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Crystal Hotel

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

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Two single beds with matching headboards and nightstands, adorned with towels and pillows, offer a cozy retreat.
Relax in a traditional room with two armchairs and a round table, overlooking a garden view.
Enjoy a serene atmosphere in our beautifully maintained outdoor space with a central water feature, seating areas, and lush surroundings.
Stroll through this charming alleyway to the entrance of a historic building.
Classic architecture meets a warm welcome at the Crystal Hotel, featuring an arched entrance and lush greenery.
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

  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

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 drapes/curtains
  • Free self parking
The current price is $80
$96 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11

Room options

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, wooden nightstand, and functional workspace.

Standard Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Two single beds with matching headboards and nightstands, adorned with towels and pillows, offer a cozy retreat.

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic design room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a painting above. A red armchair and wooden desk complete the space.

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Cozy retreat with a sloped ceiling, featuring a large bed and two additional beds, a desk, mirror, and comfortable seating area.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Anglia Ruskin University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tenpin Cambridge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mina Steakhouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys Cambridge Leisure Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Rush - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama Cambridge Leisure Park - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Crystal Hotel

At Crystal Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. This Victorian hotel is also within a short drive of Imperial War Museum Duxford. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English

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 available
    • 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
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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 WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free onsite 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 drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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.

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 to 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 Downing College.

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Crystal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Onsite parking was a convenient and welcome bonus for guests. (7 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant offered delicious food with excellent staff and convenient dining options. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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 Good

No AC which is fine and to be expected but hard during the heat wave. The area is a little shabby but the room was quiet and clean that it was a comfortable respite after a busy day and evening in Cambridge.
Katharine, 2-night trip

8/10 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

6/10 Okay

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

4/10 Poor

Shabby and cramped
Helen, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

While the room was clean and the registration clerk was friendly, the property is on the shabby side. It was a very bare bones experience. Water pressure was a trickle. Fine for a quick stop for budget travelers. We appreciated the free parking!
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

8/10 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

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly staff
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

On arriving it didn’t look inviting and I was a bit disappointed, but my room was bright clean and very nice and quiet, staff were very helpful to my needs, would stay again.
Karen, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

The staff very lovely. The hotel was clean and quiet despite being near the road. The hotel needs general updating. It was nice to have a garden area but we could not sit out there as there were nettles and the chairs needed cleaning. It would be good to have a breakfast option. The restaurant that was advertised nearby was a bit disappointing if you are looking for a full English type breakfast but got free hot drinks if you mention the hotel! The hotel is generally fine if you are only there for a day or two. The lovely staff make the hotel.
Joan, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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

8/10 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

6/10 Okay

Quaint place, needs a bit of TLC though. The staff were very friendly and attentive and we appreciated the short cancellation period during these turbulent times. Everything was clean but the rooms could definitely do with some freshening up.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Great location for visiting Cambridge Junction

Fantastic welcome and comfortable room. An ideal stopover for enjoying a gig at Cambridge junction (2 minute walk away). The food in the restaurant downstairs was delicious and service great too. Tip - swipe the room keycards really fast or they don’t work. Lovely wooden staircases (lots of them).
Neil, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Excellent value for money. Clean and comfortable. Very friendly and helpful lady on reception.
Steph, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location

Great location, 15 min walk from Cambridge central station and Addenbrookes Hospital with numerous buses in between. Doesn't do breakfast but there are places nearby. Would be an improvement if a light snack box was available. A Chinese restaurant is open on site for lunch and dinner. Staff were lovely and so helpful and informative. Hotel price was very reasonable, limited hours reception with other hrs phone contact details provided.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

4/10 Poor

Cons: This is a shabby old hotel. Holes in the walls, rips in the wallpaper. It's clean. They say they will provide housekeeping every three days, but I had to ask on day 4, and all they did was provide new towels and empty the trash. They did not clean the toilet or sink or provide new bed sheets or vacuum. There is rarely someone working at the front desk, so I found it impossible to get them to address this issue. Pros: It's clean, at least, and the staff are friendly - when you can find them. It's a 10 minute walk to the train station, and about 20 minutes by bus to the center of town.
Delvyn, 12-night trip

8/10 Good

Friendly staff with a nice homely feel
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

All okay

A good place to stop over,basic but clean,compfortable and freindly staff on reception.All okay.
Julian, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

A good hotel to stay

Friendly and the responsible stuff and with a restaurant offering Chinese food.
Zoe, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable stay

Always comfortable and reliable stay. Cozy small room, heating excellent, bed comfy. Clean sheets.
Ellen, 1-night trip