Gonville Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Cambridge hotel in Trumpington with a full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine, garden views
Garden
Lobby sitting area
Sports facility
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
The price is AU$289
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec

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Gonville Place, Cambridge, England, CB1 1LY
  • University of Cambridge
    1 min walk
  • Parker's Piece
    1 min walk
  • Emmanuel College
    6 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    11 min drive

Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room, Walk-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, Walk-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Feature Room Premier

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Feature Room Deluxe

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Feature Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cambridge

Gonville Hotel puts you in the heart of Cambridge, within steps of University of Cambridge and Parker's Piece. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. The theme restaurant, Gonville Kitchen, serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Business amenities include 2 meeting rooms and coworking space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Trumpington hotel include Our Lady and the English Martyrs and Fenner's.

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk
  • Parker's Piece - 1 min walk
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 11 min walk
  • King's College - 14 min walk
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grain & Hop Store - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Parker's Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bould Brothers Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Gonville Hotel

Eco-certified Cambridge hotel in Trumpington with a full-service spa
Gonville Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include 2 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Gonville Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gonville Hotel offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Czech, English, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 26 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 19.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Gonville Kitchen

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 19.95 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 26 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Best Western Gonville
Best Western Gonville Hotel
Best Western Plus Gonville
Best Western Plus Gonville Cambridge
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gonville Hotel?

Gonville Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Gonville Hotel?

As of 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gonville Hotel on 30 Dec 2024 start from AU$288.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Gonville Hotel?

Yep, Gonville Hotel has a self car park for GBP 26 per night.

Is there a spa on site at Gonville Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Gonville Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Gonville Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, travelers adore the full brekkie here! Served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gonville Hotel?

No, Gonville Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gonville Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Gonville Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Gonville Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 682 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for the night for my Boyfriends birthday and we were both really surprised with how nice it was, beautiful hotel and really friendly staff. We had a more basic room but it was still perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, ATHENS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a first class hotel. Very nice if small rooms. The staff were very helpful. Dinning was very good. Parking was available and included Tesla electric car charging (one of two stations working). Located across the street from University and easy walking distance to major sites and museums.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Really nice hotel ! Clean and presentable and a touch of subtle elegance. Only negative was that our shower only ran cold water !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the Gonville. I marked it down slightly due to the room (classic double) being a bit snug, particularly in the bathroom. As the bathroom was so small, a sliding door would work better and could easily be fitted giving more space, it would also prevent the water damage at the bottom of the door, caused by the walk in shower overflowing under the door. The room was long but narrow making it difficult to walk past the bottom of the bed without banging your head on the wall mounted tv. The room was decorated very nicely and had a clean homely feel. One pet peeve at all hotels, is the sticker in the bathroom asking you to be eco friendly by re-using towels, and to leave them on rails if you don't want them changed. But, they still change them!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. the room was clean. The bathroom was tiny and I am not a big person 5ft 4 56 kilos. Staff were not friendly. The only bar was outside in September. We chose the hotel for parking and location but when we got there there were not parking spaces. We got a space the next day and were charged £26 for one night. We should have stayed in the multi storey which was cheaper. There were no VIP benefits
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service - probably one of the best services I have ever experienced, from reception (Josh was exceptional) to chauffeur Zane.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed before does not disappoint
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Walking distance to the University area. Very quiet. Comfortable bed. Attention to details. Would certainly go back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a lot of young unhelpful staff milling around the dining area/ coffee machine just chatting. There was no facility to check in early or even a place to go to have a conference call in relative peace and quiet. Although the place looks well polished in the photos this isn’t the reality as the place looked a bit tired in places
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely hotel within walking distance to City. Very close to the station too. Hotel is well kept and the people working on there are very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable, good air conditioning. But, the hot water supply was unacceptable. Wanted a shower before going out in the evening. No hot water. When raised was told ‘old hotel and pipes’ which is very quaint. But not what you’d expect from a £140 a night. No hot water on demand isn’t on for any reason. Had to run the bath taps and the sink taps for ten minutes to get any chance of hot water. Which is wasteful. Especially when you see a notice to save water by reusing your towels ! Dear Gonville owners. You need to get the absolute minimum basics right if you’re charging good money. It was just a real shame and definitely deflated the quality of the weekend away. Staff were very friendly throughout and it’s obvious they’ve had to deal with this issue before.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL

Travelled with family
Can only recommend
Perfect in every way thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Friendly staff, amazing courtyard lounge and walkable to all restaurants and Pub. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel but could be great! Check in was fantastic and the room lovely, hotel in general is very nice and the bed was sooooo comfortable. However bar staff and waiting staff at breakfast where inadequately trained and didn’t appear to be managed which was a shame as the rest of the team were on the whole very efficient.. Room lacked glasses for water and paint had been rubbed off the wardrobe, one of the light switches didn’t work properly and the skirting by the shower was poorly repaired due to water damage. I’d still recommend this hotel, great location the bed was so comfortable and all of the above are easily fixed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is comfy clean and convenient. Staff very pleasant and good breakfast. A seven minute walk from the station then a seven minute walk to town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would book here again. Although our stay this time wasnt 100%. We was in room 4 (possibly an accessibility room as booked last min?) Carpet was stained under table. Could hear Room 3’s T.V. Fire alarm was going off Sunday morning at 9:30am. I was awake anyway. Breakfast took a while. I could sense from other customers they had waited a while too. But…. Hotel is in a great location. On site parking (tight) Easy check in and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are nice. However the bar area was being refurbished and so there was nowhere for us to go with our dog except the outside bar that had been put up as an alternative. This was untidy and not up to the standard of the rest of the hotel. The menu was limited with small portions and not value for money. Had we been told about the bar refurbishment when we booked we would have looked elsewhere. Also £26 per night for parking and £25 per night for the dog was rather excessive! We have stayed at this hotel before but the current owners are not doing it justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gonville ended up being the best hotel we visited on our trip through parts of UK. Beautiful hotel, a/c was wonderful, and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. Definitely would recommend and will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024