Featuring a fitness centre, a garden as well as a tennis court, Downing College is located in the centre of Cambridge, 1.1 km from University of Cambridge. The property is set 25 km from Audley End House, 45 km from The Apex and 46 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station. The property provides a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi is available. Hedingham Castle is 47 km from the student accommodation, while Ickworth House is 47 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 43 km from Downing College.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Cambridge, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8


Availability

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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Cambridge
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Soumendra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was very clean and comfortable. The accommodation was very close to the the city centre with free parking during our stay and there are many restaurants nearby.
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly, helpful staff at the Porters Lodge. Excellent location. Everything is easy walking distance.
  • Allan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good size well appointed room in central Cambridge.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Downing College
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 09:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 16 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Downing College in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Downing College

  • The prices at Downing College may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Downing College is from 14:00, and check-out is until 09:30.

  • Room options at Downing College include:

    • Double
    • Single

  • Yes, Downing College is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Downing College is 600 yards from the centre of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Downing College offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Tennis court
    • Temporary art galleries