Ashley Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (1292 reviews)
74 Chesterton Road , Cambridge , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Invoice provided
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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While the rooms were spacious and comfortable, some reviews noted outdated decor and cramped bathrooms.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 1292 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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Jolanda • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Heerlijk ontbijt met super vriendelijke gezellige bediening

Cons:

Niets

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Terry • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very nice place
Pros:

Location was good short walk to Jesus Park and the city centre

Cons:

Not a great selection for breakfast , plus the hotel needs two staff on in the morning serving breakfast especially when full as when one member of staff working it's a long wait for food

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Petra • couple • de
10
Optimale Lage, freundlicher Service, guter Komfort.
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage für Autogäste, kostenloser Parkplatz direkt hinter dem Hotel, welcher auch am Abreisetag noch ganztägig benutzt werden darf. Zimmer ist schallisoliert, super sauber. Frühstück sehr gut. Personal sehr freundlich.

Cons:

Nichts.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • de
9
Sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt
Pros:

Die Lage ist perfekt, nahe der Innenstadt, aber ruhig gelegen

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • solo_traveller • be
5
Hôtel vieillot
Pros:

L'emplacement et le personnel du petit déjeuner.
Le parking.

Cons:

La douche qui inonde la salle de bain.
Le chauffage ne fonctionne pas.
Couloirs et escaliers étriqués où il faut balader nos bagages.
Beaucoup moins net et frais que sur les photos.
Fenêtres sales.
La radio hors service.
La télé minuscule.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Comfortable, quiet and convenient
Pros:

Lovely spacious, quiet and comfortable room at the front of the hotel. Very convenient parking. Good breakfast.

Cons:

I actually rather liked some of the very old-fashioned things in the room (a radio in the bedside cabinet, for example. Genuine retro! Very happy overall.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • fr
8
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Moore • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. This hotel is perfectly located, so we could leave the car and go off for the day,even on our leaving day. Our room was clean and cosy,great after a day of walking everywhere. There is even a shop opposite for us to buy snacks. We would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

Cobwebs behind the radiator in the bathroom

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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rob • solo_traveller • ie
7
Well worth it
Pros:

Great carpark, friendly staff. Good breakfast. Quite quiet and handy location depending on your itinerary. Room has tea, coffee, wardrobe, tv, shower etc.

Cons:

It's a little shabby but clean. Wifi wasn't great.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Corina • couple • de
8
sehr empfehlenswert und gemütlich
Pros:

Nettes gemütliches Hotel, großer Parkplatz kostenfrei, gut fußläufig zum Stadtzentrum, ruhige Lage

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Sandie • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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mikeym618 • NONE • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
8
Great stay in Cambridge
Pros:

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff were lovely, breakfast was very good and location was perfect. The hotel looked as though it needed a coat of paint but otherwise great.

2026-05-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Nick • solo_traveller • gb
8
Recommend hotel.
Pros:

Good parking, clean, spacious room and decently located near to shops and restaurants. Polite efficient staff.

Cons:

It’s fine. No issues and would happily stay there again.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
lovely time all round
Pros:

Very easy to park and a lovely breakfast, room was clean and tidy, nice place

Cons:

nothing

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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mnwrvh89wt • NONE
8
Closes to the town centre
Pros:

Had a nice stay at the hotel. Close to where we went around. Breakfast was good. I did not hear much noise as it was not a busy road where its located.

2026-05-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Zulekha • extended_group • gb
8
Perfect for a 1 night stay .
Pros:

The family room was very comfortable for 3 adults sharing. Comfortable beds and very clean room with all usual necessary bits required for a short stay. The reason we went for this property instead of the usual trusted bigger chains was for many reasons such as closeness to city centre attractions, free parking, good value for money and the previous reviews mentioned Jan - who looked after us during breakfast service. Thank you Jan - you make all the difference to this hotel's good customer service.

Cons:

Bathroom in room 9 needs better ventilation but running hot water, mixer taps , shower etc all worked perfectly fine.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Vicky • couple • gb
5
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • couple • gb
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Great location for the boathouses.

Cons:

The shower was partly broken and the carpet had seen better days.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Breukelman • solo_traveller • nl
7
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee