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William Cecil

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

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Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated
The William Cecil offers upscale accommodations in a historic setting. Relax in the tranquil garden or visit the charming bar. The Dining Room serves all daily meals, and in-room WiFi keeps you connected. Guests appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 14 - Sep 15
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Tomorrow

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Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
St Martins, Lincolnshire, Stamford, England, PE9 2LJ

What's nearby

  • Stamford Meadows - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Browne's Hospital and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rutland Open Air Theatre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Burghley House - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • Stamford Station - 8 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bull And Swan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Stamford Post - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Central Tearooms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Fleece - ‬12 min walk

About this property

William Cecil

Upscale hotel in the historical district
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar at William Cecil. The on-site restaurant, The Dining Room, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, a porter/bellhop, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Dining Room

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

William Cecil Hotel
William Cecil Hotel Stamford
William Cecil Stamford
The William Cecil At Stamford Hotel Stamford
The William Cecil At Stamford Hotel
William Cecil Hotel
William Cecil Stamford
William Cecil Hotel Stamford

Frequently asked questions

Is William Cecil pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at William Cecil?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at William Cecil?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at William Cecil?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is William Cecil located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Stamford Meadows and Browne's Hospital and Museum. Rutland Open Air Theatre and St Mary's Church are also within 1 mi (2 km). Stamford Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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William Cecil Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 423 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location to walk into Stamford. Nice old hotel with history attached. Well appointed rooms, easy parking and nice breakfast. The room was a bit on the small side for the price and the shower cubicle was smaller than we are used to but overall very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly receptionist and it’s so nice to be accompanied to your room rather than be left alone . The hotel rooms are quite quirky with antique furnishings and our room had an oriental/ Asian flavour…perhaps some artwork over the bed would have made the room more appealing.The bed and shower were great and extremely hot water so that is a bonus. We walked to visit Burghley house which is located behind the inn and is a must see. The town of Stamford is a hidden gem …I felt we were on a movie set…exquisite Georgian buildings and fantastic indie shops. Would definitely stay again…Breakfast is fab and Gluten free options
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert A.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, relaxing stay. Would recommend and return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

We had a lovely stay , the public areas were beautiful, however our room was disappointing as the only window was up high on the wall , which made ventilation an issue so it was extremely warm , and the room was in need of decoration . Having said that , I would definitely make a return visit as staff , food and the public areas were really lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay from the moment we arrived. Staff so friendly and helpful and the room was lovely, felt very special.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never disappoints.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Family get together

We had an excellent overnight stay at the William Cecil as a group of 8. The staff were efficient and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Our meal in the restaurant in the evening was delicious as was breakfast. There was plenty to choose from. Our bed was very comfortable and despite the noise from the busy road, we had a good night's sleep. The hotel is beautiful and in an excellent location. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai

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

Great place and staff

Very helpful even finding a phone charger when I forgot mine
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful old property with lots of character but no air conditioning and it was hotttt
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay . The hotel has a lovely feel and has very attentive and friendly staff . On arrival Rachel really looked after us giving us a most delightful room which enhanced our stay further. We ate in the restaurant for both dinner and breakfast and the food and service were brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay

Only there for one night for our Anniversary this time. Fabulous lodge with decking area.. very comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIEKO

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

Very impressed

We were just passing by on the way to Scotland so we didn’t know about this area or hotel but we were very impressed. Everything was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

George H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved my stay here. Felt luxurious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Great hotel

Very friendly staff and amazing food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrie

Liked: Amenities
We had a really nice room and the food in the restaurant was wonderful. We will certainly visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

terry

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

Luxury townhouse hotel

Always a warm welcome and beautuful room with fine views of the town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very enjoyable stay in walking distance of Stamford town centre and immediate access to the grounds of Burleigh House.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great building , lovely room and bathroom, great for parking, having a drink in the lounge was very relaxing and the food was excellent. Will stay again when working in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julian

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

vely hotel

Lovely hotel with a cute courtyard where we had lunch. Stayed in the large suite with its own lovely garden. The room was big, two bathrooms and nice big bed. Coffee machine and kettle with fresh milk in the fridge and fluffy bathrobes plus easy ample parking. The downside was it was quite noisy from the road, bifold doors across the division from bedroom to sitting room would solve this problem. Also could do with body moisturiser….none was supplied. Overall great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

Weekend break

Great location at end of town. 10 min walk into centre. Good food and plenty restaurants near by. Large car parking free of charge. Nice rooms (bit small and small double bed) breakfast at millys average.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

roman

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

Lovely hotel

We loved our stay here, room very clean, bed comfortable, radio on when we walked in nice touch , staff friendly, breakfast outstanding .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A characterful and comfortable hotel in a lovely town. Excellent restaurant for dinner and breakfast . convenient free oarking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lewis

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

Sadly not a great nights sleep, but large rooms

The room and bathroom was very large, however the bed was not comfortable and there was a lot of noise from the road and the room above resulting in a poor nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Weekend Getaway

Very nice upmarket hotel with outstanding staff making the whole experience memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

Stupendous Stamford

Great place to stop en route home. Able to charge car, which was a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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