Hotels in Cambridge, England

Hotels in Cambridge, England
Enjoy all the city of Cambridge, England, has to offer with one of the city's hotels as your home base. Stroll through the Botanic Garden of Cambridge University, explore the shops on King's Parade, catch up on your culture at the Fitzwilliam Museum, and enjoy a respite in one of the many pubs, such as The Pickerel Inn on Magdalene Street. The concierge at your hotel of choice can help you plan a tour that matches your interests.

Regent Hotel

The Regent Hotel, a small historically listed hotel located in the heart of Cambridge, takes pride in its personal and efficient service. The hotel, completely nonsmoking, has 22 rooms, all well lit and tastefully decorated in soothing natural tones. Standard with each room are private bathrooms, telephones, high-speed Internet, LCD televisions and trouser presses. Spacious Executive rooms have extra amenities such as fluffy bathrobes, mineral water, a basket of fresh fruit, and views of Parker's Piece, a park with 24 acres of green grass. For real luxury, or to celebrate that special occasion, two Penthouse Rooms located on the third floor include all the amenities of the Executive rooms, plus balconies that overlook Parker's Piece.

Large windows brighten an on-site bar that offers cocktails, a wide range of beers, and a regularly changing list of wines from different countries and regions. In the cozy Parkview Lounge, you can find wireless high-speed Internet access, coffee, espresso and tea. The hotel's concierge, available 24 hours a day, can help you with activities and restaurant reservations. The Regent Hotel offers different packages, including a Bridal package and, in conjunction with the Elizabeth Claire Cambridge Spa and Beauty, a Spa package. Check with the hotel for current specials and discounts.

Regent Hotel
41 Regent St.
Cambridge CB2 1AB, England
United Kingdom
44 01223 351470
regenthotel.co.uk/

Doubletree by Hilton Cambridge

Doubletree by Hilton Cambridge, located on the banks of the River Cam, offers modern convenience and old-fashioned English hospitality. The rooms have a luxurious feel with their warm rich tones, velvet throw pillows and elegant, high-quality light fixtures and accessories. The guest rooms include a work area with desk and chair and a 27-inch flat-screen television. Wireless Internet access is available for a fee. Slightly larger deluxe rooms are available, which include balconies with views of the river and an easy chair. Or, indulge in a spacious suite. Depending on the suite you reserve, you may enjoy a rooftop patio, a dining room that seats six people, two plasma televisions, and a large bathroom with a walk-in shower and floor heating.

Other amenities include a fitness center, a steam room, a sauna, a spa, an indoor pool, a restaurant and a lounge. The Riverside Brasserie, with views of the river, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the menu includes choices for vegetarians and children. In the Terrace Bar & Lounge, enjoy a light snack, a drink or a traditional English tea. Doubletree also offers facilities for meetings and conferences with state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment.

Doubletree by Hilton Cambridge
Granta Place, Mill Lane
Cambridge CB2 1RT, England
United Kingdom
44 01223 259988
doubletree.hilton.co.uk

Best Western The Gonville Hotel

Best Western The Gonville Hotel welcomes you with the Best Western label of quality and a central location where you can discover the history and attractions of Cambridge. The hotel has 76 rooms, each simply yet comfortably appointed and offering free wireless high-speed Internet, color television, a writing desk, voicemail, a trouser press, and 24-hour room service. You can reserve rooms that overlook the 25 acres of Parker's Piece park, and two family-size rooms are available.

When hunger strikes, two on-site restaurants will satisfy your culinary cravings. The Chancellors Restaurant serves dinner Friday and Saturday, and the menu includes a variety of traditional English food such as homemade vegetable soup, noisette of English lamb, and medallions of Scotch beef. Leave room for the dessert buffet or cheese board. For a lighter and more informal meal, visit the Atrium Brasserie, which is open Sunday through Thursday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can also relax with a drink in the Atrium Bar.

The Gonville Hotel also has conference facilities, and has special offers and packages available.

Best Western The Gonville Hotel
Cambridge CB1 1LY, England
United Kingdom
44 01223 366611
gonvillehotel.co.uk/

Article Written By Linda Covella

A writer for 25 years, Linda Covella boasts a background in art, computers, business and restaurant reviewing. Covella holds degrees in Art, Mechanical Drafting, Manufacturing Management and a Certificate for Professional Technical Writing. She has been published in the Santa Cruz GoodTimes, Zootles and Learning Through History children's magazines, and is represented by Betsy Amster Literary Enterprises.

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