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Poets House

Property class: 4
Boutique hotel in Ely with restaurant and bar/lounge

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In the heart of the city, Poets House offers a tranquil retreat with its lush garden and library. Guests can indulge in local and international cuisine at The Dining Room or connect to WiFi from the comfort of their room. With helpful staff, concierge services, and luggage storage available.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £246
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr

Why we love this property

Visual city escape
Meander through the garden at this boutique hotel in the city centre. Curated decor elevates the urban oasis into a stylish retreat.
Flavour adventure awaits
This hotel's restaurant presents local and international cuisine for culinary explorers. The bar and full breakfast round out the flavour journey.
Dreamy sleep escape
Deep slumbers await with premium bedding and blackout drapes. Indulge in 24-hour room service before showering under rainfall heads, all in curated spaces.

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Exclusive Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
40 - 44 St Marys Street, Ely, England, CB7 4EY

What's nearby

  • Ely Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ely Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oliver Cromwell's House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wisbech - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waterside Antiques Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 22 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 50 min drive
  • Littleport Station - 13 min drive
  • Ely Station - 15 min walk
  • Soham Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The High Flyer - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪West End House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Yard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Minster Tavern Ely - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bake Shop - General Store - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Poets House

When visiting Ely, Poets House is a great choice to consider. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Dining Room, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • 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 21
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Dining Room – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Study – This bar only serves lunch.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 to 17 for adults and GBP 10 to 17 for children
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 50.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Poets House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Poets House 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 Poets House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Poets House?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Poets House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 50.00 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Poets House and nearby?

Poets House has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Poets House?

Yes, The Dining Room offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Poets House like?

Poets House is in the heart of Ely, a short 3-minute walk from Ely Cathedral and 9 minutes' walk from Wisbech.

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Reviews

Poets House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was lovely with quality ingredients and a good choice on offer. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, good food, friendly staff
Lynda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room, great staff, lovely bar area. A very accomplished Hotel
Dean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was enormous, bed was comfy, shower lovely. Food was incredible and breakfast was perfect.
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic, helpful staff. Nice room and great breakfast options.
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A very central hotel ideally positioned to see the sights and opposite the cathedral with nicely appointed rooms, even a bath in the room. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice on offer. Restaurant was also fun with a good range of dishes in a reasonably quiet ambiance. We enjoyed our stay.
Roger, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

First class dining, comfort and service.
Vincent, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place
nicholas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property in a lovely location. My third visit and it will not be the last.
James, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Bed was quite small for such a big room and not very comfortable Tried to get a drink in the bar but turned away. You would think they would try and accommodate residents.
Simon, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The hotel is in a great place for a visit to Ely Cathedral. Our suite and the public rooms were in good condition. However the food was average. The bar whilst big was not very comfortable. Our suite was enormous but there was no comfortable chair.
Chris, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay to explore Ely
Alisha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Opposite the cathedral, a lovely quiet space and very pleasant staff, good food too.
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely boutique hotel in the heart of Ely. Our room was large and luxurious, and the hotel staff were friendly and professional throughout our stay.
Derek, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All around great.
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff and people were wonderful and friendly. The area was fun to explore with many points of interest.
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked the historic nature of the property.
William, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location close to the cathedral
Nimo, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very nice

A very nice stay. Bath Tub made it in my opinion. Room was very large and the breakfast in the morning was nice.
Joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property. The room was slightly smaller than the last one but still cosy.
Michal, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a great location. It was amazing to have such a good view of Ely Cathedral from our room.
Charlotte, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic staff and a wonderful room.
Zoe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and garden area. Perfectly situated to visit all of Ely in a day.
Alicia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good property with vintage feel, the best hotel in Ely. And right across the road from the best restuarant (Old fire engine house).
Neeraj, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant Stay

The location was stunning, staff fantastic, high quality food. This was a exceptional place to stay, room 16 had wonderful views and amenities.
Lee, 1-night trip