Ashley Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (1206 reviews)
74 Chesterton Road , Cambridge , gb

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While the rooms were spacious and comfortable, some reviews noted outdated decor and cramped bathrooms.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 1206 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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Herbert • family_with_children • gb
6
Clean and comfortable, but slightly unsettling.
Pros:

The hotel was very clean, and the beds comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful, and the staff friendly.

Cons:

Room stuffy, but windows couldn't be opened.
TV in odd place so it couldn't be watched from beds.
Very odd feeling having no staff there evening or night, and having to get the key card from a different hotel added a lot of extra walking to the end of a long day.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • jp
8
Choice location; cheerful staff
Pros:

The breakfast times were flexible and the rooms for eating were bright and clean. The breakfast ("full English" + alternatives) was nicely prepared. Above all, the staff involved at the reception, in the breakfast room and when cleaning the rooms were helpful, welcoming and consistently cheerful. (A special shout out for Jane at breakfast time, whose outgoing nature gives each guest a bright start to their day ;o)
The location of the Ashley Hotel is perfect, and especially for a first time visitor to Cambridge. Parking space (during my 5-day stay) was ample, and the hotel allows visitors to leave their car for a couple of hours after check-out so that they can walk into the historic centre for last-minute shopping or sightseeing. These facilities are important, as Cambridge is a difficult city both to park and drive in!
The city centre (University Colleges, etc) is a ten-minute walk along the River Cam. The area around is open and very green.
Near the location of the hotel are many cafes, pubs, wine bars and restaurants offering a wide variety of food types. There is also a well-known live music venue. These establishments are - and feel - "local" compared to many similar establishments in the (much!) more touristy city centre.

Cons:

For first-time visitors to the UK, the plumbing arrangements work fine but might take getting used to.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Nice big room, comfy bed, friendly staff.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • gb
9
Friendly, comfortable and excellent value for money
Pros:

Considering its relatively low price we were really pleasantly surprised. Such friendly, helpful staff and an excellent cooked-to-order breakfast. Really good location and a great night’s sleep. If you want somewhere in walking distance to the centre that offers a clean, comfortable stay, we absolutely recommend this hotel. We will definitely stay again as it is excellent value for money.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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adrian • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • gb
9
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • fr
10
Parfait, Hotel à l’anglaise avec un bon rapport qualité prix.
Pros:

Le style, le petit déjeuné, l’accueil, le personnel

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • fr
9
Très bon hôtel
Pros:

L’emplacement de l’hotel est idem pour une visite de Cambridge .
Très bon rapport qualité prix
Royal petit déjeuner

Cons:

Salle de bain un peu petite

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • couple • gb
7
Comfortable bed and a good sleep shower was nice to, great value for money
Pros:

The place was nice and well worth the money for value.

Cons:

Only criticism I have is breakfast service wasn’t great to be honest maybe short staffed, I don’t know but the breakfast it’s self was nice.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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christopher • couple • gb
9
Lovely stay. Great location.
Pros:

Lovely breakfast, friendly atmosphere, big room, good location. Handy having a carpark.

Cons:

Outside decoration, was tired.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice older building worked into a good bed and breakfast hotel, great staff and location
Pros:

Location and car parking included are the obvious ones.
The breakfast is good with very friendly staff who cook it as you order
The rooms are much larger than is typical, a bonus n a warm summer day
I've stayed here several times a year since it opened and it was getting tatty but they've reworked it nicely and it's well worth the money.... Good pub over the road if you need to eat or dink in the evening

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Car park access.

Quiet room at back of hotel.

Bed comfortable.

Cons:

A bit dated and lots of stairs if at the top.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Stanley • couple • gb
9
Good location for our needs.
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent. Good parking. Spacious room.

Cons:

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2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
Well run hotel. Large Clean bedroom.
Pros:

Clean environment and seemed well organised.
Large clean room but small double bed. We are both rall, so bed was aquashed and I did not sleep well.

Cons:

Although we were leaving early at 4.30am some easy breakfast which we had paid for, would have been welcome as we had a long journey abroad that day.
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2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Coombs - Goodfellow • couple • gb
7
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Tomasz • couple • gb
10
Amazing place :)
Pros:

Amazing atmosphere!! Big room!!! Great size bathroom!!!! Very comfortable bed!!!! Great service!!! Nice and tasty breakfast!!! Free parking!!!! Great location!!!!

Cons:

Everything was perfect :)

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Clean room and nice hotel, very comfy bed

Cons:

Had to walk and get my key from their sister hotel down the road in the rain and no chef in the morning for a cooked breakfast

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Torres • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The breakfast

Cons:

Not a public toilet after we drove more than 3 hours

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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tony • couple • gb
8
Another return visit!
Pros:

Warm, comfortable, very clean. Large room. Great parking and good cooked breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent location, an easy walk to town centre.

Cons:

Nothing at the price; excellent value for money.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee