University Arms, Autograph Collection

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Regent Street, Cambridge, England, CB2 1AD
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Emmanuel College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge Corn Exchange
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Park View (Terrace)

  • Park view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

University Arms, Autograph Collection

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, a coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service. Housekeeping is available on request.
University Arms, Autograph Collection offers 192 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at University Arms, Autograph Collection. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Downing College. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Parker's Tavern, a brasserie that serves British cuisine
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Steps from University of Cambridge and Downing College
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2723 square feet (253 square meters) and includes a conference center. A 24-hour fitness center, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at University Arms, Autograph Collection. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This Edwardian Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Parker's Tavern - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Parker's Tavern - This bar serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Library (Afternoon Tea) - Onsite café. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Library (Afternoon Tea)
  • Parker's Tavern
  • Parker's Tavern

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2,723 square foot of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1834
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Edwardian architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 35 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 55.0 per night.

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 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

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
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
Please note: Baths can only be found in the bathrooms of select Classic, Superior, and Suite room types.
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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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University Arms, Autograph Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 593 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 593 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 593 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 593 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 593 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, friendly efficient staff… the perfect weekend get away!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful hotel (classic English style), very friendly people. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy our stays at this lovely hotel. The staff, especially the concierge, are always 100%.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff incredible beautiful hotel cambridge lovely well be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bar and restaurants fantastic. Lovely ambience with the hotel especially for Christmas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place hit all the notes
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Libby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was enough for a night Staff were all lovely and accommodating we had a free cocktail due to it being our 1st wedding anniversary. And we have both agreed we will stay at the university arms every other year for our future anniversary’s
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, delicious breakfast, nice bar
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Very friendly staff. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Great hotel and restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Wonderful

Beautifully appointed hotel, excellent service great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adedayo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As usual, excellent stay. Attentive staff, clean room, amenities etc. Kudos to concierge for getting me an EV charging spot in the car park Ant the superb restaurant manager who very calmly solved the problem with the restaurant booking for our group on the saturday eveing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shontel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, great breakfast, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the Art Deco illustrations throughout the public areas. One of the best designed art hangings I’ve seen outside a museum! Loved my view over Parker’s Piece of students cycling to lectures and playing sport. Staff were generally very kind and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with excellent staff. Appreciated the complementary walking tour with guide Tony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Amenities
I’ve stayed here many times. I went for Room 202 which was nice and quiet. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay. The room was lovely, clean & comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Cambridge
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Dimitrios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. 15 minute stroll to the centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

elliott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024