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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

4.0 star property
Hotel in St Ives with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Golden Lion Hotel sits in the heart of St Ives, Cambridgeshire, offering a peaceful escape from city bustle. Guests appreciate practical amenities like dry cleaning services, on-site dining, complimentary WiFi, and luggage storage that make stays hassle-free.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Market Hill, St Ives, England, PE27 5JD

What's nearby

  • The Manor at Hemingford Grey - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Raptor Foundation - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 17 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 20 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 24 min drive - 20.6 miles

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 15 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Ferry Boat - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Haywain - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Swan & Angel (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Upscale hotel in the city center
Consider a stay at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 13 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 13.00 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Golden Lion Hotel St Ives
Golden Lion St Ives
The Golden Lion
The Golden Lion Hotel St Ives Cambridgeshire
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Hotel
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire St Ives
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Hotel St Ives

Frequently asked questions

Is The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire located?

Located in the heart of St Ives, this hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from The Manor at Hemingford Grey. Pike & Eel Marina and Raptor Foundation are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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