Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Stunning location
Comfortable accommodations
Cons:
Limited parking
Noisy at times
Inconsistent food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.78
The room was clean, spacious, and comfortable with no complaints mentioned.
Service
9.25
The staff were excellent, kind, and very welcoming, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
9.29
Ideal location for visiting local attractions, particularly Ely Cathedral.
Room Quality
8.94
The rooms were described as outstanding and spacious, though a few minor issues were noted.
Amenities
8.57
Limited parking options and some amenities mentioned lack of mini-fridge in rooms.
Value for Money
8.73
Good value but some aspects felt overpriced for the area.
Food and Beverage
8.48
Food quality was good, but some reviews expressed a desire for better options.
Overall Experience
9.15
Overall, guests had a lovely experience with a few minor issues that were easily outweighed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 01:27

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in individually styled rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen smart TVs, and elegant en suite bathrooms featuring copper baths and rainfall showers.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Treat your taste buds at the destination restaurant and bar, offering a variety of menus with dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Start your day with a traditional English breakfast or opt for lighter continental options.

Convenient Location
Located opposite the historic Ely Cathedral and with private parking including valet service, explore the nearby Oliver Cromwell’s House and easily venture to the vibrant city of Cambridge just a short distance away.

Book now to experience the charm and luxury of Poets House in the heart of Ely.

Important information:

Please note that guests who are interested in dining within the restaurant are requested to book in advance. This can be done while booking by adding information to the Special Request box.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 10 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 10 years old stay for £10 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

8.9
Based on 538 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.94
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 9.15
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Stuart couple gb
10
Very comfortable. Lovely staff. Great decor. Good food
Pros:

Room and bar area

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Brian couple gb
7
Moderate.
Pros:

Good breakfast but a lack of fresh fruit. Fruit juice was concentrate.

Cons:

Lack of good coffee making facilities in the rooo

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Anita couple gb
10
Booked for our 45th wedding anniversary and was not disappointed. Great location.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast. The room was great with a lovely view of the cathedral. Overall a great stay.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Marleen couple be
10
Superb <3
Pros:

We had a superb stay at Poets House. I genuinely can't find a single negative thing to say about the place. We had a beautiful large room, quiet, comfortable and with an amazing view on Ely Cathedral. Everything we needed was present in the room: slippers, towels, toiletteries, tea and coffee, biscuits...
The hotel is at a few minutes walk from the railway station, the Cathedral and the High Street with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.
We enjoyed the breakfast in the room, and it was amazing! Dinner was excellent as well. Staff were friendly and helpful.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

Beautiful room. Quiet and comfortable. Very clean . Love the huge bath and shower . Room large and king-size bed. Tea coffee crisps biscuits. Towelling robes and slippers. Small bottles of shampoos etc. Plenty of good quality towels. Close to shops and catheral. Breakfast was superb perfect. Staff friendly.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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chinenye solo_traveller gb
8
Stay was good & location is fantastic.
Pros:

Room I was good & very clean.

Cons:

I struggled with getting natural ventilation as the windows are not easy to open. Would be helpful if this was easier, to let in fresh air/ claustrophobics like myself. I panicked a bit when I couldn’t figure this out quickly.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
J
Jo couple gb
8
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
J
JUDITH MARY couple gb
7
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Trudi couple gb
8
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Beautiful building, great location, large room with comfortable bed

Cons:

Breakfast could have been better. Good variety but eggs not great and small portions

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Irene couple gb
10
Having stayed here many times in the distant past we were pleased to see how well it has been maintained. Staff are so p
Pros:

Perfect location. Beautiful room

Cons:

Please can you put magnifying mirrors in the rooms for makeup and shaving. So many hotels don’t do this and it is an essential for most women.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
R
Robert couple gb
9
Enjoyable
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Car park not on site

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
T
Thomas solo_traveller is
10
Perfect Location, wonderful stay.
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
C
Chris couple gb
9
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Kirk solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Service was great. Got a room upgrade free of charge. Food was fantastic. Room was comfortable and a lovely bed with a fantastic bath in the room.

Cons:

First world problems! The room was so big that it was difficult for the heating in the room to actually warm it up to a decemt temperature. Also, the only other comment was some of the staff were a little unfriendly, however still professional.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
10
Pros:

Superb service, room and location

Cons:

Pricy!

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
C
Chris family_with_children gb
6
Great location, nice staff. Underwhelming suite.
Pros:

The staff were great. In particular, the bar staff were really on their game and knowledgeable. The location was also brilliant, right in the middle of town. Easy to access everything. The room was quiet and good for someone with children.

Cons:

The hot water for the shower was lukewarm, at best. The duvet was coming out the covers and was far too large for the bed. The room seemed a little basic for a suite, we were expecting a little more flourish.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
E
Emma couple gb
10
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
9
A wonderful and very memorable stay in a comfortable room. We won't hesitate to book again.
Pros:

The room was very spacious and comfortable with a lovely view towards the cathedral. The bathroom was very large and well equipped with a large walk in shower and separate bath. Very nice.
The restaurant was excellent and service very good. A nice, spacious and comfortable modern bar area was also enjoyable.
The hotel location was very convenient, just on the edge of the main shops so everything was in easy reach. Ideally situated in the historic part for visit to the cathedral and Oliver Cromwell's house.

Cons:

The room overlooked a main road so there was some traffic noise but late at night this wasn't a problem. The wonderful view across the green towards the cathedral more than compensated for slight traffic noise.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Frances family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Liked the size of the bedroom;liked the comfort ,the size of the bed .The staff were lovely and helpful. We had a really lovely stay

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Janet couple gb
9
Overall, a lovely hotel, all the staff were very friendly and the food in the restaurant was good.
Pros:

The room (15) was a very good size.

Cons:

The lighting could have been better in the tea/coffee making area. Also, there was no light in the wardrobe so a bit difficult to see, especially if you wanted to use the safe which was located therein.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee