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50+ Years
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Luxury Hotel in Cambridge | Gonville Hotel
Gonville Hotel combines classic prestige with modern charm, offering a luxurious stay rooted in Cambridge's heritage since 1972. Our family-run ethos ensures tailored hospitality, with elegantly designed bedrooms, award-winning dining at Gonville Kitchen, and wellness experiences at Gresham House. Strategically located in central Cambridge, we provide seamless access to cultural landmarks while offering unique amenities like Bentley tours and complimentary cycling. With decades of collective experience, our team curates memorable stays for leisure and business guests, supported by state-of-the-art event spaces and a commitment to accessibility.Our dedication to quality is reflected in locally sourced cuisine, 24-hour guest assistance, and meticulous attention to detail across all services. As part of the Chaplin Hotel Group, we maintain rigorous standards through continuous investment in facilities and staff training, ensuring every guest benefits from our deep local knowledge and hospitality expertise.
Services
Luxury Accommodation
Award-Winning Dining
Afternoon Tea
Wellness Retreat
Event Hosting
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Family-run with four decades of Cambridge hospitality expertise
- Central location adjacent to Parker's Piece with city cycling access
- Award-winning Gonville Kitchen using locally sourced ingredients
- Comprehensive accessibility features including Changing Places facilities
- Unique experiences like chauffeur-driven Bentley tours and wreath-making workshops
What people say
Exceptional food
Beautiful venue
Fantastic staff
Perfect day
Highly recommend
Services
Luxury Accommodation
Our 4-star boutique bedrooms combine tailored comfort with Cambridge heritage. Choose from Classic, Superior, or Feature Rooms with premium bedding, Geneva Green toiletries, and dog-friendly options. All rooms offer modern amenities while preserving historic character through bespoke design elements.
Award-Winning Dining
Gonville Kitchen serves British-Mediterranean fusion cuisine using local ingredients in a naturally lit space. The menu features small plates for sharing, traditional mains, and an extensive wine list. The Long Bar offers signature cocktails with views of Parker's Piece.
Wellness Retreat
Gresham House provides luxury facials, massages, and body treatments using Germaine de Capuccini products. The sanctuary includes private treatment rooms, wellness packages with afternoon tea, and tailored experiences for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Event Hosting
Five versatile meeting rooms accommodate conferences, weddings, and private dining. Spaces feature natural light, modern technology, and bespoke catering. The team offers full coordination services including themed events and seasonal celebrations.
Dog-Friendly Stays
We welcome dogs with dedicated amenities including welcome packs, pet-friendly rooms, and assistance from our dog-loving staff. The hotel's location provides easy access to Cambridge's pet-friendly attractions and walking areas.
People
Abbie
Events Manager
Experienced in wedding coordination with a proven track record in delivering bespoke events. Known for proactive communication and attention to detail, ensuring seamless execution of client visions.
Questions
Does the hotel offer accessible facilities?
Yes, we have 5 wheelchair-accessible bedrooms, Changing Places toilet, hoists, emergency alarms, and step-free access throughout the property.
Can I host a wedding at Gonville Hotel?
Yes, we offer dedicated wedding packages with event planning, banqueting, and accommodation. Our team has successfully hosted 20+ weddings annually with tailored services.
Are pets allowed in the hotel?
Yes, we are dog-friendly with specially designed rooms, welcome packs, and pet amenities. Our staff receives specific training for pet guest care.
What dining options are available?
Gonville Kitchen offers British-Mediterranean cuisine, afternoon tea, and Sunday roasts. The Long Bar provides cocktails and light snacks with outdoor terrace seating.
Is parking available on-site?
Yes, we offer secure on-site parking at £26 per night for residents, with two Tesla and two Pod Point charging bays available.
What special experiences do you offer?
We provide chauffeur-driven Bentley tours, seasonal wreath-making workshops, and curated Cambridge exploration packages including punting and cycling.
Reviews (5)
Jen H.
Dec 24, 2021
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Superb dog friendly hotel. Karolina (Stybor) was a fantastic member of staff, helpful and attentive - made our stay as a group of 8 very special. The free bikes were a terrific way to explore
Aksara Inamdar
Dec 22, 2021
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Ive not stayed here, however Ive dined here a fair few times. Although the hotel is beautiful and well-placed in terms of location, the food has always been a bit bland and disappointing up until recently. Since having launched their dining on the lawn earlier this year Ive become a more frequent visitor as its such a beautiful spot for a birthday celebration, or just somewhere a little different and unique in terms of decor. I also appreciate that all of the doors are automatic and touch-free. They introduced their hot stone dining just before Christmas and Im a big fan! The only
Lucy Rose
Dec 17, 2021
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We went for dinner here in the outside tent and I have never experienced a) such bad service and attitude from waiters or b) such bad food. We were served chips and salad along with very thin slices of meat we had to cook ourselves, needless to say the hot food was cold by the time the meat was cooked. The meat was plain with no flavour, I may as well have stayed home and cooked my own dinner rather than being charged to do it for myself in a restaurant. The waiters rolled their eyes when we asked if we could order drinks and then again when we asked if they could clear the glasses and bottles
Stephen Woodman
Dec 14, 2021
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Very hard to fault anything on my recent one night stay. On arrival, receptionist was efficient and helpful and very vigilant of covid procedures. The room was very comfortable (see photos) and the walk in shower was fantastic. Tables in the bar and restaurant were generally well spaced out and.the serving staff, polite and quick. My only gripe in the evening would be with bar staff not always wearing their masks properly. Breakfast was excellent with a huge selection of cold and hot options, as well as juices and fruit. Usual challenge with the 'toaster' but isn't the case in every hotel?
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Kay Frankson
Dec 04, 2021
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Lovely hotel with excellent customer service. Great breakfast, special hot meal made for us as vegans, also oat milk both at breakfast and in our room for hot drinks! Can't fault the room and enjoyed a good spa treatment. Ideally situated to see Cambridge and close to the railway station. Can highly recommend.
