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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Classic British Hotels
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Property highlights

  • Located in the 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

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Gayle
United States United States
Great location and staff was very friendly and accommodating
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastic location, great staff, plenty of parking on site
Silva
United Kingdom United Kingdom
They were unable to give us the twin rooms requested but they upgraded us and gave us separate duvets which was fine and the room was very nice indeed. The staff could not have been more helpful and the parking facilities were great as was the...
Clare
United States United States
The room was very comfortable and thoughtfully organized, nice shower.
Ellen
United States United States
Everything. The room was exceptionally clean and comfortable, the drinks and dinner we had when we arrived somewhat late were outstanding and breakfast was delicious.
Daniel
United States United States
The room and bed were very comfortable, and the location was quiet and pleasant. On arrival, we were greeted and had our bags stowed until the room was ready while we walked around the city. We also enjoyed the complimentary ride in the vintage...
Mary
United States United States
Lovely, charming, spotless, great breakfast, wonderful staff
Richard
Argentina Argentina
Breakfast was no the best option for money, some half way between continental and english should be set up, (eg. the waiter had never heard of a boiled egg ).
Aisha
United States 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 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...

Availability

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

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
ECOsmart
ECOsmart
Green Tourism
Green Tourism

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

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.