- View
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Terrace
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
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About this property
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 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Spa
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Aisha
United States
“The staff were extremely polite and helpful. The location was amazing. The hotel was beautiful, peaceful, and nicely decorated. The beds were very comfortable and the shower was nice. Breakfast was great. They had free jazz on Saturday night which...” - John
Australia
“Beautiful property well located to downtown Cambridge. We had a lovely superior room. The staff should also get a shout out. They were very friendly and courteous and nothing was too much trouble. We took the complementary bikes to go around...” - Norman
United States
“Very nice hotel in a nice location, within an easy walk to the city center. The room was lovely and the staff were very attentive.” - Katrina
United States
“Nice staff, was able to hold my luggage and get it to my room when it was ready.” - Mark
United States
“A beautiful building, great grounds and a central location with on-site parking. Great added bonus of the complimentary City tours in the Gonville Bentleys.” - Bernadette
Australia
“Room was pleasant and comfortable. Very small but that was okay.” - Zaid
Saudi Arabia
“A beautiful and comfortable stay at the Gonville Hotel in Cambridge. The staff were very friendly, especially Robin who was extremely kind. Everything was perfect.” - Jennifer
United States
“The hotel is well located between the train station and city center and was a great base for walking. Reception is friendly, especially Reuben, who was super helpful during my stay.” - Emily
Sweden
“A wonderful place to stay in Cambridge! Spacious room, super professional and friendly staff who were quick to fix any issues, coffee machine and cookies etc. in the room, complimentary drink in the bar, bikes and even a Bentley tour! Also a very...” - Robin
United States
“We stayed in the cottage in the back, and they were adorable.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Gonville Kitchen
- CuisineItalian • Peruvian • European
- Open forBrunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Bar & Lounge
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBrunch • Lunch • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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
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 print
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.