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15/17 Coldhams Park, Norman Way, Off Coldhams Lane, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB1 3LH

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge By IHG - Modern hotel near Silicon Fen tech hub

Located 3.5 km from Cambridge city center, 35 minutes from Stansted Airport. The hotel features a 24-hour front desk, on-site parking, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner with a bar offering wines, draught beers, and premium spirits. Nearby landmarks include King's College Chapel (3 km), Wren Library at Trinity College, and Bridge of Sighs. The Fitzwilliam Museum displays works by Titian, Renoir, and Constable. Cambridge Train Station provides direct trains to London in under an hour. The area houses tech companies including Microsoft and Apple.

Additional perks of the hotel

Complimentary Express Start breakfast with hot items including bacon, sausages, eggs

Grab & go breakfast bags available

Evening dining menu with burgers, pasta, curry, fish

Pet-friendly (£25 per night, arrangement required)

Wheelchair accessible facilities with adapted bathrooms

Daily housekeeping and same-day dry cleaning

Currency exchange and safety deposit box

Meeting rooms and business services

Room Options

173 non-smoking rooms including standard twins, doubles, and family rooms. Family rooms accommodate 2 adults and 2 children under 12 with double bed and pull-out sofa bed. 73 new extension rooms feature wall-mounted TVs, bedside USB ports, and power showers. Wheelchair accessible rooms offer wider doorways, roll-in showers, and emergency cords. All rooms include air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, and 32-inch Freeview TVs.

Other conveniences

Work desk with lamp and power outlets

Iron and ironing board

Tea/coffee making facilities

Blackout curtains and pillow menu

Direct dial telephone and radio

Separate wardrobe

Electric kettle

Free toiletries

Carpeted floors

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Standard Twin Room Hot
Max:
2 persons
23 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Standard Room Hot
Max:
2 persons
19 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Standard Double Room Hot
Max:
2 persons
23 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre
Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) 1.8 km
Airports
Cambridge (CBG) 3.9 km
London Stansted (STN) 46.0 km
Train
Cambridge Train Station 2.0 km
Bus
Bus stop400 m

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel Location

15/17 Coldhams Park, Norman Way, Off Coldhams Lane, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB1 3LH
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15/17 Coldhams Park, Norman Way, Off Coldhams Lane, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB1 3LH
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2.1 km
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1.4 km
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1.4 km
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Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings

Honest Guest Feedback Based on Real Stays
84%
Guests loved the hotel and would gladly return
8.4/10
Great
Rooms
8.2
Location
8.8
Service
8.8
Dining
7.6
Guest reviews
8.4/10
based on 5 reviews
4/5 based on 845 reviews
8.0
8.0/10 based on 6085 reviews
#14 of 34 hotels in Cambridge based on Tripadvisor
Aaron
United Kingdom, November  2024
8.0/10

A perfectly adequate stay! The hotel is clean, the staff are friendly, and the location is convenient for access to Cambridge. The breakfast could be improved, but the rest was great value for money.

Rooms
8.0
The room was clean and comfortable; well serviced daily. Nothing fancy but perfectly adequate.
Service
8.0
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Although busy at breakfast, they did their best.
Location
8.0
A short taxi ride to Cambridge. Easy access to transport links for visiting the city.
Dining
6.0
Breakfast was fine, although a bit chaotic at busy times and limited egg options. I would not go back for dinner.
Facilities
8.0
Plenty of parking available. The hotel was clean, and all facilities worked well.
David
United Kingdom, August  2024
8.0/10

Great location for exploring Cambridge! The hotel itself was clean and comfortable, and the staff were lovely. Breakfast was decent. Parking was easy and inexpensive compared to the city.

Rooms
9.0
The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Air conditioning was a lifesaver in the summer heat.
Service
9.0
The staff were friendly and provided helpful information about local transport.
Location
9.0
A bit outside the city center, but a short and inexpensive bus ride away. Parking at the hotel was much easier and cheaper than in Cambridge itself!
Dining
7.0
Breakfast was a standard HI Express fare - fine, but nothing special.
Facilities
8.0
Parking was a real bonus and great value. The hotel was well-maintained and clean.
Mia
United Kingdom, June  2024
9.0/10

A very nice hotel, I'd definitely stay again. The breakfast was excellent, and the staff were generally friendly and helpful, although one member seemed a little preoccupied.

Rooms
8.0
My room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. It was a bit small, but perfectly adequate for a solo traveller.
Service
8.0
Most of the staff were great; cute and helpful. One member seemed a bit rushed, but overall the service was good.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect for my trip; not too far from the city centre and easy to get around from.
Dining
10.0
Breakfast was excellent! The best scrambled eggs and sausages I've had in ages!
Facilities
7.0
The hotel was clean and well-maintained. There was good parking which was a bonus. One USB charger was broken, and a hook in the room was broken.
Stanley
United Kingdom, May  2024
8.0/10

My wife and I had a pleasant two-night stay. The room was basic but perfectly acceptable for the price. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast buffet was a good start to the day. Getting into Cambridge was easy enough using the local bus.

Rooms
7.0
The room was a typical Express standard - nothing fancy but clean and comfortable. A bit small, but fine for a short stay.
Service
9.0
The staff were consistently friendly and cute. They were very helpful.
Location
8.0
A short bus ride from the city center which was convenient. There's also a taxi service available in the hotel.
Dining
7.0
Breakfast was good, a nice hot and cold buffet. Dinner choices were limited, but adequate.
Facilities
7.0
Good parking was a plus. The hotel had basic facilities, but everything was clean and functional.
Zoe
United Kingdom, September  2023
9.0/10

Our family trip to Cambridge was made even better by our stay at this hotel. The staff were amazing, the breakfast was good, and the location was perfect for our plans.

Rooms
9.0
Our family room was clean and spacious, with comfortable beds for everyone. Housekeeping was perfect.
Service
10.0
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to assist us with our travel plans. They were very accommodating.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was perfect for our visit to the stud farm and races. Easy access to transport for trips to Cambridge city centre.
Dining
8.0
Breakfast was very good, though a little chaotic at times. There was a wide selection of food available.
Facilities
9.0
Free parking was a huge plus, and the hotel was well-maintained and clean.
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