The Royal Standard
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Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
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8.9
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Across the reviews of The Royal Standard, guests praise the friendly, helpful staff, comfortable characterful rooms with air conditioning, and a central Ely location near the cathedral, plus consistently well-regarded breakfasts and pub meals that many found delicious.
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David
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
We only had a one night stay while we took in a show in Ely. The staff were really happy and helpful. A small boutique establishment but steeped in history. Although there was maintenance work going on it didn't detract from a lovely experience, the whole building was still immaculately clean. Room was beautiful, I believe that all the rooms are individually styled and ours certainly had a little wow factor. It's also a great location to explore the beautiful city and all it has to offer. The food and beverages were top draw too. All in all a fabulous little pub/restaurant/hotel. The building is hundreds of years old but the facilities are 2026. The Royal Standard is a little gem and we'll happily stay there in the future.
We only had a one night stay while we took in a show in Ely. The staff were really happy and helpful. A small boutique establishment but steeped in history. Although there was maintenance work going on it didn't detract from a lovely experience, the whole building was still immaculately clean. Room was beautiful, I believe that all the rooms are individually styled and ours certainly had a little wow factor. It's also a great location to explore the beautiful city and all it has to offer. The food and beverages were top draw too. All in all a fabulous little pub/restaurant/hotel. The building is hundreds of years old but the facilities are 2026. The Royal Standard is a little gem and we'll happily stay there in the future.
10
Joanne
Apr 11, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The breakfast is cooked to order and excellent. Room lovely - in need of tarting up in places but very clean which is the main thing. Most of the staff were great. Just one female staff member was a bit rude to my partner about letting him through to the accommodation when the key was with me. Only one key per room so hardy our fault. All the other staff were excellent - helpful polite and friendly. Very central location for town, cathedral and short walk to the river. Overall a lovely stay and would recommend.
The breakfast is cooked to order and excellent. Room lovely - in need of tarting up in places but very clean which is the main thing. Most of the staff were great. Just one female staff member was a bit rude to my partner about letting him through to the accommodation when the key was with me. Only one key per room so hardy our fault. All the other staff were excellent - helpful polite and friendly. Very central location for town, cathedral and short walk to the river. Overall a lovely stay and would recommend.
10
Craig
Nov 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff, very helpful. We were in room 1 which is a clean modern room. You do hear a little traffic noise but not enough that it's an issue. Just watch you don't rest a bare knee on the heated towel rail when you're sat on the toilet!
Great staff, very helpful. We were in room 1 which is a clean modern room. You do hear a little traffic noise but not enough that it's an issue. Just watch you don't rest a bare knee on the heated towel rail when you're sat on the toilet!
6
Melissa
Nov 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice but lots of noise from the road.
Nice but lots of noise from the road.
8
Sabine
Nov 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, clean, spacious shower
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, clean, spacious shower
24 Fore Hill, Ely, East Cambridgeshire District, England, United Kingdom
Location
With a stay at The Royal Standard in Ely, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Babylon Gallery and Ted Coney's Family Portraits. This inn is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Newmarket Racecourse and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Waterside Antiques Centre.
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