Hotel du Vin CambridgevsGraduate by Hilton Cambridge
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Hotel du Vin Cambridge ranks slightly better than Doubletree by Hilton Cambridge City Centre. Hotel du Vin Cambridge has a TripExpert Score of 92 with positive reviews from 4 publications like Concierge, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Hotel du Vin Cambridge
Trumpington Street, Cambridge
From $114/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Right in the heart of this great university town, across from the intimate Fitzwilliam Museum, the 41-room Hotel du Vin occupies several historic houses."
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Which room to book: For a quiet superior double, request Quinta do Portal (all rooms here are named after wines), or for something special, go for one of the rooms with a private terrace.
Condé Nast Traveler
"The 41-room Hotel du Vin occupies several historic houses—parts of which date back to the Middle Ages—that bring a dose of offbeat English-country-house hospitality." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This urbane member of the upmarket Hotel du Vin brand avoids feeling formulaic." Full review
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This urbane member of the upmarket Hotel du Vin brand avoids feeling formulaic.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Its Cambridge offering has all the usual trademarks, from quirky but incredibly stylish rooms... to the atmospheric vaulted cellar bar and the French-style bistro." Full review
Independent
"The Cambridge outpost of the Hotel Du Vin chain retains much of the quirk and character of its former setting while offering its guests the comforts of an urban boutique hotel. "
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RT
From $230/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This modern establishment makes the most of its peaceful riverside location, and many rooms have sweeping views of the surrounding area." Full review
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Ask about lower-price packages.
Rough Guide
Star
"This is the city’s most appealing hotel by a long chalk, occupying a modern 1960s building a couple of minutes’ walk from the centre."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Architecturally rather bland, but in a city short of decent central places to stay, this is a well-run, very good value option, especially if having a well-located base is more important than spending time in your room." Full review
Independent
"Embracing its academic history, bedrooms have pops of Cambridge blue and dusky pink, clever punting boat-themed cabinets, and leather, library-feel desks. "
The Telegraph
9.0
"Don’t be put off by Graduate Cambridge’s ugly exterior, as inside lies a quirky, cosy hotel with clever decor that nods to the city’s heritage and a destination restaurant with sustainable, local produce at its heart" Full review
The Guardian
"Opening in July on the banks of the Cam, between Sheep’s Green and Scudamore’s Yard, Graduate Hotel will have a suitably cosy and bookish decor with comfortable seating around mahogany tables – the ideal atmosphere to tap away undisturbed"
Independent
"The Graduate Cambridge sits right in the heart of the city’s historic centre on the banks of the River Cam and offers complimentary bike rentals, luxury culinary experiences and visits to the university campus"