Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable accommodations
Great location
Luxury amenities
Cons:
High parking fees
Inconsistent dinner service

Categories

Cleanliness
9.21
Rooms were clean and well maintained.
Service
9.68
Staff were friendly and accommodating, with notable mentions for individual staff members.
Location
9.22
Centrally located in Cambridge, perfect for city exploration.
Room Quality
9.17
Beautifully styled and comfortable rooms; perfect for a restful stay.
Amenities
9.2
Complimentary Bentley tours added to the luxury experience.
Value for Money
8.16
Holiday experience was expensive; parking charges were noted as steep.
Food and Beverage
8.21
Breakfast was well presented, but some dinners left room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall a great stay with intentions to return, despite a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:12

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a stay at the 4-star Gonville Hotel, offering spacious bedrooms with QR code valet systems for seamless service requests. Enjoy modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and air conditioning, all overlooking the picturesque Parker's Piece.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in fresh British cuisine at the Terrace Restaurant, featuring locally sourced ingredients. Start your day with a delicious breakfast and savor afternoon teas, lunches, and sumptuous dinners, all in a cozy setting.

Prime Location
Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Cambridge's historic center, Gonville Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city. With free high-speed WiFi, on-site parking, and complimentary bike hire, your stay will be both comfortable and memorable.

Book your stay at Gonville Hotel for a luxurious and unforgettable experience in the heart of Cambridge.

Important information:

Please note that parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Property is dog friendly!

Only 5 rooms per guest per day can be booked by a single individual.

Any reservation larger than 5 rooms will be subject to renegotiation by the hotel and consequentially different terms & conditions will apply.

Parking is an additional charge of £28 per night per car, payable directly at property.

Every stay at The Gonville Hotel includes a complimentary tour of Cambridge in one of our classic Bentleys, please contact directly to book.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.
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.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children 6 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free 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.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 26 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 4741 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 9.17
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Leticia solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Juliette solo_traveller au
10
Unexpected gem - great in every way.
Pros:

Everything - it was so clean, comfortable, beautiful decor, delicious food, outdoor space, friendly helpful staff, complimentary limo tour.

Cons:

Lack of parking & cost of parking

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Venke solo_traveller no
10
Pleasant, relaxing atmosphere!
Pros:

Welcoming and friendly staff all over in the hotel.
Eating and drinking areas very tastefully decorated and comfortable.
The complimentary Bentley ride with guide and driver Mike was fantastic.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple im
10
loved the hotel, breakfast disappointing
Pros:

Room and staff all very good,

Cons:

Breakfast seemed a little disorganised with staff not knowing which table food was for, milk, water and juices all needing to be replaced and coffee machine causing many problems

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
B
Barry solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Very good weekend will be back

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller gb
8
Staff and Bed very nice but we experienced a weird vibration
Pros:

Bed was comfortable. Staff friendly and breakfast was very good.

Cons:

There was a weird vibration in the bathroom. I tried having a bath but couldn't stand the vibration.
Also there's an old fashioned fire alarm bell in the room that would occasionally make a quiet dinging noise. This could also be from the weird vibration too.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
C
Caroline couple dk
9
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Kim couple gb
10
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Mimakids solo_traveller nl
9
Fijn hotel, prima uitvalsbasis.
Pros:

De centrale ligging van het hotel, lekkere bedden.

Cons:

Ontbijt was wat gewoon

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Karl solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great central location.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
a great central location with very comfortable rooms
Pros:

very comfortable room and lovely staff

Cons:

breakfast was very slow and, although we weren't late, many of the tables and food had been cleared.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
7
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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PUEN couple tw
9
是一個非常優雅寧靜的旅店
Pros:

房間擺設非常的溫馨優雅
窗戶對面就是一大片的草地
早餐種類多樣化 很精緻
服務人員態度親切

Cons:

帝國往學院可能要一點距離
洗澡的水都會衝到馬桶旁邊

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
8
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
8
Was a nice stay.
Pros:

Position, cleanliness, reception staff.

Cons:

The breakfast was chaotic, long waits to self serve coffee, 40 minute wait both mornings to order off menu. No orange juice, butter or croissants 4.5.26, a real shame as could have been lovely.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple gb
7
Nice hotel but under staffed
Pros:

Friendly staff. Comfortable room.

Cons:

Under staffed. One person running the restaurant service. One person on the bar had to leave to clear the garden. Ladies toilet was dirty. Expected better standards and service for the price

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Giuseppe couple it
5
Appena sufficiente
Pros:

La vicinanza al centro storico

Cons:

Poca cortesia da parte dello staff , il check in era fissato per le 15 con il parcheggio prenotato ma alle 15,30 lastanza non era ancora pronta e il parcheggio non era disponibile . La colazione non è assolutamente all’altezza .

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Ann solo_traveller gb
9
I would recommend a stay here. The location is fabulous, my room was gorgeous and the complementary Bentley ride with Za
Pros:

Central location, beautiful room. Lovely gardens.

Cons:

No accessible heating. Chilly bathroom. Some staff a bit aloof. At breakfast two employees stood talking to each other right next to me, which disturbed my peaceful meal. The dinner was very expensive for what it was - £16 for a small sliced beetroot .?

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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MARIE CHRISTINE family_with_children fr
9
Pros:

Everything was very nice.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Leena family_with_children gb
9
Loved the place and the beds were very comfortable so we had a great nights sleep.
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Great staff. Lovely breakfast and amazing Bentley Tour with Mike. Bar staff at night were super friendly.

Cons:

Few little things surprised us about a posh place like this.
When we first entered our room there was toilet tissue in the toilet bowl.
Also one of the 2 cups by the kettle was not empty.
The ladies room downstairs by the reception with the no touch door was a mess with toilet paper everywhere. I know this reflects your guests that day more than the hotel but cleaning staff need to be more vigilant I guess.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee