Royal Cambridge

3.5 star property

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Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Restaurant
Front of property

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Trumpington Road, Cambridge, ENG, CB2 1PY
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge Corn Exchange
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge City Centre, Royal Cambridge is next to University of Cambridge and The Backs. This 57-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Downing College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • River Cam - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fitzwilliam Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 16 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grain & Hop Store - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Hot Numbers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hotel du Vin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pages Coffee House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Royal Cambridge

Royal Cambridge features a gym, WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Free parking is included with your stay. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-in.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and satellite TV. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Property is also known as

Cambridge Royal
Cambridge Royal Hotel
Hotel Royal Cambridge
Royal Cambridge
Royal Cambridge Hotel
Royal Hotel Cambridge
Royal Cambridge Hotel
Royal Cambridge Cambridge
Royal Cambridge Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Royal Cambridge?

Royal Cambridge offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Royal Cambridge?

This hotel is situated in Cambridge City Centre, just steps from River Cam and Hobson's Conduit, and within a short walk of Fitzwilliam Museum. You'll also find Parker's Piece and Mill Road less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Royal Cambridge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Royal Cambridge feature a casino on the premises?

No, Royal Cambridge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Royal Cambridge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Royal Cambridge?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and premium bedding as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Royal Cambridge?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Royal Cambridge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Royal Cambridge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Royal Cambridge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Royal Cambridge.

Does Royal Cambridge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Royal Cambridge?

The closest major airport to Royal Cambridge is Cambridge (CBG), which is 3 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 29.8 mi away (43-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Royal Cambridge?

No, at Royal Cambridge, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Royal Cambridge Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 539 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 539 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 539 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 539 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 539 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Masouda

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Toilet flush didn't work, lift didn't work, window were very dusty, shower water leaked everywhere. Separate taps! Not value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lift was broken and was out for the next fortnight . Our room was on the second floor and we had to walk up all the stairs with our cases . They were charging £15 for car parking at the hotel and no offer of free breakfast or free car parking to compensate for the lift being broken .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Satheesh Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient Royal Cambridge

The team at the hotel were very good, helpful and accommodating. Good parking facility. Walkable distance to town centre. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

stuart

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was dated and insecure electric sockets
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to Cambridge so good location. The bar was closed at 10pm with sign apologising and directing to reception for drinks, but reception said sorry bar staff had to pop out! Breakfast buffet good, but waitress ask what hot breakfast we wanted, as cooked to order, however had only just sat down with cereal when cooked breakfast arrived and put on the table! Notice that she did this with other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Quite a good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Baldev

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DP visit

Good visit, service provided for my overnight stay by reception was swift and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Convenient & clean but in need of refurbishment.

Good position for Cambridge centre 10 mins walk, and parking good value. Clean but rather tired and in need of a refurb, windows etc old and single glazed and main road traffic quite noisy. Staff polite enough, but hotel very bland with no character/atmosphere at all. On arrival were informed that there was a Christmas Party so no restaurant food available.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Regular visitor and generally satisfied

I've stayed several times in this hotel because of ts proximity to Cambridge University's Engineering and Management Schools. On the one hand it has a traditional English character, on the other it would benefit from some renovation. My room was quite large and the bed very comfortable. The breakfast was a bit disappointing and needs an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Over rated

We booked an executive double and were put in an an apartment which was spacious but certainly no luxury. The room was so stiffingly hot it prevented sleep. If you opened the window you contended with road noise instead. Comfy bed if you can get to sleep. Good location. Poor breakfast range and when they say breakfast is 8-10 be there in good time as they start packing up before 10 ... No second helpings for us! You might as well stay in a travelodge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another night in Cambridge

Stay here regularly so know what to expect from rather tired hotel. All staff, bar one, are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming hotel with friendly staff with one exception.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Larry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019