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Reviews of Ashley Hotel 2 stars

74 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1ER, United Kingdom

#31 of 39 hotels in Cambridge

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 605 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable, easy to find and close to town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Big comfy bed, close to the river not far from centre of town, parking, good breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    8.0
    Definitely recommended
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carpet could've been a bit cleaner

    Retro vibe to the rooms, very helpful and nice staff, everything was working perfectly. Everything is neatly organized. Breakfast was excellent, the work of lady who does the waitressing and house keeping is incredibly neat, tidy, and tasteful!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    6.0
    Convenient but not memorable.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was in the semi basement & had a damp smell, especially in the bathroom. There were damp patches on the wall under the window.

    Friendly staff A good breakfast. Good location for visiting Cambridge & being able to park our car in the car park.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    7.0
    Overall good value for money. Clean, comfortable, staff friendly and helpful. Great breakfast and free parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some areas are a little dated, properly quite old Windows need replacing and not really safe for anyone travelling with young children

    Great location to explore Cambridge Comfortable and clean room Great breakfast, very tasty Free parking always a bonus

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    6.0
    Quaint victorian with substantial breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I arrived after the weather had been quite warm. There was a very small portable fan in the room, but it was totally inadequate. I asked the staff for a fan, but the response was a curt no. So, my first night was unbearable. With the windows open, there was still no airflow, so I just suffered through the night lying in a damp bed from sweat. I bought a fan the next day and that made the rest of the stay comfortable. I can understand why air conditioning may not be installed, but not having fans for guest rooms was surprising. I had two big windows, but I couldn't leave them open when not in the room. The room has a good fan now, unless management removes it.

    The location is a bit removed from the center of the city, but it's an easy walk and there are plenty of amenities very close by that it isn't an issue. The room itself was a good size with a desk for work and tea/coffee. The bathroom was small, but functional. Breakfast was a nice treat every morning. The offering was the same every day, but it was a substantial meal to start my day and the staff were friendly and attentive.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Looking a bit older in restaurant area

    Nice room, breakfast waa lovely. Easy check in

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2023

    8.0
    Excellent stay no complaints would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Climbing stairs

    Spacious rooms nice breakfast nice variety

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    7.0
    Basic but nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotels needs some renovation, which seems to be taking place. Having looked at reviews and based on the price, the hotel was what I expected, so I wasn’t disappointed.

    Free Parking, location and breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    8.0
    Great hotel for a night in Cambridge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Value for money. Fantastic full English breakfast. Staff very efficient and friendly

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I couldn't open the windows and it was very hot.

    Breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable stay, housekeeper ladies couldn’t do enough to help . Excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was excellent . The staff were so helpful and happy to help with our queries .

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    8.0
    A good value weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower area a bit tired and needed a deep clean and waste pipe cleared to prevent water build up in tray. T.V awkwardly situated on wall to side of bed.

    Central location, two minutes to riverside walk and 15 minute walk to Cambridge centre. Excellent bistro pub - The Old Spring, directly opposite the hotel

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    8.0
    Perfect for exploring the city!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a little dated. The toilet was dirty (not flushed) when we went into the room, but just hoped this was an oversight by the cleaner.

    Excellent location to walk into the city centre. Room was spacious. Staff were helpful. The breakfast was great, and set us up for the day.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Hotel “ did what it says on the tin”
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free parking and generous early check-in. Thank you.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    A good economic option to visit Cambridge for a couple of days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bit of a warren and we had to carry cases up 3or 4 flights of stairs

    Location - an easy 15 minute walk to the centre but very quiet very good price considering the town. Lots of parking. Good substantial breakfast included in the price.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    8.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel a little dated and very hot and has no air conditioning. on our visit it was 26 every day so coming back to a very warm room was a bit uncomfortable

    The location is brilliant just a 20 minute walk to Cambridge centre and a stones throw from the river cam. Also free parking at the hotel

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    6.0
    Very convenient for our purposes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A lot of noise from the room above ours early in the morning just heavy footsteps

    Well positioned for visiting family. Easy parking

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel a bit run down from outside ( inside also but not as much as outside)

    Freindly staffs. Room is clean with cookies and coffe and teab bags.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    7.0
    Overall it was good, the staff were super helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Ashley is at present a work in progress, the initial appearance of the outside was disappointing, in need of decorating, the entrance again gave wrong impression, a little drab, reception contacted by intercom. Then it becomes apparent that the hotel is in line for a full modernisation and extension, so therefore the outside is just temporary. However I would suggest give the front door a clean/coat of paint to make it a nicer frontage. So if anyone is booking the Ashley, it is lovely inside, clean and tidy do not be put off. May be an idea that the owners put something on the website/booking.com that the hotel is under going external facelift.

    The breakfast was good, reasonable choice and nicely cooked. The room we had was clean and fresh, bed was good and comfy. Location worked for us, only a twenty minute walk to Cambridge centre or the bus about five minutes trip. The two ladies who both serve breakfast are very efficient, work hard, when they have done the breakfast then they start to clean the rooms, they need a great big pat on the back.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    6.0
    A little sad, but good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was not nice, there was hair over the floor, around the toilet, and in the shower. There was quite a bit of mould around the shower and the shower door. The front door and entrance wasn't very welcoming and had a different name on it. Room was very hot, no fan, and didn't want to open the window at night onto the street.

    Although the room was a little outdated, it was as pictured and the bed linen was clean. The staff were pleasant and the breakfast was nice. Good location and nice pub next door.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    8.0
    Overall, a nice room, decent breakfast and lovely staff, especially the house keeper. I would stay again if I end up in
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place wasn’t fully clean, there was visible dust on the mirror & the fan in the bathroom had very visible dust on it as well.

    The room was a good size with nice breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    8.0
    Really good stay, lovely comfortable beds and helpful staff x
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Top floor room

    Clean, comfortable, friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    7.0
    Great location in Cambridge, but rather basic accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Person on front desk checking in was officious and off-putting. This is 2.5 star accommodation, so no elevator, no air conditioning (we visited in summer). Plumbing is old and doesn't work well (including no hot water late at night). Even at the height of summer cost is expensive for what you get.

    Great location in Cambridge. Cleaning and breakfast staff were excellent and helpful. Breakfast was excellent and very filling. Parking was a big plus.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    8.0
    An enjoyable stay in a well located hotel
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location and parking facility

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    6.0
    It was pleasant stay with one night booking.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The odd timings of check in and the way to get in and check out .

    Comfortable room and tea facilities in the room .

    Stayed in July 2023

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