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The Lensfield

53 Lensfield Rd, Cambridge CB2 1EN, England
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The Lensfield
Ranked #12 of 32 hotels in Cambridge
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Oslo, Norway
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27 reviews 27 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

This is a typical city-hotell, with s super location to all Cambridge attractions. I dont think this hotell will be suitable for people depending on a wheelchair. Nice breakfast buffet presented by service-minded staff. You can choose from the pre-made hot dishes or you can ask for eggs as you want it form the kitchen. A bit disappointed about that... More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

I feel compelled to write to you following our stay at the Lensfield on the Weekend (not something I fell very often) Firstly, I though your hotel and facilities were fine, everything I would expect to be in the room – was (my regards to your cleaning staff, clearly doing a very good job!), and your location was great. What... More

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London
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29 reviews 29 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

I picked this hotel because it was the only one I could find close to the centre with parking (although limited) We were lucky enough to find a space when we arrived, and the staff were happy to let us stay parked there after we checked out. The hotel has just extended into the terrace of houses alongside, and this... More

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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

I recently stayed here whilst in Cambridge on business. This is a nice, quiet, family run hotel, situated close to the station and University. This hotel is situated in an old building, comprising several houses, so the interior is somewhat unusual, with narrow passageways and staircases to different levels. The rooms are quite small, but well equipped, although I found... More

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Hobart, Australia
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

I have stayed at numerous hotels and B&Bs in Cambridge that are either expensive, or not very clean, sometimes both. The Lensfield Hotel was very clean, quiet, the staff cheery and helpful, the breakfast is reasonably diverse and plentiful. There is free WiFi internet. I booked a single room online at £72 per night. The room was just big enough... More

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

I just returned from a 4-night stay and The Lensfield far exceeded my expectations. It was charming, quaint, and spanking clean. As I was traveling alone to visit my daughter, I booked their "budget" single room. I expected the room to be small but it was perfect, cozy and warm, and included everything one could need from TV, radio, ipod... More

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Bedford, England, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

The hotel is clearly in the process of being updated so the waiting area and bar are rustic and old fashioned, but the staff were very helpful and nice and the breakfast lovely and the room was wonderfully decorated and bed very comfortable, the hotel is also very central which is the main reason very I booked but as I... More

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Kent
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10 reviews 10 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

On the way to the hotel we were greeted on the motorway with signs telling us of severe weather, and believe me they were not wrong. It was freezing when we arrived however the hotel was nice and warm. During the day we had become accustomed to the heat and were able to quite easily turn the radiator down to... More

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London, United Kingdom
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117 reviews 117 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

We arrived before check in time and only had to wait 10min until our room was ready. The young lady at the front desk was polite but not super friendly. The room is tiny (we knew so that was not a problem) but nicely decorated. It was (very) warm and cosy with all you need. During the afternoon and the... More

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THEONI P, General Manager at The Lensfield, responded to this review
January 18, 2013

Dear Madam, With regards to your review posted recently on Tripadvisor, we were shocked to read your comments regarding our Hotel. Our priority here at the Lensfield is that we strive to make the stay of any guest a pleasant one and it therefore comes as a surprise you did not convey your disappointment to management on check out regarding... More

Cleveland, OH
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12 reviews 12 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2012

I stayed here on a business trip to the university. The location is great; an easy walk from the train station, and an easy walk to the town center. The rooms are your typically small British hotel rooms. But, they are very clean and the shower was excellent. The breakfast was also excellent. The staff were very nice too. The... More

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Also Known As:
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Address: 53 Lensfield Rd, Cambridge CB2 1EN, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Cambridgeshire > Cambridge
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Ranked #12 of 32 hotels in Cambridge
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