Cambridge City Rooms
Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, CB1 2AB
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Cambridge City Rooms
Nestled beside Parker's Piece, Cambridge City Rooms offers a prime location at the vibrant intersection of academic Cambridge and the charming, traditional Mill Road area, known for its local shops and restaurants. Whether you're visiting for a college tour, a city break, or a business trip to the university, the convenient access to all Cambridge has to offer makes it the perfect base.
Accommodation & Amenities
Cambridge City Rooms is a self-catering property, featuring individually appointed en-suite rooms within a Victorian house. While no meals are served on-site, guests have full access to our well-equipped communal facilities:
- Communal Kitchen: Prepare your own meals with ease! The spacious kitchen includes two fridge-freezers, an oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, coffee machine, cooking basics, dishes, and silverware.
- Laundry: A washing machine is available in the communal kitchen for your convenience.
- Communal Lounge: Relax and socialise with fellow guests in a cosy lounge with sofas.
Room Types
Cambridge City Rooms offers three different room types to suit your needs, each featuring a private bathroom:
- Studios: These spacious units include a double bed, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a kitchenette. The kitchenette comes equipped with a refrigerator, oven, two hobs, a microwave oven combination, cooking basics, dishes, and silverware.
- Double Rooms: Enjoy a comfortable stay in the double rooms, each furnished with a double bed and a private bathroom. The bathroom features a walking shower.
- Single Rooms: Perfect for solo travellers, these rooms feature a single bed and a private bathroom. The bathroom features a walking shower.
Other Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi: Stay connected with free Wi-Fi available throughout your stay.
- Flat-Screen TV: Every room comes equipped with a flat-screen TV for your entertainment.
- Iron & Ironing Board: For your convenience, each room includes an iron and an ironing board.
- Laptop-Friendly Rooms: Some of our rooms feature a desk, ideal for students or business travellers who need a dedicated workspace. Please confirm availability when booking.
Please note:
These properties are not wheelchair accessible, and on-site parking is unfortunately not available.
Attractions and Facilities near Cambridge City Rooms
The stunning city centre of Cambridge is just a 10-minute walk away, allowing for easy and frequent travel from the rooms, whether for business or sightseeing purposes. With endless shops, restaurants, historic museums, and churches, Cambridge has something to offer everyone. The Grafton shopping centre, including Waitrose and Primark, is also within walking distance. Furthermore, Cambridge City Rooms are conveniently located between Cambridge University Cricket and Tennis Club and Anglia Ruskin University, making them ideal for sports enthusiasts and university visitors.
There are numerous well-known restaurants in the near vicinity of the property, some of which are listed here:
- Tu Casa Tapas Restaurant is one of the many great restaurants on Mill Road, where the property is also located. It is, in fact, less than a minute's walk from Cambridge City Rooms. The Spanish restaurant has some of the best options such as vegetable paella and mushroom croquettes.
- If you are looking for an eatery with Chinese cuisine and wonderful noodles and dumplings, then you need to drop by Noodles Plus, just a short walk from Tu Casa Tapas. The menu is full of delicious and value-for-money choices. The tastes of steamed buns or fried dumplings are out of this world, being the best you can find in Cambridge.
- Zis Piri Piri is also a great chicken restaurant to visit on Mill Road. The peri peri chicken and grilled chicken are some of the favourites cited by customers. It also has a wide variety of pizzas with amazing flavours.
- Vanderlyle is famous for paying great attention to ingredients and is in close contact with producers and farmers for fresh produce. It is especially great for those in search of vegetarian options, as it has some of the best ones. There is also a variety of tasty non-alcoholic drinks to choose from.
- Espresso Library is a brunch restaurant, with great food, coffee and atmosphere. It is wonderful for relaxation, as well as for absorbing art by looking at local artists’ works on the walls.
Being close to the city centre, you may expect the area to be busy with no chance to relax, but in fact, there are a number of large and quiet parks you can try:
- The beautiful Parker’s Piece recreation park is a 30-second walk away, providing the perfect spot to exercise or relax after a busy day, or for guests desiring a more active stay, Parkside Pools and Gym is located just across the road. It is well-known as a spot for a picnic and playing football or cricket.
- Christ's Pieces is a Victorian park, not far from Parker’s Piece and is another great place to relax. There are lots of benches, clean and well-maintained for visitors. Also, with a number of tennis courts and ping-pong tables, the park is ideal for lovers of sports activities. There is a small playground, with plenty of equipment for kids to play with.
- New Square Park is only across Christ’s Pieces and is the immediate spot to relax for anyone coming back from the Grafton Centre. It has a humbler status compared to the other two parks, but it is still a great place for a picnic or a stroll.
- Mill Road Cemetery is also just a short walk from the property. It is not a park per se, but the serenity and peacefulness of the place are major attractions. There are a lot of tall trees and amazing wildlife that will add more joy to your visit.
Nearby Transportation
The property benefits from excellent public transport links:
- Cambridge City Airport: Conveniently located just 2.4 miles (approximately a 7-minute drive) from the property.
- Cambridge Transit Station: Conveniently located less than a mile (0.7 miles) from the property, easily accessible by car or on foot.
- Bus Stations: Several bus stations are conveniently located nearby within a 5-minute walk.
Cancellation Policies:
Flexible and Monthly:
Cancel free of charge until 5 days before arrival. The total price will be charged if cancelled within 5 days before arrival.
Early Bird:
Non-Refundable.
Book at least 3 weeks in advance to get an extra discount.
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46 ReviewsWhat This Place Offers
Fire extinguisher
Pillows
Coffee maker
Wi-Fi
TV (cable)
TV
Washing machine
Heating
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Freezer
Iron
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Reviews
Very lovely!
Piyush Mann, on 2019-06-07
Very lovely! The cleanliness of the facility There was nothing I was dissatisfied with.
5
Facilities and location
Arlene Astell, on 2019-06-07
Facilities and location
5
Overall comfortable, affordable and near the city
Selina Allegra Curti, on 2019-06-07
Overall comfortable, affordable and near the city It was in the city center. The room was extremely clean and the bedroom well equipped (hairdryers, ironing board). I arrived after 11 PM, and the check in process was super clear and easy to follow. Would
5
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does 24/7 service mean?
Our team members are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to deal with inquiries and assist guests.
2. Is Wi-Fi available at the property?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available at Cambridge City Rooms.
3. How do I cancel a booking?
If you booked through an OTA, please contact them directly for cancellations. If you booked directly with us, you can cancel by calling or emailing our team.