Best Boutique Hotels in East of England
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in East of England is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Located in Cambridge, 3.4 miles from University of Cambridge, Hyatt Centric Cambridge has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property provides a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space for guests. All rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A buffet, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property. Audley End House is 18 miles from Hyatt Centric Cambridge, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 30 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 29 miles away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Really stylish hotel Comfortable bed Nice bathroom" - "excellent breakfast with great choices" - "Nice lounge area Very modern Staff really nice" - "The room was big and cozy. The receptionist was welcoming and the area was quiet and nice." - "really new hotel and really good facilities. Parking was easy because I stay there for the weekend. it;s just too far from the city." - "N/A" - "The most amazing shower I’ve ever had in a hotel. Facilities were outstanding and staff were lovely"
Fabulous
3036 reviews
Graduate Cambridge has a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Cambridge. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodations features a 24-hour front desk and room service. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk. The rooms at Graduate Cambridge are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The accommodations offers a la carte English/Irish breakfast. The area is popular for cycling at Graduate Cambridge. Popular points of interest near the hotel include University of Cambridge, St Catharine's College and Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The nearest airport is Cambridge Airport, 3.1 mi from Graguate Cambridge.
Guest Reviews:
- "The view from the balcony." - "It was great, they had a really nice room and facilities." - "Fab location. Lovely Xmas decs. Lovely view of river." - "heating issue with original room, staff immediately upgraded us to a better room, thought was well designed, lobby was very quirky and the bar was great! close to town/river - we really enjoyed our stay." - "Great location" - "4th visit to the Graduate and honestly we would not stay anywhere else now in Cambridge; it really is a fantastic hotel that exceeds our expectations every time. I wish all hotels could be like the Graduate!"
Very Good
3599 reviews
University Arms, Cambridge, offers 192 rooms and suites, with views over Parker’s Piece, historic Regent Street, and the hotel’s inner courtyard. Conveniently located in the Cambridge City Center district, this hotel is located 984 feet from Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Guests can have a cocktail at the bar, or brasserie, Parker's Tavern. All the rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and have a private bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony. The daily breakfast offers continental, buffet or à la carte options. At the accommodations guests are welcome to take advantage of a fitness room. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide advice on what to do in the area. Cambridge Corn Exchange is 1640 feet from University Arms, Autograph Collection, while St Catharine's College is a 6-minute walk away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 27 mi from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "excelents products. everything was fresh, a lot of differents products, clean, good service." - "Fabulous location and rooms opulent and well stocked" - "The attentive but super friendly staff as-well as the spectacular location and room!" - "Excellent property!! Very central and the rooms are beautifully appointed!!! Highly recommend!!" - "The general look of the hotel is classy and smells amazing. Staff where friendly and helpful" - "We really liked the ambience, created by smiley welcoming staff and lovely decor, and the log fire in the library. Breakfast was very good and dinner was superb. We were served by Neve, who was especially helpful and knowledgeable of the menu and assisted us with our choices. She filleted the Brill skillfully at the table for our friends, one of whom was celebrating a special birthday. We all really enjoyed our meals and the celebration was completed with glasses of bubbly all round and handmade truffles, perfect."
Fabulous
1174 reviews
Located in Cambridge, 1.2 miles from University of Cambridge, The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection By Hilton provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a fitness center and a garden. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The hotel features an indoor pool and room service. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection By Hilton offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving British and Local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection By Hilton has a sun terrace. You can play pool at the hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. The reception at The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection By Hilton can provide tips on the area. Audley End House is 17 miles from the accommodation, while The Apex is 29 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 30 miles from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "Really nice stay, comfortable spacious room and a delicious breakfast! We also loved the pool." - "Everything , great location good facilities" - "Location, facilities, food, service" - "It was our 25" - "Friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable rooms Ideal location with secure parking" - "Modern,vel equipped room . Very good bartenders . Some walking distanse to center of Cambridge .But very nice Walk in parks and along the river ."
Fabulous
2014 reviews
Overlooking the famous Parker's Piece, this 4-star Gonville Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the historic center of Cambridge. Refurbished to a high standard, the hotel offers free high-speed WiFi and on site parking at an additional fee. Free bike hire is available at this property. The spacious bedrooms each have an QR codes installed with a valet system, so that guests can make any service request or room service order at the touch of a button. Other facilities in each room include a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. All rooms feature a work desk and a cozy seating area, and each has a private contemporary bathroom with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy fresh British cuisine and locally sourced produce in the Terrace Restaurant. A continental as well as freshly cooked to order breakfast are served, alongside afternoon teas, lunches, bar snacks and evening sumptuous dinners. Just a 10-minute walk from the famous Cambridge University Colleges, Gonville Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Cambridge Rail Station. The Grand Arcade shopping center is half a mile away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Great location to walk everywhere. Staff were wonderful. Room very comfy." - "Everything!" - "Lovely hotel and location, worth it if special occasion" - "The hotel was in a great location. We travelled by train and it was a short walk to the hotel. We arrived in the morning and, after speaking to the receptionist, left our bags in storage whilst we went exploring Cambridge. It is only a short walk into the city. Or if it's a nice day you can use one of the hotels bikes. Even better book a tour in their vintage Bently. Unfortunately, the driver was on his day off, so we couldn't book this. When we arrived back to check in, our case had already been taken to our room. I was very impressed with the size of the room and the decor. The bed was very comfortable and we both had a great nights sleep. We didn't eat at the hotel but did use the bar. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. We would both highly recommend Gonville, and if we return to Cambridge, we wouldn't hesitate to stay again.."
Very Good
3583 reviews
Turing Locke Cambridge in Cambridge provides accommodations with a fitness center, a garden, and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator, along with free Wifi throughout the property. There's private parking and the property provides an electric vehicle charging station. The condo hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a dishwasher, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. There's also a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster, fridge, and stovetop. At the condo hotel, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and bar. A bicycle rental service is available at the condo hotel. University of Cambridge is 3.4 miles from Turing Locke Cambridge, while Audley End House is 18 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 29 miles from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "The apartment is beautifull done. And Daniela at reception is brilliant. It is in a beautifull area all very clean around." - "Loved the atmosphere, fabulous design in the rooms." - "Turing Locke is excellent - rooms are superb and the facilities are excellent, we could have stayed a month! The cafes, restaurants, bars locally are all excellent and the staff are so friendly, always welcoming us and our two dogs, and we did the 30 minute walk into Cambridge centre a couple of times too - a nice walk into a lovely city."
Fabulous
1963 reviews
Clayton Hotel Cambridge is located in the vibrant new city quarter of Cambridge, 1-minute walk from the railway station and 1 mile from the city center. Clayton Hotel Cambridge features a double height lobby area with a feature staircase, leading to a library on the first floor. The hotel has 160 bedrooms individually designed with sumptuous King Koil beds, dark wooden headboards, colorful patterned soft furnishings and marble bathrooms. Free WiFi is available at this hotel. Clayton Hotel Cambridge has a brasserie-style restaurant, which serves locally sourced seasonal dishes in an informal style. The horse-shoe shaped bar offers classic cocktails. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast in the morning. Botanic Garden Cambridge is a 3-minute walk from Clayton Hotel Cambridge, while Cambridge Corn Exchange is 0.9 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 21.7 miles from Clayton Hotel Cambridge, easily accessible by train.
Guest Reviews:
- "Fantastic well designed rooms. Lovely beds and lots of lovely little touches." - "Location" - "Loved staying at the Clayton. Very modern and convenient as minutes away from the station. Will book again!" - "good quality food for breakfast" - "Excellent location for station. very comfortable room excellent dinner and breakfast" - "Great hotel with excellent facilities and food but the highlight us was the service from the fabulous staff"
Fabulous
3078 reviews
