Overlooking the famous Parker’s Piece with 25 acres of rolling parkland, Gonville Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the historic centre of Cambridge.
Discover a wide range of bedrooms catering to every preference here. The botanical theme bedrooms come with the Gonville pillow menu, air conditioning, and high-quality Geneva Green guest amenities as standard, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
For a truly boutique experience, indulge in the individually designed, period feature bedrooms at Gresham House. Nestled in the hotel gardens and home to the spa and 8 feature bedrooms, it’s the perfect choice for a special stay right in the heart of the city.
Your comfort and satisfaction are the top priorities, and it extends to your four-legged friends as well – because at Gonville Hotel, everyone is welcome!
It’s also a great destination for food and drinks. The Gonville Kitchen serves up groundbreaking dishes with South American and Italian influences, prepared using high quality local 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 hotel, you’ll find the stunning University colleges, Fitzwilliam Museum, Botanic Garden and the Grand Arcade shopping centre. Whether you’re 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.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking (charge; 45 cars)
- EV charging points
- Spa
- 2 Restaurants
- Bar
- 92 Bedrooms
- 4 Meeting rooms
- Check-in: 15:00
- Check-out: 11:00
- Lift
- Cashless hotel
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Room service
- Turndown
- Concierge
- Luggage storage
- Laundry service
- Dry cleaning
- Accessible public areas
- Packed lunches
- Electric vehicle charging
Short Breaks & Special Offers
Bedrooms & Suites
Classic Double with Bath
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.
Classic Double with Walk-in Shower
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.
Classic King/Twin with Bath
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.
Classic King/Twin with Walk-in Shower
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.
Superior King
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.
Superior Deluxe
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.
Feature King
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.
Feature Deluxe
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.
Feature Premier
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.
Food & Drink
The Gonville Kitchen
South America meets the Mediterranean in the Gonville Kitchen - enjoy flavours from two continents with a menu featuring delicious tacos, small plates, modern Italian dishes and Gonville Kitchen Signature dishes including skewers and seafood. Locally sourced ingredients are used wherever possible. Sundays switch to a traditional favourite – mouthwatering Sunday roasts. The glass-fronted Gonville Kitchen looks out across Parker's Piece, one of the most popular green open spaces in the centre of historic Cambridge. Advance booking recommended.
Atrium Bar
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.
'On the Lawn' Dining
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.
Afternoon Tea
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.
Private Dining
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.
Wellness
Spa | Gresham House Wellness
Gresham House is a lovingly restored Victorian Villa and home to a luxury botanical spa in the heart of Cambridge.
- Treatment suites
Spa Treatments
A full range of luxury spa treatments are available – using products by ESPA, Jessica Nails and Mii.
- Massages
- Facials
- Body wraps & scrubs
- Holistic therapies
- Skin rejuvenation
- Manicures & pedicures
- Eyebrows & lashes
- Make-up
- Waxing
- For mothers-to-be
- For men
- Express treatments
Location
Gonville Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 1LY, Great Britain
- Cambridge Train Station (0.75 miles)
- Cambridge Airport (2.5 miles)
- London Stansted Airport (26 miles)
- London Heathrow Airport (63.5 miles)
Places to Visit
- Ely Cathedral -
- Grand Arcade Shopping Centre -
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden -
- Fitzwilliam Museum -
Meetings & Events
Grantchester Suite
Theatre
Cabaret
U-Shape
Classroom
Dinner
- Ground floor
- Air-conditioned
- Wheelchair access
Abington Suite
Boardroom
- Ground floor
- Air-conditioned
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