Cambridge House Hotel

Hotels
6.9 (1717 reviews)
144 - 146 Tenison Road , Cambridge , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Convenient access
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Inadequate service
Misleading hotel description

Categories

Cleanliness
5.79
Guests reported issues such as bad smells and old towels.
Service
6.76
Issues were raised regarding late responses and lack of staff.
Location
8.8
Multiple reviews highlighted the convenient location near the station.
Room Quality
6.25
Guests mentioned issues like hot rooms and inadequate amenities.
Amenities
5.78
Guests expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of basic amenities.
Value for Money
7.24
Comments indicate a perception of overpricing for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
7.79
Not specifically mentioned, thus rated as standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
6.76
General sentiment was mixed, with several negative experiences but some positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 00:47

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 300 metres from Cambridge Rail Station and a short walk to the historic city centre, our hotel offers easy access to key attractions like the university buildings and Botanic Gardens.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay in our refurbished bedrooms, each featuring a TV and en-suite bathroom. Our keyless self-check-in system ensures a seamless arrival experience for every guest.

Onsite Café
Indulge in delicious grab-and-go options at Brew + Bites café, serving a variety of breakfast items, sandwiches, hot and cold beverages, and snacks.

Experience convenience and comfort at our hotel in Cambridge. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

Please note that this property does not have a elevator and some rooms are located on the 2nd floor. If guests require a ground floor room (subject to availability) please inform the hotel as soon as possible.

Please note that hotel rooms are not soundproof.

This property does not offer breakfast.

Contact-free self check in is available at this property. The hotel operates a keyless self check in system and has a 24-hour pin code entry system. Prior to arrival, guests will receive a message with check-in instructions and a unique pin code to access the room at any time during the stay.

The hotel is staffed at all times and should guests need assistance, an intercom and telephone are provided in the rooms.

The Hotel does not accept large group bookings or parties (no more than 2 rooms).This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 5 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 1717 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.79
Service: 6.76
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 6.25
Amenities: 5.78
Value for Money: 7.24
Food and Beverage: 7.79
Overall Experience: 6.76
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Stefan solo_traveller gb
3
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Waheed solo_traveller gb
4
Never there again
Pros:

Room was very very veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy small and not value for money :-(

Cons:

Size of the box room

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Tomás solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

La ubicación excelente.

Cons:

La atención al cliente fue nefasta, necesitaba el el recibo pero se negaron a dármelo hasta el checkout y no respondian los mensajes. El precio es muy caro para el tipo de habitación y no ofreció ningún tipo de comodidades adicionales.

Una habitación super chiquita por el precio que piden.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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bhavsar solo_traveller in
10
Pros:

Bed

Cons:

No person directly available for any enquiries

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Salazar couple br
10
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller gb
9
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Tamires solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Ótima localização , vários mercados por perto e muito próximo a estação

Cons:

Falta um frigobar e poderiam também colocar um microondas na cozinha para todos poderem usar durante a estadia , ficaria perfeito e ganharia nota 10 em tudo !!!!

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Location near station

Cons:

Stained sheets, very small and cramped room. Didn’t feel safe with the locks

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Allyson solo_traveller gb
8
Great location, good value for money, would stay again.
Pros:

Great location. Bedroom spacious, clean and neat. Bed comfortable. No fridge, tea or coffee in room but there is a communal kitchen where you can make a tea/coffee and get drinking water.

Cons:

Heating in room could have been better, seemed a bit hit and miss. Shower head and water drainage could have been better.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Amy solo_traveller mt
4
Pros:

The location is lovely.

Cons:

The room was not clean, there was dust on the furniture and floor. The bedsheets were stained, so I did not sleep directly on the bed. The general maintenance of the room was lacking (paintwork, fixtures, window that did not close properly, half-filled soap and lotion bottles)
The only way of contacting the owner or a representative was either by pushing a button at the front door of the house hotel, or by knocking on the staff door in the kitchen.
I asked for laundry service, as it said on booking.com that they offer it, but the representative told me they do not offer laundry service. He said that he would send a person in five minutes to my room to guide me on where to go for laundry service. No one turned up after 10-15 minutes so I had to leave. The area in which this place is located, is lovely, but the cleanliness, upkeep, hospitality, and assistance of the place leaves much to be desired.

It is hard to get hold of someone for assistance. When I paid the breakage deposit fee, I was supposed to receive my room number and door code, as well as the door code to the front door, but I received no such information even after I emailed the hotel, submitted a request via their website and via booking.com respectively. When I got there, I had no information on my room and there was no one to help me initially. I flagged down a man who at first wasn't helpful, but after insistence and waiting I was able to speak to the owner and managed to get access to my room.

On one of the nights, there was a group of young boys in the room beneath mine who were making a terrible racket. Shouting, talking loudly, slamming doors etc. between 11pm and around 4am.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Jakub solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location is very good!

Cons:

Quite old room, very noisy , can’t close windows properly

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Mohammad couple gb
1
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Allyson solo_traveller gb
8
Would stay again, great location, clean and comfortable.
Pros:

Location was great, very close to station and short walk to centre of town. Room very decent size and comfortable.

Cons:

No tea/coffee/fridge in room, however, there was a communal kitchen area where you could make a tea/coffee.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Alexis solo_traveller gb
3
If it hadn’t been for the awful mattress, it would have been very nice
Pros:

I didn’t pay for breakfast, so not applicable

Cons:

The mattress was absolutely awful.
I tried sleeping on the floor with the duvet under me, but the duvet was really skimpy and useless.
The mattress absolutely needs replacing. There is a great big dip in one side and it ruined my stay.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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William couple gb
1
Truly appalling. Checked into room and the ceiling was leaking from 3 different places.
Pros:

Good location - near the train station

Cons:

Checked into room and the ceiling was leaking from 3 different places. Not dripping, full on water flowing onto the floor. Half the room was covered in water. Called the ‘emergency numbers’ and not a single one picked up. Do not stay here - you will genuinely regret it

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Megan extended_group us
10
Pros:

An air conditioner/heater unit was provided.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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LORENZO extended_group it
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Leigh extended_group gb
8
Clean, comfortable accommodation close to the centre of town
Pros:

It was basic, but clean and comfortable

Cons:

There were no staff

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Mathilde extended_group fr
5
Pros:

Quiet and clean

Cons:

Air conditioning on mobile device very very noisy, lives TV not working, shower only cold and lukwarm, i pay supplement for 25m2 room and I'got a 16m2 room, not microwave on the shared kitchen no fridge either

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Hannah solo_traveller gb
4
Good location but disappointing amenities and felt overpriced
Pros:

Good location
Use of virtual check in very useful, as was the code system instead of a key.

Cons:

Had questions about the stay prior to arriving but had struggled to get through by phone. Replies on the online system were fairly quick but not very helpful. Did eventually manage to have questions answered.
Both shower towel and hand towel not clean.
Room felt dated and a bit shabby
Very little space in the toilet- almost no room to move between toilet and shower and the sink was outside in the main room.
Overall felt very expensive for the standard the room.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee