Lensfield Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (2704 reviews)
53-57 Lensfield Road , Cambridge , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Heating
Garden
Bar
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 2704 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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Katie solo_traveller gb
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

Clean comfortable rooms, excellent central location. The wonderful ladies in the breakfast hall were kind and patient chatting to my Dad with dementia.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Teresa solo_traveller es
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Rafał solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Clean, professional staff, air condition in the room :(

Cons:

Continental breakfast

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Eustachio solo_traveller it
9
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Martina K. solo_traveller sk
9
Small but very comfortable - perfect for short city stay
Pros:

Although the room was quite small, it was very comfortable and had everything I needed for my short stay. The Wi-Fi connection was good and reliable.

I had seen quite a few reviews mentioning the stairs, and since I was travelling with a very large and heavy suitcase, I was a little worried about them. Honestly, though, they weren’t nearly as bad as I expected. I managed to carry my suitcase upstairs on my own without much trouble, even though I don’t consider myself particularly strong.

I also really appreciated being able to leave my luggage at reception after check-out, which meant I could spend the rest of the day exploring the city without having to carry it around.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Jeremie couple ca
8
Pros:

Emplacement

Cons:

Rapport qualité/prix

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Mauro extended_group it
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Iris couple se
8
Mysigt ställe
Pros:

Fint litet rum. AC uppskattades mycket, då det var 30-gradig sommarvärme. Bra läge.

Cons:

Frukosten var inte prisvärd.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Frederic family_with_children fr
8
very good stay in a charming hotel near the city center
Pros:

super location near the city center.
Old building with much charm

Cons:

old building means we hear the neighbors a bit.
But nothing dramatic, as long as the neighbors keep quiet late at night

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Effie family_with_children gb
5
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Tiffany extended_group gb
3
Terrible
Pros:

Nothing to be honest

Cons:

It was very poor. The only good thing was the location. It was very dirty, uncomfortable bed and pillows, no air con in one room, creaky floorboards, noisy sounds coming from other rooms when they showered. A really bad experience with this hotel.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Fatemeh solo_traveller gb
6
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller nl
7
Pros:

Price-quality excellent for cambridge

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Tessa solo_traveller gb
7
Calm and pleasant with an unusually comprehensive selection of cold breakfast items.
Pros:

The breakfast selection, general attractive appearance of the hotel and the friendly atmosphere.

Cons:

The mattress was to hard. The duvet provided was far too thick for the weather so that I had to remove it from its cover; a spare sheet would have worked. There was a persistent noise from outside on the second night which kept me awake. (A small refund made for this inconvenience was appreciated.) There was also a very loud creaking noise (like floor boards) from the room above during waking hours which was annoying.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Emma couple ie
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Mary couple gb
7
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Mercedes solo_traveller es
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Rares solo_traveller ro
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Małgorzata solo_traveller pl
6
Czysty, przyjazny;)
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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AKIRA couple jp
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee