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Royal Cambridge

3.5 star property
Travelers can immerse themselves in university life while staying near Cambridge's historic colleges, with gardens, gym facilities, and more at their fingertips.

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Royal Cambridge, in Cambridge City Centre, offers a peaceful retreat. Relax in the garden or work out at the gym, with the University of Cambridge steps away. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Guests love its central location.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Cambridge, Royal Cambridge is in the city center. Mathematical Bridge and Church of St Mary the Great are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cambridge Lakes Golf Course and Gog Magog Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fenner's or Abbey Stadium. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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Trumpington Road, Cambridge, ENG, CB2 1PY

What's nearby

  • Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    University of Cambridge
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The River Cam showing a river or creek and a bridge
    River Cam
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fitzwilliam Museum featuring interior views, heritage architecture and heritage elements
    Fitzwilliam Museum
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Parker\'s Piece featuring a park and cycling
    Parker's Piece
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange showing heritage elements and street scenes
    Cambridge Corn Exchange
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station
    16 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hot Numbers
    2 min walk
  • Grain & Hop Store
    9 min walk
  • Pages Coffee House
    6 min walk
  • Hotel du Vin
    3 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    8 min walk

About this property

Royal Cambridge

Hotel near University of Cambridge
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Royal Cambridge. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 57 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Satellite channels, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Cambridge Royal
Cambridge Royal Hotel
Hotel Royal Cambridge
Royal Cambridge
Royal Cambridge Hotel
Royal Hotel Cambridge
Royal Cambridge Hotel
Royal Cambridge Cambridge
Royal Cambridge Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Cambridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Cambridge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Cambridge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Royal Cambridge located?

Located in Cambridge City Centre, this hotel is steps from University of Cambridge, The Backs, and Hobson's Conduit. River Cam and Downing College are also within 5 minutes. Cambridge Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Royal Cambridge Reviews

6.8

7.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 539 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 539 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 539 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 539 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 539 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Masouda

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Toilet flush didn't work, lift didn't work, window were very dusty, shower water leaked everywhere. Separate taps! Not value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lift was broken and was out for the next fortnight . Our room was on the second floor and we had to walk up all the stairs with our cases . They were charging £15 for car parking at the hotel and no offer of free breakfast or free car parking to compensate for the lift being broken .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Jérôme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Vieil hôtel avec pas mal de problèmes techniques mais le personnel se dévoue pour les régler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Satheesh Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient Royal Cambridge

The team at the hotel were very good, helpful and accommodating. Good parking facility. Walkable distance to town centre. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

stuart

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was dated and insecure electric sockets
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to Cambridge so good location. The bar was closed at 10pm with sign apologising and directing to reception for drinks, but reception said sorry bar staff had to pop out! Breakfast buffet good, but waitress ask what hot breakfast we wanted, as cooked to order, however had only just sat down with cereal when cooked breakfast arrived and put on the table! Notice that she did this with other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Alojamiento correcto cerca del centro de Cambridge
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quite a good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

DP visit

Good visit, service provided for my overnight stay by reception was swift and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Convenient & clean but in need of refurbishment.

Good position for Cambridge centre 10 mins walk, and parking good value. Clean but rather tired and in need of a refurb, windows etc old and single glazed and main road traffic quite noisy. Staff polite enough, but hotel very bland with no character/atmosphere at all. On arrival were informed that there was a Christmas Party so no restaurant food available.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Regular visitor and generally satisfied

I've stayed several times in this hotel because of ts proximity to Cambridge University's Engineering and Management Schools. On the one hand it has a traditional English character, on the other it would benefit from some renovation. My room was quite large and the bed very comfortable. The breakfast was a bit disappointing and needs an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Over rated

We booked an executive double and were put in an an apartment which was spacious but certainly no luxury. The room was so stiffingly hot it prevented sleep. If you opened the window you contended with road noise instead. Comfy bed if you can get to sleep. Good location. Poor breakfast range and when they say breakfast is 8-10 be there in good time as they start packing up before 10 ... No second helpings for us! You might as well stay in a travelodge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

John Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Je connais cet hôtel depuis 50 ans. Pas de problème majeur, mais la vétusté commence à se faire sentir - ascenseur ne marche pas toujours, pas de rampe pour les marches devant l'entrée......... Toujours très bien situé
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Another night in Cambridge

Stay here regularly so know what to expect from rather tired hotel. All staff, bar one, are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming hotel with friendly staff with one exception.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dated

Single room. Good size. But draughty windows. One small radiator in bedroom giving out minimum heat. Radiator in bathroom not working so cold room. hot rail rail not working either. Duvet cover white. Not a good colour when stains on it! Only good thing was location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was tired and needed upgrading . The bed is as comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nothing come to mind, except for a positive feeling about the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
シャワーの水圧が低く あまり出なかった。その他は まずまずでした。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Conveniently located for Cambridge University/colleges . Generally clean , adequate size of rooms for a short stay comfortable beds . Parking charges bit expensive .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The public areas are very nice but the rooms are in need of an update.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classy, convenient and comfort, CCC
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice Enough

Nice hotel and a good location but a little worn. We paid for the breakfast (10 pounds if paid before but 13 if paid that morning). It was adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

SSY, Irvine, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good location in Cambridge in an old building that some might say is quaint, but I would call it that it needs a fresh coat of paint and wood varnish. They charge separately for car park and breakfast. Bathroom was spacious, but only liquid soap provided that also doubled as shampoo and shower gel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great: staff/service Not so great: shower. Had to do it with barely a lone of water coming from the shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019