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Reviews of The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire 4 stars

Market Hill, St Ives, PE27 5AL, United Kingdom

#4 of 13 hotels in St Ives

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Review score

Based on 1160 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    9.0
    Loved it - felt like a bargain. Thanks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    View from room was someone’s else’s window. Layout of bathroom was odd - having to straddle the toilet to see yourself in the mirror was a test of agility ;)

    Breakfast excellent; location very good for walking; great for money.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful hotel in the heart of a beautiful town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a loud droning noise from outside my rooms window (it stopped by around 7pm but started again at around 7am). The hotel is undergoing some work so possibly it was to do with the workmen (I didn't enquire).

    Clean, well presented accomodation with good facilities right in the heart of St.Ives town. Friendly and helpful staff. The hotel has a bar and restaurant with lots of options for food and drink.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    10
    Great service and friendly staff. Jason and Victoria were excellent made certain everything was to our satisfaction
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location. Clean and welcoming

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    10
    If we stayed here again we would give breakfast a miss.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had breakfast at the hotel. There was only one lady on duty, (who was very friendly) she was serving breakfast, clearing tables and checking people out on the reception desk. The table we were given was very cramped and we asked if we could move to another table as there were lots of other tables and was told these were reserved. We had a long wait and during the time we were having breakfast no one sat at the reserved tables. Eventually the manager, who apparently was also on duty, came to help out.

    Lovely hotel, nicely decorated with very clean and comfortable rooms. We had a meal at the hotel which was delicious. All the staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    9.0
    Great location, comfortable and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, comfortable beds, breakfast fabulous and staff helpful, professional and friendly

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    9.0
    good stay and would use again - very clean rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    many food items had run out due to busy holiday trade so we had to dine elsewhere on the second night

    convenient location in town centre, nice staff at check in and in the bar

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed the staff, dining area was nice. I do wish that the breakfast had longer hours and more of a selection on the
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Two many steps

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    10
    Brilliant, a great night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable

    Clean, tidy and uniquely presented inside with modern artwork based on lions - very smart and original

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    10
    great place to stay in a very nice area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    great bedroom staff were really helpfull

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

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

    Nothing comes to mind.

    Friendly, clean, staff helpful. Great position and disabled parking.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The sound insulation was poor, so that we could hear the radio/TV go on in the room below, the street noise outside, especially when the market set up early in the morning and the pigeons roosting on the bars outside the windows. The room was chilly at times and the supplementary oil heater had to be plugged in to provide an adequate temperature for the evening in the room.

    The space was splendid and the the bed was really comfortable with a firm mattress. Tea and coffee making facilities were good with a good choice of teas. The bathroom was clean and spacious and the kickboard lights under the basin were convenient for night-time. The oil heater in the room was useful one chilly evening in view of the radiators being turned off (our stay was during May).

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    Golden Lion - Great Staff & Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Staff were great - helped book local cabs, nice restaurant, clean and tidy hotel. Great for a family setting.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

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

    Very small room and shower No water in room and limited selection of teas

    Great location in the market place Quite room but no view

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overwhelming heat in room - couldn't sleep & felt dehydrated in spite of drinking 2 litres water & keeping fan on all night .

    Surprisingly large sized room . Comfortable bed . Good hot shower . Helpful staff kept me supplied with bottled water - see below . Enjoyed restaurant ambience & good menu choices .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful location a real gem and would definitely return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property had charm, location in the busy bustling little town was excellent. The staff were excellent throughout. Rooms were lovely, well appointed, clean and had charm and character. Breakfast was lovely!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Convenient in centre but a bit noisy at night; people literally stood under window talking and falling out. Room very warm so needed to open windows. No hair dryer. Water from shower went everywhere.

    Clean and comfortable. Lovely furnishings and cosy. In the centre. Good breakfast. Very welcoming staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for what we needed, clean and staff really friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely room, very very hot in the room no window or air con but there were a couple of fans in the room would have been nice if there was some Aircon as it was very hot 🥵

    Staff are lovely, room was clean and we had a personal message from the staff that clean the room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    We had a lovely Anniversary
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Apart from the bar prices! I personally didn’t have anything I didn’t like.

    A lovely welcome. The hotel was well appointed with plenty of plug points and big fluffy towels. Well decorated and spacious and surprisingly closer than expected to all the local sites.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Really nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sadly only a high level window in this internal room and a very hot day .

    Great rooms with lovely decoration . Radio on low level volume on arrival playing classical music , nice touch .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    car park is nearby with very reasonable charges for 24hrs. Highly recommended. Perfect stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room a little warm but understand why, great in the winter

    Hotel centrally based. Very friendly staff. Great value for money. Definitely will be making a repeat visit.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Great value for money stay. Can’t fault it.
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Friendly and accommodating staff. Clean and comfortable room. Good value.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for a weekend stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice staff and lovely breakfast. Room was sweet and had everything you need for a short stay. Lovely location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a fire alarm early morning on the Saturday and when my husband went down to find out what was going on, he was told there was a fault and it is happening regularly. It would have been nice to have known about this, instead of panicking when it went off.

    Location is perfect. Right in the centre of town. Unfortunately there is no parking. Room was big and comfortable. There wasn’t a window except the skylight and I struggled to open the blind on this. The building is lovely, with nice furnishing. Staff were friendly. Breakfast wasn’t included so we paid for that but was one price for whatever you selected, £15, so you could have had a full English or just a sausage sandwich and it was the same price. I would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely

    Stayed in May 2024

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