Ashley Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (1220 reviews)
74 Chesterton Road , Cambridge , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Invoice provided
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cramped bathrooms
Some dated decor

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Reviews often highlight the hotel's cleanliness, providing a positive sentiment.
Service
7.61
Generally friendly staff were mentioned, although there were issues noted with one receptionist.
Location
8.15
The hotel's convenient location near the university and city center was frequently praised.
Room Quality
6.6
While the rooms were spacious and comfortable, some reviews noted outdated decor and cramped bathrooms.
Amenities
6.63
Basic amenities were available, although some reviews mentioned they were dated.
Value for Money
7.59
Guests felt the hotel offered good value for its price.
Food and Beverage
8.14
The breakfast received high praise and contributed positively to the experience.
Overall Experience
7.61
Most guests reported a positive stay overall despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:13

Property Description

Charming Victorian Houses: Step back in time at Ashley Hotel, a unique property made of 2 Victorian houses dating back to 1900.

Comfortable Rooms: Relax in our cozy rooms, each equipped with an en suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, TV, and a direct dial telephone for your convenience.

Convenient Location: Explore Cambridge easily with a 20-minute walk to the town centre and a 10-minute stroll to the River Cam and Cambridge University Boat Houses.

Ready to experience the charm and convenience of Ashley Hotel? Book now and enjoy a delightful stay!

Important information:

Reception is open from 15:00 (13:30 on Saturdays) until 21:00. Please contact us if you would like to arrive later than 21:00, and we can arrange the check in procedure.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.
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: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 1220 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 7.61
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 6.6
Amenities: 6.63
Value for Money: 7.59
Food and Beverage: 8.14
Overall Experience: 7.61
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Carole • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good location and nice sized room.

Cons:

All good .

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
• couple • gb
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Shilang • couple • nl
9
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Caitlin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very clean & comfortable, good location with free parking. Good breakfast included.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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j5lhmv1mck • NONE • Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
8
Lovely Stay
Pros:

OK, it is a bit dated, but the building has some lovely original features
Generous free car parkwhich is a bonus being so nesr the City centre. Check in straight forward, room generous size, absolutely spotless, very powerful hot shower and lovely soft towels. Bright, fresh dining room, decent choice for breakfast served by the very friendly Jane/Jayne

2026-04-17 • via Tripadvisor
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Bernd • couple • de
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Shane • solo_traveller • gb
10
1 night stay
Pros:

Nice, comfortable room, shower was hot with good pressure, breakfast was great - cereal, croissants, cakes and a full English all on offer. Service was great too. Parking was a big help as we were able to come and go as we pleased and could leave the car there even after checking out.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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A7307PJjillm • Couples
10
Very nice hotel
Pros:

OK, bit dated, but very clean and comfortable. We spent two nights in a good size room, shower was powerful, hot, and towels were lovely and soft. Bed was comfy with lovely crisp clean bedding. Breakfast is part buffet plus a cooked English breakast in a bright airy dining room. Jane or Jayne (not sure of spelling) is very friendly and looked after us very well. Add the good size car park, this hotel at this price point is a little gem within walking distance of the City.

2026-04-16 • via Tripadvisor
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Nicole • extended_group • gb
10
Lovely place to stay , all staff were fabulous
Pros:

Really comfy beds

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Moseley • couple • gb
5
Suitable for walkers!
Pros:

Breakfast as expected. Room number 1 is old and scruffy, near front door and at the front on main road. You need ear plugs! Bathroom tiny, mouldy and desperately needs replacing. Toiletries minimal so take your own. Good carparking. Premises no good for disabled people at all.

Cons:

No access before 3pm. Bathroom shoddy.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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neilcQ3637LH • NONE
10
Excellent
Pros:

Great location near the boathouses on the Cam and a short walk across Jesus Green to the city centre. Excellent breakfast. Nice big room with a big bay window and very comfortable bed. Convenient big car park round the back.

2026-04-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Timothy • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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mike • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Needs some upgrading.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Nikki • family_with_children • gb
10
Large comfy rooms and wonderful staff
Pros:

Lovely big rooms, friendly staff and great breakfast too

Cons:

It does feel a little dated- but that just adds to the charecter :-)

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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darren • extended_group • gb
7
Pros:

Good location, good room facility although no shower, only a bath. Only a short step from the hotel room to the hotel front door.

Cons:

What let it all down was the breakfast. Whilst the food quality was fine, the waiting staff had a very arrogant and unfriendly attitude and demeanour. The overall dining room atmosphere was dreadful because of it.
Also, the coffee was not served until the food was and despite the cereal being self service the milk wasn't and was also only served after a long time when they served the cooked food. Just really weird order of events, but the main issue was the self important arrogant breakfast staff.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • au
10
Pros:

Great location, staff super accommodating and helpful. Breakfast was most enjoyable and I felt like I was staying in an English manor.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Nice breakfast. Great location near to Cambridge centre and very near to the start of the half marathon. Also nice that we were allowed to stay in the hotel car park after check out. Which is good if yr doing the half marathon.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Beatriz • couple • it
7
Nice stay for the price, great breakfast and free parking. However the room could receive a little bit more care regardi
Pros:

It’s located at a walking distance from downtown in a quiet neighborhood. It’s great that the hotel had free parking.

Cons:

We stayed in the room all the way upstairs (attic) and it was quite dusty and hot. We had to open the window a little bit to get some air because the heaters were on and we couldn’t figure how to lower it. But the room had lots of spider nets and it was pretty dusty.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gb
4
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee