The Royal Standard

4.0 star property
Inn in Ely with a restaurant and a bar

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small) | 1 bedroom
Miscellaneous
Lounge
Bar (on property)
Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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24 Fore Hill, Ely, England, CB7 4AF
  • Place, Ted Coney's Family Portraits
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ely Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Jubilee Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Premium Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Suite, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ely

The Royal Standard places you within a 5-minute walk of Babylon Gallery and Ted Coney's Family Portraits. This 5-room, 4-star inn welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ted Coney's Family Portraits - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ely Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jubilee Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ely Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wisbech - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ely Station - 13 min walk
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The High Flyer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪3 @ 3 Terrace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peacocks Tearoom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wildwood Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Drayman's Son - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Standard

Inn in Ely with a restaurant and a bar
Free WiFi in public areas and an outdoor tennis court are featured at The Royal Standard. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. A multilingual staff is on hand to help with luggage storage, and offer sightseeing advice.
Recreational amenities at the inn include an outdoor tennis court.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around The Royal Standard?

This inn is located in Ely, just steps from Ted Coney's Family Portraits and Babylon Gallery, and within a short walk of Ely Cathedral. You'll also find Wisbech and Ely Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Royal Standard?

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

Does The Royal Standard have a casino on the premises?

No, The Royal Standard doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Royal Standard?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Royal Standard?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Standard?

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

Does The Royal Standard have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Royal Standard serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Royal Standard allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Royal Standard.

Does The Royal Standard have connecting rooms?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Royal Standard?

The closest major airport to The Royal Standard is Cambridge (CBG), which is 16.7 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Royal Standard?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Standard.

Reviews

The Royal Standard Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 286 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice relaxed break and lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice air conditioned room. But right at the top, with some tricky stairs to navigate. Bringing luggage down was done in stages. No hairdryer in the room. Good breakfast with spicy black pudding. 10am checkout time seems harsh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Little gem.

I walked into the shower door because I thought it was open, it was spotless. The room had a king size bed, quirky furnishing, like a silver monkey holding up the table top. Lots of interesting objects on the landing. We had the de luxe room with a fridge. The pub itself looked smart but we didn't eat there. The outside looks a bit shabby so inside was quite a surprise.
On the landing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the Main Street so surrounded by shops. Some traffic noise but didn’t disturb us. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food excellent. Generous portions, very hot and tasty. Would recommend.. Glad of the air con in our room as very hot week. A shelf is needed in the bathroom which is spacious but nowhere to put your toiletries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

A great find

The 2 day trip was a birthday present for my partner. She was delighted with the room, the modern shower facilities, the friendly, helpful staff, the excellent food (both evening meal and breakfast) and the location (just 5 minutes walk from the magnificent cathedral).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel staff could not have been more helpful. We ate dinner on Friday nights which was delicious. Excellent breakfast too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was super clean and had air conditioning which was a huge relief during a heat wave. Food downstairs was really yummy and the garden was really nice. Easy walk from the train station too. Would recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

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

Lovely

Cool that parts are from 1150. Rooms were great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs

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

Excellent location

Excellent location for exploring Ely; free public car park adjacent to hotel and everything within 10 minutes walk. Room was comfortable and breakfast delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

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

Good Place to stay in Ely.

A good place to stay in Ely. Very central. The room was clean and the shower was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent all freshly cooked and a wide choice. It was only 5mins wak to the Cathedral and 5mins to the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Right on high street so walkable to shops, restaurants, the river etc. Friendly staff. Lovely room. Could park in car park behind hotel & staff give guidelines on parking times. Can hear traffic from room but expected as on high street. Would stay again if in area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Excellent. Highly recommend.

Really friendly, helpful staff. Clean, comfortable room with communal area to sit with friends just next to the room. Room had everything we needed for our stay. Bottled water replenished daily when room was serviced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Relaxing break

Lovely clean and comfy room and delicious breakfast. Great central location for exploring Ely and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mishtooni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

christine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

None

This hotel satisfactorily met our needs. The WC seat was very loose. I cannot imagine that this defect had only just happened and should have been dealt with previously but did not cause us much inconvenience. We think the restaurant menu lacked choices for patrons with eating problems
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025