StayScore
86/100
Cambridge
The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
StayScore
88
/100
Confidence: High
2 Gonville Place, Cambridge, CB1 1LY, United Kingdom
View on Google Maps →★★★★4-star hotel
Gonville Hotel has been privately owned and run by the same family for three generations. Located directly opposite the famous Parker’s Piece and just a short walk from the city’s many colleges and historic greens, Gonville Hotel is perfectly positioned for exploring Cambridge.
StayScore Analysis
Why this hotel scores 88/100
The Gonville Hotel is best suited to travellers who want a classic Cambridge stay with immediate access to the city's colleges, greens and university atmosphere. Family-run for three generations and sitting directly opposite Parker's Piece, its appeal is strongest for guests who value character, walking-distance exploration and a central position over a quieter countryside escape. The hotel works well as a base for sightseeing, college visits, cycling around the city and attending university events, offering a more personable, established feel than newer chain options.
Amenities
What this hotel offers
Private parkingSpa & wellness centreFree WiFiFamily rooms2 restaurantsNon-smoking roomsFacilities for disabled guestsRoom serviceBarGood breakfast
Highlights
- ✓ Opposite Parker’s Piece with easy walking access to Cambridge colleges and historic greens
- ✓ Three-generation family-run identity gives a personable, established character
- ✓ Natural base for college visits, university events, cycling and exploring the city centre
Things to know
- • Central, park-facing location can feel lively during term time and when events are on
- • Less suited to travellers seeking a secluded rural retreat outside Cambridge
Hotel surroundings
What's nearby
Nearby
- 1.Parkers Piece 250 yd
- 2.Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 800 yd
- 3.The Fitzwilliam Museum 900 yd
- 4.Botanic Garden Cambridge 950 yd
- 5.Whipple Museum of the History of Science 0.6 mi
Top attractions
- 1.Cambridge Castle 1.2 mi
- 2.Cambridge Museum of Technology 1.3 mi
- 3.Milton Country Park 3.5 mi
- 4.Wandlebury Country Park and Nature Reserve 4 mi
- 5.Anglesey Abbey 6 mi
Transport
- 1.Train Cambridge Train Station 0.8 mi
- 2.Train Cambridge North 2.5 mi
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