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University Arms, Autograph Collection

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Daily English breakfast (GBP 22 per person)
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Terrace)
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

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Regent Street, Cambridge, England, CB2 1AD
  • University of Cambridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • The River Cam
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Park View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Terrace)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View (Terrace)

  • 27 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

University Arms, Autograph Collection

Edwardian hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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 University of Cambridge. 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 5 minutes by car from Addenbrooke's Hospital
  • Pets 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
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1834
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Edwardian architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 in guestrooms
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 35 per pet, per night
  • 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
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

Hotel University Arms
University Arms
University Arms Cambridge
University Arms Hotel
University Arms Hotel Cambridge
Hotel De Vere University Arms
University Arms Autograph Collection Hotel Cambridge
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Reviews

University Arms, Autograph Collection Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 541 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 541 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 541 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 541 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 541 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

Fabulous Hotel and Experience

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Forouzan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It used to be a very nice hotel with an outstanding breakfast buffet and service. The second time I went it was not the same and the 3rd time now, I’d rather go somewhere else !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, spotless, spacious room, great food. Close to amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Room not maintained

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable stay. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Great location for seeing everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Could be great, let down by simple things

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID M

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHE

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A very shoddy experience in too many ways.

Was the manager "working from home", we wondered? To list but a few points: The shower was jammed on cold; the basin plug didn't work; there was just enough milk for a cuppa at teatime or a coffee in the morning but not both (a cunning ploy to drum up charges for room service, perhaps?); the room was cold and smelled of damp; the main lamp didn't work; nearby plumbing was noisy all night; the carpets were badly-fitted and frayed; only coco-pops and bran flakes were available at breakfast - everything else having run out by 09:30; the cooked breakfast was either dried-out (mushrooms), finished (eggs), soggy (hash browns) or cold (baked beans); tables were filthy and uncleared; cutlery, when it eventually came, had to be sent back as it too was filthy and my fork still gooey with somebody eles's food; we had to queue both to check in and check out; the pillows were like bricks; no turn-down service was provided; etc. etc. An irritatingly over-priced and utterly underwhelming visit. A 10 minute walk to the nearest parking didn't help either.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Night away with friends

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 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to celebrate my 60th birthday. The staff were friendly and very helpful. We simply had a perfect time and will be back soon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Initially allocated a rather drab room with badly stained/damaged carpet - unacceptable as the hotel was not fully booked. On contacting reception about this, we were kindly moved to a much nicer room with a park view. Enjoyed the underfloor heating in the bathroom, quality bedding and windows that you can open to let in fresh air. Missed having a bathtub as most rooms only have a shower. Cleaning could be improved as the chaise was stained - rather off-putting. Overall a nice stay in beautiful Cambridge
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel, St. Louis Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is good, but the rooms could use some renovation. Staff were fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

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