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University Arms, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
A peaceful garden retreat in Cambridge City Centre where travelers can relax with a good book or enjoy casual fare from the on-site tavern

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University Arms, Autograph Collection in central Cambridge offers a tranquil garden and cozy library. Guests enjoy breakfast at Parker's Tavern and drinks at the bar. The hotel provides dry cleaning services and free in-room WiFi, with attentive staff ensuring a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is €193
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Park View

Suite, 1 King Bed, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Park view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Park view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Park View (Terrace)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Park View (Terrace)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Park view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Park View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • Park view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Cambridge, University Arms, Autograph Collection is in the city centre. Imperial War Museum Duxford and Scott Polar Research Institute are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Arcade Shopping Centre and Mill Road. Cambridge Muslim Welfare Society and Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences are also worth visiting. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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Regent Street, Cambridge, England, CB2 1AD

What's nearby

  • Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    University of Cambridge
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Parker\'s Piece showing cycling and a garden
    Parker's Piece
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange showing street scenes and heritage elements
    Cambridge Corn Exchange
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jesus College Cambridge University.
    Jesus College
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emmanuel College
    1 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station
    16 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Regal (Wetherspoon)
    2 min walk
  • Parker's Tavern
    1 min walk
  • John Lewis Brasserie
    4 min walk
  • Bull & Bass
    4 min walk
  • Ori Caffè
    3 min walk

About this property

University Arms, Autograph Collection

Upscale hotel near University of Cambridge
Consider a stay at University Arms, Autograph Collection and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site British cuisine brasserie, Parker's Tavern, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and children's meals. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a 24-hour front desk
  • 2 meeting rooms, a front desk safe and a lift
  • Laundry services, wedding services and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 192 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Library (Afternoon Tea)
  • Parker's Tavern
  • Parker's Tavern

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (2,723 square foot of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1834
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Edwardian architecture
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 55.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 22 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 55.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: Baths can only be found in the bathrooms of select Classic, Superior, and Suite room types.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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University Arms Cambridge
University Arms Hotel
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Hotel De Vere University Arms
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Frequently asked questions

Is University Arms, Autograph Collection pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at University Arms, Autograph Collection?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at University Arms, Autograph Collection on 5 Apr 2026 start from €193, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at University Arms, Autograph Collection?

University Arms, Autograph Collection doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at University Arms, Autograph Collection?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at University Arms, Autograph Collection?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is University Arms, Autograph Collection located?

Located in Cambridge City Centre, this hotel is steps away from University of Cambridge, Downing College and Parker's Piece. Cambridge Arts Picture House and Emmanuel College are just steps away. Cambridge Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

University Arms, Autograph Collection Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 572 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bar and restaurants fantastic. Lovely ambience with the hotel especially for Christmas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Very friendly staff. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the Art Deco illustrations throughout the public areas. One of the best designed art hangings I’ve seen outside a museum! Loved my view over Parker’s Piece of students cycling to lectures and playing sport. Staff were generally very kind and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, delicious breakfast, nice bar
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Amenities
I’ve stayed here many times. I went for Room 202 which was nice and quiet. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with excellent staff. Appreciated the complementary walking tour with guide Tony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Great hotel and restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay. The room was lovely, clean & comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable stay. The staff are very helpful and friendly. Great location for seeing everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a first class hotel, beautifully designed and with superbly comfortable beds. The staff are uniformly helpful. We have stayed several times and look forward to coming back - it's a wonderful treat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, very conveniently located however, we were a little disappointed with the restaurant. We’ve stayed there before and had a wonderful dinner at the restaurant but this time it was a little disappointing unfortunately
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The thermostat in the room was not quite functional. It became hot and then cold. The maid service one day missed replenishing a number of things, but they brought the supplies when we called and gave us some chocolates. We forgot about things in the safe, and they called us and arranged to send back the items. This part was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location next to the park. Cambridge is small so the main hotels are all close. Room was big but finishes a bit worn. Shower was nice size. Breakfast was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, spotless, spacious room, great food. Close to amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nicest hotel in Cambridge

My favorite hotel in Cambridge. Good location, stylish rooms, nice staff, good food and drink options.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Great location, staff was great. Will definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Baharak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service, great ambiance!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to celebrate my 60th birthday. The staff were friendly and very helpful. We simply had a perfect time and will be back soon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Hotel and Experience

The University Arms is truly a fabulous experience. For us the staff were attentive and friendly. Alway available to help. The breakfast experience was the one of the best. The staff have a great team spirit to watch.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay here recently and, honestly, it's a superb hotel. The staff are well-trained and uniformly excellent, the rooms are beautiful, recently refurbed, with wonderful beds and gorgeous bathrooms. We can't fault it and look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Panagiotis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and accommodating service, the team was always helpful and efficient. Great interiors and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a pleasant stay with a couple of frustrations. Our room wasn’t ready for 4pm so had drinks in the bar but very expensive, wouldn’t have hurt the break to stand the first round as an apology for not being ready. When we got to the room it was lovely and spacious but it was very cold the AC was set to 19c we whacked it up high but it took over 5 hours to warm up enough to be comfortable very frustrating! We had a long day shopping and so opted for room service, they had run out of the Gin we ordered and it took 3 trips to deliver our order. We settled in to watch some TV and relax in the chilly room but it was a very old TV with no modern entertainment like Netflix etc when we had intended to watch a ln Xmas movie. We slept well and breakfast was lovely. Pretty big queue to checkout but w head to do in person because of room charges etc. We enjoyed the stay and the hotel is beautiful and location brilliant but expected a little more for our money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025