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Clayton Hotel Cambridge

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near University of Cambridge

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Bar (on property)
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Lobby
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Clayton Hotel Cambridge creates a peaceful sanctuary in the city center, complete with an on-site restaurant and coffee shop. Guests can relax in the library or venture out to nearby cultural gems including the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences and St Catharine's College.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Executive King with Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior King Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Station Rd, Cambridge, England, CB1 2FB

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Parker's Piece - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fitzwilliam Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • King's College - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • The River Cam - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 2 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Ticket Office - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mina Steakhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Station Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wasabi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Clayton Hotel Cambridge

Upscale hotel near University of Cambridge
Located close to Parker's Piece and Fitzwilliam Museum, Clayton Hotel Cambridge provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, British all-day Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and smoke-free premises
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 160 individually decorated rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, 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

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 19.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • British all-day Brasserie

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

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 11:00 AM
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 30 per day (984 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per night

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 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Tamburlaine Hotel Cambridge
Tamburlaine Hotel
Tamburlaine Cambridge
Tamburlaine
Clayton Hotel Cambridge Hotel
Clayton Hotel Cambridge Cambridge
Clayton Hotel Cambridge Hotel Cambridge
Clayton Hotel Cambridge formerly known as The Tamburlaine Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Clayton Hotel Cambridge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Clayton Hotel Cambridge?

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

What time is check-out at Clayton Hotel Cambridge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Clayton Hotel Cambridge located?

Located in Trumpington, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Cambridge and Parker's Piece. Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences and Fitzwilliam Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cambridge Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Clayton Hotel Cambridge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 678 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As an American who had never been to Cambridge, the hotel staff were an incredible resource and I look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night and everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Afsheen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice boutique style hotel with an excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phillip checked us in, he was polite, knowledgeable and very helpful. A credit to the Clayton Group.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff and beautiful rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Man Yee Sherry

Liked: Amenities
Spacious room with full amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bevyn

Liked: Amenities
Very close to train station
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff! Super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful interior design, cloud-like bed and linen, and complimentary selection of teas was a delight. Very convenient location due to the bus stops nearby and grocery stores/cafes outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were welcoming, the room was lovely, the food was delicious and it was only a two minute walk from the train station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cydonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Delicious breakfast. An infant cot was provided and ready upon arrival. Kind and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick trip to Cambridge, last minute add to itinerary. Read the reviews on this hotel, absolutely did not disappoint. Truly easy to navigate, beds super comfortable and very close to national railway without being loud/crowded. Super clean, classy, very nice. Recommend for certain.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Percy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fantasyland Victor and team were outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic

Perfect location, staff were welcoming and very helpful, room was fantastic, with so much provided, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Clean, well maintained modern rooms. Staff were excellent and very accommodating. Great for travelling into central Cambridge. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and nice look and feel of the hotel inside. very minor issue is that I'd like more gym equipment e.g. barbell
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely holiday fabulous break
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. The location is accessible and the room was so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

A very average hotel.

Weak shower. Average breakfast. Coffee machines not working. Expense for the overall experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, pleasant room, pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really appreciated the help for your receptionist Martha, My wife has a health condition which currently limits her mobility. Martha very kindly arranged that we could park our car on the property allowing us easy access to the vehicle for mobility and access to personal effects and equipment that we didn’t bring up to our room. She really helped make our stay not only enjoyable but relaxing. Thank you Martha.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel due to its proximity to the station. It was a lovely hotel with huge rooms and excellent service. Breakfast was also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick and efficient layout - very approachable for first time visitors to Cambridge. Convenient location - super friendly staff and decent breafast for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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