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Cambridge City Hotel

4.0 of 5
20 Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DT, England (Formerly Crowne Plaza Hotel)
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Cambridge City Hotel
Ranked #9 of 32 hotels in Cambridge
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Cardiff, UK
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15 reviews 15 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

The biggest attraction of this hotel is its prime location, right in the heart of Cambridge. There are very few hotels that are in the city centre, which is dominated by the colleges and university buildings. The hotel is about 5 mins walk to the market square in the centre of the city, near King's College. The hotel itself is... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

We didn't really know what to expect staying at this hotel as we usually can only afford Premier Inn, but this was my daughters 18th Birthday present, which included going out for a meal and the main event seeing Mcfly at The Corn Exchange. I booked our room, a twin, for myself and my daughter in January 2013, just to... More

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Lincolnshire, UK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

My wife and I have stayed at the Cambridge City Hotel or under its previous name several times when attending University and College reunion dinners. It is a short walk to my old College where the Architecture and Science are world class, and the dining and wine cellars as well as the company are well worth a considerable journey. As... More

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Winchester, United Kingdom
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53 reviews 53 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

From the outside the hotel appeared modern and the reception area was full of light from the atrium. However, it was necessary to go up a floor from the entrance to reach the reception. The corridors leading to our room were on the dull side and lacking space, and the room itself, which was supposedly superior class was drab and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Having read other reviews about this hotel my husband and I were not expecting much. What a surprise though. Although a four star hotel it far exceeded our expectations. Firstly it is virtually bang in the centre of Cambridge - two minutes from the famous market and five minutes to the River Cam where you could get on a punt.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Cambridge is lovely and this hotel has a perfect location in the city centre and a car park. The rooms are large, clean with comfortable beds, even if a bit dated. The staff is very nice. The only problem is that there is a disco next to the hotel on Downing Street and it seems there is a competition on... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Loved Cambridge and the Cambridge City Hotel. Short walk to the city square and all attractions. Hotel staff excellent. Hotel dated but beautiful big rooms, clean and everything you could possibly want. Big comfortable beds. Breakfast was wonderful and we enjoyed a wonderful afternoon tea. Wonderful views of the university. We are lucky enough to be returning to Cambridge this... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Stayed for one night when attending a party in Cambridge. Location is excellent for central Cambridge. Staff all seemed fine, room was spacious enough but several small points let the place down. In our bathroom the tiles had been repaired - with a different shade. Whoever fitted the door to the bathroom also botched the sawing to leave an uneven... More

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France
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

If you are looking for a hotel in the centre of Cambridge you couldn't do much better. Having arrived, we happily consigned our car to the garage for a couple of days and walked everywhere from thereon. The staff are very pleasant and helpful and give sound advice on attractions, events, shopping, restaurants. The rooms are a good size and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

I didn't stay or eat here. I broke down in front of the hotel and was pushed into the drop-off area. I just wanted to comment on how helpful and friendly the door staff, Adrian and colleagues, were in my hour of need!

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What travelers say

  • Valet parking(21)
  • Great location(12)
  • Double beds(11)
  • Very clean(6)
  • Holiday inn(4)

Additional Information about Cambridge City Hotel

Address: 20 Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DT, England (Formerly Crowne Plaza Hotel)
Region: United Kingdom > England > Cambridgeshire > Cambridge
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Luxury Hotels in Cambridge
#7 Business Hotels in Cambridge
#8 Family Hotels in Cambridge
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Cambridge City Hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of the City Centre. Located within walking distance from Kings College and the many universities with easy access to Cambridge Business Park. Punting or Cycling offers the ideal way to view the city. Travel to Ely or historic market towns such as St Ives or Huntingdon. Newmarket Races hosts some of the racing calendars most prestigious racing programmes. Imperial War Museum at Duxford home of the World War II Museum, Concorde, and other famous planes such as Spitfire and Lancaster bomber. Cambridge City Hotel rooms and Suites are available at your request. High Speed Internet access and WiFi is offered in all bedrooms, meeting rooms and hotel s lounge. The Fitness Room offers Cardiovascular and muscle toning equipment, with a sauna also available. The Conference Centre has four well appointed meeting rooms ideal for business and social events. Altogether Cambridge is the Educated Choice. The Grand Arcade is an exciting new city centre retail development that brings a 21st Century Shopping experience to Cambridge. On-site Car Parking available at a charge of £18.00 per night. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Crowne Plaza Cambridge
Crowne Plaza Hotel Cambridge

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