We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Cambridge, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated February 2024.
Super central. Superb breakfast. Great location. Hilton Cambridge is located 600 metres from the city centre, with many of the city's attractions, shopping areas, cobbled streets, architecture, the River Cam and historic colleges within walking distance. All 198 of the contemporary air-conditioned rooms and suites at Hilton Cambridge offer a full Sky satellite HD TV service, and free WiFi is streamed throughout the hotel. Together with a self-contained conference and event facilities, guests of the 4-star Cambridge Hotel also benefit from on-site Valet car parking, and exclusive use of a gymnasium. This modern hotel is a 5 minutes' walk from Kings College, Cambridge Corn Exchange and the bus station. A 10-minute walk takes guests to riverside parks and pubs. Guests can enjoy seasonal British dishes in the The Bull & Bass Restaurant.The Bar and Lounge offers an extensive wine, spirit and cocktail menu as well as Afternoon Tea. For those seeking more of a casual dining experience, the Hilton Cambridge offers lighter bites and snacks in the lounge.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most CENTRAL hotels in Cambridge. It also has A CENTRAL LOCATION.
Highly elegant. Creative. Cosy rooms. University Arms, Cambridge, offers 192 rooms and suites, with views over Parker’s Piece, historic Regent Street, and the hotel’s inner courtyard. Conveniently situated in the Cambridge City Centre district, this hotel is situated 300 metres from Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Guests can have a cocktail at the bar, or brasserie, Parker's Tavern. All the rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and have a private bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony. The daily breakfast offers continental, buffet or à la carte options. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a fitness room. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide advice on what to do in the area. Cambridge Corn Exchange is 500 metres from University Arms, Autograph Collection, while St Catharine's College is a 6-minute walk away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 43 km from the property.Show full description
Elegant. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. 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.Show full description
Creative. Very central. Great location. Graduate Cambridge has a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Cambridge. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and room service. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms at Graduate Cambridge are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The accommodation offers a la carte English/Irish breakfast. The area is popular for cycling at Graduate Cambridge. Popular points of interest near the hotel include University of Cambridge, St Catharine's College and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The nearest airport is Cambridge Airport, 5 km from Cambridge Hotel City Centre on the.Show full description
Central. Cool. Comfortable beds. In a Grade II Listed building, Hotel du Vin Cambridge has luxurious boutique rooms with monsoon showers and Egyptian linen. Cambridge city centre is a 5-minute walk away. The French bistro at Hotel Du Vin serves a modern menu of European cuisine and houses an open-plan style kitchen. Set in cosy cellar rooms, the bar at Hotel Du Vin & Bistro serves a range of fine wines, champagne and cocktails.Show full description
Central. Elegant. Great views. Situated in the centre of Cambridge, with valet parking near the edge of the River Cam, The Varsity Hotel and Spa offers modern rooms, and an impressive rooftop terrace with uninterrupted views. Each room is named after a different Cambridge college, and features an LCD TV, DVD library, free Wi-Fi, and an iPod dock. Most rooms offer monsoon showers and under-floor heating. Some rooms have balconies and views of the college rooftops. Inspired by traditional Cambridge, The Varsity offers guests access to the Glassworks Gym and Spa, with hot tub, steam room, sauna and exercise classes. The hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from Kings College Chapel, Trinity College, and the majority of the Cambridge colleges. The Grand Arcade shopping centre is 10 minutes’ walk away, and there are a number of restaurants, bars and cafes close by.Show full description
This hotel has a popular rooftop bar and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Nice style. Creative. Very clean.Opened March 2021. Set in Cambridge, 1.9 km from University of Cambridge, The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection By Hilton offers accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a sun terrace and an indoor pool. The units will provide guests with a toaster. The hotel offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. At The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection By Hilton you will find a restaurant serving British and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. You can play billiards at the accommodation, and the area is popular for cycling. Audley End House is 28 km from The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection By Hilton, while The Apex is 46 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 48 km from the hotel.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great views. Clayton Hotel Cambridge is situated in the vibrant new city quarter of Cambridge, 1-minute walk from the railway station and 1 mile from the city centre. Clayton Hotel Cambridge boasts a double height lobby area with a feature staircase, leading to a library on the first floor. The hotel has 160 bedrooms individually designed with sumptuous King Koil beds, dark wooden headboards, colourful patterned soft furnishings and marble bathrooms. Free WiFi is available at this hotel. Clayton Hotel Cambridge has a brasserie-style restaurant, which serves locally sourced seasonal dishes in an informal style. The horse-shoe shaped bar offers classic cocktails. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in the morning. Botanic Garden Cambridge is a 3-minute walk from Clayton Hotel Cambridge, while Cambridge Corn Exchange is 0.9 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 21.7 miles from Clayton Hotel Cambridge, easily accessible by train.Show full description
Hip. Very stylish. Great value.Opened June 2021. Located in Cambridge, 5.4 km from University of Cambridge, Turing Locke Cambridge provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The aparthotel features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a dishwasher, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Some units include a dining area and/or a terrace. At the aparthotel, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. If you would rather not eat out, you can make use of the kitchen facilities, which include a toaster, a fridge and a stovetop. A bicycle rental service is available at the aparthotel. Audley End House is 28 km from Turing Locke Cambridge, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 49 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I would describe this as the most STYLISH central luxury hotel in Cambridge.
Trendy. Creative. Cosy rooms.Opened August 2021. Set in Cambridge, 5.5 km from University of Cambridge, Hyatt Centric Cambridge offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. With a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can make use of a bar. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The reception at Hyatt Centric Cambridge can provide tips on the area. Audley End House is 28 km from the accommodation, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 46 km from Hyatt Centric Cambridge.Show full description
Very clean. Great breakfast.Opened April 2021. Situated 6.6 km from University of Cambridge, Novotel Cambridge North offers 4-star accommodation in Cambridge and features a bar. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel has a hot tub, room service and free WiFi. A buffet, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available each morning at the property. Non-stop assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English, French, Hungarian and Italian. Audley End House is 36 km from the hotel, while The Apex is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 60 km from Novotel Cambridge North.Show full description
With a modern leisure centre and stylish restaurant, Holiday Inn Cambridge offers spacious rooms and parking charges apply for 200 cars. The hotel is just off the A14 road, only 2 miles from Cambridge centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Each of the bright and airy bedrooms features a satellite TV and internet access. All rooms have a seating area and air conditioning, and each has a private modern bathroom and a work desk. The health club features a 15-metre indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped gym. Guests can relax in the sauna, spa bath or steam room, and sample a range of indulgent treatments in the beauty salon. Traditional British cuisine and daily Chef's Specials are served in the Restaurant. The Hub Bar offers Starbucks, a range of beverages and a lounge menu where guests can enjoy relaxed surroundings. Just 2 miles from the picturesque Cambridge College Backs, Holiday Inn Cambridge is 15 minutes’ drive from the Grand Arcade shopping centre. The M11 motorway is a 5-minute drive away. Due to essential maintenance works to our main water system, there will unfortunately be some disruption to our water supply on the 13th & 14th May between the hours of 10am -4pm. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. Should you have any questions, please contact a member of our team.Show full description
Just outside Cambridge, off the A14 road, Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, Cambridge, BW Premier Collection has an AA 4 Silver Star Rated restaurant and ale bar. In a historical building, the hotel has scenic gardens and a health club. The cosy bedrooms at Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, Cambridge, BW Premier Collection each have tea/coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi and a TV with satellite channels. All rooms are elegantly decorated, and some have four-poster beds and garden views. Set in a Grade II listed former watermill, Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, Cambridge, BW Premier Collection features a modern fitness centre with a fully equipped gym, sauna, hot tub, steam room and indoor swimming pool. Award-winning breakfast is served daily, and The Mill House Restaurant serves 2 AA Rosette awarded cuisine and fine world wines. Guests can also dine in the bright and airy Orangery or cosy Celtic Bar, serving over 40 whiskies and a range of real ales. Situated in Stow-cum-Quy, Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, Cambridge, BW Premier Collection is just a 10-minute drive from Cambridge centre and famous University Colleges. The Grand Arcade Shopping Centre can be reached in 15 minutes’ drive.Show full description
The Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa has a peaceful setting in Cambourne, 8 miles west of Cambridge. It has a swimming pool, gym, tennis court, spa and stylish, modern rooms. Each room has 24-hour room service and free internet access. Additional amenities include tea/coffee making facilities, a desk and a TV. The Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa has lake views, and is 6 miles from the A14, and the M11 for Duxford Imperial War Museum. The American War Cemetery is a few miles away. Along with state-of-the-art gym facilities, the spa offers an indoor swimming pool, steam room, a sauna and treatments. The hotel has The Bridge Bar and Restaurant for relaxed dining.Show full description
Just off junction 28 of the A14, Ramada Cambridge is only a 20-minute drive from Cambridge city centre. There is a 24-hour reception, bar, free WiFi and free parking on site. Every spacious room at Ramada Cambridge has a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with power shower. Each room also has facilities for making tea and coffee, and a seating area. The hotel is 30 minutes’ drive from Newmarket Racecourse, while Duxford’s Imperial War Museum is a 15-minute drive away. Stansted Airport is a 40-minute journey by car.Show full description
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