University Arms, Autograph Collection
US$254
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for University Arms, Autograph Collection
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US$254
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at University Arms, Autograph Collection average US$196 in the cheapest month (January) and US$364 in the most expensive month (September), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$196 |
| February | US$228 |
| March | US$258 |
| April | US$251 |
| May | US$304 |
| June | US$337 |
| July | US$362 |
| August | US$269 |
| September | US$364 |
| October | US$254 |
| November | US$243 |
| December | US$226 |
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Most expensive: September (~US$364)
Cheapest: January (~US$196)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Edwardian hotel include wedding services a...
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Edwardian hotel include wedding services and a ballroom.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Cambridge? This hotel has 2723 square feet (253 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Dining
For lunch or dinner, stop by Parker's Tavern, a restaurant that specializes in British cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 192 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Location
A stay at University Arms, Autograph Collection places you in the heart of Cambridge, steps from University of Cambridge and Downing College. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Emmanuel College and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Our Lady and the English Martyrs.
What's nearby
University of Cambridge(0.1 Miles)
Downing College(0.1 Miles)
Parker's Piece(0.1 Miles)
Emmanuel College(0.1 Miles)
Grand Arcade Shopping Centre(0.2 Miles)
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences(0.2 Miles)
Mill Road(0.2 Miles)
Our Lady and the English Martyrs(0.2 Miles)
Cambridge University Museum and Archaeology and Anthropology(0.2 Miles)
Christ's College(0.3 Miles)
The Polar Museum(0.3 Miles)
Scott Polar Research Institute(0.3 Miles)
Fenner's(0.3 Miles)
Corpus Christi College(0.3 Miles)
Cambridge Corn Exchange(0.4 Miles)
Cambridge (CBG)(2.7 Miles)
Stansted Airport (STN)(30.4 Miles)
Luton Airport (LTN)(40 Miles)
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Location
Regent Street, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
University of Cambridge (0.1 Miles)
Downing College (0.1 Miles)
Parker's Piece (0.1 Miles)
Emmanuel College (0.1 Miles)
Grand Arcade Shopping Centre (0.2 Miles)
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (0.2 Miles)
Room options
5
Room, 1 Double Bed
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
194 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
8
Suite, 1 King Bed, Park View
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
484 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Classic Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
247 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Park View
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
280 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
226 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
258 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds
Room details
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
226 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds
Room details
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
9
Suite, 1 King Bed, Park View (Terrace)
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
291 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of University Arms, Autograph Collection
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 1,255 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
30%
Couple
44%
Family
13%
Group
7%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At University Arms, Autograph Collection, guests praise the central location by Parker’s Piece, elegant design, comfortable rooms, and friendly staff, while recurring downsides include slow bar or breakfast service, limited and pricey parking, and occasional maintenance, noise, or temperature issues.
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At University Arms, Autograph Collection, guests praise the central location by Parker’s Piece, elegant design, comfortable rooms, and friendly staff, while recurring downsides include slow bar or breakfast service, limited and pricey parking, and occasional maintenance, noise, or temperature issues.
Many enjoy the breakfast and food at Parker’s Tavern, though value and consistency divide opinion. Facilities feedback is mixed, with reports of gym closures, slow or faulty lifts, and occasional Wi‑Fi or VPN issues. Expect a stylish stay with warm service and a few operational niggles.
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Facilities
Attractive bar/lounge and historic public spaces, but on-site parking is very limited and expensive; several reviews mention the gym being closed and lifts slow or out of service.
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10
Matthew
28 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Modern central location with the river about a 15m walk away. Comfy beds, and quiet in a high room. Breakfast at £25pp is expensive for hot buffet, and doesn't include cooked items on menu which are a further £13 or so. Limited parking on site at £40/day, or within 7 min walk across the green at around £25/day (EV chargers here).
Modern central location with the river about a 15m walk away. Comfy beds, and quiet in a high room. Breakfast at £25pp is expensive for hot buffet, and doesn't include cooked items on menu which are a further £13 or so. Limited parking on site at £40/day, or within 7 min walk across the green at around £25/day (EV chargers here).
6
Robert
3 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast is very bad value. Streaky bacon is only the first of many issues. WiFi slow and blocks some VPNs. Low water pressure. One lift broken, the other enraging. Staff are great and if you can get over the unnaturally long pillows the beds pretty comfortable too. Apparently charged me a tenner to upgrade my room without checking with me first. Typically vexing hotel TV.
Breakfast is very bad value. Streaky bacon is only the first of many issues. WiFi slow and blocks some VPNs. Low water pressure. One lift broken, the other enraging. Staff are great and if you can get over the unnaturally long pillows the beds pretty comfortable too. Apparently charged me a tenner to upgrade my room without checking with me first. Typically vexing hotel TV.
8
Peter
12 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Large room. Good security. Gym being closed was a disappointment. No draught beer in anEnglish tavern was surprising
Large room. Good security. Gym being closed was a disappointment. No draught beer in anEnglish tavern was surprising
6
Emma
4 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel has so much potential but it just comes up a little short. We enjoyed our stay, the bar area was lovely, room room for improvement. - Communication - I was in contact with the hotel in advance to ask about parking, they just ignored me until after we stayed - poor. We turned up see if we could park onsite, took 15 mins to even find a human to ask, they eventually said no & directed us to the nearest car park 5 mins away. FYI walking to the hotel is a across a very dark park, not great for a female on her own. - Breakfast - set up at Parker's Tavern was great, nice continental options, don't bother with a la carte. Took 40 mins to get an avocado on toast delivered. Not what you expect when you paid £200 per night. We added breakfast at check in as staff advised it was cheaper, the restaurant had no record of this so we awkwardly had to explain it to them. - Classic room - we booked a room with twin beds (2 friends). Allocated ground floor - room decor was lovely but the room smelt so bad of sewage every time we walked in. We were only there 1 night, they'd already told us no upgrade to a twin superior room was available & the reception was mayhem so we didn't bother to complain. - Bar access - a main reason to stay was the lovely bar. We went for a drink at 6pm & was refused access very rudely, just told it was full. We looked through the door & lots of bar stools & seats explained we were staying at hotel, they eventually let us in but reluctantly. So strange.
This hotel has so much potential but it just comes up a little short. We enjoyed our stay, the bar area was lovely, room room for improvement. - Communication - I was in contact with the hotel in advance to ask about parking, they just ignored me until after we stayed - poor. We turned up see if we could park onsite, took 15 mins to even find a human to ask, they eventually said no & directed us to the nearest car park 5 mins away. FYI walking to the hotel is a across a very dark park, not great for a female on her own. - Breakfast - set up at Parker's Tavern was great, nice continental options, don't bother with a la carte. Took 40 mins to get an avocado on toast delivered. Not what you expect when you paid £200 per night. We added breakfast at check in as staff advised it was cheaper, the restaurant had no record of this so we awkwardly had to explain it to them. - Classic room - we booked a room with twin beds (2 friends). Allocated ground floor - room decor was lovely but the room smelt so bad of sewage every time we walked in. We were only there 1 night, they'd already told us no upgrade to a twin superior room was available & the reception was mayhem so we didn't bother to complain. - Bar access - a main reason to stay was the lovely bar. We went for a drink at 6pm & was refused access very rudely, just told it was full. We looked through the door & lots of bar stools & seats explained we were staying at hotel, they eventually let us in but reluctantly. So strange.
8
Anne
1 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed overnight as visiting with a friend. I think I was expecting the room to have have a little more old school luxury . I’d upgraded to a king room. All that was in the strange shaped room was a bed, desk and a random settle without the back. I had thought there would be an occasional chair, but maybe I was expecting too much. Bathroom was lovely and sizeable Nice wardrobe with tea and coffee, unfortunately the milk was off which destroyed my chance of a nice cup of tea in bed. The bed though. It was divine. I like firm beds but this one was perfect and the bedding was good quality. Room was quiet although right by stairs. Aircon was not adjustable except to turn it on and off but the temperature was ok. Their idea of 24 hr room service needs work. Sandwiches! The lifts can take forever to arrive and I didn’t like that they appear not to have service lifts so you end up sharing with all manner of things. All in all a nice first experience but I don’t know if I’d stay again.
Stayed overnight as visiting with a friend. I think I was expecting the room to have have a little more old school luxury . I’d upgraded to a king room. All that was in the strange shaped room was a bed, desk and a random settle without the back. I had thought there would be an occasional chair, but maybe I was expecting too much. Bathroom was lovely and sizeable Nice wardrobe with tea and coffee, unfortunately the milk was off which destroyed my chance of a nice cup of tea in bed. The bed though. It was divine. I like firm beds but this one was perfect and the bedding was good quality. Room was quiet although right by stairs. Aircon was not adjustable except to turn it on and off but the temperature was ok. Their idea of 24 hr room service needs work. Sandwiches! The lifts can take forever to arrive and I didn’t like that they appear not to have service lifts so you end up sharing with all manner of things. All in all a nice first experience but I don’t know if I’d stay again.
10
Tina
8 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent facility.. Limited parking and tiny forecourt.
Excellent facility.. Limited parking and tiny forecourt.
8
David
30 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Overall the hotel is a nice play to stay, with beautiful decor and comfortable rooms. It is well located, being walking distance to the centre. However it is let down a little by some staff. We were hurriedly checked in on arrival and given no information on where to find the lifts, where our room was located, dining information etc. Yet later on when I wandered around looking for the car park , the young man on Concierge greeted me with a smile and I insisted on taking me there, and then give me a complete tour of the facilities. There is parking under the hotel. Not cheap at £40 for the night, but very convenient. Service is slow in the bar, and I had to walk up to pay my bill after waiting too long for a waiter to come. Little things, but when you pay a premium to stay at a good hotel, you do expect a premium service. I would stay again. The hotel just needs to get the staff better trained.
Overall the hotel is a nice play to stay, with beautiful decor and comfortable rooms. It is well located, being walking distance to the centre. However it is let down a little by some staff. We were hurriedly checked in on arrival and given no information on where to find the lifts, where our room was located, dining information etc. Yet later on when I wandered around looking for the car park , the young man on Concierge greeted me with a smile and I insisted on taking me there, and then give me a complete tour of the facilities. There is parking under the hotel. Not cheap at £40 for the night, but very convenient. Service is slow in the bar, and I had to walk up to pay my bill after waiting too long for a waiter to come. Little things, but when you pay a premium to stay at a good hotel, you do expect a premium service. I would stay again. The hotel just needs to get the staff better trained.
8
Jon
19 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, seconds from shops and restaurants and minutes from the central colleges. Gorgeous view our across Parker's Piece from the park view rooms. Only problem is very very limited parking on-site, which means parking in the nearby multi-storey, which fortunately is open 24/7
Great location, seconds from shops and restaurants and minutes from the central colleges. Gorgeous view our across Parker's Piece from the park view rooms. Only problem is very very limited parking on-site, which means parking in the nearby multi-storey, which fortunately is open 24/7
10
Kathryn
7 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location - nice hotel nice bar helpful staff - oh and free bikes to tour
Great location - nice hotel nice bar helpful staff - oh and free bikes to tour
6
Martin
27 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
ve: Rooms are nicely decorated and clean Good location -ve: Staffs are not proactive — had to push to get my room at 4pm checkin time Gym was shut, one elevator is shut No parking space No bell boy to help with luggage
ve: Rooms are nicely decorated and clean Good location -ve: Staffs are not proactive — had to push to get my room at 4pm checkin time Gym was shut, one elevator is shut No parking space No bell boy to help with luggage
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Cleanliness
Generally very clean with many noting spotless rooms and well-kept spaces; a few reports of stained carpets or minor maintenance issues in rooms/bathrooms.
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8
Caroline
11 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay. The room was lovely, clean & comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
We had a lovely stay. The room was lovely, clean & comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
10
Sarah
27 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff couldn’t be any more helpful and friendly! Super clean, very comfortable beds and in room facilities excellent.
Staff couldn’t be any more helpful and friendly! Super clean, very comfortable beds and in room facilities excellent.
8
Katharine
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It is beautifully decorated, but need to keep up with the maintenance to keep it at the right level. eg carpets are pale and starting to look stained.
It is beautifully decorated, but need to keep up with the maintenance to keep it at the right level. eg carpets are pale and starting to look stained.
10
Kerry Leanne
21 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent service, spotless, spacious room, great food. Close to amenities. Highly recommend.
Excellent service, spotless, spacious room, great food. Close to amenities. Highly recommend.
10
Nitin
25 Oct 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Very clean and well maintained. Rooms are specious. Service was excellent. Decor is elegant. Very attentive staff. A special shout out to Denzel and Anna at front desk!!
Very clean and well maintained. Rooms are specious. Service was excellent. Decor is elegant. Very attentive staff. A special shout out to Denzel and Anna at front desk!!
10
KIMBERLY
20 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I loved the English charm of the decor, the comfortable beds, immaculate rooms, gracious staff.
I loved the English charm of the decor, the comfortable beds, immaculate rooms, gracious staff.
10
Shontel
9 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place, great breakfast, clean rooms.
Nice place, great breakfast, clean rooms.
10
Kwok Wai Kenneth
29 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice and clean room. Hotel staffs are very helpful and friendly
Nice and clean room. Hotel staffs are very helpful and friendly
6
Robert
14 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Although the hotel was welcoming we were disappointed about some minor things. In our room 431 the bathroom door had water damage to the bottom causing it to swell and paint to peel. The toilet flush was not working well. The left hand bedside light was not working. Only two teabags and one portion of milk for tea in the room. All of which was a shame for the money we paid.
Although the hotel was welcoming we were disappointed about some minor things. In our room 431 the bathroom door had water damage to the bottom causing it to swell and paint to peel. The toilet flush was not working well. The left hand bedside light was not working. Only two teabags and one portion of milk for tea in the room. All of which was a shame for the money we paid.
10
Henk
25 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was well done, solid, friendly, clean, nice food, pleasant lounge
Everything was well done, solid, friendly, clean, nice food, pleasant lounge
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Rooms
Rooms are stylish and generally comfortable, with some quiet options and park views, but several guests cite worn finishes or layout quirks, noise or light leakage, hard-to-control or faulty A/C, and slow or restrictive Wi‑Fi.
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10
gary
30 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and nice rooms.
Great location and nice rooms.
8
Mark
6 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice location next to the park. Cambridge is small so the main hotels are all close. Room was big but finishes a bit worn. Shower was nice size. Breakfast was nice
Nice location next to the park. Cambridge is small so the main hotels are all close. Room was big but finishes a bit worn. Shower was nice size. Breakfast was nice
4
Robin
5 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel. Friendly staff and excellent location, but air cond' in my room didn't function well and moved from 14 degrees (very cold) to about 27 degrees (very hot) after three calls before I finally turned it off at 2.30am. Terrible night's sleep as I had an early start. Fortunately, we have a choice. I got a sense there were issues with the technology as other issues were happening.
Great hotel. Friendly staff and excellent location, but air cond' in my room didn't function well and moved from 14 degrees (very cold) to about 27 degrees (very hot) after three calls before I finally turned it off at 2.30am. Terrible night's sleep as I had an early start. Fortunately, we have a choice. I got a sense there were issues with the technology as other issues were happening.
10
Paul
9 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
A lovely hotel that's very convenient for everything in Cambridge. The rooms are comfortable, the bathroom is spacious and well-equipped.
A lovely hotel that's very convenient for everything in Cambridge. The rooms are comfortable, the bathroom is spacious and well-equipped.
6
Robert
3 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast is very bad value. Streaky bacon is only the first of many issues. WiFi slow and blocks some VPNs. Low water pressure. One lift broken, the other enraging. Staff are great and if you can get over the unnaturally long pillows the beds pretty comfortable too. Apparently charged me a tenner to upgrade my room without checking with me first. Typically vexing hotel TV.
Breakfast is very bad value. Streaky bacon is only the first of many issues. WiFi slow and blocks some VPNs. Low water pressure. One lift broken, the other enraging. Staff are great and if you can get over the unnaturally long pillows the beds pretty comfortable too. Apparently charged me a tenner to upgrade my room without checking with me first. Typically vexing hotel TV.
10
Robin
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I’ve stayed here many times. I went for Room 202 which was nice and quiet. I would stay again.
I’ve stayed here many times. I went for Room 202 which was nice and quiet. I would stay again.
6
Emmanuel
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Food at the Tavern is truly amazing. Rooms aren't great - curtains don't close properly so you get woken up early. Also, no sound insulation so we can hear every step from the person staying the floor above. Breakfast options are very limited. Drinks/mocktails at the bar are not great - too sweat.
Food at the Tavern is truly amazing. Rooms aren't great - curtains don't close properly so you get woken up early. Also, no sound insulation so we can hear every step from the person staying the floor above. Breakfast options are very limited. Drinks/mocktails at the bar are not great - too sweat.
10
Laura
29 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
My favorite hotel in Cambridge. Good location, stylish rooms, nice staff, good food and drink options.
My favorite hotel in Cambridge. Good location, stylish rooms, nice staff, good food and drink options.
8
Nigel
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is good, but the rooms could use some renovation. Staff were fabulous.
The hotel is good, but the rooms could use some renovation. Staff were fabulous.
6
Shelagh
21 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very dark dingy room. No mirror above dressing table. Television on a side wall so couldn’t be seen from the bed.
Very dark dingy room. No mirror above dressing table. Television on a side wall so couldn’t be seen from the bed.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful, though several reviews report slow bar or restaurant service and occasional lapses at check-in or communication.
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Nick
21 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here for a friend’s birthday celebration, rooms great, service in the cocktail bar was very slow. And not being able to be served at the bar, only table service was a pain.
Stayed here for a friend’s birthday celebration, rooms great, service in the cocktail bar was very slow. And not being able to be served at the bar, only table service was a pain.
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Katharine
26 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a first class hotel, beautifully designed and with superbly comfortable beds. The staff are uniformly helpful. We have stayed several times and look forward to coming back - it's a wonderful treat.
This is a first class hotel, beautifully designed and with superbly comfortable beds. The staff are uniformly helpful. We have stayed several times and look forward to coming back - it's a wonderful treat.
10
Katharine
18 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our second stay here recently and, honestly, it's a superb hotel. The staff are well-trained and uniformly excellent, the rooms are beautiful, recently refurbed, with wonderful beds and gorgeous bathrooms. We can't fault it and look forward to our next visit.
Our second stay here recently and, honestly, it's a superb hotel. The staff are well-trained and uniformly excellent, the rooms are beautiful, recently refurbed, with wonderful beds and gorgeous bathrooms. We can't fault it and look forward to our next visit.
10
Emma
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff. Beautiful hotel.
Very friendly staff. Beautiful hotel.
10
Raymond
24 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The University Arms is truly a fabulous experience. For us the staff were attentive and friendly. Alway available to help. The breakfast experience was the one of the best. The staff have a great team spirit to watch.
The University Arms is truly a fabulous experience. For us the staff were attentive and friendly. Alway available to help. The breakfast experience was the one of the best. The staff have a great team spirit to watch.
8
Helen
7 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Service in bar and restaurant slow on this occasion.
Service in bar and restaurant slow on this occasion.
6
Emma
4 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel has so much potential but it just comes up a little short. We enjoyed our stay, the bar area was lovely, room room for improvement. - Communication - I was in contact with the hotel in advance to ask about parking, they just ignored me until after we stayed - poor. We turned up see if we could park onsite, took 15 mins to even find a human to ask, they eventually said no & directed us to the nearest car park 5 mins away. FYI walking to the hotel is a across a very dark park, not great for a female on her own. - Breakfast - set up at Parker's Tavern was great, nice continental options, don't bother with a la carte. Took 40 mins to get an avocado on toast delivered. Not what you expect when you paid £200 per night. We added breakfast at check in as staff advised it was cheaper, the restaurant had no record of this so we awkwardly had to explain it to them. - Classic room - we booked a room with twin beds (2 friends). Allocated ground floor - room decor was lovely but the room smelt so bad of sewage every time we walked in. We were only there 1 night, they'd already told us no upgrade to a twin superior room was available & the reception was mayhem so we didn't bother to complain. - Bar access - a main reason to stay was the lovely bar. We went for a drink at 6pm & was refused access very rudely, just told it was full. We looked through the door & lots of bar stools & seats explained we were staying at hotel, they eventually let us in but reluctantly. So strange.
This hotel has so much potential but it just comes up a little short. We enjoyed our stay, the bar area was lovely, room room for improvement. - Communication - I was in contact with the hotel in advance to ask about parking, they just ignored me until after we stayed - poor. We turned up see if we could park onsite, took 15 mins to even find a human to ask, they eventually said no & directed us to the nearest car park 5 mins away. FYI walking to the hotel is a across a very dark park, not great for a female on her own. - Breakfast - set up at Parker's Tavern was great, nice continental options, don't bother with a la carte. Took 40 mins to get an avocado on toast delivered. Not what you expect when you paid £200 per night. We added breakfast at check in as staff advised it was cheaper, the restaurant had no record of this so we awkwardly had to explain it to them. - Classic room - we booked a room with twin beds (2 friends). Allocated ground floor - room decor was lovely but the room smelt so bad of sewage every time we walked in. We were only there 1 night, they'd already told us no upgrade to a twin superior room was available & the reception was mayhem so we didn't bother to complain. - Bar access - a main reason to stay was the lovely bar. We went for a drink at 6pm & was refused access very rudely, just told it was full. We looked through the door & lots of bar stools & seats explained we were staying at hotel, they eventually let us in but reluctantly. So strange.
10
Panayiotis
2 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Overall an excellent stay at this historic hotel. Large, 5 star quality room. Friendly staff and a perfect location for everything.
Overall an excellent stay at this historic hotel. Large, 5 star quality room. Friendly staff and a perfect location for everything.
10
Panagiotis
17 Oct 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Friendly and accommodating service, the team was always helpful and efficient. Great interiors and location.
Friendly and accommodating service, the team was always helpful and efficient. Great interiors and location.
8
David
30 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Overall the hotel is a nice play to stay, with beautiful decor and comfortable rooms. It is well located, being walking distance to the centre. However it is let down a little by some staff. We were hurriedly checked in on arrival and given no information on where to find the lifts, where our room was located, dining information etc. Yet later on when I wandered around looking for the car park , the young man on Concierge greeted me with a smile and I insisted on taking me there, and then give me a complete tour of the facilities. There is parking under the hotel. Not cheap at £40 for the night, but very convenient. Service is slow in the bar, and I had to walk up to pay my bill after waiting too long for a waiter to come. Little things, but when you pay a premium to stay at a good hotel, you do expect a premium service. I would stay again. The hotel just needs to get the staff better trained.
Overall the hotel is a nice play to stay, with beautiful decor and comfortable rooms. It is well located, being walking distance to the centre. However it is let down a little by some staff. We were hurriedly checked in on arrival and given no information on where to find the lifts, where our room was located, dining information etc. Yet later on when I wandered around looking for the car park , the young man on Concierge greeted me with a smile and I insisted on taking me there, and then give me a complete tour of the facilities. There is parking under the hotel. Not cheap at £40 for the night, but very convenient. Service is slow in the bar, and I had to walk up to pay my bill after waiting too long for a waiter to come. Little things, but when you pay a premium to stay at a good hotel, you do expect a premium service. I would stay again. The hotel just needs to get the staff better trained.
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Location
Central spot by Parker’s Piece, walkable to colleges, shops, and sights; guests consistently find it convenient for exploring Cambridge.
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gary
30 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and nice rooms.
Great location and nice rooms.
8
Dimitrios
25 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel. 15 minute stroll to the centre.
Nice hotel. 15 minute stroll to the centre.
10
Steve
20 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Renovated old building located on city green close to colleges and shops. Ideal spot to see Cambridge.
Renovated old building located on city green close to colleges and shops. Ideal spot to see Cambridge.
8
Michel
2 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very good location
Very good location
10
Matthew
28 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Modern central location with the river about a 15m walk away. Comfy beds, and quiet in a high room. Breakfast at £25pp is expensive for hot buffet, and doesn't include cooked items on menu which are a further £13 or so. Limited parking on site at £40/day, or within 7 min walk across the green at around £25/day (EV chargers here).
Modern central location with the river about a 15m walk away. Comfy beds, and quiet in a high room. Breakfast at £25pp is expensive for hot buffet, and doesn't include cooked items on menu which are a further £13 or so. Limited parking on site at £40/day, or within 7 min walk across the green at around £25/day (EV chargers here).
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Carol
31 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Walking distance to city center and major spots.
Great location. Walking distance to city center and major spots.
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Stephen J
26 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good hotel, very helpful staff, reasonable location 10-13 minute walk from the center of town and the Backs. Didn’t try the restaurants or bar.
Good hotel, very helpful staff, reasonable location 10-13 minute walk from the center of town and the Backs. Didn’t try the restaurants or bar.
10
Claire
24 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautifully appointed hotel, excellent service great location
Beautifully appointed hotel, excellent service great location
10
Benjamin
13 Oct 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great hotel close to the city center!
Great hotel close to the city center!
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Jon
19 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, seconds from shops and restaurants and minutes from the central colleges. Gorgeous view our across Parker's Piece from the park view rooms. Only problem is very very limited parking on-site, which means parking in the nearby multi-storey, which fortunately is open 24/7
Great location, seconds from shops and restaurants and minutes from the central colleges. Gorgeous view our across Parker's Piece from the park view rooms. Only problem is very very limited parking on-site, which means parking in the nearby multi-storey, which fortunately is open 24/7
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Dining
Many praise Parker’s Tavern and breakfast quality, but feedback is inconsistent: some found dinners or breakfast disappointing, value high, a la carte slow, bar drinks underwhelming, and late-night room service limited.
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Nick
21 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed here for a friend’s birthday celebration, rooms great, service in the cocktail bar was very slow. And not being able to be served at the bar, only table service was a pain.
Stayed here for a friend’s birthday celebration, rooms great, service in the cocktail bar was very slow. And not being able to be served at the bar, only table service was a pain.
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Deborah
23 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel and restaurant!
Great hotel and restaurant!
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Raymond
24 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The University Arms is truly a fabulous experience. For us the staff were attentive and friendly. Alway available to help. The breakfast experience was the one of the best. The staff have a great team spirit to watch.
The University Arms is truly a fabulous experience. For us the staff were attentive and friendly. Alway available to help. The breakfast experience was the one of the best. The staff have a great team spirit to watch.
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Robert
3 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast is very bad value. Streaky bacon is only the first of many issues. WiFi slow and blocks some VPNs. Low water pressure. One lift broken, the other enraging. Staff are great and if you can get over the unnaturally long pillows the beds pretty comfortable too. Apparently charged me a tenner to upgrade my room without checking with me first. Typically vexing hotel TV.
Breakfast is very bad value. Streaky bacon is only the first of many issues. WiFi slow and blocks some VPNs. Low water pressure. One lift broken, the other enraging. Staff are great and if you can get over the unnaturally long pillows the beds pretty comfortable too. Apparently charged me a tenner to upgrade my room without checking with me first. Typically vexing hotel TV.
10
Frank
21 Apr 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Great location, delicious breakfast, nice bar
Great location, delicious breakfast, nice bar
6
Emmanuel
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Food at the Tavern is truly amazing. Rooms aren't great - curtains don't close properly so you get woken up early. Also, no sound insulation so we can hear every step from the person staying the floor above. Breakfast options are very limited. Drinks/mocktails at the bar are not great - too sweat.
Food at the Tavern is truly amazing. Rooms aren't great - curtains don't close properly so you get woken up early. Also, no sound insulation so we can hear every step from the person staying the floor above. Breakfast options are very limited. Drinks/mocktails at the bar are not great - too sweat.
10
Shontel
9 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place, great breakfast, clean rooms.
Nice place, great breakfast, clean rooms.
8
Anne
1 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed overnight as visiting with a friend. I think I was expecting the room to have have a little more old school luxury . I’d upgraded to a king room. All that was in the strange shaped room was a bed, desk and a random settle without the back. I had thought there would be an occasional chair, but maybe I was expecting too much. Bathroom was lovely and sizeable Nice wardrobe with tea and coffee, unfortunately the milk was off which destroyed my chance of a nice cup of tea in bed. The bed though. It was divine. I like firm beds but this one was perfect and the bedding was good quality. Room was quiet although right by stairs. Aircon was not adjustable except to turn it on and off but the temperature was ok. Their idea of 24 hr room service needs work. Sandwiches! The lifts can take forever to arrive and I didn’t like that they appear not to have service lifts so you end up sharing with all manner of things. All in all a nice first experience but I don’t know if I’d stay again.
Stayed overnight as visiting with a friend. I think I was expecting the room to have have a little more old school luxury . I’d upgraded to a king room. All that was in the strange shaped room was a bed, desk and a random settle without the back. I had thought there would be an occasional chair, but maybe I was expecting too much. Bathroom was lovely and sizeable Nice wardrobe with tea and coffee, unfortunately the milk was off which destroyed my chance of a nice cup of tea in bed. The bed though. It was divine. I like firm beds but this one was perfect and the bedding was good quality. Room was quiet although right by stairs. Aircon was not adjustable except to turn it on and off but the temperature was ok. Their idea of 24 hr room service needs work. Sandwiches! The lifts can take forever to arrive and I didn’t like that they appear not to have service lifts so you end up sharing with all manner of things. All in all a nice first experience but I don’t know if I’d stay again.
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Nick
5 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel. Restaurant meal was excellent but breakfast was just buffet and would skip that but I don’t like buffet breakfasts and prefer it cooked to order. But great location and nice atmosphere.
Lovely hotel. Restaurant meal was excellent but breakfast was just buffet and would skip that but I don’t like buffet breakfasts and prefer it cooked to order. But great location and nice atmosphere.
10
Chris
16 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great hotel, very conveniently located however, we were a little disappointed with the restaurant. We’ve stayed there before and had a wonderful dinner at the restaurant but this time it was a little disappointing unfortunately
Great hotel, very conveniently located however, we were a little disappointed with the restaurant. We’ve stayed there before and had a wonderful dinner at the restaurant but this time it was a little disappointing unfortunately
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Sandra
19 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient to downing college which was the main thing. Very expensive for what it is.
Convenient to downing college which was the main thing. Very expensive for what it is.
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Juan
12 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel, well maintained grounds and very helpful staff, specially Charles. Very close to all tourist attractions, shopping and dining. Comfortable rooms and in-room amenities. Great breakfast variety and taste. Look forward to come back.
Beautiful hotel, well maintained grounds and very helpful staff, specially Charles. Very close to all tourist attractions, shopping and dining. Comfortable rooms and in-room amenities. Great breakfast variety and taste. Look forward to come back.
10
Parul
30 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel conveniently located!
Great hotel conveniently located!
10
David
20 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic hotel in a great location in the centre of Cambridge. Staff were very friendly and helpful.breakfast buffet was superb. No concerns and would definitely recommend it!
Fantastic hotel in a great location in the centre of Cambridge. Staff were very friendly and helpful.breakfast buffet was superb. No concerns and would definitely recommend it!
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Emma
18 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed in The University Arms to celebrate a big birthday and I’m so glad I chose this particular hotel. The building itself was beautiful as was our room. The breakfast was superb and I enjoyed a wonderful cream tea in the lounge. But what made the stay special were the amazing staff. They were all so warm and friendly, highly professional and very welcoming.
Stayed in The University Arms to celebrate a big birthday and I’m so glad I chose this particular hotel. The building itself was beautiful as was our room. The breakfast was superb and I enjoyed a wonderful cream tea in the lounge. But what made the stay special were the amazing staff. They were all so warm and friendly, highly professional and very welcoming.
FAQs about University Arms, Autograph Collection
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
English breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 22 per person.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in the heart of Cambridge, steps from the University of Cambridge and Downing College. It is 0.1 km from Parker's Piece and Emmanuel College, and 0.3 km from the Grand Arcade Shopping Centre.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 55 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.
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- 2026-11-12: 345.3201857338562USD
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- 2026-11-14: 400.29087797103875USD
- 2026-11-15: 304.29561355154414USD
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- 2026-11-29: 269.8334210025787USD
- 2026-11-30: 310.748221458435USD
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- 2026-12-02: 301.076050414093USD
- 2026-12-03: 309.70364967010494USD
- 2026-12-04: 265.46491379489134USD
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- 2026-12-13: 233.59832592958065USD
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- 2026-12-15: 281.7065788350525USD
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- 2026-12-23: 269.7814131451721USD
- 2026-12-24: 281.78446327577205USD
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Please note: Baths can only be found in the bathrooms of select Classic, Superior, and Suite room types.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 22 per person
- Pet fee: GBP 35 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 55.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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