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Novotel Cambridge North

3.5 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with a sauna connected to a rail/subway station in Cambridge

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Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 18.00 per person)
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Meeting facility
Exterior
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing
Novotel Cambridge North, in the city's heart, offers a quiet escape after sightseeing. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, relax in the sauna, or lounge on sun chairs. The on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner, while dry cleaning and laundry services handle travel needs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing

Superior Queen with Single Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - twin
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing

Executive Queen with Single Sofa Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - twin
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing

Family Room Queen with Double Sofa Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Queen | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing

Superior Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cambridge, Novotel Cambridge North is connected to a rail/subway station. Scott Polar Research Institute and Fitzwilliam Museum are cultural highlights, while King's College Chapel is a notable landmark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Newmarket Racecourse.
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2, Cambridge Square, Cambridge, England, CB4 0AE

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Fitzwilliam Museum - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • King's College Chapel - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 13 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 13 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge North Station - 1 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Haymakers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thoroughbreads Coffee Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Hind - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Milton Arms - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Novotel Cambridge North

Hotel near King's College Chapel
Located close to Scott Polar Research Institute and Fitzwilliam Museum, Novotel Cambridge North provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a porter/bellhop, and an elevator
  • A banquet hall, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and 6 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 217 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Rainfall showers, eco-friendly toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 12.50 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12.50 per day (open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay and Samsung Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Novotel Cambridge North Hotel
Novotel Cambridge North Cambridge
Novotel Cambridge North Hotel Cambridge
Novotel Cambridge North (Opening May 2021)

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Cambridge North have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Novotel Cambridge North pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Novotel Cambridge North?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Novotel Cambridge North?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Novotel Cambridge North located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Scott Polar Research Institute, King's College Chapel, and Fitzwilliam Museum. Addenbrooke's Hospital and Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are also within 12 mi (20 km). Cambridge North Station is only a 1-minute walk.

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Reviews

Novotel Cambridge North Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 598 out of 945 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 945 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 945 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 945 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 945 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel on outskirts of Cambridge would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was lovely . Staff all good and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Good rooms. Nice front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel, friendly staff and great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff. Solid hotel. All feels nice and new. Pool area good too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice, clean, modern property at good value for money. The rooms are all quite nice, with lots of essentials like bed-side USB charging. The only two gripes are paid parking (punchy at over 14GBP/night), and the tragic Nescafe in-room coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Faye Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a very quick stay and very large nice room. Paid extra for breakfast and that was the only disappointment. Poor quality ingredients and very basic for the price we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jogjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Cambridge North railway station next door. 3 trains an hour to cambridge central, a 10 minute train ride. Gym and pool were a nice touch and good breakfast options. 24 hr bar for hotel users.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely hotel, so easy from the train, staff were friendly and couldn’t do more, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chavanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet, family friendly hotel. Plus the pool which we were surprised it's a saltwater then a good buffet breakfast with friendly staff. We ordered vegetarian sausage as my husband is a pescetarian
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool was a bit busy with kiddies, but nice large Sauna. Nice walk into Cambridge along the river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having to pay for parking was a downside, but great transportation to/from Cambridge
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Efficient and pleasant staff. Good location and clean new hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Would thoroughly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

libby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lots of kids running in rooms above and hallways made it quite annoying , also had no shampoo or body wash in the dispensers luckily we were only there for a night so not a big deal still very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the upgrade. The hotel is lovely - great pool and facilities. Not much going on in the immediate vicinity but very convenient for those visiting Cambridge
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for Science Park and trail station
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Friendly staff and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, clean pool and changing areas. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Fab hotel and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and very good conditions of the rooms and common areas
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ritchie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great for a couple of days visiting cambridge
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, pool is great, breakfast is really good lots of choice. Short bus trip into the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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