Very courteous people at the front desk and easy check-in. My room was very cozy, the only problem…read moreI had was the hair dryer didn't work. Breakfast buffet was nice, I liked the choice of scrambled eggs or sunny-side up eggs and there were many options available. I did feel the bagel options were a little stale, and the crumpet I had instead was about the same. Using the hotel's valet parking made things easier for us, very quick to get the car whenever we needed it. We also came back later after we had already checked out and they let us into the gym area to change our clothes in the shower area. Much appreciated!

Fantastic hotel!…read more Lobby: beautiful, multi-level with a large restaurant and bar area. There is plenty of lounging area. Rooms: For Europe, in general, these rooms are massive. The bed was a queen (not 2 twins pushed together). Very comfortable. There was a nice desk area with a large mirror for comfortable makeup application for my wife. Bathroom: Sizeable, nice shower. Parking: There is a small place that fits 3 cars in a single lane off the road for unloading bags. Parking is valet only. There is a lot of foot & vehicle traffic in this area, making it difficult to back out. Service: Very kind staff that is eager to help, whether you're at the bar, breakfast, check-in, or concierge desk. Breakfast: 7 to 10. Not your standard breakfast... There is so much well-prepared food that it is worth the stop.

The hotel itself has gotten great reviews from friends who have stayed there. It's also a choice…read morefor celebrities/actors (shhhhh) - probably because of its discreet location. But I'm actually reviewing the rooftop bar with the fabulous view of Cambridge. My family has had a flat in Cambridge for decades (I visit from the US) and it was my first time there this past week. The drinks were high quality, the service was excellent - and the view, fab. Huge thumbs up for this hip and welcoming hotel!

The Varsity Hotel & Spa has been recently built in a 300 year old building in the heart of…read moreCambridge. Everything from the rooms to the carpets to the floors has been recently renovated within (I would guess) the last 4 years. The rooms vary in price and size. My co-worker was put into a suite that had a claw foot bath tub, a separate shower, and a large king-sized bed. My room was slightly more traditional European room in that it had a small stand-up only shower, no bath tub, and a Queen-sized bed with a nice armoire in which to hang my shirts and pants, and a great chest of drawers for the other clothing items (socks, undies, etc...). The hotel staff is overwhelmingly friendly and helpful, and the breakfast and dinner are actually pretty appealing considering it is hotel food and a hotel restaurant. Overwhelming positives: (a) Get a high room (5th or 6th floor) and enjoy the ridiculously stellar views of Cambridge. I am not kidding. The views are the bomb-diggity. (b) The hotel is connected to a spa and gym. You get a free membership to the gym with your stay in the hotel and you get a discount on the spa treatments. (c) Within walking distance of everything... and I mean everything. This was a really great hotel and spa experience in the UK.

We loved our stay at the University Arms. Our room was comfortable and breakfast at the restaurant…read moreand drinks at the bar were excellent. Service throughout was impeccable and the concierges were so helpful. We enjoyed borrowing bicycles and riding to Grantchester.

Newly renovated in 2018, University Arms Hotel retains its great historical feel. Nice rooms…read more Excellent location. Extensive breakfast buffet. The biggest attraction, however, is the service. From the reception desk to Toby at the front door to the young man who served me coffee of my choice each morning to the young lady who quickly steeped in to wipe up the orange juice I spilled IN THE LIFT, each and every staff member I met demonstrated great character. I highly recommend the University Arms Hotel! Fluer, the manager at the front desk, sets the example. Our thanks to you all for a delightful first time visit to Cambridge.

Service 4 stars, Amenities 4 stars, so why the downgrade? You can't enjoy the amenities when you…read moreare tired from no sleep! Our room made a constant noise we could not figure out where it was coming from, but it'd click on and off and would wake you up. Every employee at this hotel was so nice - from front desk to the restaurant to the pool staff to maintenance to room service (we used all the services!) They had an awesome playground and a kids bag with crayons and candy at check in. We stayed here and then drove to the park and ride which took us into Cambridge which was really convenient.

Turned up for our booking and was given room keys. When we got to the room it was occupied already…read more People inside with water bottles all over the floor. We went back to reception and they told us that they don't have a room for us whatsoever and the room that they had given us keys for was just a double room and not a two double bedded room. There was no manager on site and the duty manager kept walking away and refusing to help and kept asking the receptionist to write notes or call hotels and see if they had rooms. We were told no other hotels in the area had rooms yet we managed to book one ourselves online straight away 2 miles away. complete rubbish and get unless service.

Had a great breakfast at the Acorn guest house this morning. There were three to choose from: The…read moretraditional English Breakfast, the Continental Breakfast and the Vegetarian Breakfast. The Continental Breakfast is about cereal and cold breakfast items. The Vegetarian, of course is about no meat. The traditional English breakfast (Which I ordered) features an egg sunny side up on a piece of toasted white bread, a sausage link, a couple of pieces of ham, a cooked piece of tomato, sauteed mushrooms and baked beans in a tomato based sauce. White and wheat toast with a variety of jellies and jams, coffee, tea and orange juice also came with the breakfast. Everything was cooked very well. The meats were all a bit salty, as you might expect, but everything was quite good! The dining room is very small and tables are right next to each other. Very cosy. (The price I clicked on below refers to the hotel, which is a very nice - moderately priced three star European hotel. Smallish room with a smallish shower, but super friendly staff)

The place has a great location. But do not stay here if you want a warm shower. I do not demand a…read morespa-like experience, but tepid is fine. This was freezing, no matter what time of day I tried and I was here for three nights. They can say all they want about "sustainability" but this is about being cheap. And I can run the shower. I was in Scotland with a shower just like it and the Scots gave me hot water. And they promised me 5 pounds if I didn't get my room cleaned. They didn't clean and they never gave me my voucher. But the big thing is the water. I would have paid more to stay some where else for a decent shower.

First hotel that we stayed in for our UK trip and I have to say after being around the entire area…read moreof UK this one is pretty alright. Yes Ibis is known to be a pretty small and very tight hotel. There also is no front desk, they have places for you to sit at but you aren't allowed to eat any food that is bought outside! While I was there I saw a group of 20 people trying to use the level one facility where breakfast is served, but they had bought 8 large pizzas. Overall this place is suppose to be budget friendly which you can see a lot of different types of people here. Location wise it's pretty convenient and close to the train station. But I have honestly never been in a room this tiny before. If you paid for breakfast it's pretty much the same thing daily which is a traditional English breakfast filled with eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, toast, fruit salad, sausages, and some cheese. But I would say skip it and just go outside to a coffee shop. It's not worth the amount that you have to pay.

Great hotel with very friendly staff. Loved our stay here. There are nearby cafes and places to…read moresee.

This review is for the hotel bar, which is on the sidelines down in the dungeon cellar. Bit unusual…read morefor a hotel bar. But it's quite cozy and a relaxing place. With some separate seating areas aside from the main bar area. I had the non-alcoholic drink called Bouquet. Apparently it's a drink for ladies, but that's ok. Non-alcoholic gin, tonic water, rose water. The slice of grape fruit on top was old, tired and Miscolored. More attention to detail on presentation needed. The drink itself was refreshing.

The worst afternoon tea i have ever had ! no staff present apart from when They left the food at…read morethe beginning which consisted of curled up dry sandwiches, jellied jam or was it really jam ? more like jelly, tasteless. Hard dry scones not even warm, didn't have any jasmine tea only enough for one so we had green tea that was fine. 3 bought in cakes a quarter of a lemon tart,a dry piece of lemon cake and the only decent thing was a coffee slice ! never saw member of staff again so we just got up and walked out.

When visiting Cambridge on Business - not really knowing the city - I tended to end up in the…read moreholiday Inn in Histon. One time they bumped me and I ended up in the Felix. Felix has better rooms - spacious and well decorated, excellent bathrooms with spacious baths, and the whole place 'feels' expensive. Its a good bet for one or maybe 2 nights, and is better quality than Hilton or Marriott. We paid the same as we do for Marriot/Hilton but that was with corporate rate. I suspect deals are available. As far as I can tell this is a genuine independent trying to establish itself. On the whole, its worth the £100-£130 per night and definitely makes a pleasant change from some of the more established chains that you might end up in when travelling on business.

Very comfortable hotel. The bed was very comfortable, the steam shower was great, and the breakfast…read moreeach day was great. Located across from a park, easy walk to shopping.

This review is not about the hotel, it's only about the afternoon tea service at the restaurant. We…read morevisited the restaurant during a time when some renovations were taking place therefore the entrance to the restaurant was blocked. We went to the hotel lobby and asked for help finding the restaurant and the person there didn't seem to know where the entrance was. I always thought whole afternoon tea thing was so overrated but I figured I'd give it another chance (when in England). My opinion has not changed, in fact it was reinforced by the experience at this restaurant. The pastries were not good, didn't taste like they were made by a pastry chef, tasted more like they were store bought.

Brilliant Pub! Excellent ever evolving beer selection including delicious Black IPAs. The Sausge…read moreRolls and Scotch Eggs are in my opinion "Best in Britian" I have eaten at the Pint Shop dozens of times.

This pub has a relaxed, laid back vibe and a great selection of beers and ciders. The Scotch eggs…read moreare a must order, and the meat dishes are juicy and tender. The fish were okay but not as stand out as the rest.