The Gonville Hotel

About The Gonville Hotel

The Gonville has looked out over the southern corner of Parker's Piece since the 1830s, when the original property was built, and it remains one of the few substantial independent-feeling hotels in central Cambridge - it now trades as a member of Radisson Individuals while keeping its own name, staff and character. The historic centre begins a five-minute walk away across the common, and Market Square is about ten minutes on foot.

Bedrooms run across eight categories, from compact Cosy rooms through Standard, Superior and Family options to the Gresham Premium rooms and a Premium room with its own terrace. The upper grades are considerably more generous in size and the ones facing the common get a green outlook that is unusual for a city hotel. Decoration is comfortable and traditional rather than fashionable, which is part of why the hotel has such a loyal following among returning visitors and visiting academics.

The Gonville Kitchen serves Italian-leaning food with garden views, the Long Bar handles drinks and lighter plates, and the Gonville Garden is used for outdoor dining and afternoon tea in summer. Gresham House Wellness offers ESPA facials, massages and body treatments. Two things set the hotel apart from its neighbours: complimentary bicycles, which is standard enough in Cambridge, and a Bentley tour of the city, which is not - classic cars are also available to hire. There is on-site parking for a charge, a real advantage this close to the centre, and free high-speed wi-fi throughout.