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West Court - Jesus College

Jesus Lane, Cambridge · Hotel

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Rooms set within Jesus College on Jesus Lane, Cambridge, putting guests inside a working university college in the city centre.

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About West Court - Jesus College

West Court - Jesus College puts guests inside the grounds of an actual Cambridge college, with rooms arranged around Jesus Lane rather than in a conventional hotel building. It's a setup that suits anyone wanting a genuine taste of university life, from the gardens to the quiet, historic surroundings that most visitors only glimpse from outside the walls.

Rooms come with en-suite bathrooms, WiFi and drinks provided, and accessible rooms are available for those who need them. Breakfast is served on site, and there's a restaurant for other meals, with luggage storage on hand for early arrivals or late departures. The garden offers a spot to sit outside away from the city bustle.

Jesus Lane itself is well placed for exploring Cambridge, with pubs, restaurants and other eateries close by, along with entertainment options nearby for evenings out. It's a base that puts the city centre and its university landmarks within easy reach, without ever feeling like a standard city hotel.

Reception hours

Monday
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What guests say

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Great experience at West Court. We stayed in a double room with shared bath. Rooms and bathrooms were spotless, which is much appreciated. We requested for a quieter room and the staff were very friendly and helpful to organize. The campus is beautiful and reminds us of our college days. Pity we didn't stay long enough to spend more time in college and try out the cafe. The rooms are on the smaller side and priced at hotel rates. Not the best value to be honest, but re-living the college experience was fantastic. Thank you for a great stay.

4 months ago · via Google

Frank Martin

Any other choice would be have been a choice for a lesser option. The hotel is part of Jesus College and situated on its grounds. During your stay, you are part of the community and breakfast is served in the main hall, which comes straight out of a Harry Potter movie. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Rooms were 100% & it is situated in Cambridge city center, with a great garden on the College grounds. My only suggestion would be to create a secure place to store bikes overnight….

3 months ago · via Google

Milos Mijatovic

Incredible place, proper academic vibe, with spotless rooms, staff going above and beyond to ensure pleasant stay, and more than anything, the entire college campus, historical buildings in immaculate state of preservation, everything is amazing here. Great breakfast also.

3 months ago · via Google

Julian Waterman

Does have a bit of a conference centre feel, but super-central, friendly staff, our en suite was clean and comfortable, powerful shower, gel/shampoo provided. Breakfast is a self-serve buffet taken in the college hall. Food is excellent, full English to continental, fruit, cereal, you name it, all prepared and presented beautifully. I would definitely recommend West Court if you're visiting Cambridge.

11 months ago · via Google

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At a glance

Address
22 Jesus Lane, Cambridge Get directions
Property type
Hotel
Location
Jesus Lane, Cambridge
Destination
Cambridge