The Gonville Hotel lies in the historic heart of Cambridge, just a short stroll from the world-famous University buildings, museums, art galleries and theatres. And there’s parking on-site. Overlooking 25 acres of rolling parkland, there’s also oodles of green space for you to enjoy a carefree afternoon.
Check-in to your room (any room!) to take advantage of free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning and an Apple iPad with a concierge system. Touches of individuality, like specially commissioned photos of Cambridge, feature in all rooms. Upgrade your room for a coffee machine and plenty of other goodies.
The Terrace Restaurant at the Gonville Hotel offers fine dining at its finest – beautifully presented modern British cuisine made from local, seasonal produce. The Atrium Bar is the perfect place to meet for a mouth-watering afternoon tea, or delicious champagne cocktails with friends, or a pre-dinner aperitif (or two).
Enjoy a truly unique Gonville experience and take a tour in a classic Bentley; the hotel offers complimentary journeys in one of their Bentleys including pick-ups and drop-offs – the perfect way to feel like a true VIP! Or, take advantage of the complimentary “Gonville bikes” and ride around Cambridge like a local; what better way to see the “City of Cycles” than behind the handlebars of a classic Bobbin bike?
A stone’s throw from the Gonville Hotel, you’ll find the stunning University colleges, Fitzwilliam Museum, Botanic Garden and the Grand Arcade shopping centre. Whether you’re ordering finger-licking food to your room at the touch of a screen, strolling through the medieval streets admiring the architectural gems of the city, or punting on the serene River Cam that flows around it, you’ll be in a world of comfort and culture.
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In your room you'll find: Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, smart TV, writing desk, easy chair, laptop safe, direct dial phone, ironing station (on request), tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary still and sparkling water, turn-down service, pillow menu service, bath only, Geneva Green bathroom amenities, hairdryer, key card access. Double bed. We say: Naturally Gonville. You open the door to your room and... you're met by nature's palette of heathersett grey and kingfisher blue - there's a subtle botanical theme at play here, too. Smart postcard artwork of the city by local artists adorns the walls, and your welcome tray includes tea from the heritage tea company Birchall. By your bedside, there are USB ports aplenty, so you can charge your phone after a photogenic day in scenic Cambridge. Blackout curtains ensure a deep night's sleep in the heart of this historic city, as does your luxurious Hypnos mattress with microfibre topper by Royal Warrant holder Mitre. In your en suite, Geneva Green bathroom amenities, sourcing the purest of natural ingredients, make for a sensorially inspired experience. Even the carpet is 100 per cent undyed wool. Naturally Gonville. Accessible: We have ground floor accessible classic king rooms featuring wet rooms with handrails. Please enquire to book an accessible room. A lift services all guest floors in the main hotel.
In your room you'll find: Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, smart TV, writing desk, easy chair, laptop safe, direct dial phone, ironing station (on request), tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary still and sparkling water, turn-down service, pillow menu service, walk-in shower only, Geneva Green bathroom amenities, hairdryer, key card access. Double bed. We say: Naturally Gonville. You open the door to your room and... you're met by nature's palette of heathersett grey and kingfisher blue - there's a subtle botanical theme at play here, too. Smart postcard artwork of the city by local artists adorns the walls, and your welcome tray includes tea from the heritage tea company Birchall. By your bedside, there are USB ports aplenty, so you can charge your phone after a photogenic day in scenic Cambridge. Blackout curtains ensure a deep night's sleep in the heart of this historic city, as does your luxurious Hypnos mattress with microfibre topper by Royal Warrant holder Mitre. In your en suite, Geneva Green bathroom amenities, sourcing the purest of natural ingredients, make for a sensorially inspired experience. Even the carpet is 100 per cent undyed wool. Naturally Gonville. Accessible: We have ground floor accessible classic king rooms featuring wet rooms with handrails. Please enquire to book an accessible room. A lift services all guest floors in the main hotel.
In your room you'll find: Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, smart TV, writing desk, easy chair, laptop safe, direct dial phone, ironing station (on request), tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary still and sparkling water, turn-down service, pillow menu service, bath only, Geneva Green bathroom amenities, hairdryer, key card access. King-size bed. We say: Naturally Gonville. You open the door to your room and... you're met by nature's palette of heathersett grey and kingfisher blue - there's a subtle botanical theme at play here, too. Smart postcard artwork of the city by local artists adorns the walls, and your welcome tray includes tea from the heritage tea company Birchall. By your bedside, there are USB ports aplenty, so you can charge your phone after a photogenic day in scenic Cambridge. Blackout curtains ensure a deep night's sleep in the heart of this historic city, as does your luxurious Hypnos mattress with microfibre topper by Royal Warrant holder Mitre. In your en suite, Geneva Green bathroom amenities, sourcing the purest of natural ingredients, make for a sensorially inspired experience. Even the carpet is 100 per cent undyed wool. Naturally Gonville. Accessible: We have ground floor accessible classic king rooms featuring wet rooms with handrails. Please enquire to book an accessible room. A lift services all guest floors in the main hotel.
In your room you'll find: Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, smart TV, writing desk, easy chair, laptop safe, direct dial phone, ironing station (on request), tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary still and sparkling water, turn-down service, pillow menu service, walk-in shower only, Geneva Green bathroom amenities, hairdryer, key card access. King-size bed. We say: Naturally Gonville. You open the door to your room and... you're met by nature's palette of heathersett grey and kingfisher blue - there's a subtle botanical theme at play here, too. Smart postcard artwork of the city by local artists adorns the walls, and your welcome tray includes tea from the heritage tea company Birchall. By your bedside, there are USB ports aplenty, so you can charge your phone after a photogenic day in scenic Cambridge. Your in-room iPad offers a virtual concierge service. Blackout curtains ensure a deep night's sleep in the heart of this historic city, as does your luxurious Hypnos mattress with microfibre topper by Royal Warrant holder Mitre. In your en suite, Geneva Green bathroom amenities, sourcing the purest of natural ingredients, make for a sensorially inspired experience. Even the carpet is 100 per cent undyed wool. Naturally Gonville. Accessible: We have ground floor accessible classic king rooms featuring wet rooms with handrails. Please enquire to book an accessible room. A lift services all guest floors in the main hotel.
In your room you'll find: Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, smart TV (enhanced), writing desk (enhanced), easy chairs (enhanced), laptop safe, direct dial phone, ironing station, mini fridge with complimentary still and sparkling water, coffee machine, tea making facilities, complimentary still and sparkling water, turn-down service, pillow menu service, either a bath or rainfall shower, Geneva Green bathroom amenities, hairdryer, key card access. King-size bed. We say: Abundantly Gonville. You open the door to your room and... you get everything our classic rooms offer and more. Think enhanced. A work space fit for a Cambridge Don, a Nespresso-style coffee machine, a mini fridge with complimentary still and sparkling water, bathrobes and slippers, even a larger Sony 4K smart TV. In the bathrooms, too, there are iconic scenes of the city, including Queens' Mathematical Bridge, King's chapel, Jesus Green and Trinity bridge. Bathroom amenities are courtesy of Geneva Green - sheer luxury sourcing an abundance of natural ingredients indigenous to the British Isles. Abundantly Gonville. Accessible: A lift services all guest floors in the main hotel.
In your room you'll find: Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, smart TV (enhanced), writing desk (enhanced), easy chairs (enhanced), laptop safe, direct dial phone, ironing station, mini fridge with complimentary still and sparkling water, coffee machine, tea making facilities, complimentary still and sparkling water, turn-down service, pillow menu service, in-room roll-top bath and walk-in rainfall shower (enhanced), Penhaligon's bathroom amenities, hairdryer, key card access. King-size bed. We say: Abundantly Gonville. You open the door to your room and... you get everything our classic rooms offer and more. Think enhanced. A work space fit for a Cambridge Don, a Nespresso-style coffee machine, a mini fridge with complimentary still and sparkling water, bathrobes and slippers, even a larger Sony 4K smart TV. In the bathrooms, too, there are iconic scenes of the city, including Queens' Mathematical Bridge, King's chapel, Jesus Green and Trinity bridge. Bathroom amenities are courtesy of Penhaligon's - sheer luxury sourcing an abundance of natural ingredients indigenous to the British Isles. Abundantly Gonville. Accessible: A lift services all guest floors in the main hotel.
In your room you'll find: Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, smart TV, Bose portable Bluetooth speaker, writing desk, easy chairs, laptop safe, direct dial phone, ironing station, mini fridge with complimentary still and sparkling water, coffee machine, tea making facilities, complimentary still and sparkling water, handmade chocolates, turn-down service, pillow menu service, separate roll-top bath and rainfall shower, double basin vanity unit, Penhaligon's bathroom amenities, hairdryer, key card access. King-size bed. We say: Botanical boutique at Gonville. You open the door to your room and... you get everything our superior rooms offer and more. This is the consummate Gonville experience, and the culmination of the understated botanical theme that runs throughout the hotel. These one-of-a-kind feature rooms (they really are; there are only eight) reside in Gresham House, The Gonville's Victorian wellness villa. Again, attention to detail is key here. Individually inspired by local plants and trees, everything is unique here - from the headboards to the scatter cushions, from the lovingly restored period features, to the hand-painted hexagonal floor tiles in your en suite - not to mention the photography of real botanical scenes in Cambridge. Botanical boutique at Gonville. Accessible: In Gresham House, rooms 1, 2 and 3 are on the ground floor (Delphinium, Lavandula and Tulipa, respectively). There is stair access only to rooms 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
In your room you'll find: Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, smart TV, Bose portable Bluetooth speaker, writing desk, easy chairs, laptop safe, direct dial phone, ironing station, mini fridge with complimentary still and sparkling water, coffee machine, tea making facilities, complimentary still and sparkling water, handmade chocolates, turn-down service, pillow menu service, separate roll-top bath and rainfall shower, double basin vanity unit, Penhaligon's bathroom amenities, hairdryer, key card access. King-size bed. We say: Botanical boutique at Gonville. You open the door to your room and... you get everything our superior rooms offer and more. This is the consummate Gonville experience, and the culmination of the understated botanical theme that runs throughout the hotel. These one-of-a-kind feature rooms (they really are; there are only eight) reside in Gresham House, The Gonville's Victorian wellness villa. Again, attention to detail is key here. Individually inspired by local plants and trees, everything is unique here - from the headboards to the scatter cushions, from the lovingly restored period features, to the hand-painted hexagonal floor tiles in your en suite - not to mention the photography of real botanical scenes in Cambridge. Botanical boutique at Gonville. Accessible: In Gresham House, rooms 1, 2 and 3 are on the ground floor (Delphinium, Lavandula and Tulipa, respectively). There is stair access only to rooms 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
In your room you'll find: Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, smart TV, Bose portable Bluetooth speaker, writing desk, easy chairs, private garden patio, laptop safe, direct dial phone, ironing station, mini fridge with complimentary still and sparkling water, coffee machine, tea making facilities, complimentary still and sparkling water, handmade chocolates, turn-down service, pillow menu service, separate roll-top bath and rainfall shower, double basin vanity unit, Penhaligon's bathroom amenities, hairdryer, key card access. King-size bed. We say: Botanical boutique at Gonville. You open the door to your room and... you get everything our superior rooms offer and more. This is the consummate Gonville experience, and the culmination of the understated botanical theme that runs throughout the hotel. These one-of-a-kind feature rooms (they really are; there are only eight) reside in Gresham House, The Gonville's Victorian wellness villa. Again, attention to detail is key here. Individually inspired by local plants and trees, everything is unique here - from the headboards to the scatter cushions, from the lovingly restored period features, to the hand-painted hexagonal floor tiles in your en suite - not to mention the photography of real botanical scenes in Cambridge. Botanical boutique at Gonville. Accessible: In Gresham House, rooms 1, 2 and 3 are on the ground floor (Delphinium, Lavandula and Tulipa, respectively). There is stair access only to rooms 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Experience delicious fine dining at the Gonville Hotel in its elegant bar and glass Terrace Restaurant, where locally sourced ingredients - all meat on the menu is supplied by farmers across East Anglia - are used to prepare firm favourites. We advise booking well in advance.
Savour a mouth-watering cocktail, a delicious gin (locally produced), a glass of wine, or a pint of real ale while soaking up the achingly cool vibe from the bar soundtrack, or enjoying the free live jazz performances every Friday and Saturday.
In the summer, dining at the Gonville Hotel reveals an altogether different flavour. Take a seat in the fresh open air – sunny or shade – and dine al fresco. The Gonville Hotel features a well maintained, secluded garden - unique for a city centre hotel - with shaded seating areas which offer an oasis of calm to spend a long summer evening after exploring the local area.
Don’t miss the opportunity to indulge in afternoon tea whilst staying in this glorious setting – savour homemade scones with fruit preserve and cream, sandwiches, cakes and a pot of tea. Children are entertained with a complimentary Lego toy to play with and take home with them! Both traditional afternoon tea and champagne afternoon tea are available to order and can be enjoyed in the Atrium Brasserie, or al fresco in the secluded hotel garden. Afternoon tea can be booked in advance, at a special price, when booking your room via classicbritishhotels.com.
The unique surroundings of the Gonville Hotel present a wonderful setting for private dinners and celebrations. The hotel caters for reunions, anniversaries, family gatherings, birthday parties, charity and club events, and business dinners. Choose from a range of private rooms, each with its own individual character. Call Classic British Hotels on 0844 967 0984 for advice and let us help you organise a memorable private dinner.
Gresham House is a lovingly restored Victorian Villa and home to a luxury botanical spa in the heart of Cambridge.
A full range of luxury spa treatments are available – using products by ESPA, Jessica Nails and Mii.
Gonville Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 1LY, Great Britain
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