Gonville Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from University of Cambridge

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Lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine, garden views
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Lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine, garden views

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$273
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

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Gonville Place, Cambridge, England, CB1 1LY
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Parker's Piece
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge Corn Exchange
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room, Walk-in Shower

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double Room, Bathtub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, Walk-in Shower

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Bathtub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Feature Room Premier

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Feature Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Feature Room Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic King or Twin Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

Classic King Or Twin Room With Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Feature King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room 1 Double bed

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Double Room with Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Feature Premier Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Cambridge

Gonville Hotel puts you in the heart of Cambridge, within steps of University of Cambridge and Parker's Piece. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. The theme restaurant, Gonville Kitchen, serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Business amenities include 2 meeting rooms and coworking space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 4-property class Trumpington hotel include Our Lady and the English Martyrs and Fenner's.

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Parker's Piece - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mill Road - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anglia Ruskin University - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grain & Hop Store - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prince Regent - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bould Brothers Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tiffin Truck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ji Chicken Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gonville Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from University of Cambridge
Gonville Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include 2 meeting rooms and coworking spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Gonville Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Gonville Hotel offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 28 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 19.95 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Gonville Kitchen

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 35 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 full breakfast: from approximately GBP 19.95 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 28 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 35 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Best Western Gonville
Best Western Gonville Hotel
Best Western Plus Gonville
Best Western Plus Gonville Cambridge
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Hotel Gonville
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The Gonville Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gonville Hotel?

Gonville Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Gonville Hotel?

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gonville Hotel on 21 Dec 2025 start from AU$272.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Gonville Hotel?

Yep, Gonville Hotel has a self car park for GBP 28 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Is there a spa on site at Gonville Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Gonville Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Gonville Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, travelers adore the full brekkie here! Served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gonville Hotel?

No, Gonville Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gonville Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Gonville Hotel?

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

Reviews

Gonville Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 678 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice room, pass on the breakfast

The room was lovely and the shower worked well. We were happily surprised to have a “pillow menu” from which we could choose different pillows from 6 options. That was a first. The breakfast should have been great, with items cooked to order, but my eggs Benedict were so bad, I stopped after one bite. The hollandaise tasted like it had vinegar in it. The croissants from the buffet were stale, so I ended up making myself toast for breakfast. The continental buffet is £15 and goes up to £20 with the menu. I don’t recall what we paid when we booked, but it was too much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Beautiful Cute Hotel

Beautiful chic rooms, wonderful staff. Pillow menu with firm foam pillow option was amazing! I hate most hotel pillows but they nailed it. Parking was busy (Saturday) but luckily we got the last space. Lovely bar!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

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

Cambridge Stay

Better than expected! Ample rooms Great shower
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Friendly and professional service! Highly recommend! Will stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NGO CHEUNG OWEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the swan on my room, best hotel ever
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

debby

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
I have respectfully addressed the many issues with a polite reception lady who listened to concerns and said she has adjusted bill. However nasty x 2 staining on beige carpet, total chaos at breakfast (50 min wait for hot drinks alone) staff not appearing to be trained in any form of customer service, lack of cleanliness in bar area, long wait in empty bar does make me remember we have choices where we stay. Lift was out of order too. Waiting on part. Hence our GF room - layout was not the best and bed being less than 2 feet from opaque bathroom glass door was not a good design in any way (could clearly see someone sitting on loo) Sink to shower door was also very tight in space (fat or pregnant - be warned it’s a v v painful squeeze) Sliding glass door of bathroom was off runner, shower needed re-siliconing (as leaked into toilet base causing a slip hazard), a/c didn’t work (tho a fan in wardrobe), requested softer pillows on door hanger left in room - never received any so overlooked. Finally I booked and paid extra for a late 2pm check out - was called x 2 & door visited at 11.20am to “hasten our exit” 🙈. And asked for a Bentley trip - was told to email bentley@gonvillehotel.co.uk. Did that. Now home after 3 day trip - not heard a thing from them. That part really sucked for old fella. It was an overall very disappointing stay I’m afraid. Shall look at other hotels also when I next book corporate staff rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Uncomfortable in Cambridge

Lovely atmosphere. Nice size room, very small bathroom. The air did not work after calling the desk twice and no fix. We resorted to calling for a portable fan so that we could sleep for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice boutique type hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice all round, lift was broke qnd issue with expedia not paying the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra, Rumburgh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic accommodation and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception staff .. couldn’t do enough to help! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevator was down and had requested a pick up of my luggage and no one came- then attempted to contact multiple different ways and could not reach anyone. Room was great, breakfast was delicious. Down elevator/ hard to contact was frustrating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful accommodation with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tervor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Tiny double room, with little space between foot of bed and wall. Tiny bathroom. Wardrobe shallow and only short hanging space. Worst feature was broken air conditioning on a warm humid night. Lift also broken but fortunately we didn’t have heavy luggage. Beware if booking through Expedia that breakfast isn’t included.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025