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Your Stay in Cambridge | Centennial Hotel
Established in 1950 and newly refurbished in 2020, Centennial Hotel offers boutique hospitality in a traditional Cambridge setting. Located just 10-15 minutes' walk from the city centre and opposite the University Botanic Gardens, we provide 39 individually designed rooms with modern amenities, including en-suite bathrooms, smart TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. Our facilities include a basement bar and restaurant serving seasonal British and French cuisine, flexible conferencing spaces with AV equipment, and a free private car park.

The hotel combines historic charm with contemporary comforts, featuring a hand-painted mural map of Cambridge in the meeting lounge to guide guests through local cultural landmarks. With 24/7 reception, luggage storage, and strong WiFi, we cater to both business and leisure travellers seeking a personalised experience in a heritage property.
Services
Boutique Hotel Bar & Restaurant Conference Facilities Private Parking Room Service Free Wi-Fi 24/7 Reception Luggage Storage TV Coffee & Tea
Details
  • Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
  • We offer 24/7 reception and luggage storage for guest convenience
  • Our free private car park accommodates all guests at no extra cost
  • Individually designed rooms feature modern bathrooms and smart TVs
  • Daily-changing three-course restaurant menus use locally sourced ingredients
  • Flexible conferencing facilities with AV equipment and seating configurations
What people say
Helpful and friendly staff Excellent location Free parking available Room was clean Good breakfast quality
Services
Accommodation
We offer 39 individually designed en-suite rooms including Standard, Deluxe, and Family options. All rooms feature modern amenities such as smart TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and premium bathrooms with walk-in showers. Located in six heritage townhouses, our rooms combine traditional Cambridge architecture with contemporary comforts for business and leisure guests.
Bar & Restaurant
Our basement bar and restaurant serves traditional British and French cuisine using fresh local ingredients. The daily-changing three-course set menu is available evenings at 25 per person. The space features a hand-painted mural map of Cambridge to guide guests through the city's cultural landmarks while enjoying their meal in a historic setting.
Conference Facilities
Our flexible conference room accommodates up to 50 guests with boardroom, horseshoe, or drawing room configurations. Fully equipped with audio-visual technology, projection equipment, and refreshment service, it's ideal for business meetings, presentations, or private dinners in a heritage Cambridge venue with professional support.
Private Parking
We provide free on-site private parking for all guests, accessed via an archway on Hills Road. The secure car park is located behind the hotel and offers convenient access to the reception area. This facility is particularly valued by guests arriving by car for business or leisure stays in Cambridge.
Room Service
Guests can enjoy in-room dining with tea/coffee making facilities available in all rooms. The service includes complimentary toiletries, electric kettles, and 32' smart TVs. Additional amenities like ironing equipment and in-room safes are provided to ensure comfort and convenience during stays.
People
Mr. Stelios Steven Andreou
Operations Manager
Experienced hospitality professional managing daily operations at Centennial Hotel, ensuring quality service delivery and guest satisfaction.
Questions
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is available from 2pm onward, and check-out must be completed by 11am.
Does the hotel offer parking facilities?
Yes, we provide free on-site private parking for all guests at the rear of the hotel.
What room amenities are available?
All rooms include en-suite bathrooms, smart TVs, tea/coffee facilities, free WiFi, and 24/7 room service.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast is not included but is available separately with positive guest reviews for quality and variety.
How far is the hotel from Cambridge city centre?
We're located just a 10-15 minute walk from the city centre and major attractions like the University Colleges.
Are there conferencing facilities available?
Yes, our flexible conference room accommodates up to 50 guests with AV equipment and multiple seating configurations.
Reviews (6)
M. Ay
Jun 02, 2022 Report
Location was great for me. There are free parking spaces as well which is great although limited number, I believe. Staff are very friendly and the free cooked breakfast thrown in. I will be back although I am not going to stay in the left this time.
Robin Warren
May 17, 2022 Report
Very good cooked breakfast, with good friendly service. Rooms good though a bit tight with extra single bed. Location was good for me, some may be bothered by busy road but ok for me. Parking more suited to compact car when full, but we managed.
Lucy Jones
May 13, 2022 Report
Great place to stay in Cambridge. Friendly, helpful staff. Clean, comfortable rooms. And a lovely breakfast and parking were included. The botanic gardens are so close, and it's an easy walk into the city centre. Will definitely stay here again.
Sid Sethi
May 11, 2022 Report
I booked a single room for 5 nights. The room given to me was completely different compared to the pictures shown on the website. The room was extremely small - only a little bit bigger than a box room. The decor was negligible. It felt like I was sleeping in a spare room at someone's house or at university accommodation. When I politely mentioned to the man at the reception that the room is small and significantly different from the pictures, he aggressively replied "It is the same".

I knew at that point that there is no point in arguing. So I was stuck in this small room for 5 days paying 110 per night. If they had put the real pictures of their room, I would have never booked this as there are plenty of options at this price. I even left a bit of my luggage in the car overnight so as to not crowd the room. This completely ruined my trip. I feel like I was cheated, therefore I do not recommend staying at this hotel. Furthermore, there are no deliveries or takeaways allowed in the hotel - I think this information is important and should have been mentioned on the booking website!
M. D. Roberts
May 01, 2022 Report
Very clean, tidy well run establishment in an ideal location for Cambridge junction gigs with added bonus of car park to rear of hotel. All staff were polite and helpful. Cannot fault.
Angela Yates
Apr 19, 2022 Report
Lovely clean refurbished hotel. Nice decor clean and inviting inside. Breakfast is choice if two juice some cereal and fresh fruit then full English or something on toast. Mixed toast choice of tea or coffee. Our only gripe was the towel rail in the ensuite made the whole room like an oven so had to have the windows open which in turn made it noisy. We did mention this to the staff. There is however a small fan provided in the room but too noisy to try and sleep with that on.

This was room 217 so maybe other rooms different. Our room was on the side of hotel so frontage ones would also find road noise. Overall good location very clean and helpful staff, nice breakfast just a little noisy from the busy Road ask for side room or rear if any but obvs less view from window. Ideal situation for Botanical gardens