Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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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 £26 per night per car, payable directly at property.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 4512 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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Margaret couple gb
10
Excellent for a break away
Pros:

Location is easy to reach from train station. Only a short walk to town centre.
Beds are very comfy.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
J
Joe couple gb
10
Excellent hotel and staff. Great location. Would stay here again when next visiting Cambridge.
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
R
Roland couple gb
8
Great location, pricy parking and
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

£28 for parking in spaces which are so small, you risk a dent from the next car!

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Diana solo_traveller eg
6
It was ok
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The room I was given this time was in a little corner and had a bit of noise coming from another room. Not sure if it was the water heater tank

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
I
Iain family_with_children gb
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Ruth family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Everything. Lovely hotel and staff. Great complimentary Bently tour of Cambridge with Zane.
Great location for walking to everything.
We had a room upgrade, was lovely.

Cons:

All good

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
9
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
M
millstoke Couples Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
10
Lovely stay at the Gonville hotel
Pros:

A brilliant 3 night stay at the Gonville. The welcome by Abby made us feel instantly at home, the tour in the Bentley with Mike as tour guide was as informative about Cambridge and the surrounding area as it was fun, every member of staff were friendly and helpful. First time to Cambridge and the Gonville, it won’t be the last. More than happy to recommend.

2026-02-12 via Tripadvisor
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Anne couple gb
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
A
Avril family_with_children gb
6
Weekend away
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bathroom was very small and slightly dated

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
K
Katharine couple gb
8
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
A
Anita couple gb
10
Absolutely perfect, will be back for a 3rd time!
Pros:

Love this hotel, staff are fantastic.
Restaurant for breakfast was lovely, enjoyed at drink at the bar and our room was perfect.

Will be back soon for longer!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
T
Trond-Inge family_with_children no
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
F
Florencia couple ch
9
Agradable estadía en Cambridge
Pros:

La posición a 10’ de todo. La habitación limpia y con todo lo necesario. El staff súper simpático y siempre disponible.

Cons:

Nada

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
C
Catherine solo_traveller gb
9
A great stay, will be back but not for breakfast!
Pros:

Location, decoration, lovely and helpful staff.

Cons:

Breakfast was very expensive!

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
G
Gerard solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent position for a Cambridge stay with the added benefits of comfort and excellent people at the hotel.
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
A
Annette solo_traveller de
8
Das Hotel kann ich weiterempfehlen
Pros:

Die Unterkunft ist sehr schön und liegt sehr zentral. Die Zimmer sind geräumig und sauber. Das Frühstück ist reichhaltig und biete eine gute Vielfalt. Die Stadtrundfahrt mit dem Bentley, der im Preis inbegriffen ist war sehr informativ und schön

Cons:

Leider hatte ich ein Zimmer, dass neben einem Service Raum lag. Von Morgens 7 Uhr bis Abends 20 Uhr war ständiges Türen schlagen und umräumen zu hören.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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joannepM1914IW Couples Birmingham, West Midlands, England
8
Lovely hotel. Small issues easily remedied
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. We upgraded the room to a feature room and could not fault it. The complimentary chocolates were to die for. We did the Bentley tour with Zane and it was a lovely experience. Great knowledge of the local areas and we saw things we would not have known about. Only negative was the service at breakfast! We had to find staff to order then the order was forgotten and they had to retake it. Items very slow to be replenished and they ran out of yoghurt! We were told afterwards staff were new, but no excuse really.

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
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wendy couple gb
7
It’s fine, if I hadn’t been so hot overnight I’d be more enthusiastic!
Pros:

Staff were lovely and very friendly towards our dog. The location is very good.

Cons:

The room was smaller than I expected, particularly the bathroom. And too hot, as the window didn’t open.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
S
Samantha solo_traveller gb
1
2026-02-09 via Nuitee