Poets House

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.6

Located opposite Ely Cathedral, the Poets House features a destination restaurant and a bar, along with free Wi-Fi. This boutique hotel is located in the heart of the historic city of Ely. The individually styled and air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen smart TV and an private bathroom with a copper bath with a rainfall shower. In the mornings, the Poets House serves traditional English breakfast. The extensive breakfast menu also offers lighter and continental options. The Dining Room features several menus and the hotel’s relaxed bar serves a wide selection of platters. Dishes are freshly prepared using locally sourced produce. Dating back to 1215, Oliver Cromwell’s House is adjacent to the hotel. The Poets House offers private parking with a complimentary valet service. The university city of Cambridge is just 13 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking

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See what guests loved the most:

Anita
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast. The room was great with a lovely view of the cathedral. Overall a great stay.”
Aşcı
Turkey Turkey
“Room was really clean, large and bad was comfortable. View of my room was excellent. I did not have a chance to eat in the restaurant but I had breakfast, it was also delicious and perfect.”
Jacqueline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean and cosy. Attention to detail from check in to check out was superb.”
Melissa
United States United States
“The big copper soaking tub was just fabulous. Plus there was a full bath with a walk in shower in addition to the soaking tub. One gentleman that checked us in (sorry I don't remember his name) was just the very best, most accommodating and...”
Katherine
United States United States
“Reception was very helpful with both parking and holding our luggage until check-in.”
Miriam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was lovely with a beautiful bathroom. The bed was big and comfortable. The staff were lovely and helpful. Lovely courtyard/garden seating area. Hotel parking was available. Great location near the cathedral.”
Luke
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really well appointed room, lovely decoration and cleanliness throughout, fantastic breakfast”
Caseen
South Africa South Africa
“We loved the location near the Cathedral. The room was lovely and we enjoyed a dinner in the restaurant.”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Central location, stylish boutique style hotel. Had busy outside eating area but with the great double glazing we didn't hear a thing!”
Mary
Australia Australia
“The staff are outstanding so friendly and accommodating in every way. They made our stay very relaxing”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Dining Room
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Dietary options
    Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Poets House

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Poets House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
3 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

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No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests who are interested in dining within the restaurant are requested to book in advance. This can be done while booking by adding information to the Special Request box.

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