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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting Cambridge, Arundel House Hotel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its quiet environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Arundel House Hotel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Cambridge.

You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, a desk, and a fireplace, and you can stay connected during your stay as Arundel House Hotel offers guests free wifi.

The hotel features 24 hour front desk, room service, and 24 hour security. Plus, Arundel House Hotel offers free breakfast, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available.

Nearby landmarks such as Kettle's Yard House and Gallery (0.3 mi) and St. John's College (0.4 mi) make Arundel House Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Cambridge.

While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the cafes, including Aromi, The Architect, and Signorelli's Deli Cambridge, all of which are a short distance from Arundel House Hotel.

There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular history museums such as The Polar Museum, Scott Polar Research Institute, Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, and Whipple Museum of the History of Science.

Whether you’re travelling for business, pleasure or both, Arundel House Hotel is sure to make your visit to Cambridge one worth remembering.

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Property amenities

Free parking

Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)

Free breakfast

Taxi service

Meeting rooms

24-hour security

Baggage storage

24-hour front desk

Paid private parking on-site

Parking

Wifi

Bar / lounge

Restaurant

Breakfast buffet

Non-smoking hotel

Room features

Desk

Housekeeping

Room service

Safe

Telephone

Flatscreen TV

Bath / shower

Hair dryer

Wake-up service / alarm clock

Room types

Non-smoking rooms

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HOTEL STYLE

River View

Residential Neighbourhood

Languages Spoken

English

Location

95Great for walkers

Grade: 95 out of 100

66Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles

24Attractionswithin 0.3 miles

Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3AN England

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Namaste Village Cambridge

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2 minSightseeing Tours

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Judith l wrote a review 8 Dec

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Not one to go back to

First if all I'm starting my review by saying this is the first time I have done so, however I feel this place warrants me doing so. We had a terrible start to our overnight stay here. On entering the room we found both beds hadn't been made, a wet towel on one of them, pillows on the floor and a glass of water on the shelf next to the bed. I reported it to reception, on checking they said the room hasn't been cleaned as the previous guests had been a no show. Well someone showed up. I was given an apology, but I have to say it was very half hearted. Housekeeping were called, they did the quickest room clean I've ever known, all 10 minutes of it. Basically just enough time to change the bedding and nothing else. A hoover was definitely not used. Whilst waiting in the reception area one of the housekeepers told the reception staff that ours has been one of 3 rooms that hadn't been cleaned because they no one was supposed to have used them. Clearly someone had. The hotel is very tired and dated as others have said, and not the cleanest of hotels. Breakfast was ok, however we weren't told where to go to get it by the staff on duty. I ended up watching where other guests went. I have to say some of the staff gave the impression they didn't want to be there. Also I feel £18 for overnight parking is ridiculous and the hotel is overpriced. The only good thing this hotel has going for it is it's location, a walk through the park and you're in the centre of Cambridge.…

Date of stay: December 2023

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Trip type: Travelled with family

Room Tip: Tired, dated and overpriced

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Stay63087668266 wrote a review Nov 2023

Norwich, United Kingdom1 contribution

Not worth the money

Booked a nights stay as ideal location for a short stroll in the center of Cambridge. That's where the positives stop unfortunately Shabby, extremely,dated and scruffy hotel Not value for money, extra to park in the car park. Staff slow and not at all welcoming. Breakfast awful with rude older member of staff and dreadful food and drinks in offer. Hotel could be a lovely place with money injected in to it and better staff

Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Room Tip: Not worth your money

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LesleyL595 wrote a review Nov 2023

London, United Kingdom22 contributions6 helpful votes

Arundale House Hotel

Arundale House Hotel was recommended by the Cambridge Tourist Office and it is in a fantastic position. It overlooks the river and park and is a 10 minute walk from the centre of town. The staff made our stay really enjoyable and were all so helpful. I would definitely stay again

Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends

Room Tip: Free parking when booking directly with the hotel Scholars punting - good and reasonable

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Me and the Dog, travelling wrote a review Nov 2023

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom10 contributions4 helpful votes

Great location, dated hotel.

What a great location. Staff on arrival very helpful, staff on checkout really didn’t care & I overheard she was the manager. Very dour. I know independent businesses especially hospitality have been badly hit by covid…but! Dated, cold, bleak rooms. Wish I’d gone for a travel lodge.. more warmth & atmosphere.

Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled solo

Room Tip: Parking free if you book directly, not if you book on line. Mean.

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DingDangD0 wrote a review Nov 2023

Chester, United Kingdom172 contributions130 helpful votes

Excellent location, and can’t see what all the moaning is about

3 of us stayed here for 3 nights and none of us could see what some of the complaints on Trip Advisor are all about really. The location is very good, 10-15 minutes or so walk to the centre of the city. It has a large car park, so no trouble parking. And if you book directly with the hotel, as we did, no parking charge either. The public areas are well presented, but yes, the rooms are a bit tired, and could do with a refurbishment, but a lot of hotels are still struggling after being effectively closed down for 2 years. The breakfast was very good, both the buffet and the cooked breakfast, no one is going to go hungry. All the staff were pleasant and helpful, and they always came round towards the end of breakfast service to inform you they would shortly be closing, so as to give you the opportunity to order anything else (as opposed to just abruptly closing everything). All in all, for what we paid, it was exactly what we wanted. …

Date of stay: November 2023

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Gerry M wrote a review Nov 2023

Norwich, United Kingdom1 contribution

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Very disappointing stay

Very disappointed - very good location however, the hotel is very tired, furnishing in the general areas needs updating and cleaning. Continental breakfast had plenty of choice, the English Breakfast ingredients were not a good standard, tables not laid out well at all - quite sub standard. Our room and that of our friends was extremely dirty, thick dust on the window sills and in the bathroom, thick mold in the bathroom on the walls and the shower and bath - this was reported to reception who got the rooms and bathrooms cleaned but they were still dirty - no apologies were forthcoming - all in all a very disappointing stay and certainly would not recommend for cleanliness. We booked direct - be aware their prices change from confirmation to check-in - we were quoted and confirmed in small doubles at £195 per night, we arrived early and randomly checked their website and the price had been reduced on a large twin/double to £152.50 the new price was honored as was the change of room, but had we not checked then we would not have been the wiser.…

Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends

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Nick & Debbi wrote a review Oct 2023

Great Glemham, United Kingdom8 contributions5 helpful votes

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Started badly but improved

Well this is a game of two halves. We booked this hotel specifically for its proximity to Cambridge city centre but had we read the reviews on here first we would maybe have gone ejsewhere or at least been forewarned . Guests are greeted by several notices stating that their stay might be disrupted due to staff shortages ie bar/restaurant opening times, room service/cleaning etc so clearly excuses were being made already . Our room which was in the annexe at the rear of the hotel was cold and although the bed was clean, every single surface was grubby , sticky and covered in a thick layer of dust, as was the carpet which was also stained .The bathroom was not clean , there were hairs around the rim of the toilet and the shower screen clearly had not been cleaned . Upon trying to call reception to ask why the heating wasn’t on we found that the phone didnt work so my partner went to reception to be told the heating came on around 5:30. It eventually came on around 6pm just before we went out and must’ve gone off not long after as when we returned the room was cold again, bearing in mind it was about 12 degrees outside and the room had only single glazed windows. The bed although large was very hard and so a good nights sleep was out of the question . In the morning after breakfast (and being told a cooked breakfast was not included and would be £12.50 extra) we reported the problems to the receptionist who apologised and promised us another room in the main hotel but it would be ready until 3pm . No problem , we were going out anyway and would check the new room before bringing in our bags. It was immediately obvious on arrival that extra effort had been taken to ensure the room was cleaned thoroughly . No dust , the carpet and bathroom were spotlessly clean , the bed was much more comfortable AND we received a complimentary bottle of Prosecco. So full marks there but why was the first room not to the same standard ? Hygiene is the least thing customers should expect . Good points - The continental breakfast which WAS included in the price was good, and the showers were hot. Bad points - £18 a day parking ( unless you book direct ), the remains of someone’s dinner on the floor beneath our table , short staffing ( which is presumably the reason for the problems), poor heating , poor hygiene and unpredictable bar opening times . Would we visit again ? Probably not. If it wasn’t for the prompt room change it would’ve only got one star.…

Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Room Tip: Cooked breakfast is not included. Car parking way too expensive . Check hygiene before settling...

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margaretret k wrote a review Oct 2023

York, United Kingdom2 contributions

don't stay here

I haven't had such an uncomfortable bed for years, and it was very hot with no air conditioning or fans. The staff were pleasant and helpful. However the bed was atrocious. Do not stay here if you want a comfortable time.

Date of stay: October 2023

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Bente T wrote a review Oct 2023

Fredrikstad, Norway1 contribution

Not a feeling of being welcomed.

Had to pay depositium checking in ( why?).Not payed back 2 weeks later. Restaurant not open after breakfast. Not very welcome at arrivel. Not being guided to room. There are 4 floors, several left and turns. Heavy with bags!

Date of stay: September 2023

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Trip type: Travelled with friends

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Stuart H wrote a review Sept 2023

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Beware of hidden extras

The hotel is OK, but there is no air-con or fan in the room. The booking says parking is available, but that doesn't mean it's included. I had to pay £18 for 1 night's parking, which I had thought was included when I booked. Also, the breakfast does not include a cooked breakfast, which is also extra

Date of stay: September 2023

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Trip type: Travelled as a couple

Room Tip: Check what you're getting

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