Lensfield Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near University of Cambridge

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Photo gallery for Lensfield Hotel

The Lensfield Hotel with a traditional brick facade, a blue awning, and a well-maintained garden area with a table and chairs.
A black metal statue with a number '53' above it, a sign for 'Metro Hotel' with a 'AA' logo, and a variety of green plants with some red flowers.
A modern kitchen with black countertops, white cabinetry, and a wooden door.
A room with large windows, a radiator, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a mirror.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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53 Lensfield Rd, Cambridge, England, CB2 1EN
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Fitzwilliam Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Accessible

  • 239 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premier Suite

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Small Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Small Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

In Cambridge .With a stay at this Cambridge hotel, you'll be steps from Hobson's Conduit and Scott Polar Research Institute. University of Cambridge and Downing College are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • River Cam - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fitzwilliam Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • King's College - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 15 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Regal (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min walk
  • John Lewis Brasserie
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Browns - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Lensfield Hotel

3-star hotel near University of Cambridge
As a guest of Lensfield Hotel, you'll find a fitness center, a garden, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Lensfield Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, room service (during limited hours), and a front-desk safe.

This 3-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Lensfield Hotel offers 38 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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 continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 12.00 for children

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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lensfield Hotel to the airport?

Lensfield Hotel is 2.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lensfield Hotel?

As of Aug 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lensfield Hotel on Sep 10, 2026 start from $161, 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 Lensfield Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lensfield Hotel.

Does Lensfield Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Lensfield Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 12.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Lensfield Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lensfield Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lensfield Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Lensfield Hotel have a pool?

Lensfield Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Lensfield Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lensfield Hotel to downtown Cambridge?

Lensfield Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Cambridge.

Lensfield Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 347 out of 845 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 845 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 845 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 845 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 845 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - walking, colleges, botanical gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel. Nice, clean, comfortable & bright single room. Perfect location close to everything. Lots of info, coffee & tea in the room, good amenities. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Very clean. Helpful staff. Easy walk to city center. Half mile on flat surface from intercity coach stop. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely clean room and good location exactly as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable room and very clean . Happy to recommend to family and friends la thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location -- within walking distance of the railway station and the bus to Heathrow as well as downtown Cambridge. I loved the comfortable bed, too. Will definitely stay at Lensfield Hotel again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good experience, nicely decorated for Xmas, comfy room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Muzaher-ul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff. Clean room, cosy etc
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and perfect for my visit to Cambridge
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff Good location to the main sights
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean room and comfortable bed. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruhma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, staff were fantastically friendly and couldnt do enough for us. Lovely continental brekkie
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay , clean and very central.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room - Perfect hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff and clean rooms, very close to the city centre. We extended our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are so helpful. Lovely character hotel close to train station and centre of Cambridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and very good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable. Lots of lovely bird song in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and tidy and the reception staff couldn’t be more helpful. A very friendly hotel close to the centre of town and less expensive than the likes of PremierInn
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, good location, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025