The Earl Of Derby
About the hotel
Charming En Suite Rooms Near Cambridge Train Station
Convenient Location & Amenities
The Earl of Derby, located just a 5-minute walk from Cambridge Train Station, offers free parking and is close to the Botanic Gardens. Guests can enjoy Sky Sports in the bar and stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Comfortable & Well-Equipped Rooms
The en suite rooms at this traditional public house boast baths, power showers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, guests can make use of amenities such as TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and internet connections for a pleasant stay.
Delicious Dining Options & Nearby Attractions
Start your day with traditional or continental breakfast at the Earl and savor home-cooked meals all day. Explore nearby dining options or visit attractions like Kings College and Fenners Cricket Ground, just a short walk away.
Book your stay at the Earl of Derby for a delightful Cambridge experience.
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Breakfast in the room
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private parking
- Designated smoking area
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Kid meals
- Evening entertainment
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Wine/champagne
- Pet bowls
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
Check-in and check-out
- Check-out
- until 11:00
Guest reviews
Good
Liked: Great location and lovely staff
Disliked: Our room wasnt cleaned during our stay and we had to bother the staff for towels and trash pickup. The sink was very small and the faucet wasn't securely fastened to the sink.
Terrible
Liked: Very little
Disliked: £110 a night for a cold, dirty room with dangerous broken tiles. Really disappointing I paid £110 for one night at the Earl of Darby and to be honest I was really disappointed with the standard of the room. For that sort of money I expected a lot better. There was a really strange unpleasant smell in the room and it was absolutely freezing. There was a small electric heater but it was pretty useless and didn’t do much to warm the room up. The bed was also really uncomfortable so I didn’t get a great night’s sleep either. The bathroom was probably the worst part. The floor tiles were badly cracked and broken with sharp edges sticking up which could easily cut your feet if you were walking around barefoot. I’ve attached photos so people can see what I mean. It’s actually quite dangerous and I’m surprised they’re letting people stay in rooms like this without getting it sorted. The bathroom wasn’t particularly clean either. The sealant around the bath and sink was dirty and deteriorating and the whole place just looked like it hadn’t been properly maintained for a long time. There wasn’t even a handle or lock on the bathroom door. I was staying on my own in a twin room so the privacy side of things didn’t bother me personally but if two people were sharing the room it would definitely be an issue. Either way it’s another basic thing that should have been sorted. I got up at around 6.30am the following morning to leave for work and there was nobody around and all the doors were locked. I couldn’t find anyone to speak to about the room or complain to so I ended up having to leave the key in the room and head off to work. I’m not expecting luxury and I appreciate it’s not a five star hotel but for £110 a night I think it’s perfectly reasonable to expect a clean room, a comfortable bed, decent heating and a bathroom that’s actually safe to use. The broken tiles are what concern me the most because someone could genuinely hurt themselves on them.
Whilst the staff were polite and friendly, the room and the fittings are tired
Liked: Friendly staff.
Disliked: Room looked very tired, the bathroom was mouldy and tatty.
This property is hugely overpriced for the standard
Liked: Did not eat here. Basic pub food
Disliked: Needs a total refurbishment. Bar area has bare walls and being replastered. Bedroom door locks don’t work properly. Window handles broken. Shower needs re grouting and proper clean. Shower does not stay on supporting poles. No coat hangers.
Liked: Not a lot
Disliked: Staff smoking all time...room in a poor state...only had one breakfast out of 3 because of staff smoking before cooking...not good a beer pub...
A perfectly satisfactory stay at a very reasonable price
Liked: The location suited where I needed to be the following day and I always prefer to stay in pubs and small hotels that have character and atmosphere. In these regards, the Earl of Derby did not disappoint. The staff were very obliging and my room, albeit small, was clean, comfortable and provided all the necessary facilities. It was good value for money, and I would use it again if a similar requirement arose.
Disliked: The room was small but perfectly functional. Unfortunately, time did not permit me to sample a full breakfast which I would otherwise have done, but what I did have was very enjoyable.
Good to know
Please note that the property does not accept American Express as a method of payment.
Latest check-in time on December 25 is at 1 pm.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.
The Earl Of Derby compared with other hotels in Cambridge
Based on guest scores and reviews for 200 places to stay in Cambridge. Distances as the crow flies.
- by guest reviews in Cambridge
- 32nd of 200
- its score; the average in Cambridge is 8.9
- 7.8
- guest reviews
- 1,197
- from the centre of Cambridge
- 1.7 km
What’s near The Earl Of Derby
Distances from the hotel as the crow flies.
- London Stansted Airport (STN) 35 km
Frequently asked questions about The Earl Of Derby
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Earl Of Derby?
Check-out is until 11:00.
Does The Earl Of Derby have parking?
According to the hotel: parking, free parking, private parking, accessible parking. Ask the hotel whether you need to book it and whether there is a charge.
Are pets allowed at The Earl Of Derby?
Yes: pets allowed, pet bowls. Let the hotel know when you book in case there is a supplement or a size limit.
How far is The Earl Of Derby from the centre of Cambridge?
About 1.7 km from the centre of Cambridge, as the crow flies.
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