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Reviews of Gonville Hotel 4 stars

Gonville Place, Cambridge, CB1 1LY, United Kingdom

#6 of 37 hotels in Cambridge

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3645 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • 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

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Responsive staff. Loved our cottage upgrade and thee ease of getting around Cambridge from our location!! Hope we are able to return some time in the future…

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and convenient location, would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    New small plates menu was new to the Terraces menu and a bit hard to follow. Quality of food was good.

    Clean, comfortable and great location.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Convenient and comfortable.
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I am not a fan of the buffet breakfasts. This is the second occasion I have stayed there and I would not include breakfast on the next occasion.

    Very convenient location. Great bar area. Helpful staff. Easy parking. On this occasion our room was spacious and very comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

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

    Breakfast was very delayed and no real apologies. We were 2 couple and 1 of the 4 breakfasts came out 20 mins before the other 3 - very uncomfortable eating alone

    Lovely hotel, would recommend

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Fantastic place and great location across from the park, recommending this hotel to friends!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We loved this place!

    This room was amazing! This hotel was the bests we have stayed at in all of UK! It was quiet, clean and comfortable - especially the bed, as Americans we get confused by UK bed sizes, we are used to a US King and this was 2 twin beds together with a comfort top which had no seam in the center and was spacious and comfortable! The room had air and a fan which was very comfortable to sleep, which we did! The bathroom was clean and had a nice size shower. The breakfast was great, even for me, as I have food allergies, they were very accommodating! We took a nice bike ride around town with the Hotel bikes - amazing!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable stay at a stylish hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think there was a shortage of staff and this affected our meal in the evening and breakfast the next day. However, huge apologies were made and the staff thanked us for our patience.

    We liked the very comfortable room and the style of the hotel. The staff were lovely, very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was enjoyable.

    Modern, quiet, convenient, and helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Delightful and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast waiter not very helpful

    Very comfortable room and facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Conveniently located, comfortable and pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wardrobe seems to have been designed primarily for MEN’s clothes- hanging space too short for WOMEN’s dresses. Didn’t much like GLASS sliding door into bathroom- it rattled when slid making it somewhat noisy. A hook on back of bedroom door would be useful for coats/ dressing gowns etc.

    Room very comfortable. Alternative bedding available on request. Air-con was easily adaptable. Breakfast excellent- including good choice of gluten-free food and non-dairy milk. Staff extremely helpful and available.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Would definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The general feel of the hotel, the bedrooms we very comfortable and the breakfast was amazing!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

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

    All good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant and comfortable stay enabling previous time with family
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant atmosphere not the best. Bentley tour was a treat 😍

    Clean, comfortable and spacious in a great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms very small

    Nice and clean . Very well located

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    The staff were lovely, -attentive and kind. The live music on Saturday was brilliant!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Had a lovely stay. Really appreciated the gift left for as we were celebrating our anniversary. Would definitely stay ag
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very well placed for our needs

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing I didn’t like were the soap and shampoo. Would recommend you bring ones you prefer.

    There was a gluten free station in the continental breakfast room that had wonderful muffins, bread, bagels and cereals! Staff were pleasant and courteous. Beds and pillows were so comfy! Teas, coffee and hot chocolate in room were delicious. Even the tea cups and tea pot in room were such a nice touch.

    Stayed in May 2024

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