University Arms, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Terrace) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Daily English breakfast (GBP 22 per person)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

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Regent Street, Cambridge, England, CB2 1AD
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge Corn Exchange
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The River Cam
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite with Park View

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite with Park View and Terrace

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Terrace)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room with Park View

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Double Room with Park View

  • Sleeps 2

Cosy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge City Centre, University Arms, Autograph Collection is next to University of Cambridge and Downing College. This 4-star hotel has 192 guestrooms and offers a 24-hour gym, free in-room WiFi, and a conference center.

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • King's College - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The River Cam - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 16 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Regal (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Parker's Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ori Caffè - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Baan Thai Street Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grain & Hop Store - ‬2 min walk

About this property

University Arms, Autograph Collection

Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
University Arms, Autograph Collection features a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a conference center, a library, and express check-out.
42-inch TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Espresso makers, safes, and phones are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Library (Afternoon Tea)
  • Parker's Tavern
  • Parker's Tavern

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (2,723 square feet of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1834
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Edwardian architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 35 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 55.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 22 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 55.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at University Arms, Autograph Collection?

University Arms, Autograph Collection offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near University Arms, Autograph Collection?

This hotel is situated in Cambridge City Centre, just steps from Parker's Piece and Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, and within a short walk of Mill Road. You'll also find Cambridge Corn Exchange and Cambridge Market Square less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at University Arms, Autograph Collection?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does University Arms, Autograph Collection include a casino?

No, University Arms, Autograph Collection doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at University Arms, Autograph Collection?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about University Arms, Autograph Collection?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include around-the-clock room service, premium bedding, and a rainfall showerhead.

Does University Arms, Autograph Collection have a hot tub?

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

Does University Arms, Autograph Collection have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, University Arms, Autograph Collection serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Parker's Tavern.

Will University Arms, Autograph Collection allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at University Arms, Autograph Collection for a fee of GBP 35 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at University Arms, Autograph Collection?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to University Arms, Autograph Collection?

The closest major airport to University Arms, Autograph Collection is Cambridge (CBG), which is 2.7 mi away (12 minutes by car). Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is around 22.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at University Arms, Autograph Collection?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a terrace where guests can enjoy park or garden views.

Does University Arms, Autograph Collection have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at University Arms, Autograph Collection if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Reviews

University Arms, Autograph Collection Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 547 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Very friendly staff. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dimitrios

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. 15 minute stroll to the centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, very conveniently located however, we were a little disappointed with the restaurant. We’ve stayed there before and had a wonderful dinner at the restaurant but this time it was a little disappointing unfortunately
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
I’ve stayed here many times. I went for Room 202 which was nice and quiet. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Emmanuel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food at the Tavern is truly amazing. Rooms aren't great - curtains don't close properly so you get woken up early. Also, no sound insulation so we can hear every step from the person staying the floor above. Breakfast options are very limited. Drinks/mocktails at the bar are not great - too sweat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with excellent staff. Appreciated the complementary walking tour with guide Tony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location next to the park. Cambridge is small so the main hotels are all close. Room was big but finishes a bit worn. Shower was nice size. Breakfast was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern central location with the river about a 15m walk away. Comfy beds, and quiet in a high room. Breakfast at £25pp is expensive for hot buffet, and doesn't include cooked items on menu which are a further £13 or so. Limited parking on site at £40/day, or within 7 min walk across the green at around £25/day (EV chargers here).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a first class hotel, beautifully designed and with superbly comfortable beds. The staff are uniformly helpful. We have stayed several times and look forward to coming back - it's a wonderful treat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

Fabulous Hotel and Experience

The University Arms is truly a fabulous experience. For us the staff were attentive and friendly. Alway available to help. The breakfast experience was the one of the best. The staff have a great team spirit to watch.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Forouzan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It used to be a very nice hotel with an outstanding breakfast buffet and service. The second time I went it was not the same and the 3rd time now, I’d rather go somewhere else !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Leanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, spotless, spacious room, great food. Close to amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

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

Room not maintained

Although the hotel was welcoming we were disappointed about some minor things. In our room 431 the bathroom door had water damage to the bottom causing it to swell and paint to peel. The toilet flush was not working well. The left hand bedside light was not working. Only two teabags and one portion of milk for tea in the room. All of which was a shame for the money we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay. The room was lovely, clean & comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable stay. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Great location for seeing everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Could be great, let down by simple things

Breakfast is very bad value. Streaky bacon is only the first of many issues. WiFi slow and blocks some VPNs. Low water pressure. One lift broken, the other enraging. Staff are great and if you can get over the unnaturally long pillows the beds pretty comfortable too. Apparently charged me a tenner to upgrade my room without checking with me first. Typically vexing hotel TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, very helpful staff, reasonable location 10-13 minute walk from the center of town and the Backs. Didn’t try the restaurants or bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID M

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHE

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A very shoddy experience in too many ways.

Was the manager "working from home", we wondered? To list but a few points: The shower was jammed on cold; the basin plug didn't work; there was just enough milk for a cuppa at teatime or a coffee in the morning but not both (a cunning ploy to drum up charges for room service, perhaps?); the room was cold and smelled of damp; the main lamp didn't work; nearby plumbing was noisy all night; the carpets were badly-fitted and frayed; only coco-pops and bran flakes were available at breakfast - everything else having run out by 09:30; the cooked breakfast was either dried-out (mushrooms), finished (eggs), soggy (hash browns) or cold (baked beans); tables were filthy and uncleared; cutlery, when it eventually came, had to be sent back as it too was filthy and my fork still gooey with somebody eles's food; we had to queue both to check in and check out; the pillows were like bricks; no turn-down service was provided; etc. etc. An irritatingly over-priced and utterly underwhelming visit. A 10 minute walk to the nearest parking didn't help either.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Night away with friends

Stayed here for a friend’s birthday celebration, rooms great, service in the cocktail bar was very slow. And not being able to be served at the bar, only table service was a pain.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024