Poets House

Name: Poets House
Address: 40 St Marys Street, Ely, East Cambridgeshire District, England, United Kingdom, Ely, Isle of Ely, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.92

"Amazing bar"

"Loved the spacious bathroom"

"Superb restaurant"

"Spacious rooms"

"Staff provided great service"

"Impressive views"

Amenities

Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Room Service
Dry Cleaning

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Property description

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features concierge services, wedding services, and a banquet hall.

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8.9

Fabulous

Based on 348 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

Couple

65%

Family

13%

Group

11%

Solo

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Poets House, travellers highlight a central spot by Ely Cathedral, spacious rooms with big bathtubs and views, generally friendly service, and enjoyable breakfasts, while noting off site parking and occasional lapses in bar or breakfast service.

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Charon

16 Apr 2026

Stayed 1 night

My partner got food poisoning from the chicken, when I advised the receptionist all she was concerned was were we going to report it.

Trudie

13 Feb 2026

Stayed 1 night

Great nights sleep. Lovely room and excellent staff

Lynda

11 Feb 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Great location, good food, friendly staff

Dean

31 Jan 2026

Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room, great staff, lovely bar area. A very accomplished Hotel

Chris

28 Jan 2026

Stayed 1 night

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40 St Marys Street, Ely, East Cambridgeshire District, England, United Kingdom

Location

A stay at Poets House places you in the heart of Ely, steps from Oliver Cromwell's House and 3 minutes by foot from Ely Cathedral. This boutique hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Stained Glass Museum and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Babylon Gallery.

Oliver Cromwell's House(0.1 Miles)

Ely Cathedral(0.2 Miles)

Ely Museum(0.2 Miles)

Stained Glass Museum(0.3 Miles)

Wisbech(0.5 Miles)

Babylon Gallery(0.6 Miles)

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Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 22:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Free self parking is available on-site.

Full breakfasts are available for a fee, approximately GBP 10 to 17 for adults and children. Serving hours are not specified.

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for an additional fee, with late check-out costing GBP 50.00, subject to availability.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details on bathroom accessibility and pool access features are not provided.

The property is located in the heart of Ely, just steps from Oliver Cromwell's House and 3 minutes by foot from Ely Cathedral. It is 14.8 miles from Newmarket Racecourse and 0.2 miles from the Stained Glass Museum.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 20.00 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

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