- View
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
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About this property
Overlooking the famous Parker's Piece, this 4-star Gonville Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the historic centre of Cambridge. Refurbished to a high standard, the hotel offers free high-speed WiFi and on site parking at an additional fee. Free bike hire is available at this property. The spacious bedrooms each have an QR codes installed with a valet system, so that guests can make any service request or room service order at the touch of a button. Other facilities in each room include a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. All rooms feature a work desk and a cosy seating area, and each has a private contemporary bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy fresh British cuisine and locally sourced produce in the Terrace Restaurant. A continental as well as freshly cooked to order breakfast are served, alongside afternoon teas, lunches, bar snacks and evening sumptuous dinners. Just a 10-minute walk from the famous Cambridge University Colleges, Gonville Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Cambridge Rail Station. The Grand Arcade shopping centre is half a mile away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Penny
United Kingdom
“Great location as within a 10 minute walk of the city centre. Clean and comfortable rooms and the hotel has a lovely welcoming feel.” - Heather
United Kingdom
“Parking on site. Comfortable bed. Nice public areas. Garden. Wellness...its a great hotel!” - Philw
United Kingdom
“The staff, the location and the complimentary trip in a Bentley.” - Emma
Australia
“Amazing hotel, the bed was huge and so comfortable and great water pressure in the shower. Dinner was excellent with terrific service.” - John
United Kingdom
“The staff were very attentive, the hotel was very clean and in a great location.” - Alison
United Kingdom
“Really close to the centre, walkable to all the things we wanted to do. Car parking was a bonus, although a little expensive. Room was nicely decorated. Breakfast was really nice.” - Ida
Australia
“The hotel was beautiful, in a great location. The staff were very friendly. Zane Wray, the guide with Bentley, was very informative and amazingly friendly” - Gerlinde
United Kingdom
“The room was very nice and the bathroom was perfect.” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“The hotel is beautiful and the in a great location. The front of house staff were excellent , friendly and helpful (Thank you particularly, Rubin!) We stayed there as an anniversary treat and as a result were upgraded to a superior room, where...” - Rachel
United Kingdom
“A very comfortable twin room. It was my partner's birthday and they left us a lovely card and surprise, very much appreciated. Very clean and modern, comfortable bed and choice of pillows if you wish. Would definitely return. A brilliant base to...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Gonville Kitchen
- CuisineItalian • Peruvian • European
- Open forBrunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Bar & Lounge
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBrunch • Lunch • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
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 £26 per night per car, payable directly at property.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Gonville Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.