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William Cecil

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

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Terrace/patio
Superior Double Room
Exterior
Classic Double or Twin Room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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St Martins, Lincolnshire, Stamford, England, PE9 2LJ
  • Place, Stamford Meadows
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rutland Open Air Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Burghley House
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Stamford

At William Cecil you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Stamford Meadows and Browne's Hospital and Museum. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, The Dining Room, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Stamford hotel include Rutland Open Air Theatre and St Mary's Church.

What's nearby

  • Stamford Meadows - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Browne's Hospital and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rutland Open Air Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Burghley House - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Rutland Water Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Bull And Swan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Fleece - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Stamford Post - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Central Tearooms - ‬11 min walk

About this property

William Cecil

Hotel in Stamford with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. William Cecil also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Stamford hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
William Cecil offers 26 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Stamford hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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

What is the cancellation policy at William Cecil?

William Cecil offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at William Cecil?

Yep, William Cecil has a free self car park.

Does William Cecil serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at William Cecil?

No, William Cecil does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at William Cecil?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at William Cecil?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at William Cecil?

Dogs are welcome at William Cecil, with food and water bowls on offer.

William Cecil Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 424 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 424 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 424 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 424 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 424 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

8/10 Good

Rhodri

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

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

This hotel has alot of character and history

This is a lovely hotel in a very old building which backs onto The Burghley House Estate. It has a big free car park and outside terrace. It has a lovely restaurant Milly's, where we had a fabulous evening meal which was competitively priced and a good breakfast with lots of choice.The staff were friendly and helpful. It was very hot when we stayed and our bedroom was an oven. There was a very large fan in our room but it was too noisy to sleep with. Our bedroom window was screwed shut, fortunately the bathroom window did open. We appreciate the difficuties posed by an old building but hope something can be done to enable some more ventilation in the bedroom. Stamford itself is well worth a visit. We shall be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gil

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

A little Gem, fab rooms and easy parking

We loved this place , fab location and great rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JOHANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diane, Berlin

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Staff & service
Just a one night stay…the hotel is an old property, full of quirks and charm but having said that…a little tired in some areas of decor. We had room number 10, although double glazed, traffic noise was very evident! and as I said could do with a re-vamp . The breakfast was excellent, lovely choices, could not fault it and service was great! We would stay again when visiting the area but only if guaranteed a room at other side of the building .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Wynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

Emma

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
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

Veronica

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

Outstanding service great experience

Outstanding from start to finish. Great team, friendly and professional. Personal service was exceptional. Dining in the restaurant was excellent in both presentation and quality. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert A.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Best room we have had at the William Cecil

Everything lovely. A low metal doorframe on way to bathroom did cause problems. We struck our heads several times on it quite severely, and painfully. We informed the hote staff that warnings should be much more visible.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ksenia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely for Dogs, But Not at All Baby-Friendly This hotel may be great for dog owners, but it's extremely unaccommodating for families with babies. Despite calling ahead and being assured a cot would be available, there was none. We were promised a Z-bed instead, which wasn’t in the room on arrival and took 30 minutes to organize. There’s no baby-friendly dining: no room service, no food before 6pm, and the kids’ menu is outdated and unsuitable for infants. High chairs are available, but no baby plates or cutlery. It took 20 minutes to heat up baby food — in plastic — and only after chasing reception in person, as rooms have no phones. Rooms aren’t family-friendly either: very light with no blackout curtains, no toothpaste or slippers, and taps that don’t mix hot and cold, making it hard to wash a baby safely. The food overall was disappointing. Greek yogurt comes pre-mixed with honey, fruit salad is soaked in orange juice, and even a simple mint tea was made with packaged leaves despite fresh mint growing in the garden. Most staff are young and kind, but poorly managed. Leadership feels disengaged, which is a shame given the hotel's potential and beautiful setting. We wouldn’t return — staying here with a baby was far more stressful than it should have been.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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