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Novotel Cambridge North

3.5 star property

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Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 18.00 per person)
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Meeting facility
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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2, Cambridge Square, Cambridge, England, CB4 0AE
  • Place, Cambridge Business Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Abbey Stadium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge Science Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Queen with Single Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Queen with Single Sofa Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room Queen with Double Sofa Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Queen

Superior Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Novotel Cambridge North

Pet-friendly hotel with a sauna connected to a rail/subway station in Cambridge
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Novotel Cambridge North offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Novotel Cambridge North. During your stay, you'll be connected to a rail/subway station, and within walking distance of Cambridge Business Park. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, 6 meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 8 minutes by car from Scott Polar Research Institute and 9 minutes from Fitzwilliam Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Novotel Cambridge North offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 6 meeting rooms available. Novotel Cambridge North also features dry cleaning/laundry services, a front-desk safe, and a porter.

This 3.5-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 12.50 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from December 29 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12.50 per day (open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay and Samsung Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Novotel Cambridge North Hotel
Novotel Cambridge North Cambridge
Novotel Cambridge North Hotel Cambridge
Novotel Cambridge North (Opening May 2021)

Novotel Cambridge North Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 620 out of 976 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 976 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 976 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 976 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 976 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Regular Visitor Returns

The junior suite was clean, comfortable and businesslike. The staff were helpful and excellent. However, the conditions of the bar area could be refreshed, as some of the sofas are stained and tired, and others look faded, as befits a hotel that hasn't had a refit since opening. My coffee machine was leaky, which was disappointing. Other than that, all good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jogjit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Cambridge North railway station next door. 3 trains an hour to cambridge central, a 10 minute train ride. Gym and pool were a nice touch and good breakfast options. 24 hr bar for hotel users.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ON KIN ALEXANDER

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jade

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Mediocre

Check in isn’t until 3pm they charge £10 per hour to check in early, we have two infants and had requested two travel cots, I rang before booking to see if this was possible and told yes and emailed 3 weeks before to check again told both times absolutely. We were attending a wedding that day so couldn’t check in until 10pm and then messed about as only one travel cot was provided. The team didn’t seem to understand that we literally had nowhere for our son to sleep, he ended up having to go on the sofa pulled against the bed. Shambles if you ask me as if they couldn’t provide it we could’ve brought our own, for the price I think it was a joke - no compensation not even an apology breakfast which is £18.95 PP!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff. Solid hotel. All feels nice and new. Pool area good too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chavanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet, family friendly hotel. Plus the pool which we were surprised it's a saltwater then a good buffet breakfast with friendly staff. We ordered vegetarian sausage as my husband is a pescetarian
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warrick

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chintan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property's overall condition appears satisfactory. However, the front desk support was not optimal. There was a lack of essential amenities in the room, including toilet paper, toiletries, and water. The checkout process was positively resolved by Gemmi.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhijit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having to pay for parking was a downside, but great transportation to/from Cambridge
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thieving Hotel

Hotels.com app crashed and booked the current day and not the future day I'd requested. Novotel say they 'couldn't help' and effectively 'stole' my money by refusing to move the date to my original requested date nor work with Hotels.com to help resolve the issue. They argue they can't discuss 3rd Party bookings - but then refuse to discuss with the 3rd party - in this case Hotels.com.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Somia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and modern - convenient for Cambridge

A good stay at the Cambridge Novotel North - lovely newly furnished and clean room, nice staff, very close to bus stops for the 15 minute bus ride into Cambridge. The "wellness center" was a bit too family friendly for us, but appreciate it was a weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Blessing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great

great staff, comfortable bed and stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool was a bit busy with kiddies, but nice large Sauna. Nice walk into Cambridge along the river
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel, friendly staff and great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025