Cambridge City Mill

Hotels
6.4 (255 reviews)
74 Mill Road , Cambridge , gb

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared kitchen
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Key access
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Poor service
Unclean rooms
Lack of communication
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.2
Guests had mixed reviews about cleanliness, with some mentioning clean rooms and others reporting dirty conditions.
Service
4.2
Service received negative feedback, with guests complaining about unresponsive staff and poor communication.
Location
7.5
The hotel's location received positive feedback for being convenient and close to key amenities.
Room Quality
5.8
Rooms received mixed reviews, with some guests praising comfort while others complained about cleanliness and maintenance issues.
Amenities
5.3
Guests had negative comments about amenities, including lack of facilities like tea making, TV not working, and poor room conditions.
Value for Money
4.8
Value for money was a concern for some guests who felt the services did not justify the price paid.
Food and Beverage
5.2
Reviews on food and beverage were mixed, with some guests appreciating the location and others noting limited communication and service.
Overall Experience
3.4
Most guests had a negative overall experience, citing issues with cleanliness, service, communication, and value for money.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-30 13:39

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Cambridge City Mill offers soundproof rooms with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. The private entrance adds a touch of exclusivity to your experience.

Convenient Location
Situated just 1.9 km from the prestigious University of Cambridge, our aparthotel provides easy access to the city's top attractions. Whether you're visiting for business or leisure, you'll appreciate the central location and proximity to key landmarks.

Family-Friendly Atmosphere
With spacious family rooms available, Cambridge City Mill is the perfect choice for travelers with children. Enjoy the convenience of a wardrobe, desk, and private bathroom in each unit, catering to your family's needs during your stay.

Experience luxury and convenience at Cambridge City Mill - book your stay now for an unforgettable visit to Cambridge!

Important information:

Please note that visitors are not allowed.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 255 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.2
Service: 4.2
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 5.8
Amenities: 5.3
Value for Money: 4.8
Food and Beverage: 5.2
Overall Experience: 3.4
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Janice solo_traveller gb
6
Pleasant staff but the nature of the set up needs to be clearer.
Pros:

The staff were helpful and the room was clean and quiet. However, the name suggested a hotel or B&B and so I was surprised to learn it was a room above a restaurant. Hence, there were no hotel appointments such as tea making facilities and a glass for a glass of water. It was more the gap between expectation and the reality that was unsettling.

Cons:

As above, facilities to make it more comfortable.

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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Kacinskas solo_traveller gb
7
Fairly priced
Pros:

The room was well maintained, nice and toasty since I arrived soaked and shivering.
The price was good for Cambridge as well.

Cons:

A bit of a challenge finding the entry and should be communicated more clearly.

2025-11-24 via Nuitee
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Diane couple gb
5
Pros:

Location was pretty good, lots of eateries around and a 20 min walk to the train station

Cons:

I didnt feel the room was as clean as it should of been, I am not convinced the sheets were fresh as they were creased, not smoothed out and there was a little bit of tissue still in the bed when I pulled the quilt back.

2025-10-27 via Nuitee
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Musaed solo_traveller nl
4
2025-09-05 via Nuitee
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RABİA ASLI couple tr
7
2025-08-14 via Nuitee
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sarah solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Near where I was working

Cons:

Noisy at night. Wasn't the best night's sleep

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
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Ronan solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Good location, friendly helpful staff, comfortable bed, good facilities. I enjoyed my stay and would happily go back.

Cons:

Shower needs updating. Wash hand basin faulty.

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
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Glenys young couple au
5
Would prefer better facilities.
Pros:

Position was very convenient.

Cons:

There were no cups, or tea making facilities. Only one bath towel provided.
Television did not work. Room was very warm, unable to open windows.

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
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Patthamas solo traveller gb
7
Good
2025-06-01 via Nuitee
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Nicola solo traveller gb
3
Poor
Pros:

Cheap option not far from the city centre and near good restaurants.

Cons:

No response from the manager when I contacted him regarding lost property.

2025-05-30 via Nuitee
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Ken solo traveller gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

It was near a couple of decent coffee shops

Cons:

No lock on door to building. Cleaning materials stored in corridor, ugly room with stained fridge, no welcome on arrival, room not ready at 2pm, access via dark, smelly alley full of bins.

2025-05-25 via Nuitee
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Ed solo traveller gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Nice room clean

Cons:

Bit hard to find

2025-05-24 via Nuitee
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Last solo traveller gb
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Good location and easy walk to the center of Cambridge.

Cons:

Access might put off some people as it's down an alleyway but it was well lit when I returned around 2300.

2025-05-22 via Nuitee
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Sarah young couple gb
7
Comfortable bed in a handy location close to town and station, room compact and bijou.
Pros:

The property was handy for our plans. The bed was very comfortable with nice bedding.

Cons:

Initially the wrong information and photos about the room were incorrect causing concern on our arrival. The bed was against the wall which I found claustrophobic. The floor was not particularly clean.

2025-05-21 via Nuitee
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Peter solo traveller gb
2
Disgusting bed, don’t stay there.
Pros:

TV was ok

Cons:

Very difficult to find anywhere to park. Location not in a nice area and the entrance steps were steep and slippery. The bed was awful, tha mattress was covered in stains as the a the duvet cover, but the worst thing was the bedsheet was covered in dead bugs and bed-bug faeces. I have taken photos. I couldn’t sleep there so eventually left and slept in my car. I sent an email to the property but they did not respond, no one was answering their phone. I expect a full refund at the very least

2025-05-20 via Nuitee
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Patrick young couple gb
5
Awful - Avoid.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No staff there to meet us. No information on how to get in or collect keys. No staff present throughout entire stay.

When I eventually got through to the "manager" via phone call he accused me of changing my email address and told me it was all my fault I'd received no check in information. After offering to prove to me that he had sent it he quickly realised that he had not and then blamed all of the other staff for this error. What a boss to work for huh.

After that he then also told me that he was only allowing one person in the room and nobody was allowed into my room except for me, even though the room was booked for 2 people. At this point I had lost my patience with his rude incompetence and became furious, I told him that I had booked for my partner and myself and that if he didn't want her in there he could either give me all my money back immediately or call the police to remove us and explain why he was mis-selling his own rooms. He quickly backed down.

The apartment was not very clean, the bed was extremely hard and there is only one razor thing pillow per person.

The property is listed as a hotel on Booking.com - this is a lie. The rooms are also listed as sound proofed, this is also a lie and you can hear every word spoken on the busy street below.

I'd demand our money back if the idea of talking to that manager again didn't fill me with red hot rage.

2025-05-12 via Nuitee
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Nick solo traveller gb
8
Good, clean room in convenient location
Pros:

Convenient, clean room, and a warm welcome.

Cons:

There was very little communication in answer to my messages and the arrangements for arrival and check in were advised very late.

2025-05-11 via Nuitee
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Matthew review category business travellers gb
7
Cheap, basic, well located room that is a little tired internally. Very attentive hosts/owners.
Pros:

Very well located on the Mill Road with plenty of good places to eat and shops on your doorstep. Close also to the train station and to Central Cambridge.

Cons:

For the price it is right but it is entered down a back alley and through the exit of a restaurant Kitchen. The top floor appartment can get very warm and it is a little tired with the decor and facilities but for the price I was not expecting much more.

2025-05-06 via Nuitee
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Greenhalgh solo traveller gb
1
Bad
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

When I arrived at the property I was turned away because they didn't actually have any rooms available, despite having already taken my money. This left me as a solo female traveller looking for somewhere else to stay at 10pm at night. Hoping to get a refund soon

2025-05-03 via Nuitee
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Andrea young couple gb
4
Good location - pretty basic grubby accomodation
Pros:

The location is good, walking distance from the town centre. Access is from the back alley and over a fire escape, it's above a restaurant. We had to go into the restaurant to ask how to get to the rooms and briefly saw a chap who might have been the owner. He showed us how to get in and we didn't see anyone again for the rest of our stay. There are rubbish bins and discarded items all over the roof and alley way. The main door to the back of building is left open all night. The room was grubby and the bathroom and shower (which we didn't use) very dirty. See the photos. The bed was clean, with only with one very small pillow. The price was comparable to other rooms we've rented locally in the past, we won't be going back to this one.

2025-03-27 via Nuitee