Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns
$113
/ night
Avg. for September
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$113
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns average $106 in March, the cheapest month, and $124 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $110 |
| February | $112 |
| March | $106 |
| April | $112 |
| May | $112 |
| June | $118 |
| July | $124 |
| August | $119 |
| September | $113 |
| October | $112 |
| November | $108 |
| December | $114 |
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Most expensive: July (~$124)
Cheapest: March (~$106)
About this property
This hotel offers complimentary parking nearby and designated smoking areas.
Amenities
This hotel offers complimentary parking nearby and designated smoking areas.
Business amenities
Limited parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 37 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Location
A stay at Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns places you in the heart of Ely, steps from Ely Museum and Stained Glass Museum. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ely Cathedral and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Oliver Cromwell's House.
What's nearby
Ely Museum(0.1 miles)
Ely Cathedral(0.2 miles)
Stained Glass Museum(0.2 miles)
Oliver Cromwell's House(0.3 miles)
Babylon Gallery(0.4 miles)
Ted Coney's Family Portraits(0.4 miles)
Waterside Antiques Centre(0.5 miles)
Jubilee Gardens(0.6 miles)
Cineworld Ely(1.2 miles)
The Hive Leisure Centre(1.2 miles)
Ely City Golf Club(1.4 miles)
Prickwillow Engine Museum(5 miles)
YPL Performing Arts(5.6 miles)
Stretham Old Engine(5.7 miles)
Netherhall Manor(6.4 miles)
Cambridge (CBG)(18.5 miles)
Stansted Airport (STN)(47.5 miles)
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Housekeeping
Golf Course (nearby)
Designated Smoking Area
Location
2 Lynn Rd, Ely, East Cambridgeshire District, England, United Kingdom
Ely Museum (0.1 miles)
Ely Cathedral (0.2 miles)
Stained Glass Museum (0.2 miles)
Oliver Cromwell's House (0.3 miles)
Babylon Gallery (0.4 miles)
Ted Coney's Family Portraits (0.4 miles)
Guest reviews
7.9
Good
Based on 1,323 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
22%
Couple
41%
Family
16%
Group
13%
Solo
6%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns, travellers praise the central location by Ely Cathedral, friendly staff, and breakfasts, with many finding rooms clean and comfortable, though some note dated decor, summer heat, limited parking, and no lift.
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What guests think
At Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns, travellers praise the central location by Ely Cathedral, friendly staff, and breakfasts, with many finding rooms clean and comfortable, though some note dated decor, summer heat, limited parking, and no lift.
Noise varies: a few report street or internal disturbance, while others found annex rooms notably quiet. The pub and restaurant are well liked, though there are occasional service limitations or an inconsistent dish. Overall, expect a characterful, city centre inn with practical comforts rather than modern luxury.
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Facilities
The on site pub and restaurant are popular, but facilities are basic: on site parking is very limited and there is no lift with several staircases. The property is dog friendly and some rooms are in a quieter stable block.
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10
Sharon
Dec 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel/restaurant. Great location. Lovely food both in the evening and breakfast. Friendly staff. Nice hotel room. Bathroom in need of renovation. Parking very limited although you can park a 2 minute walk away in a car park. Overall fully recommend.
Great hotel/restaurant. Great location. Lovely food both in the evening and breakfast. Friendly staff. Nice hotel room. Bathroom in need of renovation. Parking very limited although you can park a 2 minute walk away in a car park. Overall fully recommend.
10
Joan
Nov 22, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is in a good central location beside the cathedral. Parking in minimal only space for about 10 cars. We had to park in the high street but arrived late on a Saturday evening so it was free. There is a public car park nearby. Our welcome was great even though we had to check in late. Everything was explained well we were able to book breakfast on our arrival. We stayed in one of the stable block rooms. It was smart clean comfortable and warm. We were a bit concerned about security as the room opens out onto the public accessible courtyard, but there was a good solid lock on the door. Breakfast was well worth the £7.99 each … a full cooked breakfast and continental buffet. Quality of food excellent and the staff friendly and attentive. We had a very pleasant ant relaxing stay.
The hotel is in a good central location beside the cathedral. Parking in minimal only space for about 10 cars. We had to park in the high street but arrived late on a Saturday evening so it was free. There is a public car park nearby. Our welcome was great even though we had to check in late. Everything was explained well we were able to book breakfast on our arrival. We stayed in one of the stable block rooms. It was smart clean comfortable and warm. We were a bit concerned about security as the room opens out onto the public accessible courtyard, but there was a good solid lock on the door. Breakfast was well worth the £7.99 each … a full cooked breakfast and continental buffet. Quality of food excellent and the staff friendly and attentive. We had a very pleasant ant relaxing stay.
10
Jenny
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Idea location but limited parking. Very old building in need of outside repairs. No lift and being on the second floor was difficult with luggage. But very clean and tidy, staff very helpful. Could not fault the service.
Idea location but limited parking. Very old building in need of outside repairs. No lift and being on the second floor was difficult with luggage. But very clean and tidy, staff very helpful. Could not fault the service.
10
Trevor
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The stable room was very quiet and the breakfast was amazing good value
The stable room was very quiet and the breakfast was amazing good value
8
Mrs Karen
Nov 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Quiet room overlooking the car park. Nice bar with friendly staff. Varied menu to suit all tastes.
Quiet room overlooking the car park. Nice bar with friendly staff. Varied menu to suit all tastes.
10
Oliver
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff and service. Parking is very limited in the car park on-site, but managed to find a space available later in the evening. Would definitely stay again.
Excellent staff and service. Parking is very limited in the car park on-site, but managed to find a space available later in the evening. Would definitely stay again.
10
Alasdair Mark
Dec 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a small double on the 2nd floor. Nb no lift. Room was newly decorated, newly carpeted and the bathroom suite had new tiling. Linen was of a good quality. Bar/restaurant was very busy but rooms were quiet and warm. At this price point and in the centre of Ely it was unbeatable. Nb the hotel car park was tiny but public parking in Ely is, free so we used a nearby car park.
We had a small double on the 2nd floor. Nb no lift. Room was newly decorated, newly carpeted and the bathroom suite had new tiling. Linen was of a good quality. Bar/restaurant was very busy but rooms were quiet and warm. At this price point and in the centre of Ely it was unbeatable. Nb the hotel car park was tiny but public parking in Ely is, free so we used a nearby car park.
10
Derek
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely loved our overnight stay here. So central. The most dog friendly place we've ever stayed. Staff were great, huge room, lovely bar and restaurant areas. Food and drink was excellent and really good value.
Absolutely loved our overnight stay here. So central. The most dog friendly place we've ever stayed. Staff were great, huge room, lovely bar and restaurant areas. Food and drink was excellent and really good value.
10
Marlys J
Nov 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was great, and the restaurant at the hotel was excellent. Ely Cathedral was mere steps away. Our biggest challenge was the small, tight parking lot at the hotel.
Our room was great, and the restaurant at the hotel was excellent. Ely Cathedral was mere steps away. Our biggest challenge was the small, tight parking lot at the hotel.
8
George
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was lovely, parking seemed ok, nothing to worry about there. could have done milk and biscuits in the room for the morning cuppa. Didn't know there was no lift! being 70 I did hot like the stairs. Other than that it was lovely and would return for another stay....Oh and the evening meal was wonderful.
Breakfast was lovely, parking seemed ok, nothing to worry about there. could have done milk and biscuits in the room for the morning cuppa. Didn't know there was no lift! being 70 I did hot like the stairs. Other than that it was lovely and would return for another stay....Oh and the evening meal was wonderful.
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Cleanliness
Housekeeping is generally good and many guests found rooms clean. A few noted worn carpets or minor lapses.
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John
Apr 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was old and dirty
The room was old and dirty
10
john
Mar 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really clean and helpful staff
Really clean and helpful staff
10
Julie
Dec 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room, great shower and well stocked tea n coffee.
Clean room, great shower and well stocked tea n coffee.
8
Tracey
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was neat and tidy. Staff were accommodating and the breakfast was good quality
The room was neat and tidy. Staff were accommodating and the breakfast was good quality
10
Tash
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was very clean and well decorated, loved staying in the annex out of the way as well!! The staff were all lovely throughout the stay and very happy to accommodate anything we needed.
The room was very clean and well decorated, loved staying in the annex out of the way as well!! The staff were all lovely throughout the stay and very happy to accommodate anything we needed.
10
Gary
Aug 5, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights and booked a double room, though I got a king size bed with a seating area. Most important the bathroom was clean! Bed was comfy and room was reasonably quiet. Also had tv, tea & coffee, fan, iron…a lovely room. Managed to get a space in the free car park at the back of the hotel. Paid for breakfast - the full English was delicious and well worth the money. Also ate in the pub & restaurant - pub style menu, but the food was good. Noticed there are a few other places to eat nearby too. Location is great. Ely Cathedral is just down the street, Oliver Cromwell’s house a short distance and the lovely riverside a 15 minute walk away. Staff were all very friendly and helpful and service was excellent. I’d stay here again.
Stayed for 2 nights and booked a double room, though I got a king size bed with a seating area. Most important the bathroom was clean! Bed was comfy and room was reasonably quiet. Also had tv, tea & coffee, fan, iron…a lovely room. Managed to get a space in the free car park at the back of the hotel. Paid for breakfast - the full English was delicious and well worth the money. Also ate in the pub & restaurant - pub style menu, but the food was good. Noticed there are a few other places to eat nearby too. Location is great. Ely Cathedral is just down the street, Oliver Cromwell’s house a short distance and the lovely riverside a 15 minute walk away. Staff were all very friendly and helpful and service was excellent. I’d stay here again.
8
Eleanor
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were very welcoming and polite. My room was clean and comfortable. Good range of food available at breakfast. There are areas of the hotel that are looking a little tired, and my poached eggs were overdone at breakfast, but on the whole I’m happy with the venue.
Staff were very welcoming and polite. My room was clean and comfortable. Good range of food available at breakfast. There are areas of the hotel that are looking a little tired, and my poached eggs were overdone at breakfast, but on the whole I’m happy with the venue.
10
Alan
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and everything worked. Hotel located near cathedral and shops. Staff were friendly and professional. Breakfast was very nice with quality ingredients and good choice. Small parking area which was full but there is a car park nearby which is free for 2 hours. Would stay again
The room was clean and everything worked. Hotel located near cathedral and shops. Staff were friendly and professional. Breakfast was very nice with quality ingredients and good choice. Small parking area which was full but there is a car park nearby which is free for 2 hours. Would stay again
8
Tristan
May 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Pros: location, history of building, comfort of bed. Impressive water pressure for 2nd floor. Nice tea setup with biscuits. Great blackout curtains: I didn’t even realize there were streetlights outside my window until I opened the curtains at night. Neutral: Has a physical key, not a keycard, which makes no difference to me. Window opens a little and you can request a fan. Cons: not very clean-looking. Carpet clearly needs to be deep cleaned or replaced. Bathroom looks like it was renovated in the last 5 years, but they ran out of money before they could finish the floor. (Found a couple stray hairs that suggested they also could do a better job cleaning in general…) For me, the location and the charm of the building outweighed the cons. The location really can’t be beat. It’s right in the center of the city so you can walk anywhere. It’s on the high street so it is practically next door to several coffee shops and eateries. One building away from the cathedral, one street away from the Ely Museum, a 5-minute walk from Oliver Cromwell’s house, which is both a museum and the visitor’s center. As for the building, it comes up in any mention of the history of Ely, it looks exactly like a classic pub on the outside, and the inside of the building has a lot of character. So for me, it all balanced out.
Pros: location, history of building, comfort of bed. Impressive water pressure for 2nd floor. Nice tea setup with biscuits. Great blackout curtains: I didn’t even realize there were streetlights outside my window until I opened the curtains at night. Neutral: Has a physical key, not a keycard, which makes no difference to me. Window opens a little and you can request a fan. Cons: not very clean-looking. Carpet clearly needs to be deep cleaned or replaced. Bathroom looks like it was renovated in the last 5 years, but they ran out of money before they could finish the floor. (Found a couple stray hairs that suggested they also could do a better job cleaning in general…) For me, the location and the charm of the building outweighed the cons. The location really can’t be beat. It’s right in the center of the city so you can walk anywhere. It’s on the high street so it is practically next door to several coffee shops and eateries. One building away from the cathedral, one street away from the Ely Museum, a 5-minute walk from Oliver Cromwell’s house, which is both a museum and the visitor’s center. As for the building, it comes up in any mention of the history of Ely, it looks exactly like a classic pub on the outside, and the inside of the building has a lot of character. So for me, it all balanced out.
10
Chester
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms were clean. Area was beautiful
Rooms were clean. Area was beautiful
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Rooms
Room sizes vary from small to very spacious, with many comfortable beds. Decor and some bathrooms feel dated, summer heat is a common complaint due to limited window opening and no AC, and occasional noise or maintenance issues occur.
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Nigel
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean pub/hotel in centre of Ely. Was noise outside until early hours.
Clean pub/hotel in centre of Ely. Was noise outside until early hours.
6
Nigel
Sep 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very good especially the young girl on reception who did my check-in / out. But unfortunately my room was roasting hot on 10/9/23 which meant I didn't get any sleep at all hardly....A fan was provided but it was just circulating the hot air around the room..the window would only open a few inches which also very poor . The room was also very dated decor wise especially the bathroom very poor. Parking at hotel very good although limited.
Staff very good especially the young girl on reception who did my check-in / out. But unfortunately my room was roasting hot on 10/9/23 which meant I didn't get any sleep at all hardly....A fan was provided but it was just circulating the hot air around the room..the window would only open a few inches which also very poor . The room was also very dated decor wise especially the bathroom very poor. Parking at hotel very good although limited.
6
gail
Jul 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff, location and food were great. Unfortunately the room (19) was too hot and windows are not allowed to be opened. This caused an uncomfortable nights rest. There was a fan but it was too noisy to leave on during the night. The double bed was small more a three quarter size so sleeping was not good. If visiting Ely Cathedral this hotel is a perfect location. Before booking I would try to get a ground floor room for access to fresh air and also to check re the bed size. It would have been a perfect stay if the rooms were more comfortable to rest in
The staff, location and food were great. Unfortunately the room (19) was too hot and windows are not allowed to be opened. This caused an uncomfortable nights rest. There was a fan but it was too noisy to leave on during the night. The double bed was small more a three quarter size so sleeping was not good. If visiting Ely Cathedral this hotel is a perfect location. Before booking I would try to get a ground floor room for access to fresh air and also to check re the bed size. It would have been a perfect stay if the rooms were more comfortable to rest in
8
Richard
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff friendly, food including breakfast was nice and plentiful. On site car parking. Rooms could do with a freshen up for decoration.
Staff friendly, food including breakfast was nice and plentiful. On site car parking. Rooms could do with a freshen up for decoration.
8
Nicolas
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The stay was comfortable, my only comment being that it would have been good to be able to open the window a fraction for a fresh draught of air as it was so swelteringly hot at night at the top of the building. Thank you for the fan which made it bearable.
The stay was comfortable, my only comment being that it would have been good to be able to open the window a fraction for a fresh draught of air as it was so swelteringly hot at night at the top of the building. Thank you for the fan which made it bearable.
10
Alasdair Mark
Dec 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a small double on the 2nd floor. Nb no lift. Room was newly decorated, newly carpeted and the bathroom suite had new tiling. Linen was of a good quality. Bar/restaurant was very busy but rooms were quiet and warm. At this price point and in the centre of Ely it was unbeatable. Nb the hotel car park was tiny but public parking in Ely is, free so we used a nearby car park.
We had a small double on the 2nd floor. Nb no lift. Room was newly decorated, newly carpeted and the bathroom suite had new tiling. Linen was of a good quality. Bar/restaurant was very busy but rooms were quiet and warm. At this price point and in the centre of Ely it was unbeatable. Nb the hotel car park was tiny but public parking in Ely is, free so we used a nearby car park.
6
Ray
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The Lamb Hotel has been there for donkey's years and it shows. The downstairs bar, dinning area is quite smart, pleasant to be in and has obviously had a few quid spent on it. The rooms or at least the room we had was pretty average. Plumbing, shower, bathroom must have been installed in the 70s. Out shower did not work at all and there is no maintenance on at the weekend. The staff did offer us a change of room but we couldn't be doing the disruption. The staff on the other hand were excellent. Checkin was easy, bar staff very good and cleaning staff, never seemed to stop working. All in all a good stay and I wouldn't want to put anyone off this hotel because it's ok but the Savoy it is not. It would need a very large investment to bring the rooms up to a good standard, a lick of paint won't cut it but all in all it does the job.
The Lamb Hotel has been there for donkey's years and it shows. The downstairs bar, dinning area is quite smart, pleasant to be in and has obviously had a few quid spent on it. The rooms or at least the room we had was pretty average. Plumbing, shower, bathroom must have been installed in the 70s. Out shower did not work at all and there is no maintenance on at the weekend. The staff did offer us a change of room but we couldn't be doing the disruption. The staff on the other hand were excellent. Checkin was easy, bar staff very good and cleaning staff, never seemed to stop working. All in all a good stay and I wouldn't want to put anyone off this hotel because it's ok but the Savoy it is not. It would need a very large investment to bring the rooms up to a good standard, a lick of paint won't cut it but all in all it does the job.
8
Tristan
May 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Pros: location, history of building, comfort of bed. Impressive water pressure for 2nd floor. Nice tea setup with biscuits. Great blackout curtains: I didn’t even realize there were streetlights outside my window until I opened the curtains at night. Neutral: Has a physical key, not a keycard, which makes no difference to me. Window opens a little and you can request a fan. Cons: not very clean-looking. Carpet clearly needs to be deep cleaned or replaced. Bathroom looks like it was renovated in the last 5 years, but they ran out of money before they could finish the floor. (Found a couple stray hairs that suggested they also could do a better job cleaning in general…) For me, the location and the charm of the building outweighed the cons. The location really can’t be beat. It’s right in the center of the city so you can walk anywhere. It’s on the high street so it is practically next door to several coffee shops and eateries. One building away from the cathedral, one street away from the Ely Museum, a 5-minute walk from Oliver Cromwell’s house, which is both a museum and the visitor’s center. As for the building, it comes up in any mention of the history of Ely, it looks exactly like a classic pub on the outside, and the inside of the building has a lot of character. So for me, it all balanced out.
Pros: location, history of building, comfort of bed. Impressive water pressure for 2nd floor. Nice tea setup with biscuits. Great blackout curtains: I didn’t even realize there were streetlights outside my window until I opened the curtains at night. Neutral: Has a physical key, not a keycard, which makes no difference to me. Window opens a little and you can request a fan. Cons: not very clean-looking. Carpet clearly needs to be deep cleaned or replaced. Bathroom looks like it was renovated in the last 5 years, but they ran out of money before they could finish the floor. (Found a couple stray hairs that suggested they also could do a better job cleaning in general…) For me, the location and the charm of the building outweighed the cons. The location really can’t be beat. It’s right in the center of the city so you can walk anywhere. It’s on the high street so it is practically next door to several coffee shops and eateries. One building away from the cathedral, one street away from the Ely Museum, a 5-minute walk from Oliver Cromwell’s house, which is both a museum and the visitor’s center. As for the building, it comes up in any mention of the history of Ely, it looks exactly like a classic pub on the outside, and the inside of the building has a lot of character. So for me, it all balanced out.
8
Kerry
Aug 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room we had was comfortable bathroom on small side but manageable for 1 night. Did find the room was continuously noisy from outside road noise and lorries loading/unloading.
Room we had was comfortable bathroom on small side but manageable for 1 night. Did find the room was continuously noisy from outside road noise and lorries loading/unloading.
10
Donna
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was small but very nice Staff very accommodating and friendly Breakfast was amazing
Room was small but very nice Staff very accommodating and friendly Breakfast was amazing
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Service
Service is consistently friendly and helpful, with smooth check in and accommodating staff. Occasional issues include slow or inflexible bar seating policies and limited night supervision.
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Jenifer
Jan 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A warm welcome, which continued throughout the stay. Very accommodating staff - heartily recommend here as a place to stay.
A warm welcome, which continued throughout the stay. Very accommodating staff - heartily recommend here as a place to stay.
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Dean
Nov 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
My son and I stayed at The Lamb for two nights while visiting Ely. What a great spot. The staff were very friendly and helpful and we could have a laugh with them. The food in the pub is second to no one. We sampled many of the offerings and it was all exceptional. I can't say enough good things about The Lamb.
My son and I stayed at The Lamb for two nights while visiting Ely. What a great spot. The staff were very friendly and helpful and we could have a laugh with them. The food in the pub is second to no one. We sampled many of the offerings and it was all exceptional. I can't say enough good things about The Lamb.
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Peter
Jan 2, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great staff
Great staff
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Oliver
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff and service. Parking is very limited in the car park on-site, but managed to find a space available later in the evening. Would definitely stay again.
Excellent staff and service. Parking is very limited in the car park on-site, but managed to find a space available later in the evening. Would definitely stay again.
8
Michael
Sep 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff and rooms were clean. Breakfast was good. Great location to walk about Ely and take it all in. Price seemed reasonable
Friendly staff and rooms were clean. Breakfast was good. Great location to walk about Ely and take it all in. Price seemed reasonable
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Thomas
Feb 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Trying to be fair with this review but it wasnt without hiccups. The hotel manager was very professional and friendly. The facilities probably need a bit of a refresh but overall cleanliness seemed good. Location was perfect but there isnt enough on site parking which is a shame. We were dissapointed the restaurant/bar wasn't more accommodating. We wanted a quick drink after checking in, there wasnt any room in the bar and we were told we weren't able to sit in the (half empty) restaurant without ordering food. Worst thing about the night was being woken up at 2am in the morning by an extremely drunk guest who was lost and tried to get into our room. There was no obvious way to get in touch with the night porter, so we had at least 30 minutes of distuption before he was led away. I assume this was a one off, and would probably stay again.
Trying to be fair with this review but it wasnt without hiccups. The hotel manager was very professional and friendly. The facilities probably need a bit of a refresh but overall cleanliness seemed good. Location was perfect but there isnt enough on site parking which is a shame. We were dissapointed the restaurant/bar wasn't more accommodating. We wanted a quick drink after checking in, there wasnt any room in the bar and we were told we weren't able to sit in the (half empty) restaurant without ordering food. Worst thing about the night was being woken up at 2am in the morning by an extremely drunk guest who was lost and tried to get into our room. There was no obvious way to get in touch with the night porter, so we had at least 30 minutes of distuption before he was led away. I assume this was a one off, and would probably stay again.
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Gary
Aug 5, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights and booked a double room, though I got a king size bed with a seating area. Most important the bathroom was clean! Bed was comfy and room was reasonably quiet. Also had tv, tea & coffee, fan, iron…a lovely room. Managed to get a space in the free car park at the back of the hotel. Paid for breakfast - the full English was delicious and well worth the money. Also ate in the pub & restaurant - pub style menu, but the food was good. Noticed there are a few other places to eat nearby too. Location is great. Ely Cathedral is just down the street, Oliver Cromwell’s house a short distance and the lovely riverside a 15 minute walk away. Staff were all very friendly and helpful and service was excellent. I’d stay here again.
Stayed for 2 nights and booked a double room, though I got a king size bed with a seating area. Most important the bathroom was clean! Bed was comfy and room was reasonably quiet. Also had tv, tea & coffee, fan, iron…a lovely room. Managed to get a space in the free car park at the back of the hotel. Paid for breakfast - the full English was delicious and well worth the money. Also ate in the pub & restaurant - pub style menu, but the food was good. Noticed there are a few other places to eat nearby too. Location is great. Ely Cathedral is just down the street, Oliver Cromwell’s house a short distance and the lovely riverside a 15 minute walk away. Staff were all very friendly and helpful and service was excellent. I’d stay here again.
6
Alan
Jul 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was in a good position in Ely. The bar waiter gave me the wrong measure for my drink. He insisted it was right. I called the manager and she agreed with me and had to issue a re fund
It was in a good position in Ely. The bar waiter gave me the wrong measure for my drink. He insisted it was right. I called the manager and she agreed with me and had to issue a re fund
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Judith
Dec 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in very simple. Room - Twin ' large. Beds a bit lumpy. Breakfast superb. Staff excellent. .
Check in very simple. Room - Twin ' large. Beds a bit lumpy. Breakfast superb. Staff excellent. .
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Neville
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Clean room. Very helpful and friendly staff.
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Location
Excellent central location steps from Ely Cathedral and close to shops, eateries, riverside and the station. Some street noise reported due to the city centre setting.
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Nigel
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean pub/hotel in centre of Ely. Was noise outside until early hours.
Clean pub/hotel in centre of Ely. Was noise outside until early hours.
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Steven
Apr 13, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Everything I went to see was in easy walking distance
Everything I went to see was in easy walking distance
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Leonard
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely place with cheerful staff right in the centre of Ely and just by the cathedral.
Lovely place with cheerful staff right in the centre of Ely and just by the cathedral.
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Kelvin
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
was very central. near shops and cafes. good value. very close to the catherdral. a very nice origanal hotel to stay in. nice bar. good breakfast. and very nice resturant .
was very central. near shops and cafes. good value. very close to the catherdral. a very nice origanal hotel to stay in. nice bar. good breakfast. and very nice resturant .
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Charles
Oct 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very central and a little noisy from passing traffic but very convenient to visit the splendid Cathedral in Ely.
Very central and a little noisy from passing traffic but very convenient to visit the splendid Cathedral in Ely.
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Stephanie
Nov 27, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location! Easy walk from the train station. Convenient to Ely Cathedral and wonderful cafes and shops. Staff were all super nice and helpful.
Great location! Easy walk from the train station. Convenient to Ely Cathedral and wonderful cafes and shops. Staff were all super nice and helpful.
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Sheila
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location- room was wonderful- very friendly and helpful staff nothing too much trouble- perfect base for the local area especially visiting Cambridge
Excellent location- room was wonderful- very friendly and helpful staff nothing too much trouble- perfect base for the local area especially visiting Cambridge
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Christine
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nearness of Cathedral. Walkable to different parts of Ely. Free carparking at public car park.
Nearness of Cathedral. Walkable to different parts of Ely. Free carparking at public car park.
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David
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
This was a short break mainly to reacquaint ourselves with the cathedral which is only yards away from the Lamb. However we had time to spend seeing more of Ely but also to visit Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge which are easily reached by rail from Ely.
This was a short break mainly to reacquaint ourselves with the cathedral which is only yards away from the Lamb. However we had time to spend seeing more of Ely but also to visit Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge which are easily reached by rail from Ely.
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Michael
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The Lamb is literally about 20-30 seconds walk from Ely Cathedral! It's a heritage building which has some unique character. Very nice rooms (I stayed in Room 1, good size for solo travellers or a couple). Good facilities and room amenities: kettle/tea/coffee, iron/board/hangers/shelves, telly, desk, toiletries, towels, etc. I did have a bit of an issue with the toilet as it was not flushing too well first day, but that was fixed by staff. Very convenient location: cathedral is literally next door; but also Ely train station, a coach/bus stop and a large Tesco are all about 10-12mins walk away! There is a high street area in front of the hotel, so there is some street noise during certain times of the day and evening, but I did not find it too loud or busy.
The Lamb is literally about 20-30 seconds walk from Ely Cathedral! It's a heritage building which has some unique character. Very nice rooms (I stayed in Room 1, good size for solo travellers or a couple). Good facilities and room amenities: kettle/tea/coffee, iron/board/hangers/shelves, telly, desk, toiletries, towels, etc. I did have a bit of an issue with the toilet as it was not flushing too well first day, but that was fixed by staff. Very convenient location: cathedral is literally next door; but also Ely train station, a coach/bus stop and a large Tesco are all about 10-12mins walk away! There is a high street area in front of the hotel, so there is some street noise during certain times of the day and evening, but I did not find it too loud or busy.
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Dining
Breakfast is widely praised for quality and value, and many enjoyed dinners in the pub. A few reported inconsistencies, such as a poorly cooked dish or limited real ale choice.
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Sharon
Dec 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel/restaurant. Great location. Lovely food both in the evening and breakfast. Friendly staff. Nice hotel room. Bathroom in need of renovation. Parking very limited although you can park a 2 minute walk away in a car park. Overall fully recommend.
Great hotel/restaurant. Great location. Lovely food both in the evening and breakfast. Friendly staff. Nice hotel room. Bathroom in need of renovation. Parking very limited although you can park a 2 minute walk away in a car park. Overall fully recommend.
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Christopher
Jan 29, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The Lamb is a fine hotel in the heart of Ely. The staff were reliably helpful, polite, and skilled. The room was clean, comfortable and big enough for me and my wife. Breakfast was well done, we had the "Full English" a couple of times and "Continental" (Cereal, fruit, yogurt) other times. Coffee was good. The dinners were ample, prepared properly and served promptly. The beer variety was good and the bartenders helpful and quick. The location of the Lamb was perfect for me. The deservedly famous Ely Cathedral (includes a Stained Glass museum) was a block away and the Ely Museum was a block in the other directions. Many shops and places to eat were nearby. The town itself is quite charming. My only concern re: the Lamb was the bathtub/shower. The tub itself seems too narrow and slippery - it felt a little unsafe for this 'in-shape' 71 year old (I'm guessing the tub is an old one that's been "redone". A much smaller issue = the instructions on how to operate the shower were incomplete.
The Lamb is a fine hotel in the heart of Ely. The staff were reliably helpful, polite, and skilled. The room was clean, comfortable and big enough for me and my wife. Breakfast was well done, we had the "Full English" a couple of times and "Continental" (Cereal, fruit, yogurt) other times. Coffee was good. The dinners were ample, prepared properly and served promptly. The beer variety was good and the bartenders helpful and quick. The location of the Lamb was perfect for me. The deservedly famous Ely Cathedral (includes a Stained Glass museum) was a block away and the Ely Museum was a block in the other directions. Many shops and places to eat were nearby. The town itself is quite charming. My only concern re: the Lamb was the bathtub/shower. The tub itself seems too narrow and slippery - it felt a little unsafe for this 'in-shape' 71 year old (I'm guessing the tub is an old one that's been "redone". A much smaller issue = the instructions on how to operate the shower were incomplete.
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Mrs Karen
Nov 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Quiet room overlooking the car park. Nice bar with friendly staff. Varied menu to suit all tastes.
Quiet room overlooking the car park. Nice bar with friendly staff. Varied menu to suit all tastes.
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David Charles Allain
Jun 28, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Breakfast was the best thing about our stay. The rooms are basic but clean and fairly comfortable. No air conditioning and they have locks on the window allowing you to open it about 5 inches. Parking is very tight and limited (about 10 parking spaces). Staff were amazing, friendly and helpful. I would stay there again but not in the summer. Amazing breakfast, part continental with fresh pastries and fruit. Cooked to order hot food was great. The bar has good beer selection and mixed drinks. Dinner was very good.
Breakfast was the best thing about our stay. The rooms are basic but clean and fairly comfortable. No air conditioning and they have locks on the window allowing you to open it about 5 inches. Parking is very tight and limited (about 10 parking spaces). Staff were amazing, friendly and helpful. I would stay there again but not in the summer. Amazing breakfast, part continental with fresh pastries and fruit. Cooked to order hot food was great. The bar has good beer selection and mixed drinks. Dinner was very good.
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Nigel
Jan 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The breakfast was 1st class but the choice of real ale (even Greene King) in the bar was very poor. As Greene King is supposed to be one the country's best brewers, to only have one beer (Abbott) on was not good enough. As a result, We dined elsewhere.
The breakfast was 1st class but the choice of real ale (even Greene King) in the bar was very poor. As Greene King is supposed to be one the country's best brewers, to only have one beer (Abbott) on was not good enough. As a result, We dined elsewhere.
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Mary
May 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic hotel will definitely go back location was spot on close to everything. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Food was great and breakfast had loads of choice 😋
Fantastic hotel will definitely go back location was spot on close to everything. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Food was great and breakfast had loads of choice 😋
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Judith
Dec 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in very simple. Room - Twin ' large. Beds a bit lumpy. Breakfast superb. Staff excellent. .
Check in very simple. Room - Twin ' large. Beds a bit lumpy. Breakfast superb. Staff excellent. .
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Alan
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and everything worked. Hotel located near cathedral and shops. Staff were friendly and professional. Breakfast was very nice with quality ingredients and good choice. Small parking area which was full but there is a car park nearby which is free for 2 hours. Would stay again
The room was clean and everything worked. Hotel located near cathedral and shops. Staff were friendly and professional. Breakfast was very nice with quality ingredients and good choice. Small parking area which was full but there is a car park nearby which is free for 2 hours. Would stay again
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Debra
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is right next to the cathedral, parking on a one way street that you have to go round the block to get to. The room was nice. The pub was full of beer flies and the risotto I was served was raw (picture attached). They didn't charge me for it, but I would rather have had a cooked meal! Breakfast was nice.
Hotel is right next to the cathedral, parking on a one way street that you have to go round the block to get to. The room was nice. The pub was full of beer flies and the risotto I was served was raw (picture attached). They didn't charge me for it, but I would rather have had a cooked meal! Breakfast was nice.
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Mark
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Too noisy in the bar. No lounge. Disappointing food.
Too noisy in the bar. No lounge. Disappointing food.
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Ray
Jul 21, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice stay at The Lamb again. Very helpful and polite staff. Nice and clean, although some area's/furniture could do with a dusting.
Very nice stay at The Lamb again. Very helpful and polite staff. Nice and clean, although some area's/furniture could do with a dusting.
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Richard
Jul 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very helpful staff food good. Minor problem cost me nearly 30percent by booking through this website
Very helpful staff food good. Minor problem cost me nearly 30percent by booking through this website
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Carolyn
Jul 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Basic but comfortable beds.
Basic but comfortable beds.
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Carolyn
Jul 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great position but not the most attractive place, hot rooms but the fan supplied was great, although the windows barely open, the corridor during the day was cooler and fluid dynamics worked well by opening and closing the door 8 times greatly cooled the room A real bonus was the bed was extremely comfortable. So value for money, basic but comfortable
Great position but not the most attractive place, hot rooms but the fan supplied was great, although the windows barely open, the corridor during the day was cooler and fluid dynamics worked well by opening and closing the door 8 times greatly cooled the room A real bonus was the bed was extremely comfortable. So value for money, basic but comfortable
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Nigel
Jul 12, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff on the desk and serving were very helpful. I recommend the breakfast. My only criticism is the small car park. We had a place but if we'd arrived 5 minutes later we wouldn't.
The staff on the desk and serving were very helpful. I recommend the breakfast. My only criticism is the small car park. We had a place but if we'd arrived 5 minutes later we wouldn't.
FAQs about Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns
Is parking available at the hotel?
Complimentary parking is available nearby, and limited parking is offered on-site. Reservations are not required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 5 for children.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the hotel with a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of GBP 15, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The hotel offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and public areas. Step-free entrances are available.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is situated in the heart of Ely, just steps from Ely Museum and Stained Glass Museum. Ely Cathedral is 0.1 mi away, and Oliver Cromwell's House is 0.4 mi from the property.
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the hotel, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, though specific age limits are not provided.
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The front desk is open during the following times:
- Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 5 for children
- Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
- Late check-in fee: GBP 15.00 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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