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.
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 8 min drive
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 - 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
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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.
Are there restaurants at or near Crystal Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2024
Nice family hotel
Nice small family run hotel close to shops and restaurants and easy trip to central Cambridge.
Catherine A
Catherine A, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 10, 2024
Friendly staff with a nice homely feel
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 10, 2025
Get what you pay for
Room was freezing on arrival though warmed up relatively quickly. Antiquated plumbing made noise throughout the night. Still a cheap place to get your head down for a night
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2024
A little gem just outside the City Centre.
Would recommend to anyone, as good as any mainstream stay over.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 2, 2024
A good hotel to stay
Friendly and the responsible stuff and with a restaurant offering Chinese food.
Zoe
Zoe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Always a guaranteed great stay
Always a great stay :) excellent, kind hospitable service. Clean, comfortable.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 6, 2024
Decent family run hotel.
Receptionist was helpful and swopped our room for a groundfloor accessible room.
Room was a bit dated, but clean and tidy.
There is an onsite Chinese restaurant, we had prebooked elsewhere, but it looked (& smelt) good.
Very handy for Addenbrookes & good parking.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Have stayed here many times before, could do with a little updating, modernisation etc, but apart from that, clean quiet and comfortable. We would absolutely stay there again!
lisa
lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Comfortable stay
Nice comfortable room,clean but does look a little tired,furnishings were all in working order and the shower was nice,we would stay again
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2024
It’s a nice place to stay a couple nights,old building a bit outdated,but it’s clean,friendly staff .
Sergey
Sergey, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 29, 2024
Not too shabby
Looks very shabby on the outside but the room was clean and comfortable
Very small bathroom and shower but suited the purpose
Limited car parking
luisa
luisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2024
Comfortable rooms and friendly staff.
David
David, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 25, 2024
Very convenient for all transport in and around cambridge
gregory
gregory, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2024
Good place to stay for the price
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2024
Staff is very helpful and responsive
Ngoc Bach
Ngoc Bach, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 13, 2024
A nice relaxing stay and welcome from the moment I stepped into the hotel. Food was good and 20% off food an unexpected bonus!
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2024
nice quiet room, friendly staff and atmosphere
DENNIS
DENNIS, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2024
clean and quiet, nice restaurant downstairs, check in was quick and hassle free
Xiaodong
Xiaodong, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
The staff are very accommodating and our stay was good value. The building itself is a little tired and dated.
Gillian
Gillian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2024
Perfect room and area for our stay
Gail
Gail, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2024
Lovely to stay, stairway should be mentioned on viewing the site for booking
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
This hotel is cheap and cheerful. If you want the Dorchester then pay Dorchester prices. It's a tad worn in places but it's clean with good friendly staff.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
Great 👍
Tung ping
Tung ping, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2024
Great place to stay in Cambridge.
Lovely welcome. Efficient check in. The room was immaculate and looked newly refurbished. Quiet. Very comfortable bed. And with the benefit of delicious food in the Chinese restaurant below, with excellent staff. Thank you!
Near Addenbrookes hospital and also near city centre, on a good bus route for both. Parking at the rear.
Shona
Shona, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 13, 2024
Good location and friendly staff!
Has a restaurant as well if needed!