The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotels
Radisson Individuals
9 (4802 reviews)
Gonville Place , Cambridge , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable accommodations
Great location
Luxury amenities
Cons:
High parking fees
Inconsistent dinner service

Categories

Cleanliness
9.21
Rooms were clean and well maintained.
Service
9.68
Staff were friendly and accommodating, with notable mentions for individual staff members.
Location
9.22
Centrally located in Cambridge, perfect for city exploration.
Room Quality
9.17
Beautifully styled and comfortable rooms; perfect for a restful stay.
Amenities
9.2
Complimentary Bentley tours added to the luxury experience.
Value for Money
8.16
Holiday experience was expensive; parking charges were noted as steep.
Food and Beverage
8.21
Breakfast was well presented, but some dinners left room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall a great stay with intentions to return, despite a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:12

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a stay at the 4-star Gonville Hotel, offering spacious bedrooms with QR code valet systems for seamless service requests. Enjoy modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and air conditioning, all overlooking the picturesque Parker's Piece.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in fresh British cuisine at the Terrace Restaurant, featuring locally sourced ingredients. Start your day with a delicious breakfast and savor afternoon teas, lunches, and sumptuous dinners, all in a cozy setting.

Prime Location
Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from Cambridge's historic center, Gonville Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city. With free high-speed WiFi, on-site parking, and complimentary bike hire, your stay will be both comfortable and memorable.

Book your stay at Gonville Hotel for a luxurious and unforgettable experience in the heart of Cambridge.

Important information:

Please note that parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Property is dog friendly!

Only 5 rooms per guest per day can be booked by a single individual.

Any reservation larger than 5 rooms will be subject to renegotiation by the hotel and consequentially different terms & conditions will apply.

Parking is an additional charge of £28 per night per car, payable directly at property.

Every stay at The Gonville Hotel includes a complimentary tour of Cambridge in one of our classic Bentleys, please contact directly to book.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: LHR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children 6 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 26 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 4802 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 9.17
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
6
Great location but disappointing for what we paid
Pros:

Great location and parking if you get there early

Cons:

Drinks very expensive and inexperienced bar staff so even the basic drinks (white wine spritzer) were poor. The service charge is unfair given you go to the bar yourself and our drinks were wrong a lot.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
8
Delightful, comfortable and friendly staff
Pros:

Very comfortable and friendly staff

Cons:

The shampoo/soap etc pumps in the bathrooms didn’t work, this was my second stay and it was the same last time

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
A
Albana couple al
10
Excellent
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
E
Erwin couple at
10
Sehr schönes Hotel zum Entspannen und Erkunden von Cambridge
Pros:

Lage, gepflegt, schöne Aufenthaltsräume, sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter, Parkmöglichkeit

Cons:

Bett etwas zu schmal

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Katherine couple gb
3
Really disappointed terribly overpriced. Awful surroundings full of scruffy takeaways
Pros:

Reception decor. Car parking facilities

Cons:

Room was v small v thin walls
Bathroom was tiny
Toilet didn’t flush properly
Breakfast was very poor
Coffee machine kept breaking down
Teas and coffee were of a poor standard

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
C
Cynthia couple gb
6
It certainly wasn’t value for moneys
Pros:

The location and facilities

Cons:

Wasn’t made to feel welcome and because of a large wedding party excuses were made which affected our stay.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
D
Debby couple gb
8
Lovely.
Cons:

Small bed. Bath tub was bigger.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
B
Barbara couple de
9
If we come back to Cambridge we'll definitely return to the Gonville Hotel
Pros:

Very friendly and attentive staff, very good location, bus nearby, the room was large, clean and equipped with everything we needed.

Cons:

The restaurant menu is very limited.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Natasha couple gb
1
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
B
Baines couple gb
6
Location great. Luxury cars outside do not reflect the experience inside.
Pros:

The room was clean. Thje lifts worked. The staff were helpful. The location is great. A car park is next door if their's is full.

Cons:

The room was a bit small and the ensuite only fits one at a time.. The overall impression is that hotel maintenance is not kept up and repairs and upgrades are being neglected. Our room had grubby overly small blinds, the air con was a little noisy, the water sprays when used in the bathroom onto surfaces that will suffer. The tap had green algae in the joints. The bed was a bit lumpy and uncomfortable. Probably the mattress is overdue a replacement. The rooms have poor tea/coffee facilities for the price of the hotel, stored in the wardrobe , to be carried over to the desk and plugged in from a 4 inch cord. Safety understood, but it is irritating. No coffee machine. Warm indifferent Champage sent to room costing £49. Tired says it best.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Iveta couple gb
5
Nice hotel, good location, shame about the facilities (lack of hot water for paying guests)
Cons:

No hot water for the entire stay, this was not mentioned to us at check in either. We had evening dinner plans planned which we wanted to refresh for and could not, had morning plans we had to abandon, as there was still no hot water so shower was not possible. We therefore just went for breakfast and left for home. Shame as we had some stuff planned for the morning we were not able to do.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Susan extended_group gb
8
Very nice hotel
Pros:

Location and very nice hotel, bright and clean.
Very helpful friendly staff.

Cons:

One coffee machine at breakfast in this hotel was not enough, had to queue for coffee.
Parking £28 per night to park our car at the hotel is unacceptable! We stayed for two nights in 2 cars as my friend and I had to travel separately from different parts of the country, made our stay very expensive.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
H
HAROLD couple im
8
Pleasant, and service given by informative car drive in town and countryside around Cambridge.
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
5
A pretentious hotel with inefficiencies on the catering and domestic level
Pros:

We especially commend restaurant waitress Jesmine: welcoming hostess: calming influence when things went amiss in the kitchen or dinner bookings went wrong. Went out of her way to be helpful and bright. Many of the other staff members were friendly, approachable, and helpful

Cons:

Very poor bedroom service. In a hotel as pretentious as the Gonville ;one expects rooms to be cleaned and tidied during the morning - not 3.00 p.m. in the afternoon!

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple gb
7
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
G
gill couple gb
9
Pros:

Very comfortable and friendly

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
K
Kev couple gb
8
Peaceful
Pros:

Location & peace

Cons:

Waiting for tea machine at breakfast time, to many people using 1 machine.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
J
Jenny solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Gemma couple gb
10
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
M
Maria solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee