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Downing College

Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1DQ, England
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Downing College
Ranked #30 of 107 Cambridge B&B and Inns
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Hong Kong
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22 reviews 22 reviews
12 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Nice and clean. The double bed is a bit small for two persons but it is comfy. In room facilities are good and there are nice new towels, robes and slippers! The location is convenient too and the college grounds are very beautiful! One thing worth to note is that the electronic device turns off automatically if it senses no... More

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15 April 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed your stay with us at Downing. Thank you also for the information on the timed lighting , we installed this type of lighting to comply with the Downing College Green Policy and to enable us to stay at the top of the Cambridge Colleges' Green League Table. I... More

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4 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

We had an excellent B&B stay in Downing. I did not know that the Colleges rented out their rooms for the general public, but it was a great experience to be able to stay in a 'hotel' which was two centuries old - and as central and as well served as the local commercial hotels at twice the price. Our... More

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arbroath
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

We had an excellent stay at Downing College! The room had quality furnishings and fittings and was equal to those found in a five star hotel. The college is situated in extensive, well-kept grounds in the heart of the city and has a wonderful ambiance. There was free car parking, so we were able to leave our car and explore... More

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Limhamn
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5 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

Downing college is hidden in central Cambridge, has beautiful grounds and is close to everything. They serve a quite good breakfast, has good service, and the room I was staying in was quite nice and well cared for. The only thing that wasn't very good was the quality of the beds, decent, but you could feel the springs through the... More

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Hindhead, United Kingdom
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27 hotel reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

Another reviewer said 'it was bad' but negated the value of their own contribution but not bothering to tell us why. Our experience was that it was superb. The porters were friendly and helpful. The rooms are student rooms but they're very comfortable and adequately equipped. The only (very) slight negative is that the bathroom was a little 'tired'. The... More

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Alton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Right in the centre Free parking 24 / 7 security Quiet Lovely views of old historic buildings Fantastic breakfast in a beautful hall We will 100% stay here again

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surrey uk
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

This was a fantastic B&B stay - room, bathroom, breakfast, location, grounds, parking, value for money- the lot. The porters were brilliant. This is the only time I have hesitated to review a place incase it helps make it more popular and I can't get a reservation next time !

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31 hotel reviews
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2010

I stayed at Downing College for 3 days at the beginning of August. One of the college's great plus points is that it has car parking on site which is I think unique amongst Cambridge colleges. It is well situated, opposite Parkers Piece ( large area of parkland) and close to various and varied restaurants. For the less discerning, Pizza... More

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Additional Information about Downing College

Address: Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1DQ, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Cambridgeshire > Cambridge
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #30 of 107 B&Bs / Inns in Cambridge
Price range (per night): RM242 - 302
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Downing College, dating from the early 1800s, has a unique setting amidst 20 acres of lawns and trees, yet is within half a mile of the historic centre of Cambridge. While the college itself is quiet and peaceful, a short walk brings you to the very heart of the city, making Downing an ideal location for visitors on a leisure break or in Cambridge on business.The rooms are used by Undergraduate students during term time but are fully equipped for the modern day traveller, with facilities such as a flat screen television and a spacious desk with free broadband internet connection. A telephone, alarm clock, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities are also provided, and rooms are cleaned daily by the College ‘bedders’. ... more   less 

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