Location
The hotel is situated in Cambridge very close to the city's main sights and places of interest. A boat trip around the city enables guests to view the colleges, museums and countless parks. A range of shops including many famous names and countless boutiques are situated in the vicinity of the hotel. From Cambridge, it is easy for guests to visit the cathedral city of Ely as well as the historic market towns of St Ives and Huntington. Newmarket and Huntingdon are ideal nearby destinations for horse racing enthusiasts. The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is a great place for family excursions. The World War II Museum and many famous planes like the Spitfire and Lancaster bombers are to be found there. The hotel is also within walking distance of Kings College and the many universities, with easy access to Cambridge Business Park.
Facilities
The hotel has 3 junior suites, 3 suites and 192 double rooms, which are located on 5 storeys and are reachable by lift. Multilingual staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a cash machine. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Additional facilities include a TV room. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a page service. Travellers with bicycles can make use of the on-site bicycle storage area. Complimentary newspapers are available. Lectures, presentations and meetings can be held in one of the 4 conference rooms.
Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and have a double bed or a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. There is no additional charge for an extra bed. A minibar and a desk or, for an additional fee, a safe are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including sailing, a gym, billiards, aerobics, a sauna and a solarium.
Meals
Dining facilities include a café, a bar and a pub. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option. A generous breakfast buffet and a set lunch menu offer culinary delights every day.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.