CLAYTON HOTEL CAMBRIDGE, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Clayton Hotel Cambridge offers 160 rooms with King Koil beds, marble bathrooms, and smart TVs with Chromecast. Room types include Deluxe Doubles, Superior Kings, Executive Rooms with floor-to-ceiling city views, and Executive Suites with wrap-around balconies. All rooms feature high-speed Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, laptop safes, and pillow menus. Executive Suites include Nespresso machines, Rituals toiletries, and separate living areas.
Dining & Bars
The Brasserie serves British cuisine with dishes like grilled wood pigeon and seared scallops. Breakfast includes options like fumbled eggs on toast and green smoothies. The bar offers classic cocktails, craft beers, and wines. Afternoon tea features homemade scones with Devonshire clotted cream and finger sandwiches. Dining hours: breakfast 6:30 AM-10:30 AM, restaurant 12:00 PM-9:30 PM.
Fitness & Facilities
The fitness studio has floor-to-ceiling windows with treadmills, bikes, free weights, and resistance machines, open 5:00 AM-10:00 PM. The property includes a double-height lobby with a feature staircase leading to a first-floor library with workstations. The hotel has 7 meeting rooms accommodating up to 160 guests, with integrated AV equipment and natural daylight.
Location & Transportation
Located at Cambridge Railway Station, with direct train service to London (40 minutes) and London Stansted Airport. A 15-minute walk along the River Cam leads to the city center. VOI electric scooters are available outside the hotel. Nearby attractions include Cambridge University Botanic Gardens (5-minute walk), Fitzwilliam Museum (19-minute walk), and The Grafton Centre shopping mall.
Services & Events
Services include concierge with local recommendations, 24-hour room service, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. The hotel hosts weddings, corporate events, and private functions in spaces like the Garden Suite (capacity 120 for dinners). Event features include plastic-free catering, digital signage, and a dedicated herb garden. Family services include interconnecting rooms and child-friendly dining options.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
I loved the hotel's super convenient location right next to the train station. The room was spotless and well-kept, but the mattress wasn't the most comfortable. The service could use some improvement as it felt a bit unorganized, especially with the manager and porter lacking customer service skills. The dining experience was okay with a decent variety of options. Despite some drawbacks, the value for money was reasonable.
This hotel offers rooms with a huge bed and an excellent level of cleanliness, albeit with very few amenities. The incredible view over the landscape adds a unique touch. The service, led by Tim the Doorman, is generally polite and provides great customer service, although it can be a bit unorganized at times. The location, directly opposite Cambridge train station, renders it central to good public transport but isolated from other amenities. The dining options are not included in all rates, lacking variety apart from some basic offerings. Overall, the facilities are satisfactory, catering to essential needs but may lack certain luxuries.
The hotel is conveniently located just next to the train station, making it easy to access. The rooms have extremely comfortable beds, providing a cozy stay. However, the service could use some improvement to enhance the guest experience. The dining options are satisfactory but could be better. Overall, it offers good value for money considering its proximity to the station.
The hotel is conveniently close to the railway station with amenities nearby. The rooms are equipped with an amazingly comfy bed but lacked replenished bottled water. The service could benefit from basic training in customer service. Dining is not included in the price except for very basic options. The location is practical, directly opposite Cambridge train station.
The hotel has an amazingly comfy bed in the rooms and good facilities. The service was very polite and provided great customer service, although a bit unorganized at times. The location is directly opposite Cambridge train station, making it convenient for travelers. The dining options are not included with all rates but offer enough choices for guests. The hotel is well-maintained with comfortable rooms and friendly staff, offering value for money.
My stay at the hotel was fantastic. The rooms were impeccably clean and offered an incredible view over the landscape. The ample workspace was a definite plus, and the views over Cambridge were stunning. The service, while a bit unorganized, improved during my visit. The manager and the porter were very polite and provided great customer service. The location couldn't be better, right beside the train station, making it super convenient with a few shops around and a nice walk into town. The dining options were not included in the price, but there were enough choices available, including locally caught fish.
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were comfortable and had a view of a lot of scaffolding, but the large bathroom and incredible landscape view made up for it. The service was a bit unorganized, although the staff was polite and offered great customer service. The location, right across from Cambridge train station, was convenient but not very picturesque. Dining options were limited, and the facilities were decent overall.
The hotel offers rooms with an incredible view over the landscape and excellent level of cleanliness, featuring comfortable beds. The service, while the manager and the porter could better perform, includes a welcome drink. The location is conveniently close to the train station with amenities nearby but might feel cramped in the restaurant area. The dining experience includes enough options but is not included in all rates. The hotel facilities are noteworthy.
The hotel is located right next to the train station in the most convenient area of Cambridge. The rooms offer a very comfortable bed and ample workspace, ensuring a relaxed stay. However, the dining options are not included in the price, apart from very basic offerings. The service was polite and welcoming, though slightly unorganized at times.
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