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Reviews of The Lord Byron Inn

Church Lane, Cambridge, CB2 9LA, United Kingdom

#23 of 54 B&Bs and Inns in Cambridge

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Review score

Based on 1540 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wet room but all that was left sink tap very stiff

    Staff were fantastic, breakfast very good, evening meal really good

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

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

    Worn

    Great location, friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    7.0
    Good overall value with easy access to and from Cambridge
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lighting in the room could have been brighter or brighter light bulbs in bedside lamps as the rooms are naturally dark. Room 6 has a solid wood base bed with mattress on top which wasn’t that comfortable unless you like hard beds. The pub needs a garden makeover as it looks run down and neglected which is a shame. It did have natural hanging flower baskets to add some attractiveness. First impressions are important but apart from that overall it was good value for money for what we needed.

    Breakfast was good. Bacon and sausages tasty and very good. Location was good as it was very near park and ride but also good link to motorway. So a good location for getting into and away from Cambridge. Evening meal was also good with friendly helpful staff. Room was quiet after the pub closed as a few people sat outside opposite the bedrooms chatting in the pub garden as it was a warm evening. Room had all facilities necessary and clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    9.0
    Excellent stay , friendly staff and fab food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms could do with updating

    Lovely old fashioned pub

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

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

    Late check in on a Monday.

    Near to Duxford Museum.Also historic pubs in Grantchester.Buses into Cambridge.The breakfasts saw us through the day !

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    8.0
    A nice place for an overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom had an odd smell

    Breakfast and dinner were nice The room was small but adequate The staff were extremely friendly and helpful Easy to get into Cambridge on the park and ride

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

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

    Friendly helpful staff, excellent choice of ales, nice location, good breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    9.0
    Good and reasonably priced.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Good breakfast and also had a nice dinner there.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

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

    Was a long walk into Cambridge.

    Lovely outside area. Rooms spacious and clean. Breakfast was fabulous.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed before, was looking forward to the chicken pie but sadly not on the menu 😕 the food not as good as in the past but we enjoyed our stay non the less and would stay again.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice friendly stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice food, clean room. Good value.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    8.0
    Will return as very acceptable and value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A good breakfast and friendly staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    7.0
    Good food and great staff let down by a pub/hotel that had seen better days
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The grounds were tired and looked uncared for Our room smelt musty (especially the bathroom) we were in room 7

    Friendly staff Good food Comfortable room

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    8.0
    OK for work stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was dated

    Food

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    The stay was exceptional staff where very helpful food very nice will stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I would change is the mat in the bathroom this was shades of grey and a rubber back had a lot of shoe marks on it would benefit from a bath mat

    This was a lovely property ideal for touring

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    9.0
    A very nice village Inn, Harry on bar duty was a very charming & welcoming young man.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was good, but a little on the slow side.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    7.0
    Refurbishment
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We have been visiting the Byron for a while , but the place is in desperate need for a refurbishment. Over the time we have noticed it has deteriorated The bar and restaurant has paint peeling off the walls and the colour of the paint on the walls is dour and dreary. The chairs are rickety and the tables could do with updating. The potential for the Lord Byron is there, but it seems that the owners/management are happy to plod on as it is. When we booked in, the lady (who I think was the manager) actually said to us "have you stayed here before" when I replied yes she said "well you must be mad" !! I think that says enough. But if your happy with cheap and cheerful, then this is the place for you. The staff are lovely though, but please refurbish asap

    The location is great for us, Addenbrooks is near and Grantchester is lovely and about a mile away for a walk and meal in either the Red lion and the Green Man.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

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

    Nothing

    The room was quite.comfy bed.silent aircon.the breakfast was excellent hot well cooked and plenty of the two staff serving where really professional best we have had so far on our uk holiday

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    8.0
    Lovely location, perfect for a short visit to Cambridge and the local area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location, the staff and the food were great. The room was very comfy and had everything we needed for a short stay.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

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

    Car parking available. The rooms were pretty old but were clean. The staff were nice and the breakfast was lovely.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast cooked to order but was very poor quality although waiter was very pleasant

    Able to leave car at hotel and catch local bus into Cambridge

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

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

    Needed some updating.

    Traditional old inn short drive from Cambridge and Addenbrookes.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    8.0
    Staff very friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bath towels too small

    Location and rooms had air conditioning

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    7.0
    Okay for an overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very strange smell on entering the room, air con constantly dripped water so couldn’t have it on for long as it was situated over one side of the bed. Rooms are adjacent to the pub beer garden so was a little noisy & felt overlooked

    Well situated for an overnight stay on the outskirts of Cambridge. Easy to take an Uber in to the city to explore the sights. Breakfast was cooked to order & very nice

    Stayed in June 2025

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