Lensfield Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (2727 reviews)
53-57 Lensfield Road , Cambridge , GB
+44 1223 355017

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Heating
Garden
Bar
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Service issues
Noise concerns
Breakfast not included

Categories

Cleanliness
7.28
Clean and comfortable facilities, but some reviews mentioned noisy areas and thin walls.
Service
6.75
Mixed reviews; friendly staff mentioned, but a significant negative experience impacting rating.
Location
9.29
Excellent location; close to transport and city centre, highly praised across multiple reviews.
Room Quality
8.24
Rooms described as comfortable and clean, but some concerns about space and features.
Amenities
7.77
Good amenities but some areas require maintenance; mentioned as needing TLC.
Value for Money
8.23
Good value highlighted in several reviews, especially based on location.
Food and Beverage
6.28
Breakfast not included, affecting perceived value; limited mentions in the reviews.
Overall Experience
7.75
Overall a positive experience despite some issues, with high praise for the location and stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 05:28

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort

Elegant Accommodation: Dating back to 1850, our hotel offers tastefully modernized rooms with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and tea/coffee facilities.

Convenient Location: Just a short walk from the rail station and University colleges, our hotel is the perfect base to explore Cambridge's attractions like the Botanic Garden and the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Complimentary Breakfast and Limited Parking: Start your day with a grab and go breakfast and take advantage of our limited parking on a first come first served basis.

Experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at our hotel in Cambridge. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that there are only 5 car parking spaces at the property, and these are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations can only be made for guests that require a disabled space.

Please note Wheelchair elevator is currently not operational. To access the Double Room - Disability Access, you must descend 5 stairs and access this room from rear of the building

The thermal suite can only be booked for 30 minute sessions.

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

The Spa area is Females Only and is closed during public holidays and public holiday weekends.

Please note- Spa facilities at this property are operating on limited hours; The Gym is unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).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: CBG

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 2727 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.28
Service: 6.75
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 7.77
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 6.28
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Bianca • solo_traveller • gb
10
Nice townhouse at the centre and near beautiful church.
Pros:

Staff were so helpful.I was researching something and they were great.I also like that they have spa facilities.Its like a little townhouse and very clean.Nice bathroom.No complaints.

Cons:

I think the price for breakfast is a bit high.They could offer a cheaper version of coffee and croissant but its no big deal unless its raining and you have to go looking for breakfast so maybe they need to consider offering something.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Lance • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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galit • couple • il
8
Pros:

The staff was very nice and helpful, a few minutes walk from the center, good breakfast

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Vivienne • solo_traveller • au
7
Excellent central Cambridge location.
Pros:

Location, most staff were very nice and helpful. Front garden very picturesque.

Cons:

The winding steep staircase. the polite request that guests try to vacate their room by 10am if they wanted housekeeping. In all my travels this is the first time I have encountered accommodation which doesn’t automatically work around the guests’ time. I forfeited housekeeping because I like to come and go at my own convenience.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Stefia • extended_group • it
9
Ottimo!
Pros:

Ottima struttura, molto pulita ed in posizione centrale in una strada tranquilla. Camera grande e comoda, bagno nuovo dotato di tutti i comfort. Colazione continentale, a pagamento, sia dolce che salato molto buona. Staff gentile e sempre molto disponibile. Lo consiglio

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Turnbull • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent value for a short stay
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and acommodating. Breakfast was not rushed. The location is excellent; good value.

Cons:

Lifts would have been nice but I realise it's impractical

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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mariano • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Position and parking

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Max • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Kilian • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Giles • couple • nz
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
Cons:

Would have liked a hot breakfast choice (eg scrambled egg)

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Yuan • couple • us
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Trond • solo_traveller • no
5
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Fabien • couple • es
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • ca
8
if back to cambridge would consider staying again. desk staff very helpful
Pros:

convenient to the train station, national express bus and walkable into cambridge

Cons:

extremely tiny bathroom, no where to put our luggage off the ground and very old carpeting which is not hygienic nowadays.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very adequate accommodation for the price I paid. It's central so easy access to Cambridge city cen
Pros:

Thhis hotel is reasonably priced and you get what you expect. the rooms are fine, but not luxurious, which you wouldn't get for the price. It suits me and I have stayed there many times over the years. No lifts so carrying a heavy suitcase up the narrow stairs can be difficult. I don't have breakfasts so cannot comment on the food.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Yuanfang • solo_traveller • cn
8
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Kat • family_with_children • gb
8
Ideal hotel and location for visiting city centre and university colleges.
Pros:

Twin room was clean, comfortable and all just as good as our last stay. Luckily managed to get a parking space right outside the hotel too. Location is ideal for Cambridge City Centre.

Cons:

Breakfast is a little average for the money, but also perfectly acceptable for a one night stay.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Couldn't close window and was at level that someone could walk up to. Door lock did not work.The shower only had a trickle of water. It took ten minutes to get out of my room to checkout because the door bolt was stuck. I informed the reception staff who seemed to be aware of these issues already. They need to be fixed. My previous stay was very good. So this was disappointing.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee