Poets House, Cambridge

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Double Room

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This individually designed room features free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen smart HD TV with Sky channels. The en suite bathroom has roll-top bath and a rainfall shower.

Superior Double Room

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This individually designed room features free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen smart HD TV with Sky channels and tea/coffee making facilities. The en suite bathroom has a copper roll-top bath and a rainfall shower.

Deluxe Double Room

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This individually designed room features free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen smart HD TV with Sky channels, tea/coffee making facilities and a view. The en-suite bathroom has a copper roll-top bath and a rainfall shower.

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Category	Facilities
Business facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying.
Activities	Happy hour, Golf course (within 3 km).
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Others	bar, food, parking, wifi.
Safety features	Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available.
Miscellaneous	Facilities for disabled guests, Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking throughout.
Accessibility	Raised toilet, Emergency cord in bathroom, Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit located on ground floor, Accessible by lift, Walk-in shower, Entire unit wheelchair accessible.
Bathroom	Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Slippers, Bath, Shower, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Bathrobe.
Room Amenities	Sofa bed, Air conditioning, Wardrobe or closet, Desk, Seating Area, Carpeted, Iron, Safety deposit box, Fold-up bed, Non-feather pillow, Heating, Socket near the bed.
Food & Drink	Electric kettle, Restaurant, Packed lunches, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Bottle of water, Room service, Tea/Coffee maker, Coffee house on site.
Safety & security	Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, 24-hour security, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarm.
Cleaning services	Dry cleaning, Daily housekeeping.
Services & Extras	Towels, Linen, Alarm clock, Wake-up service, Key access.
Media & Technology	TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), Radio, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Common areas	Garden.
Reception services	24-hour front desk, Luggage storage.
Physical distancing	Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed.
Outdoor & View	City view, Terrace, Landmark view, View, Garden view.

About This Property

Situated opposite Ely Cathedral, the Poets House boasts a destination restaurant and a bar, along with free Wi-Fi. This boutique hotel is located in the heart of the historic city of Ely.

Guest Ratings For This Property

8.7

Based on 375 Reviews

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Comfort

9.4

Cleanliness

9.3

Value For Money

7.9

Facilities

8.9

Guest Reviews

James

young couple

8.0

Very good

Covid reprise - very nice stay in a well located hotel

Nice room, and very good breakfast. Great location just down the road from the Cathedral which is a must see and we enjoyed the rooftop tour. We'd originally booked this hotel for Dec 2020 but Covid intervened so we were pleased to be able to finally enjoy a stay at this hotel.

There was no atmosphere in the bar and the staff seemed more interested in clearing up and cleaning everywhere than creating a friendly and welcoming environment.

Published on 27 Dec 2023

David

young couple

4.0

Disappointing

Well located hotel but needs to sort out their plumbing

Very well decorated and good breakfast

No hot water on Friday night or Sat morning - not ideal in freezing temperatures

Published on 04 Dec 2023

Juliet

young couple

9.0

Superb

Lovely place to stay

Lovely large room, big comfy bed and luxury bedding, the copper bath was great, very good breakfast. Right in the centre of town so perfect for sightseeing. We will definitely be back!

Published on 29 Nov 2023

Hilary

young couple

9.0

Superb

It was a lovely hotel right in the centre of Ely. Parking close by. Would stay again.

We liked the bar area and restaurant. We had a huge room with a huge bathroom. bottle water ,crisp, dressing gowns and slippers were a nice extra.

More variety on the dinner menu.

Published on 25 Nov 2023

Jane

young couple

7.0

Good

Mediocre

Nice location

Breakfast was very poor

Published on 19 Nov 2023

Marcia

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Wonderful stay

Room was amazing. Dinner was delicious. Staff were lovely. Fab stay

Published on 18 Nov 2023

Chantelle

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Everything we could ask for.

Elegant and boutique decor and fantastic central location. The staff at Poets House really make this hotel, The reception staff were lovely and the dining room in particular has the best waiters and waitress Ive come across! Friendly, Cheery they all had a lovely manner making for such a nice evening. There are many places to eat nearby however so glad we ate in house because the brilliant restaurant staff make the food all the better!

The car park is not onsite.

Published on 13 Nov 2023

Kim

young couple

8.0

Very good

Very comfortable stay in a room at the rear of the property. Sybil

Great location for local interest, including the legacy of once owner and educationist, Sybil Marshall. The property has been sensitively restored and staff were friendly, accommodating and competent.

Breakfast could have sourced better quality produce, such as fresh orange juice.

Published on 02 Nov 2023

Kate

review category business travellers

9.0

Superb

Brilliant location. Pleasant outside areas as well as excellent rooms. The copper bath was fun. Breakfast was good and well cooked. Happy wedding party took over most of the hotel during the day we were there.

Parking is off-site isn't ideal when it is pouring with rain. Slightly chaotic checking in, due to an inexperienced member of staff. The wedding could have proved intrusive to some (we actually enjoyed observing the happy celebrations - it was a gothic themed event!)

Published on 31 Oct 2023