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Novotel Cambridge North

4.0 star property
A peaceful Cambridge retreat with an indoor pool and sauna, conveniently located near public transport for easy exploration of the city

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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.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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. Newmarket Racecourse and Imperial War Museum Duxford are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
Map
2, Cambridge Square, Cambridge, England, CB4 0AE

What's nearby

  • The River Cam showing a river or creek and a bridge
    River Cam
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cambridge Business Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St John's Innovation Centre
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Abbey Stadium
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cambridge Science Park
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge North Station
    1 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Haymakers
    5 min drive
  • Thoroughbreads Coffee Bar
    13 min walk
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • The Golden Hind
    15 min walk
  • Coffee World
    3 min drive

About this property

Novotel Cambridge North

Upscale hotel near Scott Polar Research Institute
Located close to King's College Chapel 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 smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser, and an elevator
  • 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 22 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 22 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

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

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 633 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, cosy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay at the hotel quite often when travelling to my tattoo artist. Always a great stay, comfortable rooms, great breakfast choice and easy to travel to whether by rail or car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vithursha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, staffs were very friendly, rooms and washrooms are very clean, breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spacious rooms, amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing 👏, always ready to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. We thoroughly enjoyed our overnight stay. All the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, good faciluries, very clean abd the staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a second stay at this place and like last time the room as clean and tidy, staff friendly. Thank you for the pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel, friendly staff and great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Blessing

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

great

great staff, comfortable bed and stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great service. Perfect for a short family stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Clean and modern - convenient for Cambridge

A good stay at the Cambridge Novotel North - lovely newly furnished and clean room, nice staff, very close to bus stops for the 15 minute bus ride into Cambridge. The "wellness center" was a bit too family friendly for us, but appreciate it was a weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been coming here for birthday celebrations for a few years now as we love the location, Breakfast and facilities. Rooms are always comfortable with lovely big beds and nice products in the room. I didn’t like that on a couple of floors there was a strong smell of weed. Also had hassle with booking through third party and not able to rectify the issue and it costing me an additional £100.
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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