I thought the negative reviews on the site might be overblown, written by the uBerfussy types... I wish I'd taken their advice and not gone to the University Arms. On the plus side, the hotel is in a great location for walking around Cambridge. Its decor is a bit shabby, but that's liveable with. What isn't tolerable is the hotel... more

Rooms are tiny - don't take a cat to swing or there will be blood on the walls. I understand a city centre hotel in an old building is constrained by the building itself but the rooms really ARE small. Trouser press was BEHIND the bedside table and the hand basin was too small to fill the kettle at. Had... more

We had another great stay visiting our son in university. Very nice hotel, great staff and very good food. The hotel has a good location with parking, all be it limited. We will be back more

For £155 a night, I have some expectations. Specifically, that I will be able to sleep. Unfortunately this was not possible in our room. When we checked in, the lady at the desk told the person ahead of us that there would be 'a very noisy function' that night but assured them it would not affect them. Obviously I asked... more

The service was friendly and upbeat, which was great - although the level of familiarity wouldn't really fit in at a higher end (say 5 star) hotel where more understated service is expected. The bed was also large and comfortable and the linen was fresh. However, as alluded to in the hotel's own services guide, the hotel is in certain... more

I have to say my stay here was about 9 years ago so things hopefully will have improved since then! We booked their best suite at a cost of £270 for one night as we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. This comprised a bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a sitting room. The rooms were extremely shabby, 1980's decor & furniture... more

Terrible dont stay there!!! The only good thing is location. Carpets are torn and furnitures old and ugly. If you have a room by regent streey lot of noice. more

My wife and I stayed at the University Arms Hotel over the August Bank Holiday weekend. We chose this hotel for it's location, it is in the heart of Cambridge City Centre just a few minutes walk from all major sightseeing attractions and after looking at the De Vere website. - the rooms are not as described Wish we had... more

Really do't believe the other reviews on here - I nearly did! I booked the university arms as a surprise for my new wife on our wedding night, and after staying the previous night at the hilton doubletree I cannot recommend the University arms enough, To begin with it is not overpriced like the hilton. It has character and is... more