William Cecil

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Stamford hotel

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Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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St Martins, Lincolnshire, Stamford, England, PE9 2LJ
  • Place, Stamford Meadows
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Browne's Hospital and Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Burghley House
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

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

Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Stamford

In historical district.You'll find Stamford Meadows and Browne's Hospital and Museum within a 15-minute walk of this Stamford hotel. Rutland Open Air Theatre and St Mary's Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Stamford Meadows - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Browne's Hospital and Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rutland Open Air Theatre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • St Mary's Church - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Burghley House - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Stamford Station - 8 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paten & Co - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cornish Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Freckleface Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Stamford Post - ‬9 min walk

About this property

William Cecil

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Stamford hotel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. William Cecil also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Stamford hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
William Cecil offers 26 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Stamford hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 28 per night.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 28 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

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 fire extinguisher
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

William Cecil Hotel
William Cecil Hotel Stamford
William Cecil Stamford
The William Cecil At Stamford Hotel Stamford
The William Cecil At Stamford Hotel
William Cecil Hotel
William Cecil Stamford
William Cecil Hotel Stamford

Frequently asked questions

How close is William Cecil to the airport?

William Cecil is 45.2 mi (63-min drive) away from the East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at William Cecil?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at William Cecil on Jun 21, 2026 start from $204, including 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 William Cecil have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at William Cecil.

Does William Cecil offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at William Cecil, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at William Cecil?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at William Cecil?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at William Cecil?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does William Cecil have a pool?

William Cecil does not have a pool.

Does William Cecil have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does William Cecil have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is William Cecil to downtown Stamford?

William Cecil is 0.4 mi away from Stamford.

William Cecil Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 455 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Imogen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were lovely, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with lots of lovely touches like fresh milk coffee pods and homemade biscuits. Excellent breakfast and fabulous position
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice Hotel, staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient. Room was very nice, comfortable. Would stay again. Only criticism is the full English breakfast could do with a ramekin of baked beans, as very dry without them
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, staff all excellent, breakfast good choice. Beds very comfy & lovely toiletries & touches. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful historic hotel in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MRS THERESE P PARKINSONL

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel, the staff, the food where all brilliant. They made us really comfortable and welcome. We will be staying here every time we come to Stamford. If you have the opportunity I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a good position. Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Very clean. Staff very friendly and happy to help. Lovely variety of breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gil

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

A little Gem, fab rooms and easy parking

We loved this place , fab location and great rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Romantic weekend

Lovely hotel in a beautiful town, perfect for a romantic couples get away
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
like everything about this hotel big shout out to racheal on receeption.will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay from the moment we arrived. Staff so friendly and helpful and the room was lovely, felt very special.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location to walk into Stamford. Nice old hotel with history attached. Well appointed rooms, easy parking and nice breakfast. The room was a bit on the small side for the price and the shower cubicle was smaller than we are used to but overall very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all the staff and management were very helpful at all times and took time to interact with all guests. Very convenient just a 10 minute walk into town.Breakfast had a large selection of choices and always willing to change things if you wanted to
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, but No 19 was directly over the kitchen, so could hear loud radio at night and in the morning before breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert A.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, relaxing stay. Would recommend and return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Great hotel

Very friendly staff and amazing food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kai

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

Great place and staff

Very helpful even finding a phone charger when I forgot mine
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very enjoyable stay in walking distance of Stamford town centre and immediate access to the grounds of Burleigh House.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deborah

The rooms are in need of TLC. Our room was so hot no way of turning the heating down and couldn’t open the window due to a lot of road/traffic noise. The staff were all very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrie

Liked: Amenities
We had a really nice room and the food in the restaurant was wonderful. We will certainly visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great building , lovely room and bathroom, great for parking, having a drink in the lounge was very relaxing and the food was excellent. Will stay again when working in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roman

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

Lovely hotel

We loved our stay here, room very clean, bed comfortable, radio on when we walked in nice touch , staff friendly, breakfast outstanding .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved my stay here. Felt luxurious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay

Only there for one night for our Anniversary this time. Fabulous lodge with decking area.. very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025