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About the Hotel

Gonville Place, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB1 1LY
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Close to the Fitzwilliam Museum
Great
8.3
8.8
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Gonville Hotel Cambridge is located within 900 metres of the University Museum of Zoology, right in the centre of Cambridge, and offers rooms with garden views. This hotel is within reach of St Bene't's Church and provides guests with a treatment room and a foot bath.

Location

Parker's Piece is a 5-minute walk away, while Cambridge train station is 1.1 km from the impressive hotel. The Gonville is within a 200-metre distance of the large Our Lady and the English Martyrs Gothic Church and in proximity to the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Cultural experiences in the area feature the Sedgwick Museum of Geology, situated a 10-minute walk from this property.

Catholic Church bus stop is located nearby, just near the 4-star hotel.

Rooms

The smoke-free Gonville Hotel welcomes guests to 85 rooms complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts like air conditioning. Guests can relax in spacious rooms with couch beds. Bathrooms are appointed with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet along with hairdryers and toiletries.

Eat & Drink

You are welcome to enjoy European specialities from the à la carte restaurant and pre-dinner drinks from the lounge bar. This perfect property features Gonville Kitchen restaurant with city views.

Leisure & Business

Guests will benefit from spa therapy, a picnic area, and various recreational opportunities. Also, at the hotel, guests can take advantage of a golf club provided onsite.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through the beautiful Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
  • Savor a traditional Cambridge cream at Fitzbillies Bakery.
  • Visit the nearby Kettle's Yard for its stunning art collection.
  • Explore the market at Market Hill for local crafts and produce.
  • Take a relaxing punting tour on the River Cam for scenic views.
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Gonville Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Classic Double Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Classic Twin Room Bath
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Classic Twin Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Classic Double Room Bath
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Gonville Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.4/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • In-room computer
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Gonville Hotel Location

Gonville Place, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB1 1LY
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Gonville Place, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB1 1LY
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Park
Parker's Piece
1100 ft
Library
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1200 ft
Church
Our Lady and the English Martyrs Church
600 ft
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Getting around
City Centre
Cambridge (Cambridgeshire)6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Cambridge (CBG)7 min  ·  2.5 mi
London Stansted (STN)69 min  ·  28.3 mi
Train
Cambridge Train Station11 min  ·  3000 ft
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at GBP 28 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 12.95 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Greek
Number of rooms:
85
Former name
Best Western

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Gonville Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 2072 verified reviews
8.4/10
Great
86%
Recommend
Breakfast
6.9/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Comfort
9.0/10
Facilities
8.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.8/10
Location
9.3/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.4/10
Staff
9.0/10
Value for money
7.9/10
Guest reviews
based on 3520 reviews
8.3/10
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