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Reviews of Gonville Hotel 4 stars

Gonville Place, Cambridge, CB1 1LY, United Kingdom

#6 of 36 hotels in Cambridge

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3609 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    8.0
    Luxurious weekend in beautiful surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air conditioning didn’t work in my room, which was too warm. I didn’t have hot water in my sink.

    Fabulous Sunday lunch! Lovely hotel and friendly, helpful staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    9.0
    Cambridge holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's unfortunate that guests of the hotel have to pay a daily charge to park in the hotel's car park.

    The public spaces and the room we booked surpassed our expectations. We have stayed in quite a few British hotels and this one is the one we would recommend without hesitation.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were a bit aloof.

    Beautiful decor, furnishings were lovely. Great view of the park

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast is not as good as I expected, event if it is really abundant

    The position very close to the centre and the kindness of the staff. The big dimension of the room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    Good hotel in an excellent location, with parking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was small (should not have been a surprise as it’s in the room description)

    Location. Parking, cleanliness. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

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

    Although the room was smaller it was beautifully appointed

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    9.0
    We stayed in the garden room for my birthday trip All the staff were great and we were well looked after. There was a we
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely property, elegant decor

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    10
    Charming hotel close to nature and old town
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room was very spacious and had a lovely decor. The location close to a big, green area (Parker's Piece) made it very charming. Also the old town and train station are in walkable distance. The bed was huge and also there was a sofa and an armchair, so you really have options to get comfy. Bike rental would be possible, if needed.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    8.0
    There was some very thoughtful touches which was very appreciated
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all fine

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    8.0
    Staff really make this a special place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom needed more shelf space, a washcloth, and the shampoo felt off, as though the container had been filled with hand or body soap instead.

    Staff were wonderful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable luxurious stay in great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The light in the bathroom was set wrong and wouldn’t go off at night or turn on during the day. Unfortunately we were only staying one night so to there wasn’t a chance to rectify this. It was very expensive.

    Really lovely luxury feel with gorgeous garden and very nice modern furniture but cosy and floral. Would be a super wedding venue. Coffee machine in the room and real milk was a nice touch.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the tour with Zane on the Bentley (offered for free by the hotel) was amazing. Zane knew everything about Cambridge.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location & good breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    8.0
    OK, nothing special
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was small, and there was no refrigerator in the room, which is a big disadvantage. It was expensive compared to other hotels

    Breakfast was good, choosing from a menu. Quite and close to the park. Stuff were nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    10
    I would definitely and confidently recommend it to anyone. However, I would rate the breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cooked breakfast was awful. The bacon was exceedingly salty, the sausage (1 serving per person) was not cooked properly and when asked for it to be cooked more, the waiter took them back then brought the sausages back with commentary: “these chef said these are now very well done”. It’s pork meat. It has to be well cooked! Perhaps the waiter should have asked us how we wanted our sausages cooked, if chef expected that piece of info.

    Everything: clean, great decor, great quality and super clean sheets and towels, good mattress, polite and helpful staff, central, good size TV, good WiFi, NO MOULD IN THE BATHROOM AT ALL! Good aircon / good temperature, no funny smells, easy check-in and checkout, quiet, spacious, beautifully presented.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    8.0
    There was an issue with the kitchen but staff tried there hardest to rectify it
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to not like

    Loved where it was situated

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    10
    Our stay at the Gonville was lovely. The staff were kind and helpful and the location was perfect for our needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was very comfortable and breakfast each morning was very filling and a great way to start the day.

    The Gonville is perfectly located close to nice places to eat and shop and an easy walk to the Cambridge colleges.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    I look forward to returning , cant say more than that
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    room service menu options rather limited

    lovely hotel , our greeting from the reception staff was so friendly it really made a marvellous start to our little trip . Room was beautiful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    I must get organised and find out how to get a complementary trip in the Rolls Royce next time.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel, staff, good food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carpark

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Good trip
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very Slow service at the breakfast

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Memorable romantic stay in a beautifully appointed hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    some of the less experienced staff were a little hesitant but were clearly being well mentored by their senior colleagues. nearly 30 quid to park my car was a bit much but thanks for letting me keep it there after check out while we went into town.

    light and airy, very clean, lovely big room and comfortable bed. a bit of a walk into town but through pleasant surroundings. The staff were lovely with a special mention to Imaan in the bar and Robert in the restaurant, both of whom were fabulously professional and attentive. The food in the terrace was outstanding

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel in a great location if visiting Cambridge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn’t get a parking spot at the hotel as the car park only has a free spaces and it was full when we arrived at 2.30pm on a Saturday. We found a space in the nearby road.

    Beautiful boutique hotel with a lovely garden. Great location. Free bikes which we used and loved cycling around Cambridge early in the morning.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Clean, quiet beautifully decorated hotel in the heart of Cambridge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nobody at reception when we arrived. Had to ask the bartender to find someone, who turned out to be what seemed to be a student who seemed unsure of procedures. Finally a competent person showed up and all was fixed. Not a great first impression!

    Clean, quiet, great location

    Stayed in May 2024

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