University Arms, Autograph Collection

Hotels
Autograph Collection
8.5 (1580 reviews)
Regent Street , Cambridge , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Dirty carpets
Expensive parking

Categories

Cleanliness
7.21
Carpets were filthy and not cleaned properly.
Service
9.18
Staff were professional, friendly, and helpful.
Location
9.22
Excellent location in Cambridge, perfect for experiencing the city.
Room Quality
8.67
Well-appointed rooms with comfortable beds.
Amenities
8.2
Decent facilities, but some improvements needed in housekeeping.
Value for Money
8.16
Prices acceptable for the services provided, but parking was expensive.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Breakfast buffet was delicious with a good variety.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall enjoyable stay with a few improvements needed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:32

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms and Suites with Stunning Views
University Arms, Cambridge, boasts 192 rooms and suites offering breathtaking views of Parker’s Piece, historic Regent Street, and the hotel’s inner courtyard. Some rooms even feature a balcony for a touch of outdoor relaxation.

Gastronomic Delights at Parker's Tavern
Indulge in a culinary journey at Parker's Tavern, where guests can enjoy a cocktail at the bar or savor delectable dishes at the brasserie. The daily breakfast options cater to every palate with continental, buffet, or à la carte choices.

Convenient Location and Fitness Facilities
Located in the heart of Cambridge City Centre, the hotel is just steps away from major attractions like the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Guests can stay active at the fitness room and seek local recommendations from the 24-hour front desk staff.

Book your stay at University Arms, Autograph Collection, for an unforgettable Cambridge experience.

Important information:

Some of the rooms are accessed via the stairs as they are not serviced by the elevator.Please inform 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: STN

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £55 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1580 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.21
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
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nigelwY1081IS Family
8
Good overall
Pros:

Good friendly service. Good room, the only minor grumble being that the mobile shower head produced cold water only. Very good breakfast but you really shouldn't provide rubbish marmalade in horrid, environment-unfriendly little plastic containers.

2026-03-07 via Tripadvisor
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valentina couple it
7
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Sharon family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Lovely comfortable room hotel handy for exploring.

Cons:

Everywhere was a little dark.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Dawn couple gb
8
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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samdsamd Business Orlando, Florida
10
Always stay here while in Cambridge
Pros:

Great service, nice accommodation

2026-03-06 via Tripadvisor
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Sharon couple gb
9
Perfect for a two night stay.
Pros:

Central location. Decor. Beautiful building.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Alex family_with_children gb
8
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
7
Quality product
Pros:

Friendly staff, nice aroma, good location.

Cons:

Breakfast too expensive at £28.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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THIAGO family_with_children br
9
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Café da manhã

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Joan couple es
10
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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B7420MPjimf Couples
10
Very accessible and friendly Hotel. Great service all weekend.
Pros:

A massive Thank You to the UA for a fantastic weekends stay.
All staff were equally happy, helpful and assisted in making this the most memorable hotel stay ever
The room was clean tidy and comfortable, the restaurant provided tasty food

This was a very relaxing and enjoyable stay

Our Thank you to you all

2026-03-02 via Tripadvisor
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tangohead77 Couples Northamptonshire, England
6
Average at best, cold breakfast
Pros:

Check was very good, room was OK. Hotel was too busy, couldn't even get a drink in the bar, was told it was too busy. Breakfast was terrible, food was almost cold, when I told staff, they said well its the same heating set up as all hotels. Not great at all.

2026-03-02 via Tripadvisor
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Jack couple gb
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Calum couple gb
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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morays2015 Couples London, England
10
Very good hotel
Pros:

Very comfortable room. Convenient for Central Cambridge. Just a one night stay, but we stay there again.

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor
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robert couple gb
10
Brilliant
Pros:

The staff were amazing. We were looked after very well

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
8
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Marie couple gb
8
Loved the building and the room, really dissatisfied with breakfast
Pros:

Enjoyed everything except breakfast which was of poor quality and poorly set up

Cons:

The quality of the food and the tea and coffee were unacceptable for a hotel of this class. Tea tasted of stale water. I was told that the water came out of a machine and not freshly boiled. The pastries were truly inedible -- poor excuse for a croissant and a pain au chocolat. I was also disappointed that all the food was buffet style, again unexpected for a hotel of this class.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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jonathan couple gb
8
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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aurélie family_with_children fr
4
Décevant
Pros:

Petit déjeuner décevant produits sans goût. Rien d’exceptionnel. Odeurs de cuisine de poissons dans la salle de restaurant et au petit déjeuner.

Cons:

Pour tea Time réserve la veille, l’hôtel ne nous a pas informés que le salon était privatisé . En fait , il était réservé pour la soirée à partir de 19h, mais à 16h15, ils nous ont refusé l’accès.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee