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Cambridge City Hotel

4.0 of 5
20 Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DT, England (Formerly Crowne Plaza Hotel)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Over priced rooms which look dull. Creaky bathroom taps that leak. Breakfast option is close to £20 for poor quality food. The hotel must be doing very well considering its location and was pretty busy during my brief stay. Mean owners should reinvest to maintain and improve. Only stay here out of necessity.

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Waterloo, Brabant, Belgium
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Tired rooms & decor, ancient CRT TV, cracked bathroom sink and expensive charges for internet usage. Considering the price, overall not impressed. Apparently they are doing a refurb later in the year and it's certainly ready for it.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

I just stayed at the cambridge city hotel with my partner for one night. The hotel has a really good location for Cambridge, very handy for shops or for eating out etc. The rooms are nice enough but do feel a little bit gloomy and dull and seem a bit over-priced for the standard of decor, but the bed is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Just stopped 1 night on business trip. Very smart room in a masters suite bedroom on the top floor. Very good beds, very quiet and a good service provided by the staff. Breakfast Is very good with fresh fruit and yogurt offers as well as the usual full English.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Stayed 3 nights at this hotel, nice beds, good rooms, although £18:60 a night to park your car!!!, thought this a bit expensive. Central hotel thou, straight out into the centre of everything. Served a good breakfast with helpful staff.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

We stayed at the Cambridge City Hotel for just one night. One of the reasons for choosing this hotel was the ability to park at the hotel but we were astonished when told that the cost was £18 per car, per night. I have to say that the hotel is very well situated for exploring Cambridge and the rooms were... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013 via mobile

I stayed here after a friend's birthday party in central Cambridge. Location wise it's excellent and the reception is bright and the staff friendly. The rooms on the other hand are quite tired and its clearly long-overdue a refit, although it is clean. Charges a premium price but doesn't have a premium feel.

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Uckfield, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Stayed for 2 nights over the bank holiday. From taking my car, the check in to taking my bags to the room was both efficient, but more importantly very friendly. Our room, 243, was clean, large bed, and all the facilities you need for a short break. Yes the TV was an old one, but not here to watch tv... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Very central to anywhere you wanted to walk to in Cambridge City. The rooms were roomy, comfortable, the bar area was a great area to stop have a drink , read or catch up on your emails. Only draw back was the wifi was a little expensive. Breakfast was hearty and very substantial .

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  • Valet parking(21)
  • Great location(12)
  • Double beds(11)
  • Very clean(6)
  • Holiday inn(4)

Additional Information about Cambridge City Hotel

Address: 20 Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DT, England (Formerly Crowne Plaza Hotel)
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Cambridgeshire > Cambridge
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Luxury Hotels in Cambridge
#7 Business Hotels in Cambridge
#8 Family Hotels in Cambridge
Price range (per night): $182 - $384
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Cambridge City Hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of the City Centre. Located within walking distance from Kings College and the many universities with easy access to Cambridge Business Park. Punting or Cycling offers the ideal way to view the city. Travel to Ely or historic market towns such as St Ives or Huntingdon. Newmarket Races hosts some of the racing calendars most prestigious racing programmes. Imperial War Museum at Duxford home of the World War II Museum, Concorde, and other famous planes such as Spitfire and Lancaster bomber. Cambridge City Hotel rooms and Suites are available at your request. High Speed Internet access and WiFi is offered in all bedrooms, meeting rooms and hotel s lounge. The Fitness Room offers Cardiovascular and muscle toning equipment, with a sauna also available. The Conference Centre has four well appointed meeting rooms ideal for business and social events. Altogether Cambridge is the Educated Choice. The Grand Arcade is an exciting new city centre retail development that brings a 21st Century Shopping experience to Cambridge. On-site Car Parking available at a charge of £18.00 per night. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Crowne Plaza Cambridge
Crowne Plaza Hotel Cambridge

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