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Gonville Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near University of Cambridge

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Lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine, garden views
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Lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine, garden views

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa

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Gonville Place, Cambridge, England, CB1 1LY
  • University of Cambridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Double or Twin Room, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Double or Twin Room, Walk-in Shower

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Bathtub | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room, Bathtub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, Walk-in Shower

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Feature Room Premier | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Feature Room Premier

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Feature Room Deluxe | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Feature Room Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Feature Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Feature Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Feature Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room 1 Double bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room with Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic King or Twin Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic King or Twin Room with Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Feature King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Feature Premier Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

City center retreat .With a stay at this Trumpington hotel, you'll be steps from Our Lady and the English Martyrs and Fenner's. University of Cambridge and Parker's Piece are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Parker's Piece - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Anglia Ruskin University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grain & Hop Store - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Parker's Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bould Brothers Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Gonville Hotel

4-star eco-certified hotel near University of Cambridge
Gonville Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include 2 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Gonville Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gonville Hotel offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Czech, English, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Swedish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 26 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 19.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19.95 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 26 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gonville Hotel to the airport?

Gonville Hotel is 2.6 mi (11-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gonville Hotel?

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gonville Hotel on Aug 22, 2025 start from $164.53, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Gonville Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gonville Hotel.

Does Gonville Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Gonville Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 19.95 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Gonville Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Gonville Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Gonville Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 26 per night.

Does Gonville Hotel have a pool?

Gonville Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Gonville Hotel have a restaurant?

Gonville Hotel is home to Gonville Kitchen, which features Italian cuisine and garden views.

Does Gonville Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body wraps, massages, and facials.

How close is Gonville Hotel to downtown Cambridge?

Gonville Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Cambridge.

Gonville Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely short stay at the Gonville. The rooms were clean, well provisioned and had a good size for a couple. The location of the hotel couldn’t be more perfect for getting around central Cambridge! Breakfast was good, and we enjoyed the bar very much. The only snag we had was our shower wouldn’t go warm, but the hotel team were quick to assure they would get that fixed straight away! A very lovely service and stay, we would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Lomas De Chapultepec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and kindness at the reception desk. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy and great location

Comfy, lovely hotel within a short walk from the centre, facing park area. Pros: Excellent breakfast and reception service. Gorgeous scented toiletries and very comfy bed. Great gardens for a sundowner. Car parking 2 min walk away (no charge from 6pm - 8am). Cons: Bar closed early at 23:00, in fact as soon as we walked in! Walls could do with a bit of soundproofing (could hear guests speaking next door although not too intrusive, I always bring ear plugs to hotels anyway). Milk and coffee sachets missing from refreshments so a keener eye for detail needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Cambridge Hotel

An excellent hotel and one to which we shall return. Our room had the most magnificent bath tub!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel at the heart of Cambridge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Lomas De Chapultepec

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception hostess was kind
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

glenys

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found parking charge of £28 per night extortionate ! Very friendly and helpful staff !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farooq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Complimentary drink

Check in for our one night stay was very quick and efficient and the receptionist kindly offered us some free drinks from the bar as we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. We accepted these and took them later after we had eaten dinner. We would have stayed longer in the bar had it not shut disappointingly early at around 11pm. The service was good though. The room was very clean and comfortable and at a nice temperature - although the air con was rather noisy - and the bathroom clean but with a disappointingly lukewarm shower. Parking is a bit expensive and the car park tight to get out of if near capacity and you have to park at the back. Overall though, a lovely hotel in a good location that I would recommend and use again. Oh, and the Full Gonville breakfast is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Air conditioning didn't work and the wall mounted controls were damaged But the bed was comfy, service was excellent parking seems a bit steep but it is city prices
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for upmarket basic

Good. Comfortable. Very friendly and efficient staff. Parking a bit expensive. Bizarrely a bit soulless. But I’d go again for what I need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great location for exploring Cambridge
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hardeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, lots of space and good size bed. But the room was always cold and everytime we turned up the heating it just seemed to heat up the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice place but could be better for the price

The service is very friendly and the bed is comfortable - nice decor and quiet rooms. However a few issues. First, we had very little hot water for the second day - morning and evening - and while this was rectified when we went to reception I'd expect the hotel to have an alert when the boiler needs resetting, not to wait until one of the guests complains. Second, the tea/coffee station wasn't refilled so there was no coffee or milk - we had to ask for some, and it was left in the room in a sanitary disposal bag. Choosing to keep the kettle and tea/coffee station in the wardrobe is odd and may mean housekeeping forget it. Finally despite the room being prepaid the hotel placed an additional hold on our debit card of nearly £500 'for incidentals' which frankly seems excessive. This has not yet been returned. Overall this could be really nice but some quite basic things went wrong which you can easily rectify, I think.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel my only comment was the parking fee on top of the room costs,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025