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Reviews of The Earl Of Derby

129 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB21PG, United Kingdom

#32 of 49 B&Bs and Inns in Cambridge

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Review score

Based on 904 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: 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

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    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

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower room wasn't the cleanest upon arrival.

    Good location for city access, comfortable room. Comfortable beds. Friendly staff who were flexible with access to the property.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    Good value, location and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really helpful staff and great parking. The bed was comfortable and we had everything we needed for a short stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    9.0
    Definitely would come back!!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, all staff were really friendly and breakfast was brilliant!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

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

    Breakfast was excellent. Location was perfect for our stay

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

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

    Our room was on the ground floor which was perfect because we were travelling with 4 suitcases. My husband had an appointment at Cambridge Nuffield hospital so the location was ideal

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    8.0
    Perfect for a short trip close to everything will definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing great value for money

    Great location friendly staff free parking it’s was a really cold wet day and the room was lovely and warm after a long day out was really cosy to have a hot shower and be warm

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No milk in room but everything else for tea/coffee so no morning cuppa tea unfortunately , personally prefer liquid soap dispenser rather than a small soap bar but no biggie, no real complaints from us.

    Plenty of room, clean bedding, clean towels, clean bathroom, great location, come and go as you please, friendly pub. Felt safe.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    Very good for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Just be aware that the pub is a popular sports bar so it's not a quiet place. However, there are plenty of quieter places nearby if you want to be boring.

    Very comfortable room with a good-sized bath and shower. Being part of the pub the facilities are always available. The rooms are still quiet even though the pub is not.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the suitable location. The place had a pleasant but vibrant feel to it. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in October 2023

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