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Crystal Hotel

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

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

  • Cambridge Junction - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mill Road - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Cambridge - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Parker's Piece - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • River Cam - 6 min drive - 2.1 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

  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Stir - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mina Steakhouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪wagamama - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Earl of Derby - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Crystal Hotel

Crystal Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from University of Cambridge. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

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
    • 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 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 19 minutes' walk from Parker's Piece.

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Reviews

Crystal Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Onsite parking was a convenient and welcome bonus for guests. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast was described as very good and the restaurant downstairs was really good for dinner and breakfast. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

Comfortable hotel close to station and public transport good value for a short break.
Michael, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very 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
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable rooms and friendly staff.
David, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very 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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff
Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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8/10 Very good

Good location and friendly staff! Has a restaurant as well if needed!
Kwame, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

nice quiet room, friendly staff and atmosphere
DENNIS, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We had an appointment at addenbrookes hospital and the hotel was close by. Shops just down the road and the staff at the hotel were lovely.
Jeannette, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

clean and quiet, nice restaurant downstairs, check in was quick and hassle free
Xiaodong, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice and warm,and bed was comfy
Hayley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff with a nice homely feel
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a guaranteed great stay

Always a great stay :) excellent, kind hospitable service. Clean, comfortable.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A good hotel to stay

Friendly and the responsible stuff and with a restaurant offering Chinese food.
Zoe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Crystal Hotel

Great place to stay. Chinese restaurant in the same building. Some parking out back. We were just passing through. Many restaurants and shopping mall just down the street.
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very 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
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6/10 Good

The room was clean, sheets were nice, though the rooms in general are a little run down since it’s an older building.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Its a good location
richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay

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

6/10 Good

Ideal for my needs, it was an old establishment, however the staff were great, and was quite happy with the onsite parking
james, 1-night trip