Arundel Park Hotel, Arundel

Advantages: Peaceful location but close to attractions
Disadvantages: Nothing is a walk away

...Having stayed a over 15 Hilton Hotels across the UK over the years it is fair to say that they vary greatly. Unlike some other chain hotels, Hilton's can be a risky experience. Avisford Park is one of the better choices. Upon entry to the grounds it has a long driveway which leads to a beautiful hotel frontage. It is set in acres of peaceful parkland which is great on a summers day. The general feel of the hotel is a relaxed slow time environment which is most suited to adults, Whilst the hotel does not discourage children it does not present itself to attract them and few are found there. This is a good place to stay for a 2 night stay for two adults . Having stayed there twice (this year and '03), on both occassions the food and service was top class, way beyond the 2 night price of £139 in total for 2 adults with breakfast on both... Read review

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Advantages: Close to City Centre and overlooks River Cam
Disadvantages: Rooms need the same treatment the communal areas have had.

...Arundel House Hotel is on Chesterton Road, directly overlooking the River Cam and only a 5 minute walk from Cambridge City Centre. It has been developed from a row of terraced houses and whilst this doesn't take away from it as a whole it does affect the setting out of the interior of the hotel - mainly corridors, rooms and bathrooms. I live in Cambridge and had never stayed here before but a friend booked a room for a night away as an anniversary present for my husband and I. The hotel is very clean and stylish but the rooms do not match the quality of the rest of the hotel. The restaurant, bar and conservatory areas are clean, smart, reasonably stylish (depending on your taste!) and comfortable but the room failed to live up to my expectation for a hotel in a prime location with communal areas to such high standards... Read review

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Advantages: Location, friendly, clean and comfortable.
Disadvantages: Carpet in the toilet and out dated decor in the rooms.

...is essential if you find stairs difficult. All the staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful and booking in and out was quick and efficient. There is adequate secure car parking at the rear of the hotel.... Read review

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