Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from University of Cambridge. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Bistro du Vin, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a bar/lounge and a terrace. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
41 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Off-site parking within 2625 ft (GBP 30 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Library
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
30-inch plasma TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Bistro du Vin – This bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 24 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 30 per night (2625 ft away)
Policies
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Bistro Cambridge
Cambridge Bistro
Hotel Vin & Bistro
Hotel Vin & Bistro Cambridge
Hotel Vin Cambridge
Vin Bistro Cambridge
Hotel Vin Bistro Cambridge
Hotel du Vin Bistro Cambridge
Du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge Hotel
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge Cambridge
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge Hotel Cambridge
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Bistro du Vin.
What's the area around Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge like?
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge is in Cambridge City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from University of Cambridge and 2 minutes' walk from Fitzwilliam Museum.
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Dec 2024
Drip drip
Great service from receptionist on arrival who guided re parking at another local hotel
One negative was condition of plumbing as shower head fell into bath. Also dripping tap, into bath all night long!
John
John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
24 Dec 2024
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
23 Dec 2024
Philip
Philip, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Nov 2024
June
June, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Katharine
Katharine, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
21 Nov 2024
Comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Comfortable and nice atmosphere. Bar staff were very friendly and welcoming. Bedroom was lovely but a couple of housekeeping issues and on the last morning the cold water stopped working. We didn't have breakfast as we were short on time and it cost £24. It would have been nice to have a cheaper continental option for those in a rush.
Claire
Claire, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
17 Nov 2024
Overall, enjoyed our stay & wld rtn if £ was right
We booked a Classic room which I believe are the designated rooms when bringing a dog. These rooms (3 in row) were in a small courtyard area inside the hotel & each had an outdoor seating area which was nice, although we didn’t use them given Nov & 2 night stay. There was also an undercover seating area, which i believe was linked more so to the meeting room which led out into courtyard. Can imagine in warmer weather might be bit noisy but a sign did stipulate 11pm was latest that the area could be used.
Room was pretty clean tbf (I say that as often rooms which allow dogs can be less than desirable) and included a dog mat/bed & water bowl. Can imagine room gets hot in summer and was even the case in Nov. There was an aircon panel but this didn’t seem to be working (some hotels I know deactivate this outside of summer periods). The bath rain shower was nice but did drip during the night so we had to close batrm door.
£25pn night pet fee wasn’t anything out of the ordinary for hotels in area, but I question what this is meant to cover & maybe should be refundable if guest leaves room in a condition that ‘non-pet stay’ reg housekeeping usually covers. No sugar replaced for tea/coff which was a bit irritating to request.
Parking is premium in Cambridge and consd park&ride but this comes at cost if staying onight so we parked in Princess Anne CP which cost £27 total (2 nights 3pm arr-11am dep) & 8min walk.
Overall we enjoyed our stay with our JRT dog & would rtn if £ was right.
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Nov 2024
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2024
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Nov 2024
We stayed for 1 night, amazing stay. Cant say enough good things. Friendly and helpful staff, rooms clean and spacious. Location was also great. would stay here again in a heartbeat. Would recommend!
Millie
Millie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
21 Oct 2024
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
Charlotte
Charlotte, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2024
Absolutely great hotel and close to town for shopping days out restaurant was very nice clean and service was second two none thanks du vin first choice for me when u visit Cambridge again
Teddy
Teddy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Sept 2024
Great!
Hugh
Hugh, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Sept 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Sept 2024
Jai
Jai, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
6 Sept 2024
Richard Peter
Richard Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2024
Excellent hotel. Rooms are well designed and comfortable. Restaurant menu has a good selection of main dishes. Staff are friendly.
Ron
Ron, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 Aug 2024
Westley
Westley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Lovely stay, wonderful staff in all areas but particularly the front desk.
james
james, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Aug 2024
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
22 Aug 2024
This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel. There are some things of note. The first is that if you arrive early like we did ask the receptionist to see if they can show you what rooms they have available we were asked to look at 3 rooms and were able to choose. We very happily did this and were very happy with our choice. Had we be left with one of the other two we wouldn’t have been happy with either. The first was stuffy the other smelt odd? The other thing to note is that don’t have meals at the hotel. There is never anybody eating there. The first time we stayed we had an awful breakfast experience. We were not going to repeat this. So for breakfast and evening meals we recommend you eat out. There are lots of restaurants that cater for all diets just down the road so advice is choose one of these. Lastly, the hotel does seem a little tired in terms of overall fabric. The reception staff are very helpful and willing and kind this hotel is a one or two night stay but needs to think about completely overhauling the restaurant and food facilities and also maybe reducing the price for a stay. If you the put these changes together with the excellent reception staff this hotel could be great. So at present we would give it 3 stars. It could be 4 -5 because of the staff but they need a better hotel to be truly proud of. Lastly we will stay here again I’m sure in the future. I really hope that the next stay these things may have changed.
Etienne
Etienne, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2024
The staff in Hotel du Vin in Cambridge are incredible. I have to mention two lovely members of staff who I met when I checked in and then when I left the following day; Kai and Habiba. They couldn’t have been more helpful or kind. The hotel is fabulous and I would return without a doubt. The room was exquisite, with a roll top bath and lovely toiletries. The location was perfect. I had a wonderful experience staying there.