Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
Room not cleaned properly and tea and coffee not replenished.
Service
9.25
Friendly staff overall, some issues with specific instances.
Location
9.25
Fantastic location with views over the river and city.
Room Quality
8.25
Comfortable rooms with some issues regarding decor expectations.
Amenities
8.25
Leisure centre amenities had operational issues.
Value for Money
8.75
Comparatively good but could be considered pricey for the area.
Food and Beverage
7.75
Breakfast was disappointing and not warm enough.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall great stay with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 09:44

Property Description

Unique Features and Amenities
Graduate Cambridge offers a charming blend of modern comfort and historic elegance. The hotel boasts a restaurant, bar, shared lounge, and garden, providing guests with various spaces to unwind and socialize.

Comfortable Accommodation
The rooms at Graduate Cambridge are thoughtfully designed, featuring a desk, seating area, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The family rooms and terrace offer additional convenience and relaxation during your stay.

Convenient Services
Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, room service, and a delicious a la carte English/Irish breakfast. The hotel's prime location allows easy access to popular attractions like the University of Cambridge and St Catharine's College, making it an ideal choice for travelers.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Graduate Cambridge. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note that Adult pool hours are as follows:
On weekdays:
From 06:30 to 21:30
On weekends:
From 06:30 to 21:00

Please note pet fee is £40 per stay for 1-4 nights, £80 per stay for 5+ nights.

Please be informed that the charging unit is run by a third-party company. Guests who want to park and use an EV Charging Station are charged for parking space at the hotel/pay station and pay via the EVC App for EV Charging. Guests are charged per KWH, with all pricing available on the app.

The following app should be installed to book and pay for an EV Charging Station:
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/evc-plus/id1619134752
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.tecnov8.t8MobileEvcApp&gl=GB

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 30 per day.

  • 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 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 16 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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 4604 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 7.75
Overall Experience: 8.75
K
Kerry • couple • gb
6
Apart from room all good
Pros:

Been many time apart from being very dark it’s a lovely hotel

Cons:

We paid a lot for a room with noisy air con units out side not much room and banging doors
Not happy with our stay

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
S
Susan • couple • gb
10
Great place, great location
Pros:

Incredibly comfortable, great location and facilities. I’d definitely stay again

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
M
mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • gb
8
Great location, quite expensive
Pros:

Great location and lovely room

Cons:

The restaurant in the evening was poor, very slow and out of stock for 3 choices of wine, only option started at £54 a bottle, no apology, basically take it or leave it, ordered a beer and water, hadn’t arrived after 15 mins so we left.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
M
Matthew • couple • gb
7
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
F
femme_fetale123 • Business
8
Great event at the Graduate
Pros:

Company event, very nice venue overlooking the river Cam.

Food was delicious!

Nice friendly staff- especially Toby.

Highly recommend

2026-07-04 • via Tripadvisor
F
felicitym525 • Family
10
Riverside oasis
Pros:

Brilliant location by the river in central Cambridge, the perfect base for our daughter's graduation. Comfortable beds, air conditioned rooms, fun Cambridge-themed decor, and a riverside beer garden with deck chairs. We only had time to use the leisure club once during a stay but the small pool was a real bonus on a hot day. Thank you for making this special visit so memorable.

2026-07-04 • via Tripadvisor
K
Keyvan • couple • gb
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
D
Diana • couple • us
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Great location and all the wonderful details at the hotel. You get key cards with previous students ID-great touch. The garden restaurant is fab

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
B
Blackler • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • gb
9
We had a lovely couple of days in Cambridge.
Pros:

Good room, if a little small, and great service from everyone.

Cons:

Can’t recall.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
E
Emma • family_with_children • es
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
Relaxing, confortable, and stylish experience in a stunning location in the centre of Cambridge
Pros:

Excellent breakfast , very comfy bed, great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Shame that you can't now order a daily paper to be delivered to your room. Would have preferred a room with a bath rather than shower.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
I
I2001WDvickym • Business
10
The Graduate - summer happiness!
Pros:

Fantastic day on a company Away day and a summer party.
Venue spot on. Food was amazing. Drinks were brilliant.
Toby on the outdoor bar was so friendly and helpful. Keep hold of him!
I'm coming back!

2026-06-30 • via Tripadvisor
F
Fiona • couple • nl
9
Ideal base for a stay in Cambridge.
Pros:

Good hotel in an excellent central location in Cambridge, with views over the Cam and the water meadows. Room was a good size, well equipped and spotlessly clean. Lovely afternoon tea in the restaurant, easy to park the car, helpful staff and nice indoor pool.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
A
Artem • couple • ru
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
M
Martine • couple • be
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
Great location room excellent not happy about service charges on drinks etc
Pros:

Great location for Cambridge bad points service charge on every purchase drinks food etc I know you can remove but it’s a pain and the ball music going on till 1am very loud even with doors etc shut not ideal won’t have minded till midnight not a kill joy 🥹

Cons:

Service charges and loud music into the early hours 🤦🏼‍♂️

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
J
Jane • couple • gb
9
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee