Is parking available at the hotel?

Nearby parking is available for a fee of approximately GBP 30 per night, located about 2625 ft away from the hotel. Reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are served for a fee of approximately GBP 24 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children. Serving hours are weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is available from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the hotel's location relative to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Cambridge, just 0.1 km from the University of Cambridge and Hobson's Conduit, and 0.2 km from the Fitzwilliam Museum. Public transport options are available nearby.

What are the policies for children staying at the hotel?

One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 30 per night, subject to availability. Advance request or confirmation is required for rollaway beds.

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge

Average nightly price at Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$147
February	$173
March	$186
April	$176
May	$197
June	$210
July	$242
August	$189
September	$227
October	$187
November	$174
December	$158

What guests think

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge is a characterful, centrally located boutique stay praised for friendly staff, comfy beds and a cosy cellar bar, though reviews also note some dated areas, occasional maintenance lapses and inconsistent restaurant and breakfast experiences.

Recurring concerns include rooms that run warm with faulty or loud air conditioning, intermittent noise from roads or extraction units, visible scaffolding during works, and inconsistent housekeeping or cleanliness. Parking is off site and paid, and the historic, multi level layout involves many stairs, which may not suit those with mobility needs. Overall, expect a charming, central base with personable service, but variable room condition and dining value.

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Facilities

Characterful cellar bar draws praise, though it can close early or feel quiet at times. Parking is off site and paid via nearby garages or partner hotels; there is no on site parking.

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Deb

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Having been told that the bar was open til 11pm we returned at 10.45 to find it locked up. The bar manager happened to be in reception and kindly served us, we needed to sit in a room separate from the bar. OK, but not what we expected.

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Julie

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for Punting tours on the river & visiting the oldest university colleges and the museum. Bar was closed at 5pm so two glasses of very average Chardonnay cost £30 from the restaurant !!! Great front desk staff.

10

Cindy

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, very much enjoyed our stay in a junior suite, very spacious and lovely roll top bath in the room. Would definitely stay again. No parking but arrangement with another hotel for £30 per night

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Richard

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No parking . Bar was in a basement and closed by 11. Carpets were stained . Staff friendly.

10

Ian

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free upgrade to a deluxe room and couldn't resist using the roll-top bath! Very helpful reception, including guidance that I could just park on the road outside for free if leaving before 8am rather than paying the £30 fee for a car park a good walk away. Building is a bit of a warren so glad they showed me to my room.

10

David

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bar is exceptional for an evening drink k and I really like their breakfast.

8

Michael

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the hotel, very clean and the bed was extra comfy! We were on the top level (attic) so it was a bit cramped but the overall ambience made up for it! The bar was underground and fantastic! We’d defiantly stay there again!

8

Huw

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Walking distance to Cambridge city centre. Great food and excellent service. Our room (Cinema suite) was super. Just the parking lets it down from getting the extra rating star

10

Sharon

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The customer service in this hotel is excellent; it’s a really quirky boutique hotel with nooks and crannies everywhere. The bar in the cellar is great with, once again, excellent service from all of the staff. We will definitely be back.

10

Elizabeth

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice and helpful staff and excellent restaurant. Definitely not a chain hotel, it has loads of personality, including the underground bar with its individual rooms.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but housekeeping is inconsistent. Reports include stained carpets or bedding, missed cleans, and some bathrooms needing a deeper refresh.

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Gilles

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was okay. But the next morning I open my bed and realized the bed was dirty. House cleaning ded not made the bed between guest. They give use a better room. That was nice

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Rebecca

Mar 30, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is on the face of it a lovely place to stay and, is the main, good. Central location and cool decor. Comfortable beds, helpful staff, nice toiletries and decent food (not a huge selection, but that there is, is good). Closer look and it was a bit grubby, shower looked good but was dirty and a bit mouldy in the corners and the glass join, and the water didn’t drain so flooded over the edges (we spoke to reception twice in 3 days and nothing was done about it). Sink in the bathroom and the floor also just a bit grubby. Could all do with a deep clean. If we had paid less maybe I’d feel less inclined to be picky, but this is not a cheap place to stay.

10

Amy

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel, extremely clean and staff were very helpful. Had a room off a courtyard which was lovely.

6

David

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely comfortable room and the most amazing, professional, and friendly staff. My room was adjacent to an outdoor smoking area. Each time I returned to my room I had to pass though a cloud of smoke. Also, noise from the courtyard woke me up. I realise that it's inconsiderate guests, not the hotel which is at fault but the smoking area is badly situated. Also, beware of hidden charges on room service bills. The room itself was lovely, the rest of the hotel looks a little tired, e.g., frayed carpets on the stairs. Thanks to the person who checked me in and out and the man who brought my room service. Lovely people.

8

Loveday

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room spotless. Staff courteous & helpful.

10

schuyler

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful location. Room was spacious and very clean and the staff was lovely.

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Julie

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The boiler in our bathroom was so loud it kept us awake all night. Although the mattress was comfortable, the bed frame had seen better days. The whole bed moved everytime you turned over. Room was clean. Food was lovely.

6

Pooja

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In general the hotel and staff were lovely. There was scaffolding all over the hotel and it would have been good to know this before booking. One of the rooms that we booked looked like it hadn’t been cleaned. There were clothes left in there and the bed looked like it had been slept in.

6

Daz

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Found bathroom dirty and the mattress only had 1 sheet and lots stains on it and carpet was filthy staff was lovely but for £400 Was a little disappointing

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Rooms

Rooms are characterful with comfortable beds and some spacious suites, but several feel dated or dark, and a number face noise from roads, extractors or plumbing. Air conditioning is often ineffective or loud, and scaffolding has affected light and views during works.

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Karin

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was scaffolding covering the front of the hotel which was not mentioned on their website. My first room had vibrations and noise from a kitchen extractor fan. I asked to be moved. The bed was comfortable and the en-suite was very good.

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Filip

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location, but we had not slept at all due to kitchen extractor (so we were informed upon asking for help) somewhere close to our room - incredibly noisy even with earplugs and left us feeling really awful before early flight. It's an old building which can be charming, but you can also hear people slamming doors on your floor like something is exploding. I would not stay again.

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Richard

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival, Entered the bedroom to find a temperature at 30.5 deg C at 6pm. Air con not working and staff had not pre warned us. Housemaids must have known as the windows were all open. Luckily We transferred to another hotel

6

Arna

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was well located and the staff were pleasant and helpful. The rooms were pretty basic and what was called air conditioning was really non-existent. It was expensive for what it offered.

8

Miranda

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a bit tired and exceptionally dark as there was scaffolding outside the window - a warning would have been appreciated! Otherwise comfortable, nice smellies in the bathroom and plenty of space. Most of the staff could not have been more helpful.

8

Jackie

Feb 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A great location near to the town centre, but away from the noise and bustle. The staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. The room was nice. The bed was very comfortable and clean. The bathroom was well stocked with l’occitane toiletries. The only downside was that the room looked out over an air conditioning unit and office buildings, so not much of a view.

10

Jeanette

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed was super comfy and the standard room was a decent size. The shower was amazing and the staff super friendly.

2

Caroline

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is cool that this is located in such a historic property, and they have thoughtful touches in the rooms (nice soap, old fashioned bath tubs, good quality water in glass bottles). I left my reservation early because I woke up to little bugs biting me in the bed. I’ve never experienced this before. They assured me that these were not bed bugs but advised that I sterilize my traveling things all the same. The windows do not open (for “safety”) and the air/ac does not work so there was no fresh ventilation in the room. The mattress had also settled like the building and was quite uneven in the places where people tend to sleep.

8

Matthew

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall things were ok. The reception area is small and felt disorganised when busy, at times felt like I was an inconvenience to be asking for things - customer service was lacking. The hotel in areas is showing its age, but in the main it met our needs for a short visit. Room itself was comfy, well equipped, clean, everything soft to touch. The air conditioning pretty sure wasn’t working in our room, quite warm, other areas in the hotel were more comfortable to be in and cooler. Breakfast, good range of cooked foods and continental breakfast. Not sure what was going on with the hollandaise sauce with my eggs, more like a bowl of soup with eggs and muffins - very odd. Service was welcoming, full of smiles and all happy to assist. Can’t compare it to other hotels in Cambridge but I think I might try somewhere else on my next visit.

8

Kelly

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning was loud and needed it on as the room was so hot. Room was nice, queen size bed. Decor a little dated.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful across reception, bar and restaurant, with occasional standout service and gestures. However, there are intermittent issues with indifferent or slow front desk, understaffed breakfast, and a few reports of rude or unhelpful restaurant service.

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Jennifer

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was fine. The assistant manager was very friendly and kind during check-in. My issue was with the hotel restaurant - The Bistro. There was an aggressive server there (man) and quite rude upon checkout. We had dinner there and he added an extra donation surcharge without even asking and when I asked him why he added it without asking, he got annoyed and aggressive. Why are you adding charges without the customer's knowledge. I thought that was odd. Unfortunately, tt really turned me off to the whole experience. The next morning at breakfast he was there again and he recognized me. The man has an attitude for no good reason and perhaps he was having a bad day, but I cannot recommend that restaurant. The French food is subpar at best and the breakfast that I paid for was also mediocre. On top of that the rude service - no thanks.

8

FRANCES

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, clean and rooms a bit dark. I have stayed here before and would again. Sadly when I left today and went to check out I said good morning and was ignored by two staff members more interested in their PC than me and my desire to check out. A sour end to my stay. I guess some people aren't equipped to work in the service industry.

10

Alberto Luis Trigo

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had an amazing stay! Habiba, at the reception, was EXCEPTIONAL. Its a little boutique hotel i highly recommend. Great location. Great service. Super clean. Ery nice

8

William

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable room unique design , well appointed with good amenities, helpful staff and a good location. Avoid Concha y Toro room until works have ceased in courtyard area, otherwise you will get woken up around 8 or 8:30( sadly no advisory on this at time of booking) Also a loose light fitting with wiring showing which had dropped out in wardrobe. Mentioned to staff. Note made. A matter that can easily be resolved. Checkout is at 11:00 and only one person on duty at that point. Long wait as we waited for couple in front to resolve problems and then lady behind us was getting concerned she was going to miss the 11 am deadline for checkout.

10

RICHARD

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel and staff highly recommend. Thank you Hotel du Vin

10

james

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay, wonderful staff in all areas but particularly the front desk.

10

Sharon

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The customer service in this hotel is excellent; it’s a really quirky boutique hotel with nooks and crannies everywhere. The bar in the cellar is great with, once again, excellent service from all of the staff. We will definitely be back.

10

Edward

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, with lovely staff. Room wasn’t quite ready when we arrived so were offered complimentary cocktails, which suited me just fine!

10

GRAHAM

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding service ! We arrived early and asked if we could leave our luggage . Csilla Csanyi could not have been more helpful. A real credit to your Company. On our return later to check in again the service we received was top class. It’s rare these days to actually receive such genuine service. We would have no hesitation staying with you again.

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Matthew

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall things were ok. The reception area is small and felt disorganised when busy, at times felt like I was an inconvenience to be asking for things - customer service was lacking. The hotel in areas is showing its age, but in the main it met our needs for a short visit. Room itself was comfy, well equipped, clean, everything soft to touch. The air conditioning pretty sure wasn’t working in our room, quite warm, other areas in the hotel were more comfortable to be in and cooler. Breakfast, good range of cooked foods and continental breakfast. Not sure what was going on with the hollandaise sauce with my eggs, more like a bowl of soup with eggs and muffins - very odd. Service was welcoming, full of smiles and all happy to assist. Can’t compare it to other hotels in Cambridge but I think I might try somewhere else on my next visit.

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Location

Central, walkable base near colleges, museums and sights, yet generally on a quieter street. Handy for exploring Cambridge on foot.

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James

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In the heart of Cambridge, this is a great hotel - softly comfortable and well-appointed rooms, friendly, cheerful staff and a great breakfast.

10

john

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really nice hotel conveniently situated in the amazing city of Cambridge. Clean comfortable rooms, friendly staff and quiet location

10

Carol

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Out of the fray but very near the center of town. Quiet and charming

10

Bengt

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

An old house tastefully transformed into a charming hotel, perfectly situated at a prime address in central Cambridge.

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Katrien

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful hotel to explore Cambridge

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Glenn

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Old but modern in a nice part of town, close to restaurants, bars, shopping and the Colleges.

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Becky

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Great central location near all the historic university buildings and corn exchange. Clean, quiet, super friendly and welcoming staff. Would highly recommend and would stay again.

10

Thomas

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed in the Pommery suite. Enjoyed the spaciousness of the room, separate shower & tub. Breakfast was included and was decent. Primarily stayed here for the proximity to the Fitzwilliam Museum. Unbeatable location. Would stay here again.

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Mark

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A classic ‘Hotel du Vin’ hotel - bed super comfortable, quirky and charming rooms, with excellent location. Park & Ride bus stop nearby and location is excellent.

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Michael

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic location. Very charming hotel and amazing staff. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

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Dining

Breakfast and the bistro earn frequent praise for quality, though pricing is on the higher side. Experiences are inconsistent: some report limited menus, items unavailable, lukewarm room service, or patchy service at busy times.

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Lynne

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel room very good, staff excellent, restaurant limited dinner menu, everything on menu not available and breakfast very expensive compared to neighbouring restaurants. Bar completed empty therefore no ambiance.

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Alistair

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice room in old building. Bed very comfortable. Staff exceptionally friendly. Breakfast menu had a good choice of options and food was delicious. Would definitely stay again if visiting Cambridge.

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Lisa

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stair carpet looked like it needed vacuuming. Shower didn’t work and took a bit too long to arrange for us to go to the top of the hotel to shower before returning to room. Meant we were last into breakfast and could not regain that time for our mini break. Breakfast was not buffet and things on display were very limited and not appetising. Juices were concentrated (carton) rather than fresh and bread for toast was supermarket packaged sliced white and brown. For £22 a head, that is not acceptable. Not really what we would expect from such an expensive hotel. Others in the area are much better value. Disappointed as had wanted to stay here for a while.

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Jacqueline

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is in a good location, very walkable to the popular sights. The bed was very comfortable. Lovely L'Occitane products in the bathroom. I ordered room service and although the food was very tasty it was only lukewarm. It arrived from the kitchen with no covers over the plates.

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Jennifer

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was fine. The assistant manager was very friendly and kind during check-in. My issue was with the hotel restaurant - The Bistro. There was an aggressive server there (man) and quite rude upon checkout. We had dinner there and he added an extra donation surcharge without even asking and when I asked him why he added it without asking, he got annoyed and aggressive. Why are you adding charges without the customer's knowledge. I thought that was odd. Unfortunately, tt really turned me off to the whole experience. The next morning at breakfast he was there again and he recognized me. The man has an attitude for no good reason and perhaps he was having a bad day, but I cannot recommend that restaurant. The French food is subpar at best and the breakfast that I paid for was also mediocre. On top of that the rude service - no thanks.

8

Natalie

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A convenient location and the staff were all lovely. Good breakfast. A very enjoyable stay.

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Wayne

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Botique, characterful property. Good room, spacious. Dining was enjoyable. Breakfast is great.

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Joanna

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent team at front of house made us feel very welcome and ensured we had everything we needed. Comfortable room. Breakfast was good, again the team serving hosting were excellent

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Maria

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Elegant property with a great bafand Bistro and good menu. I had dinner there and while a little pricey the food was excellent.

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Claire

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable and nice atmosphere. Bar staff were very friendly and welcoming. Bedroom was lovely but a couple of housekeeping issues and on the last morning the cold water stopped working. We didn't have breakfast as we were short on time and it cost £24. It would have been nice to have a cheaper continental option for those in a rush.

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