incredible - a short 15 minute walk down to the river for punting, very close great restaurants on the high street, and right across the street from a gorgeous park. Staff were very attentive - we had a slight issue with our TV which was resolved within 15 minutes of calling reception. We couldn't recommend The Gonville Hotel highly enough and can't wait to return!

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Lisa

8.2

April 2023

Ideally located. Friendly staff. Well presented hotel, very clean and nicely decorated throughout. Large spacious room. Nice large bar area and lovely atrium restaurant.

The bar staff were friendly but not very well managed. The gentleman behind the bar seemed to be the only one who knew what was going on. The remaining staff were very disorganised. We were shown to a table but then had to ask for the drinks menu! The 'fine dining' restaurant was not exactly a fine dining experience. It is the only fine dining experience where I have had to serve my own wine - but to be honest it was probably the quickest option as the service was extremely slow. The food was ok but nothing special and a little overpriced. They were gracious enough to acknowledge the poor/slow service and the final bill was adjusted accordingly.

Points of Interest Around Gonville Hotel

Attractions

Fitzwilliam Museum

0.4mi

King's College

0.6mi

King's College Chapel

0.6mi

Mathematical Bridge

0.6mi

Queens' College

0.6mi

University of Cambridge

0.7mi

Trinity College

0.7mi

Bridge of Sighs

0.8mi

River Cam

0.8mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)

21.9mi

Fossils Galore

24.1mi

Panacea Museum

25.5mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)

30.8mi

Restaurants

Terrace Restaurant

Cuisines

  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Bar & Lounge

Cuisines

  • Local

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Amenities of Gonville Hotel

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Patio

Garden view

Elevator

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Gonville Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Gonville Hotel

Is Gonville Hotel pet-friendly?

Absolutely! The Gonville Hotel allows pets and you can stay with your furry friend. Just make sure to request a pet-friendly room when you make your reservation and be aware that there might be additional charges for having your pet stay with you. Enjoy your stay!

At what times are check-in and check-out at Gonville Hotel?

The established timings at Gonville Hotel are: Check-in after 03:00 PM and check-out before 11:00 AM.

Is there parking available at Gonville Hotel?

Yes, the Gonville Hotel offers on-site private parking for £26 per day. Unfortunately, parking reservation is not possible.

What are the rates at Gonville Hotel?

The base price for Gonville Hotel starts at $308. Do note, the cost might change depending on room preferences and dates. To see the actual prices, input your desired dates.

What types of rooms does Gonville Hotel offer?

The Gonville Hotel offers a variety of room types including Deluxe Double Rooms with Balcony, Classic Twin Rooms with Bath, Classic Double Rooms with Bath, Classic Twin Rooms, Deluxe Double Rooms, Deluxe King Rooms, Classic Double Rooms, and Superior Double Rooms. All rooms are non-smoking and have different occupancy options ranging from 2 adults to 2 adults and 1 child. Bed sizes range from double beds to queen size beds, with some rooms also having twin beds. Room sizes range from 172 sqft to 215 sqft.

What activities does Gonville Hotel offer?

Guests at the Gonville Hotel can spend their time enjoying a wide range of leisure amenities. They can relax and rejuvenate at the spa, which offers various wellness packages and treatments such as full-body massages, manicures, pedicures, and waxing services. The hotel also provides beach umbrellas for guests to enjoy the nearby beach.

In the evenings, guests can enjoy live music performances at the hotel's bar. For dining options, the Terrace Restaurant and Bar & Lounge offer a variety of cuisines including European and local dishes. Both restaurants have a family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic ambience, providing a suitable atmosphere for different occasions.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the hotel offers cycling opportunities. Additionally, guests can engage in indoor activities such as playing board games and puzzles, ensuring there is plenty to do during their stay at the hotel.

Does Gonville Hotel have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Gonville Hotel has two restaurants on site. The Terrace Restaurant offers European cuisine and has ambiances that are family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic. The Bar & Lounge also offers local cuisine and has ambiances that are family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic.

Which payment methods are supported by Gonville Hotel?

The Gonville Hotel supports various payment methods including American Express, Visa, and Mastercard. Additionally, cash payments are also accepted.