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So glad my friend and I booked a room here. It's a lovely building and the pub is great with a very nice deck out back. The lunch we had was great, and the breakfast we ate in the attached cafe was delicious. Staff was EXCELLENT and so kind and helpful. Our room was a little smaller than we expected, but it was fine. We had booked a deluxe double room, so we needed to split the double bed apart to make 2 twins. The hotel didn't have another duvet for us, but we just used a few extra sheets for cover. The bathroom was also a little tight, but nicely done and the shower was good! The Waterman is a bit out of the center of town, but easily walkable and it was surprisingly so quiet at night. Didn't hear a bit of noise from the other rooms, either. I'd surely stay at The Waterman again!
Hospitality excellent, room service excellent, room immaculate, decor lovely, bed, sheets and linen to die for, food very good, location perfect, pub itself is tradional, comfortable, uniquely quirky and atmospheric. I don't know when I'll be coming to Cambridge again but when I do, this is where I want to stay.
Good sized room set above a lovely pub with a great beer garden and food options for both breakfast and evening. Good location near the river to easily walk into town.
Nice comfortable room except from it being uncomfortably hot when I arrived. As the main window had the handle missing, a fan in the room was a huge relief.
Service was friendly and the food in the pub was good.
A very old pub just has 8 rooms hotel on top in walking distance to all interesting points! Food are delicious and garden is nice and crowded. Everyone worked there are friendly and helpful, especially l have a wheelchair to be stored down and forced to abandon it when our rental car couldn’t pack it in. Apologize to the managers!
If you cannot take the noise, this street corner is not for you.
Really nice staff but definitely not worth the price. It was ok, but the room was really tired, paint chipped, tiles chipped, frayed furnishings. The room was also on a main road & it was hot so windows were open & the traffic is relentless as we’re people shouting & chatting although the night. Overall we were tired the next day so never a great stay if that’s happened. Didn’t try the cafe as it was shut for breakfast.
Fabulous staff, great food. Perfect location if you are wanting to go to a gig at the Portland Arms, which is a great little venue!
We found out on arrival that we would have got better rates - and breakfast included - had we booked direct with them.
Friendly staff, nice pub, lovely room. Good breakfast. They let us check in early so we didn’t have to carry our bags around and they kept our bags for us after we’d checked out. Can’t fault the stay at all. Would def come back if in the area again.
We had a lovely 2 nights at The Waterman, the room was nice if a little cramped. The bed was very comfortable and the facilities were good. The room was very clean, maybe looking a little tired in places but that's really being picky.
The free parking is a 5 mins walk away, would have been nice to at least unload bags from outside but couldn't find space. On 2nd night managed to park right outside the door which was much easier espcially on departing in the morning.
We ate in the pub on 1 night and it was very good. Breakfast was also lovely.
Overall we'd definitely be back and recommend.
Room was above the Pub. I really didn't hear much below. The room looked out onto a busy street and the traffic in that area was slow by 7pm so the traffic was not a problem. Our stay was for 3 nights and we wish it was longer. Everything was great. Check in was flawless and as simple as you can get. The great draw was the pub. No need to walk or drive around. Good food, great company. Very nearby dining options. Would stay again.
thomas
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
jesus
26 Feb 2022
jesus
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
6/10 Okay
Tracy
Travelled with partner
19 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Looks good, pub downstairs is good. Great shower. Fairly convenient location for city
I arranged for my grandaughter and her mate to stay a couple of nights. They were well impressed.
The hotel staff at reception brilliant.
Breakfast was a bit of a conundrum as we booked it via hotels, in the end the hotel staff gave them free meals.
Excellemt service.
Short stay visiting an elderly relative. Pleasant room with nice big bed. Shame cooked breakfast unavailable as the chef had resigned. Wash basin was too small and had a shelf directly above it, making cleaning teeth a bit awkward. Shower controls were loose and not easy to adjust. No hanging space. Also no lift so bags had to be carried up a small turning staircase. Very handy location though and lovely food and atmosphere in the pub.
Friendly welcoming staff, traditional settings, clean and boutique room. Good location to walk to city centre and historic sights, restaurants and theatre. If you book direct you get better room rate and free breakfast is included. Can be a little noisy as above a traditional pub. Overall a good stay.