Gonville Hotel

Lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine, garden views

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Feature Room Premier | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Feature Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,003 Ratings)

Hotel in Cambridge

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hotel

Eco-certified Cambridge hotel in Trumpington with a full-service spa
A full-service spa, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service, and free use of bicycles.
Gonville Hotel offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Cambridge

Nearby attractions

Paradise Wildlife Park

52.4 mi

The Fitzwilliam Museum

0.6 mi

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

13.5 mi

High Lodge

44.7 mi

Available Rooms

Classic Double or Twin Room, Bathtub

1 King

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Classic Double or Twin Room, Walk-in Shower

1 King

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Classic Double Room, Bathtub

1 Double

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Classic Double Room, Walk-in Shower

1 Double

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Double Room, Bathtub

1 Double

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,003 Ratings)

Hotel in Cambridge

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hotel

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Cambridge

Nearby attractions

Paradise Wildlife Park

52.4 mi

The Fitzwilliam Museum

0.6 mi

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

13.5 mi

High Lodge

44.7 mi

Available Rooms

Classic Double or Twin Room, Bathtub

1 King

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Classic Double or Twin Room, Walk-in Shower

1 King

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Classic Double Room, Bathtub

1 Double

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Classic Double Room, Walk-in Shower

1 Double

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Double Room, Bathtub

1 Double

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,003 Ratings)

5.0 / 10.0

Dec 2024

We had a wonderful stay, it was our anniversary and they made swans out of the towels, put rose petals on the bed and left us some delicious macarons and an anniversary card, it was so thoughtful. The room was beautifully decorated and the bed was so comfortable! We had breakfast served in our room too, which was a real treat.

4.0 / 10.0

Dec 2024

Beautiful hotel. Lovely touches such as hot chocolate in reception available with marshmallows, such a treat. Bar area great with lovely band playing in the evening. Stayed with friends and booked under one reservation but was disappointed when our rooms were on different levels. There is no spa facilities which is confusing from photos of website.

3.0 / 10.0

Dec 2024

The hotel itself is lovely and the staff all very helpful/friendly. £225 a night I think is steep, you have to pay for parking and our room was on the smaller side and stuffy. No window as on ground floor, but had a door which led to the car park for obvious reasons couldn’t leave that open. Bathroom small and you couldn’t turn the towel rail off so was boiling. The shower hose kept disconnecting from the shower head, but was a fully booked hotel and 11pm so didn’t bother saying anything as we wanted to go to bed! A shame as I had high hopes, but the hotel itself is lovely i just don’t think it’s worth that sort of money.

4.0 / 10.0

Dec 2024

Lovely hotel in a good location the rooms are really nice, the only down side is that the breakfast service was really slow, the breakfast itself was lovely but it took ages before they took our order we waited a really long time even to get a cup of tea, also couldn't get in the car park and had trouble getting into the other car park they suggest you use.

4.0 / 10.0

Nov 2024

Everyone has been very pleasant and helpful however I was very disappointed when we tried to eat in on Saturday evening. We were never told we had to book a table nor were we informed there would be an event that evening allowing food only to be served in the bar area. We were eventually accommodated with another table being set up. However the bar was busy and it was surprising that all the coats of the event guests were hung in the bar area which certainly detracted from the ambience. I would have thought they should have been placed in an area actually rented by the wedding party.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

Really lovely hotel. Great service. Very convenient location. Will now be our hotel of choice in Cambridge.

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

We stay here while visiting family living nearby. The location is great near to family and walking distance to city centre. We love the shops and restaurants in the centre and the hotel restaurant is great as well with good views onto Parkers Piece. The room was very comfortable but there were some stains on the carpet and a little mould on the bathroom ceiling. Whenever we stay at this hotel we have always found the staff to be excellent; friendly, polite and helpful - will obviously stay here again.

2.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

The glass sliding door to our shower room had come off its bottom runner and was swinging dangerously when we arrived. The service and quality of food in the restaurant on Sunday evening was dreadful apparently due to staffing problem in the kitchen. There were several mistakes in our bill when we checked out. We had been charged for breakfasts we did not have. The meal bill has been charged twice to our acccount and we are told that this should be sorted out in a few days!

4.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

Nice hotel. Central position. Rather short of staff on reception. Nice touch two free drinks. Would be nice to book parking in advance. Small room but nicely done

3.0 / 10.0

Oct 2024

Hotel lacks personality, decor bland modern, lighting harsh as an airport even in bar and dining room, no atmosphere at all. Bar food not good. Accessible bedroom excellent- well thought out with lots of walkable space, very comfortable king size bed. Reception staff helpful, bar and waiting staff would benefit from more training. Hotel position excellent- pity all character has been removed.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Beautiful hotel, the staff go above and beyond to ensure that you have everything you need.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Stayed for the night for my Boyfriends birthday and we were both really surprised with how nice it was, beautiful hotel and really friendly staff. We had a more basic room but it was still perfect for what we needed.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Really nice hotel ! Clean and presentable and a touch of subtle elegance. Only negative was that our shower only ran cold water !

8.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

A very quite and clean Hotel.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

This is a first class hotel. Very nice if small rooms. The staff were very helpful. Dinning was very good. Parking was available and included Tesla electric car charging (one of two stations working). Located across the street from University and easy walking distance to major sites and museums.

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

We had a lovely stay at the Gonville. I marked it down slightly due to the room (classic double) being a bit snug, particularly in the bathroom. As the bathroom was so small, a sliding door would work better and could easily be fitted giving more space, it would also prevent the water damage at the bottom of the door, caused by the walk in shower overflowing under the door. The room was long but narrow making it difficult to walk past the bottom of the bed without banging your head on the wall mounted tv. The room was decorated very nicely and had a clean homely feel. One pet peeve at all hotels, is the sticker in the bathroom asking you to be eco friendly by re-using towels, and to leave them on rails if you don't want them changed. But, they still change them!

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

The location was great. the room was clean. The bathroom was tiny and I am not a big person 5ft 4 56 kilos. Staff were not friendly. The only bar was outside in September. We chose the hotel for parking and location but when we got there there were not parking spaces. We got a space the next day and were charged £26 for one night. We should have stayed in the multi storey which was cheaper. There were no VIP benefits

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Excellent service - probably one of the best services I have ever experienced, from reception (Josh was exceptional) to chauffeur Zane.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Stayed before does not disappoint

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Wonderful hotel. Walking distance to the University area. Very quiet. Comfortable bed. Attention to details. Would certainly go back

2.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

There was a lot of young unhelpful staff milling around the dining area/ coffee machine just chatting. There was no facility to check in early or even a place to go to have a conference call in relative peace and quiet. Although the place looks well polished in the photos this isn’t the reality as the place looked a bit tired in places

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Lovely hotel within walking distance to City. Very close to the station too. Hotel is well kept and the people working on there are very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable, good air conditioning. But, the hot water supply was unacceptable. Wanted a shower before going out in the evening. No hot water. When raised was told ‘old hotel and pipes’ which is very quaint. But not what you’d expect from a £140 a night. No hot water on demand isn’t on for any reason. Had to run the bath taps and the sink taps for ten minutes to get any chance of hot water. Which is wasteful. Especially when you see a notice to save water by reusing your towels ! Dear Gonville owners. You need to get the absolute minimum basics right if you’re charging good money. It was just a real shame and definitely deflated the quality of the weekend away. Staff were very friendly throughout and it’s obvious they’ve had to deal with this issue before.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Perfect in every way thank you

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Great property. Friendly staff, amazing courtyard lounge and walkable to all restaurants and Pub. Great location.

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Good hotel but could be great! Check in was fantastic and the room lovely, hotel in general is very nice and the bed was sooooo comfortable. However bar staff and waiting staff at breakfast where inadequately trained and didn’t appear to be managed which was a shame as the rest of the team were on the whole very efficient.. Room lacked glasses for water and paint had been rubbed off the wardrobe, one of the light switches didn’t work properly and the skirting by the shower was poorly repaired due to water damage. I’d still recommend this hotel, great location the bed was so comfortable and all of the above are easily fixed

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The hotel is comfy clean and convenient. Staff very pleasant and good breakfast. A seven minute walk from the station then a seven minute walk to town.

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Would book here again. Although our stay this time wasnt 100%. We was in room 4 (possibly an accessibility room as booked last min?) Carpet was stained under table. Could hear Room 3’s T.V. Fire alarm was going off Sunday morning at 9:30am. I was awake anyway. Breakfast took a while. I could sense from other customers they had waited a while too. But…. Hotel is in a great location. On site parking (tight) Easy check in and helpful staff.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The rooms are nice. However the bar area was being refurbished and so there was nowhere for us to go with our dog except the outside bar that had been put up as an alternative. This was untidy and not up to the standard of the rest of the hotel. The menu was limited with small portions and not value for money. Had we been told about the bar refurbishment when we booked we would have looked elsewhere. Also £26 per night for parking and £25 per night for the dog was rather excessive! We have stayed at this hotel before but the current owners are not doing it justice.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The Gonville ended up being the best hotel we visited on our trip through parts of UK. Beautiful hotel, a/c was wonderful, and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. Definitely would recommend and will stay again

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Lovely hotel , we had a couple of issues which I assumed would get sorted when I reported them but I had to tell them again when checking out and then offered some compensation so all fine and we would def stay there again

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Very pleasant stay

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Excellent location, hotel and great staff. Only small negative, small parking spaces and parking charge expensive.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The staff here are super helpful and friendly. When we checked in the lady walked us to the room and showed us around. The room was nicely decorated and the bathroom was huge. Breakfast was fantastic - basically a full restaurant service alongside your typical buffer. The garden bar area is really nice and the quiet garden around the back is peaceful. Good location too - opposite a huge open park, and about 15 minutes walk to the Market Hill in the centre of the town.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Great but short stay. We stayed here several times before. Staff friendly and food good. The bar area is being renovated at the moment but they have opened a bar garden area which is lovely

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Good central location & quality property with friendly staff

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The hotel was in a beautiful location opposite the par and was very conveniently placed close to all the sites of our interest. The hotel however had a serious problem with hot water supply in the shower and despite the maintenance crew visit this was not resolved within the period of our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Nice property in walking distance to all of Cambridge.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We Love this hotel great service great staff well trained. The only reason for the less than excellent is, the rooms were so dark and I mean not enough lighting. It was impossible to read. It may have to do with the energy conservation, and I admire that. But not being able to read in the room is a negative.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Fantastic hotel. The staff were friendly and could not do enough to make our stay perfect

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Good and clean. An in-room mini-frdige would have been nice.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Cambridge?

The average price for a rental in Cambridge is $209 per night. This rental is $67 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Gonville Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Gonville Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Gonville Hotel?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and hot tub or spa.

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9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(1,001 Ratings)

Gonville Hotel

Gonville Hotel

Hotel in Cambridge

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Cambridge

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Classic Double or Twin Room, Bathtub

Classic Double or Twin Room, Walk-in Shower

Classic Double Room, Bathtub

Classic Double Room, Walk-in Shower

Superior Double Room, Bathtub

Gonville Hotel

Hotel in Cambridge

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Cambridge

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Classic Double or Twin Room, Bathtub

Classic Double or Twin Room, Walk-in Shower

Classic Double Room, Bathtub

Classic Double Room, Walk-in Shower

Superior Double Room, Bathtub

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Cambridge?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Gonville Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Gonville Hotel?

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