Novotel Cambridge North

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Fitness facility
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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2, Cambridge Square, Cambridge, England, CB4 0AE
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge Business Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cambridge Science Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Queen with Single Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Queen with Single Sofa Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room Queen with Double Sofa Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Novotel Cambridge North

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a sauna are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Novotel Cambridge North offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a hairdryer. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Novotel Cambridge North. During your stay, you'll be connected to a railway/underground station and just a quick walk from River Cam. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, 6 meeting rooms and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 8 minutes by car from Scott Polar Research Institute and 9 minutes from Fitzwilliam Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Novotel Cambridge North offers its guests an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 6 meeting rooms available. Novotel Cambridge North also features dry cleaning/laundry services, a front desk safe, and a porter.

This 4-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 22 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 22 per day (open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay and Samsung Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Novotel Cambridge North Hotel

Novotel Cambridge North Cambridge

Novotel Cambridge North Hotel Cambridge

Novotel Cambridge North (Opening May 2021)

Novotel Cambridge North Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 640 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, cosy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room and staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vithursha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, staffs were very friendly, rooms and washrooms are very clean, breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stay at the hotel quite often when travelling to my tattoo artist. Always a great stay, comfortable rooms, great breakfast choice and easy to travel to whether by rail or car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spacious rooms, amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless, excellent sound proofing with regards to the train station, great size, lovely big shower, breakfast excellent and very helpful friendly staff. The location is perfect for Cambridge, being right next door to the train station and only five mins and you are in the town centre!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ei thinzar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ivor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to get to and into Cambridge
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Atsuhisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If breakfast menue changes day day day, it will be perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
easy access to the station
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

haseeb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, provided us with a cot. Nice restaurant and really friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel, friendly staff and great facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice and clean and staff was nice, but had to wait almost two hours to check in as rooms wasn’t cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing 👏, always ready to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was fantastic no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel on outskirts of Cambridge would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great. We thoroughly enjoyed our overnight stay. All the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, good faciluries, very clean abd the staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room has a very strong mold smell.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a second stay at this place and like last time the room as clean and tidy, staff friendly. Thank you for the pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean Room, modern feeling, modern furniture. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall was good. Food service poor. Waited an hour for dessert before cancelling. Asked 3 times for the bill before it arrived
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was lovely . Staff all good and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Good rooms. Nice front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025