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De Vere University Arms Hotel: Traveller Reviews

4.0 of 5
Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1AD, England
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De Vere University Arms Hotel
Ranked #16 of 35 hotels in Cambridge
3.0 of 5 stars 410 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(17)
  • Car park(13)
  • Great location(12)
  • Parkers Piece(10)
  • Reception staff(9)
  • Public area(9)
  • Friendly and helpful(8)
  • Dire need(3)
  • Rooms are tired(3)
  • Nights B B(3)
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Alfreton, England, United Kingdom
1 review
“Lovely setting excellent Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

My husband and I stayed one night in this hotel. After reading the reviews on Trip Advisor we were a little worried, we need not have been!! Really some people are so petty!!!! It is usual for check in to be 3pm and to check in early you would expect to pay an additional fee. As for 2 beds pushed together, the bed was one, it was simply 2 mattress toppers on top of the mattress and the bed was the most comfortable bed I have ever slept inl. The Hotel was absolutely lovely. The staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. The setting overlooking Parker's Piece was lovely. Yes it is an old Hotel but surely this adds to the character and grandeur. The lift was absolutely amazing like something out of the old movies. Breakfast was first class, absolutely nothing was left out, even being able to order from a separate menu if there was nothing you wanted from the buffet section (hard to imagine as I am a very fussy eater and even I came away not able to fit any more in!) We love City breaks and very often stay in Travelodges. Being Cambridge we paid only £20.00 more to stay in this marvellous Hotel and enjoyed breakfast included. We will most certainly be returning in the near future. Well done De Vere Hotels.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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gloucestershire
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“OK at best”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

Hotel location convenient for the purpose. Arrived early for check-in and Reception staff were not flexible even though it was clear that many rooms would already be clear well before 1330 which was best time offered - their right of course but not a good service feeling. Breakfast following morning was badly organised - having one person to greet and walk guests to a table is nice if there is not a queue of 7 people waiting while this is done in a large dining room. Finally got to a table and coffee didn't come until after a couple of promptings. Stayed in Hotel du Vin last time which was in a different league but very expensive - high quality hotel just outside Cambridge will be preferred option next time.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Exeter, UK
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Perfectly acceptable hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

I stayed for just one night at the end of January, on my own. I had a large double room, with a very large comfortable bed, flat screen tv, large wardrobe and plenty of drawers, and a dressing table. The only negative was the windows appeared to be single glazed, which let a lot of outdoor noise through, however, this is the third hotel I have stayed in in Cambridge and they have all had this problem. I had two windows on different sides both with nice views over the park. Breakfast offered a good range of choice, although service was a little slow. Staff in reception were polite and professional. It was a short but pleasant stay.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great location, shabby grandeur”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

A great spot off Parker's Piece and stunning views over the park. Rooms are a bit careworn and kingsized bed was two singles pushed together with a duvet holding them together.

We aere in a party of four. One of us had a suite which was better.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Lowestoft, England, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

MY husband and I only stayed 1 night, but we had a huge room with a kingsize bed, we had a good range of beverages, plus a bottle of mineral water and a bowl of fresh fruit. There were slippers and robes in the room too. The room was very clean and the staff were very good too, we had a pre-dinner drink in the bar which was a very nice room. The meal we had in the restaurant was excellent and the staff very friendly, we had a full English breakfast in the morning and once again the variety was excellent so too the service, I woul definitely recommend this hotel and would definitely stay here again.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1AD, England
Price range (per night):* 148 AUD - 343 AUD

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