Lensfield Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (2556 reviews)
53-57 Lensfield Road , Cambridge , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Sauna
Massage services
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Spa/wellness center services
Steam room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Service issues
Noise concerns
Breakfast not included

Categories

Cleanliness
7.28
Clean and comfortable facilities, but some reviews mentioned noisy areas and thin walls.
Service
6.75
Mixed reviews; friendly staff mentioned, but a significant negative experience impacting rating.
Location
9.29
Excellent location; close to transport and city centre, highly praised across multiple reviews.
Room Quality
8.24
Rooms described as comfortable and clean, but some concerns about space and features.
Amenities
7.77
Good amenities but some areas require maintenance; mentioned as needing TLC.
Value for Money
8.23
Good value highlighted in several reviews, especially based on location.
Food and Beverage
6.28
Breakfast not included, affecting perceived value; limited mentions in the reviews.
Overall Experience
7.75
Overall a positive experience despite some issues, with high praise for the location and stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 05:28

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort

Elegant Accommodation: Dating back to 1850, our hotel offers tastefully modernized rooms with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and tea/coffee facilities.

Convenient Location: Just a short walk from the rail station and University colleges, our hotel is the perfect base to explore Cambridge's attractions like the Botanic Garden and the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Complimentary Breakfast and Limited Parking: Start your day with a grab and go breakfast and take advantage of our limited parking on a first come first served basis.

Experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at our hotel in Cambridge. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that there are only 5 car parking spaces at the property, and these are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations can only be made for guests that require a disabled space.

Please note Wheelchair elevator is currently not operational. To access the Double Room - Disability Access, you must descend 5 stairs and access this room from rear of the building

The thermal suite can only be booked for 30 minute sessions.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The Spa area is Females Only and is closed during public holidays and public holiday weekends.

Please note- Spa facilities at this property are operating on limited hours; The Gym is unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).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: CBG

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 2556 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.28
Service: 6.75
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 7.77
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 6.28
Overall Experience: 7.75
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David couple gb
8
Really positive and good
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, decent breakfast

Cons:

Walls were thin so I could hear others. Walking about the rooms

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Trish couple au
9
Very good
Pros:

Location was great for us but we didn't eat breakfast at the hotel.

Cons:

The windows in the bedroom were warped and unable to be opened. Need repair or replacement.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller fr
7
Lovely old place, but not ideal if other people's noise bothers you
Pros:

The staff were great and the location was terrific, both in terms of local restaurants and cafes less than 5 minutes away, and the sight seeing areas at 15 mins away

Cons:

The noise from other guests carries. One couple in our party were below a room with a very vigorously amorous couple, and they could hear everything. Also, my phone reception in the rooms couldn't connect.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Paulo couple br
7
I especially liked the feeling of being in a house.
Pros:

This is a house that has been converted into a hotel. It gives a pleasant feeling of actually living there. The staff is very friendly. A ten-minute walk is enough to get to the center. It's worth it.

Cons:

The bathroom is quite small.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Michael couple de
6
Das Hotel kann immer nur eine absolute Notlösung sein.
Pros:

Die Lage ist Prima, das Frühstück war ausreichend

Cons:

Extrem steile Treppen und sehr schmale Stufen
Extrem kleine Zimmer, ca 5m2, davon gehen ca. 0,64m2 ab für die Türöffnung
Extrem kleines Badezimmer, Dusche ca 60x60cm
Toilette eine Seite fast an der Wand anstoßend
Das Bett ist ein Campingbett, der Federkern der Schlechten Matratze stößt durch

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Mats Erasmie solo_traveller se
8
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Sue solo_traveller gb
8
Enjoyable thank you
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Shower very weak. Couldn’t park when I arrived so paid for parking elsewhere then space became available early evening which surprised me

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Newman couple gb
8
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Jaya couple gb
10
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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christine couple gb
9
Good location, good sized room, pleasant staff, clean and comfortable.
Pros:

It was very close to where I needed to be.

Cons:

The soap was in The walk in shower. It needed some hand soap by the wash basin.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Lili couple it
9
Great value for money and very cosy stay
Pros:

At the beginning of our stay, we were given a different room from the one I had originally booked. I had to be a bit persistent about it, but after a phone call with the manager, the issue was resolved quickly, and we were provided with the correct room we had reserved.

The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The hotel is small but very cosy, located close to the city centre while still being calm and quiet. There are also many restaurants and cafés nearby with plenty of choice.

The room itself was not very large, but the bathroom was extremely clean and recently renovated, which we really appreciated. The price-quality ratio is excellent, and I would definitely recommend this place. We did not take breakfast, so I cannot comment on that.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Joanne solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Great cental location

Cons:

Narrow, steep stairs with hjeavy bag. They did offer assistance.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller it
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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519 solo_traveller cn
9
好地段,房间安静,物有所值。
Pros:

地理位置很好,离唐宁学院很近,五分钟步行到遗产研究中心。周边有不错的日料和英式餐馆。距离市中心很近。酒店服务热诚,我的电插头带错了,也买错了,与前台服务人员借用了一个,使用了四天,很给力。房间的设施齐全。预定的早,价格很实惠。感谢。

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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helen couple gb
7
Comfortable clean central location
Pros:

Yes tired furniture but all ok works

Cons:

Heating just came on in evening

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Sue couple gb
9
Perfect location and very nice hotel, would stay here again.
Pros:

Excellent location within easy walking distance of station and centre of Cambridge. Very nice little hotel, friendly staff, clean and comfortable. Lovely modern bathroom.

Cons:

Just to note: there’s no lift and we were on the second floor, not a problem for us as we were travelling light, but could be tricky if less mobile or lots of luggage.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller au
6
Good hotel but mattress poor
Pros:

Location. Staff very helpful. Allowed to leave luggage

Cons:

Mattress on bed was poor quality and needs replacement

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Laszlo solo_traveller hu
9
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Bonani solo_traveller in
9
Pros:

Comfortable room
Good facilities
Clean premises

Cons:

Breakfast menu very limited for the price

2026-05-07 via Nuitee