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Gonville Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near University of Cambridge

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Lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine, garden views
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Feature Room Premier
Porch
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Gonville Place, Cambridge, England, CB1 1LY
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Anglia Ruskin University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge Corn Exchange
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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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
(3 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
(13 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 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

Classic Double Room, Walk-in Shower

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Bathtub

Superior Double Room, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Feature Room Premier

Feature Room Premier

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

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Feature Room

Feature Room

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

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Feature Room Deluxe

Feature Room Deluxe

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

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Classic King or Twin Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic King Or Twin Room With Shower

  • Sleeps 2

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Feature King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Double Room 1 Double bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic Double Room with Shower

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Feature Premier Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Cambridge

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

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Parker's Piece - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Anglia Ruskin University - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Emmanuel College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parker's Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Baan Thai Street Food - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grain & Hop Store - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Plus+ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Gonville Hotel

4-star spa 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 business-friendly 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.

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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 28 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 35 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 28 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 35 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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Best Western Gonville Hotel
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Best Western Plus Gonville Cambridge
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Best Western Plus Gonville Hotel Cambridge
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The Gonville Hotel
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Gonville Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and really convenient for access to Cambridge. The staff there are so passionate about what they do and the services provided. We were back in time for the jazz in the evening, very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Georgi

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We got a good deal through Expedia — and that’s where the good part ends. I don’t remember receiving a VIP beverage; if I did, it must have been just a bottle of water. The room’s AC was running but had no effect. The temperature stayed uncomfortably chilly, possibly because we were in the last room on the top floor. On top of that, we were right next to a very loud ventilation system, so there was constant noise throughout our stay. The staff were very friendly and kind, and I didn’t want to bother them with these issues, although the hotel deserves an honest review. Also, what’s with the questions about a pool? We weren’t even made aware that the hotel had one.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryony

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent. Lovely room. Polite staff. Central location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Miranda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We did not have breakfast in the hotel. It was a good sized room, clean but a bit dark. The desk lamp, TV and coffee machine did not work. It is a little walk from the main attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay-the hotel is self-serve style,which was for us. You just go down and get your own towels,extra coffee,pillows,etc. The staff is excellent,friendly and helpful. The breakfast(not included)was very good and we liked the room and bed. Great value and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Mrs. C

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our initial impression was the view whilst going up in the lift. There were dead flies and spiders webs on the sill. We had booked Sunday lunch at 12 o clock so we had an hour to relax after checking out. We were told we could help ourselves to coffee from the coffee machine in the breakfast room. Numerous attempts were made to get it to work so we were told to come back after quarter of an hour as it needed cleaning. However nothing had been done so we gave up. We then asked the bar man if he could provide coffee but he said no. When we eventually entered the dining room at 12 there was nobody else there. However we had to wait around 15 minutes until the menu arrived. Nico was very apologetic, especially when we had to wait another 5 minutes for the gravy to arrive separate from the meal. Not a relaxing stay at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The feature room was absolutely gorgeous and we enjoyed jazz in the bar. The service at breakfast was a bit sporadic and the coffee machine in the breakfast room didn’t work properly, causing some queues and confusion! Helpful staff on reception and in the bar and we were able to charge our electric car which was a big help (and softened the slow of the car parking charges!)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne, Lomas De Chapultepec

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just love to stay at Gonville every time I’m in Cambridge! The room is nice and bed is very comfortable and the dining is delicious. But I have to say that the Staff makes the difference!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room looking out over the adjacent park
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Ride in a Bentley

Room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Check in was very efficient and a complimentary look around Cambridge in one of the hotels Bentley car was booked for the next morning. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cosy hotel conveniently located near town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in staff on Sunday was very friendly and efficient. The Rolls Royce out front, the jazz music inside, added to the “first impressions”.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

JENNY

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was great and spacious, but it was poorly located as it was too close to reception
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were excellent, helpful and friendly. The rooms were fairly dark which made reading difficult. My only negatives would be the bathroom was very small with no hanging space and the wet towels I’d put on the shower floor to be replaced were refolded and put back to reuse. Also, our toilet roll wasn’t replaced. These were very quickly replaced when mentioned to reception though.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice centrally located hotel with very helpful and efficient staff. Stayed afew times before, will do again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Fox Lake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel, with excellent professional staff who were all helpful and quick to respond to any requests. The breakfast was enjoyable and good quality, except for the tea/coffee as only one flask of coffee and one of hot water for the whole restaurant. I had to queue for tea/coffee and serve myself which surprised me for the type of hotel the Gonville claims to be, i would have expected this to be brought to the table. My only other issue was value for money, our room on a Friday night was £260 for a twin room room with breakfast. I discovered during my stay that there was a christmas 2025 party night package with 3 course dinner, wine, DJ, overnight stay and breakfast for 2 people for the same price of £260!!! Now given that christmas events are usually expensive i couldn't believe our ordinary stay had the same price tag, it left me feeling disappointed. The room wasn't that special although it was definitely smart looking, comfortable, and the beds great. The bathroom was small and no better than other standard 3* hotels. Shower caps were provided and these were needed as there was only a rainfall Shower and no handheld shower which is awkward if you don't want to wash your hair. The location was excellent and just 9mins walk from shopping mall. Parking was expensive but i learned this is normal in Cambridge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025