Poets House
Hotel in Ely
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this hotel
Situated opposite Ely Cathedral, the Poets House boasts a destination restaurant and a bar, along with free Wi-Fi. This boutique hotel is located in the heart of the historic city of Ely.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Ely
Available Rooms
Double Room
1 Queen • 86 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Superior Double Room
1 Queen • 107 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Double Room
1 Queen • 107 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
1 Single or 1 King • 226 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
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4.5 / 5.0
Lovely large room, big comfy bed and luxury bedding, the copper bath was great, very good breakfast. Right in the centre of town so perfect for sightseeing.
We will definitely be back!
5.0 / 5.0
A the staff who we interacted with were exceptional, our room was lovely with a great view to wake up to and breakfast was delicious. Even the car park was well thought out. Not a cheap stay but very good value for money
Can't think of anything except perhaps the lighting over the bathroom mirror when my partner had a shave!!
5.0 / 5.0
Curb appeal, outside area, bar, restaurant and the room!! We love everything about the hotel.
That we had to leave it!!
4.5 / 5.0
The location is excellent and the grounds are very nice and welcoming especially with the beautiful weather during my stay. I didn’t get to use any facilities but judging by the amount of customers - it must be good. The bed was very comfortable and everything was very clean. the staff were all super friendly and helpful - a credit to the hotel
Its a shame about lack of onsite parking but this is a minor inconvenience that is outweighed by the quality of the grounds.
4.5 / 5.0
very smart, clean and in a great location
nothing
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing rooms
More choice at breakfast.
5.0 / 5.0
Very friendly staff and genuine welcome. Great location. Secure parking. Quiet, spacious room with fab bath. Bar - delicious cocktails professionally served by really friendly bar staff. Tasty breakfast. Nice atmosphere. Gardens pretty. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Bed a little soft. Bit short on plugs in convenient places.
5.0 / 5.0
Staff very polite and helpful. Room was lovely and great view. Breakfast was excellent.
All was very good
4.0 / 5.0
Reception staff were lovely and couldn’t have been more helpful.
Bar area very attractive and bedroom and bathroom extremely spacious. Excellent breakfast.
Location was perfect in the centre of Ely.
Rather overpriced but there isn’t any competition so I guess they can charge what they like.
Staff at breakfast were a bit grumpy which was a shame as all the other staff members were lovely.
5.0 / 5.0
Stayed for New Year’s Eve. The atmosphere in the bar/writing room was amazing. The room was stunning. The staff were exceptional. Would recommend to anyone for a luxuries stay. Will defiantly return.
5.0 / 5.0
great location, bath tub was fabulous, staff very helpful
4.5 / 5.0
Really good full english breakfast. Although poor lighting for makeup in room they were comfortable spaces, the bed was very good. The lounge bar and adjoining courtyard provided a very comfortable and relaxed space. The staff were friendly and helpful
No lifts on our side of the building .
4.0 / 5.0
All staff very nice and accommodating.
Room very spacious with nice view of the cathedral.
Nice grounds and gardens.
Reception area very small.
Fairly long wait for breakfast, when it came one item was missing but soon rectified. Nice breakfast overall and nice relaxing breakfast room and very attentive staff.
4.0 / 5.0
great location and very comfortable room, dinner really enjoyable. Reception staff very helpful and professional.
Some drinks overpriced, e. g cocktails, which were awash with ice, and one forgotten, and 2 breakfast orders were wrong. Please could the waiting staff who were generally very good be asked not to say ‘no problem’ every time one says thank you.
4.0 / 5.0
Breakfast was excellent, but there was a shortage of staff which resulted in long waits for food.
Best thing was the location, directly in front of the cathedral, and within a few minutes walk of all locations.
Room to load/unload cars when arriving or departing.
4.5 / 5.0
The staff were friendly and helpful.
The view from the room was lovely.
The shower was good although could have been a bit more powerful.
The bed was very comfortable.
You can walk to all the main attractions; Oliver Cromwell's house, the cathedral and down to the river.
There was a pelican crossing just in front of the hotel and the noise was a little annoying, mainly because the area is so peaceful.
The bath was almost the size of a swimming pool, not tempting at all.
It was quite expensive but you get what you pay for!
4.0 / 5.0
Location and setting very good.
Had to wait a while for check in with no acknowedgement from staff.
Not shown to room.
Room lacked a couple of amenities that should have been in place, although resolved quickly.
Parking situtation not ideal. Maybe a concierge service ?
4.5 / 5.0
Stunning large room with views of the Cathedral. Comfy bed & very well appointed bar & restaurant. Good food.
Long life milk & no fridge in the room, that’s about it
5.0 / 5.0
lovely room - copper bath was a nice touch.
really enjoyed the food.
5.0 / 5.0
We have stayed at the Poets House before and it was just as wonderful as the first time, if not better as we had a room at the back rather than at the front. We love having a bath in the bedroom as it's such a luxury! Our evening meal in the restaurant was excellent as was the breakfast. The staff are all really friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back but we have to save up first as it's quite expensive to stay here.
The only slight niggle we had was the bed being too hard for us but it was very comfortable never the less.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely big room.
Not on-site parking.
4.0 / 5.0
Excellent location and easy parking not too far away. Recommend room 16 had 2 windows to the front overlooking the cathedral and church. Bit odd having a bath in the room but handy for filling the kettle! Roomy shower and ensure all good.
Fragrance sticks in the ensuite should either be refilled or chucked as clearly unused for months. Pillows were so firm and hard it meant we didn't have a good night's sleep. Food was ok but dinner lacked flavour eg fishcake just tasted of fish and potato no parsley or other herbs and the tiny amount of sauce with it was tasteless so ended up using tomato sauce which was a pity...best thing was the slice of lemon! Sausage and mash lacked butter despite saying there was thyme butter and the whole dish was too dry needing a gravy or a sauce. Coffee sachets in the room were basic Nescafe...expected at least Gold Blend or better for the money!
5.0 / 5.0
great hotel. fabulous bath! great food. friendly staff. good cocktails.
4.5 / 5.0
comfort, clean, warm
Nothing
4.0 / 5.0
Very comfortable room. Very central, right opposite cathedral. We even had a view of the cathedral from our room. Helpful staff.
There is no onsite parking. There is a free secure car park about a 5 minute walk away. Not a problem in good weather, but would be a nuisance if raining.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Ely?
The average price for a rental in Ely is R 2,212 per night. This rental is R 424 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Poets House. 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 Poets House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Poets House?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.
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