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Reviews of The Earl Of Derby

129 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB21PG, United Kingdom

#35 of 51 B&Bs and Inns in Cambridge

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 921 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Ok!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was at front of property so road noise was a bit of an issue

    Location was great for our venue (Cambridge Junction). For exploring Cambridge it is a short bus/car ride to the centre.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Good location and staff were friendly and helpful.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Good location and breakfast was excellent. Also lots of parking which is premium in Cambridge

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Very good value for money! A home from home!
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast was not very nice. The bacon was hard and tasteless.

    Everything was amazing! Room was clean and spacious with lovely smelling fresh soft towels. The staff were so welcoming and hospitable. Would highly recommend.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable room, made welcome. Good location in terms of car parking and the station. Excellent shower.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit cold and only one of the heaters was working properly which was not enough to heat up the room.

    The room was nice and clean with plenty of space. The pub below has a really good atmosphere and very tasty food.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Great stay and great location from station and a 10-15 min walk into the city centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Breakfast was really good and the manageress was fab! I have stayed here many times and I love how busy and social the place is.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The orange walls were bit loud!

    Friendly staff. Room was comfortable. Location was excellent for the Station.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice pubhotel next to train station
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms definitely needed renovation.

    The staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Was there for one night with my son and a friend for a gig in town
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing not to like

    Relaxing, good food and drinks good breakfast Clean and warm

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Booked at very short notice. Room was clean and what we expected for price. Great location for price
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    7.0
    Not luxurious but comfortable and well-placed.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room was a little tired and in need of improvement, though overall it was comfortable. It was right above the pub and looked out onto the main road junction, so quite noisy. The check-in process wasn't brilliant - staff could have been a little friendlier and more welcoming.

    Excellent location for Cambridge, close to the city and the station. Also very convenient for us getting to work. Good sized room with large comfortable bed. Parking and WiFi included. A competitive price for the location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay in Cambridge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Large, Clean and tidy room. Lovely comfortable bed and good facilities / bathroom etc. Served quickly in the bar, no long waits. Parking included. A few extra mins given at checkout.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room decor was tired (some might say run down) and not the cleanest that I have seen. But it was OK.

    Hotel, with parking, within walking distance of Cambridge city centre at a sensible price. There are lots of room options, so was able to get a triple for myself and two children. Breakfast was good value.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    7.0
    Convenient for walking into town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pub directly below bedrooms so quite noisy. We were made aware so took ear plugs and slept just fine. But might put others off.

    Easy to park and short walk into the town center. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately we had the rooms with windows looking out to Hills Road which is pretty noisy in the mornings. Think they have more accommodation at the back in the car park area which would have had less traffic noise.

    Amazing pub & absolutely lovely staff who could not have been more friendly, chatty, helpful & welcoming. Good food & drinks menu too. Location is spot on. Lovely additions - Tea/coffee/biscuits/sweets. Showers were great! When we come back to UK/Cambridge, we'll prob be staying here again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was good value for the money

    5mn walk from the station. 1mn walk from Mina’s Steakhouse

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    A nice weekend stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really, the room was a little chilly when we first got in but soon warmed up once we put the heater on.

    Very good place to stay. Staff friendly, room was good and not noisy like other reviews had said. Would recommend as long as you're happy being a bit out of the centre. Definitely can't complain for the price!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    7.0
    Good value for price but not my cup of tea
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Told info sheet with WiFi password in room , it wasn’t and I had an immediate meeting , had to use phone . 2. Room was very tired and poor workmanship in bathroom felt grubby but was clean 3. Towels hard and smelled musty 4. Wasn’t told pub would be closed and how to get in . Couldn’t find a door to put key in and no one answered tel number supplied , finally got in when another resident appeared . 5. Noisy from 6.30 am with some Beer deliveries and road noise .

    Location very close to train station o Tea/coffee tray lovely done Toiletries supplied

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommended and very near to the train station - will definitely visit again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some mould in the bathroom.

    Good location, friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit warm!!

    Breakfast was too late for us so gave us a tray with cereals bread etc to have in our room. Had to have early breakfast as attending early appointment at hospital - so very helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel. Very warm welcome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room and ensuite needs refreshing.

    Lovely warm welcome. Breakfast was very good and inexpensive.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    towels

    size of bed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and quiet
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had very good sleep as it was very quiet at night!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    A comfortable, convenient and good value for money stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tiny defect, no bedside light for middle bed.

    The room for three had three decent beds - none of them were pullouts or sofabeds, but proper comfort. Also, the staff happily agreed to let us leave our luggage with them after we checked out, so we could sightsee unencumbered until it was time for our train: this may seem normal, but the central Cambridge hotels we looked at all refused!

    Stayed in November 2023

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