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Crystal Hotel

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel within easy reach of University of Cambridge

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Escape to Crystal Hotel, where modern comfort and attentive service blend seamlessly. Explore the serene garden or indulge in a meal at the restaurant. With free in-room WiFi, helpful staff are on hand to make your stay relaxing and memorable.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
167-169 Hills Rd, Cambridge, England, CB2 8RJ

What's nearby

  • Cambridge Junction - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Cambridge - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • River Cam - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 12 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 41 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 64 min drive
  • Cambridge Station - 11 min walk
  • Shelford Station - 12 min drive
  • Shepreth Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mina Steakhouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stir - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tenpin Cambridge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Earl of Derby - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Crystal Hotel

When you stay at Crystal Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Cambridge and Imperial War Museum Duxford. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 15
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 25-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Crystal Hotel Hotel
Crystal Hotel Cambridge
Imperial Cambridge Hotel
Crystal Hotel Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Does Crystal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Crystal Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Crystal Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Crystal Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Crystal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Crystal Hotel and nearby?

Crystal Hotel has a garden.

What's the area around Crystal Hotel like?

Crystal Hotel is a short 20-minute walk from University of Cambridge and 18 minutes' walk from Mill Road.

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Reviews

Crystal Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Onsite parking was a convenient and welcome bonus for guests. (7 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant offered delicious food, including Chinese cuisine, with excellent staff. (4 reviews)
  • Breakfast was described as very good and the restaurant downstairs was really good for dinner and breakfast. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great little hotel half mile or so from Cambridge city centre. Well recommended.
Mike, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Comfortable hotel close to station and public transport good value for a short break.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice
Eldhose, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect stay. V reasonable near station inc parking
Gabriel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice family hotel

Nice small family run hotel close to shops and restaurants and easy trip to central Cambridge.
Catherine A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was excellent value for money compared to anything else. It is tired, but very clean, in a great spot and the staff are lovely.
Susan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Simple hotel with everything needed and great location to wander into the city. Great perk that there is free parking included
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service. But very tired interior, wall paper pealing off the walls. The first room had big damp patches on the ceiling, so we asked to be moved rooms.
suzanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable rooms and friendly staff.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay for the price
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable stay nice and friendly staff.
Chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect room and area for our stay
Gail, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It’s convenient if just stay
Eiji, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had an appointment at addenbrookes hospital and the hotel was close by. Shops just down the road and the staff at the hotel were lovely.
Jeannette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A little gem just outside the City Centre. Would recommend to anyone, as good as any mainstream stay over.
Jason, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was clean, sheets were nice, though the rooms in general are a little run down since it’s an older building.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, great beds.
Karla, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location and friendly staff! Has a restaurant as well if needed!
Kwame, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and warm,and bed was comfy
Hayley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

nice quiet room, friendly staff and atmosphere
DENNIS, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

clean and quiet, nice restaurant downstairs, check in was quick and hassle free
Xiaodong, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Crystal Hotel

Great place to stay. Chinese restaurant in the same building. Some parking out back. We were just passing through. Many restaurants and shopping mall just down the street.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice double room, clean and roomy. Reception was lovely and welcoming.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Basic and Simple, Nice Staff

Stayed for one night, staff were friendly and hotel was ok for a basic, overnight no frills stay.
Adeeb, 1-night trip