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Poets House
4 stars

Poets House

40 - 44 St Marys Street, Ely, CB7 4EY, United Kingdom
Ely, United Kingdom
See location+44 135 388 7777
From
C$ 320
Cheapest

rate per night

8.9
Very good
based on 652 reviews
652 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
King room
C$ 320
Standard Room
C$ 360
Deluxe room
C$ 390

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Overview

Located less than a 20-minute stroll from Ely Railway Station, Poets House features valet parking. It is situated a brief walk from Ely Cathedral.

The hotel has been recently refurbished and offers a concierge, a 24-hour reception and a currency exchange. It also provides laundry facilities, meeting rooms and luggage storage.

Rooms feature a mini bar, ironing facilities and tea and coffee making facilities. They each include a telephone and a radio.

Poets House has its own on-site restaurant, convenient for those wishing to dine in. Alternatively, there are a selection of other eating options in close proximity.

The hotel enjoys a superb location, allowing guests easy access to a range of tourist attractions. The helpful staff at the tour desk are available to organize tours and activities in Ely.

8.9
Very good rating
Based on 652 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Poets House

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled Access
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Slippers
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key access
  • Bottle of water
  • 24hr front desk

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Streaming service
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Fold-up bed
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Things to do

  • Golf

Reviews of Poets House

8.9
Very good
652 verified ratings
Wonderful
400
Very good
112
Good
67
Okay
38
Fair
22
Mediocre
7
Poor
6

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the hotel's beautiful location and views, but many expressed dissatisfaction with cleanliness and service, noting issues like dirty rooms and slow or inattentive staff. The dining experience also received negative feedback, with several guests finding the food quality lacking. Overall, while the hotel has potential, improvements are needed in these areas.
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Location9 out of 10
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Location

40 - 44 St Marys Street, Ely, CB7 4EY

What's nearby

  • Oliver Cromwell's House146 m
  • Ely Cathedral250 m
  • Ely Museum283 m
  • Jubilee Gardens0.7 km
  • Ted Coney's Family Portraits0.8 km
  • Babylon Gallery0.8 km
  • Ely City Golf Club1.2 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

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C$ 448
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Poets House

  • The cheapest price a room at Poets House was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 448, while the most expensive was C$ 448.
  • How long should you stay at Poets House? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Poets House

  • Where is Poets House located?

    Poets House is located at 40 - 44 St Marys Street, 0.2 km from the centre of Ely. Oliver Cromwell's House is the closest landmark to Poets House.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Poets House?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Poets House.

  • Does Poets House offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Poets House offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Poets House offer free parking?

    Yes, Poets House offers free parking.

  • How far is Poets House from the airport?

    Poets House is 22.3 km from Cambridge. Poets House is 57.2 km from London Stansted.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Poets House hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Poets House in Ely and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Poets House and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Poets House.

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Distance to airport

7.9
0.2 km
Cambridge
22.3 km