The Chalk Hare, Royston

Hotels
8.2 (447 reviews)
Banyers House 16 Melbourn Street , Royston , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Nice location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy rooms
Maintenance needs

Categories

Cleanliness
6.28
Multiple reviews mentioned significant cleanliness issues, including dust, mould, and dirty areas.
Service
9.25
Many reviews praised the staff for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.79
Guests appreciated the convenient and appealing location.
Room Quality
7.24
Some rooms received mixed reviews, with complaints about noise and tired decor.
Amenities
8.27
Amenities were generally well-received, though some issues were noted like toilet flush problems.
Value for Money
8.23
Guests found the overall experience to provide decent value, but some felt it fell short given price.
Food and Beverage
9.28
The food, especially breakfast, received excellent reviews.
Overall Experience
8.25
The overall experience was positive, though certain issues impacted the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:33

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and style at Banyers House with beautifully furnished rooms featuring modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms.

Delicious Dining
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience at our on-site restaurant, offering a variety of breakfast options including continental, Full English/Irish, and vegetarian choices.

Convenient Location
Conveniently situated just a short distance from popular attractions like Audley End House and the University of Cambridge, Banyers House is the perfect choice for your next getaway.

To book your stay at Banyers House and enjoy a memorable experience, contact us now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Groups

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

  • 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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 447 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 7.24
Amenities: 8.27
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Rebecca solo_traveller gb
5
it was ok
Pros:

The room was decorated lovely, the food was beautiful, both dinner and breakfast, and i loved the old building. Location was great for what i needed.

Cons:

The room was very noisy at nighttime, im not sure if i stayed in a room next to a staff room, but there was doors banging and clattering late into the night, i assumed it was night staff, which kept me awake during the night, so it wasn't my best nights sleep.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Tina couple gb
8
Overall our stay was pleasant, staff amazing and very friendly, food great, location great … just a little overpriced fo
Pros:

The food was excellent, staff very friendly

Cons:

Very noisy room , unfortunately over looking busy road , definitely overpriced for a deluxe room as didn’t meet those standards, very cold bathroom as very large (but nice )so needed heating for towels , had a nice mirror with lights but didn’t work!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Neil couple us
9
2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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Heather solo_traveller gb
9
Loved it ! A historical ,warm and good place.Just the toilet flush buttons needed sorting
Pros:

It was Christmas and was all I needed.

Cons:

The toilet didnt flush properly at all

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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Tony solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The cleanliness of the hotel & its friendly staff

2025-12-26 via Nuitee
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Amira couple gb
7
Disappointed & wouldn’t stay again.
Pros:

The location was perfect with the addition of a car park.

Cons:

Some areas of the room were very dusty/dirty for example behind the side table (where I went to plug my phone it), the velvet curtains looked very dirty and the corners of the room. It could do with a deep clean. There was also an unpleasant odour in the hallway between the reception and first floor. I was disappointed with the cleanliness.

2025-12-17 via Nuitee
M
Marcus couple gb
5
It's was pleasant
Pros:

Food was good

Cons:

Room was vert tired, which was disappointing

2025-12-15 via Nuitee
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Alistair solo_traveller gb
7
Nice hotel good atmosphere shame about the room being cold
Pros:

I liked the night watchman: He prepared an early morning continental breakfast with a lovely warm croissant and was very helpful. Thanks !

Cons:

The room was cold !

2025-11-22 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
8
Very comfortable and staff very friendly.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast. Really added to the value for money. Very comfy bed.

Cons:

Toilet flush didn’t seem to be working properly.

2025-11-17 via Nuitee
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Leigh couple gb
10
Good value. Good food.
Pros:

Friendly staff. The breakfast was 10 out of 10. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-08 via Nuitee
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Mrs Laura couple gb
4
Dissapointing
Pros:

Staff lovely, breakfast good, location good

Cons:

Absolutely filthy dirty room, pills, fluff and hair under bed, dust was everywhere as were cobwebs. Tv only had 3 channels BBC 1 no volume, bathroom blind permanently down as all air con until outside window which hummed day and night. No shower gel.

2025-11-06 via Nuitee
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Denzal couple gb
8
Good stay in Royston
Pros:

Good location. Good breakfast. Had a good night sleep

Cons:

Would’ve liked Marmalade or jam with toast but a small thing, the breakfast, tea and coffee very nice

2025-11-05 via Nuitee
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nicola couple gb
7
Pros:

Good location, nice food

Cons:

The room wasn’t very clean but they gave us a discount on check out

2025-10-29 via Nuitee
G
Genevieve couple gb
9
Pros:

Staff, food and room were all great!

Cons:

On a main road so a little noisy

2025-10-28 via Nuitee
P
Philip couple gb
6
2025-10-25 via Nuitee
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Crispin couple gb
6
Compared to some very cleverly taken photographs, extremely underwhelming. And for £260 it simply was not worth it - ou
Pros:

Location, breakfast, size of room

Cons:

Very tired. Locks on door extremely inadequate, significant cobwebs, lumpy mattress

2025-10-19 via Nuitee
K
Kelly couple gb
10
2025-10-12 via Nuitee
J
Joanne couple gb
8
2025-09-15 via Nuitee
D
David partner
10
Pros:

Close to town across from the old church. The breakfast included was excellent.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Highly recommended.
Pros:

Delightful staff who could not do enough to make our stay comfortable. Very flexible menu and eating times. Ordered a special menu for our breakfast. Perfect!
Strongly recommended.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee