Newnham College - University of Cambridge

Hotels
8.5 (214 reviews)
Sidgwick Avenue Cambridge , Cambridge , gb

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Adult only
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
Fruits
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Nice cafe
Cons:
Overpriced
Small beds
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.71
Rooms were reported as clean and well-kept.
Service
9.68
Excellent service from the reception and porters, very helpful.
Location
9.72
Superb location, beautiful surroundings.
Room Quality
7.67
Rooms modern but some issues noted with bed size and comfort.
Amenities
7.7
Limited amenities like no parking and basic room features.
Value for Money
6.66
Perceived as overpriced for the quality of the room.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Nice cafe on-site was a positive aspect.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall pleasant stay despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 07:21

Property Description

Luxurious En-suite Rooms: Enjoy comfortable and stylish en-suite rooms at the new Dorothy Garrod Building within Newnham College.
Convenient 24-Hour Front Desk: Benefit from around-the-clock assistance and service from our dedicated staff.
Central Location: Explore the vibrant city of Cambridge with various pubs and restaurants just a short walk away.

Book now to experience luxury and convenience at Newnham College in the heart of Cambridge!

Important information:

Please note the property cannot accommodate children under 16 years of age.

The property does not accept American Express cardsThis property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.
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: 10:00 AM

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

8.5
Based on 214 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.71
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 7.67
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 6.66
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Ruby couple gb
10
Fabulous!
Pros:

Everything, especially the little cafe -it meant we didn't always have to hunt for a cafe nearby! The location was super, incidetally, and the rooms modern and clean. And LOVED having our own bathroom!

the porters were fabulous too.

Cons:

The beds are doubles - not large doubles - quites a challeng for two adults used to kingsized beds, but you explain that so we knew.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Alison couple gb
9
Pros:

Excellent friendly welcome and couldn't have been more helpful or kind. Really modern clean rooms. Extremely good location, beautiful surroundings.

Cons:

Room was a little hot. Bed comfortable but not amazing.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Ceri couple gb
9
2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Akant Sagar extended_group it
8
2025-09-09 via Nuitee
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A&S couple gb
5
Overpriced......
Pros:

The reception staff were excellent, both on check in and check out. The shower was good (but sadly not great water pressure).

Cons:

I think its rather expensive (£156 per night) for a basic student double room with en suite, and there is no breakfast included. The room was bear, no bedside lights and you had the choice of a bright top light or the desk light. The room was hot and trying to get some ventilation with the limited window opening was not easy. The bed base was bigger than the mattress and made of wood, with sharp corners, the same colour as the wooden flooring.....we both stubbed our toes / feet more than once! Only one pillow each, so sitting up in bed was not possible. For this money, better off staying at a Premier Inn in the city!

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
9
Beautiful few days in Cambridge with the accommodation making it perfect.
Pros:

The grounds/garden was beautiful a quiet oasis in the city. Staff more than helpful, location perfect.

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
9
A most delightful weekend stay.
Pros:

We were greated by the porters, who were friendly and very helpful.
The rooms and halls etc were well kempt. The beds very comfy.
We spent a great deal of time in the gardens, which were glorious, so very well planted. Lots of green to enjoy and deck chairs to use.
The roof top was a favourite spot for a morning coffee and to look out over the gardens a great start.

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
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Nigel couple gb
1
We were mis sold the accommodation by the picture of the hotel
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Nothing

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
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Maximilian couple at
9
2025-08-23 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
10
2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Monika couple at
9
sehr positiv überrascht, eine Oase mitten in der Stadt
Pros:

Ganz tolle Lage

Cons:

Das Bett war für 2 Personen etwas zu schmal

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Etheridge couple gb
7
Pros:

Room was clean staff were friendly

Cons:

No parking at the holtel had to walk quite far to the car

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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patrick couple ie
7
Cons:

No apparent access to the Internet

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
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Steven family_with_children gb
10
Fantastic place
Pros:

Room was very nice and Newnham College is a beautiful place.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
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Ellie solo traveller gb
9
Superb
2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Catarina solo traveller pt
9
Superb
2025-07-25 via Nuitee
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Gail solo traveller gb
5
This was an adequate place to stay. It was very clean.
Cons:

There was no information regarding parking when I booked. If parking is not available it should be stated from the outset, particularly as parking in Cambridge is the most expensive I have ever encountered with London.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
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Stuart young couple gb
10
Exceptional
2025-07-21 via Nuitee
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Mark solo traveller nl
8
Very good
2025-07-21 via Nuitee
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Huey family with young children sg
10
Good location, good size room, ensuite bathroom and fridge. Very friendly Porters at Newnham who helped us fill up our w
Pros:

Good location, good size room, ensuite bathroom and fridge. Very friendly Porters at Newnham who helped us fill up our water bottles during the heatwave. Sparkling water tap and good food at Buttery.

Cons:

None

2025-07-15 via Nuitee