A stay at University Arms, Autograph Collection places you in the heart of Cambridge, steps from University of Cambridge and Downing College. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Emmanuel College and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Polar Museum.
What's nearby
University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Parker's Piece - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Emmanuel College - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Cambridge Corn Exchange - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Jesus College - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Cambridge Station - 16 min walk
Stansted Airport (STN) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
‪The Regal (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
‪John Lewis Brasserie - ‬4 min walk
‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
‪Bull & Bass - ‬4 min walk
‪Savino's - ‬4 min walk
About this property
University Arms, Autograph Collection
University Arms, Autograph Collection offers 192 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 192 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Edwardian hotel include wedding services and a ballroom.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Parker's Tavern, a restaurant that specializes in British cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Cambridge? This hotel has 2723 square feet (253 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Parker's Tavern - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Parker's Tavern - This bar serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.
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 center (2,723 square feet 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
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Lever door handles
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 washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
5 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 1834
Comprehensive food waste policy
Double-glazed windows
Edwardian architecture
No plastic coffee stirrers
Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
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
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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 55.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: 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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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.
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
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University Arms
University Arms Cambridge
University Arms Hotel
University Arms Hotel Cambridge
Hotel De Vere University Arms
University Arms Autograph Collection Hotel Cambridge
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University Arms, Autograph Collection Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Lovely hotel with gorgeous interiors.
Serves lovely cocktails and food is also really good, we only had bar snacks but everything was tasty.
Only negatives from our side are the pillows are way too soft and the rooms a little dark.
Holly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Megan
Apr 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So much character, a really charming hotel. Staff are so attentive and reception were so welcoming and helpful. Room is big and everything you need! Location was also perfect. Breakfast buffet was delicious, really fresh produce and variety. Cocktail were also great, just maybe a little slow. Bed was sooo comfy as well! Overall, a really really wonderful stay. Would 1000% recommend, and will be back !!
Room was enough for a night
Staff were all lovely and accommodating we had a free cocktail due to it being our 1st wedding anniversary.
And we have both agreed we will stay at the university arms every other year for our future anniversary’s
The communal areas are wonderful and the gym is great. My bedroom was minuscule and with a courtyard view which was surprising for a 300+£ stay. The bed was hard as a rock and although they helpfully gave me a topper it did not resolve the issue. I now have neck pain! The bedroom was very loud - could hear the person upstairs walking and the shower noise so I was kept awake late and woke up very early. I expect a different room might have been better ? I wouldn’t recommend staying here if you value a good night sleep.
As usual, excellent stay. Attentive staff, clean room, amenities etc.
Kudos to concierge for getting me an EV charging spot in the car park
Ant the superb restaurant manager who very calmly solved the problem with the restaurant booking for our group on the saturday eveing