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University Arms

Autograph Collection

Regent Street
Rated 8.5 in 1293 reviews

University Arms is a historic hotel located in the heart of Cambridge, United Kingdom, offering a blend of elegant design and classic British hospitality. Overlooking Parker's Piece, a large park that plays a central role in city events, University Arms provides guests with a prime location close to the city's renowned colleges, museums, and the River Cam.

Established in 1834, the hotel underwent a significant refurbishment, reopening in 2018 with a focus on combining its historical significance with modern comforts. British architect John Simpson and interior designer Martin Brudnizki collaborated on its redesign, ensuring that the hotel's character remains intact while offering contemporary luxury and convenience. The striking lobby, complete with Edwardian-style architecture and colorful interiors, sets a warm and inviting tone.

Guests can enjoy a meal at Parker's Tavern, the hotel's in-house restaurant, which serves a menu inspired by traditional British dishes, prepared using locally sourced ingredients. The vibrant, brasserie-style atmosphere reflects the lively spirit of Cambridge itself. Additionally, guests can unwind in the comfortable library, which features a collection of books that celebrate the literary and academic heritage of the city.

University Arms caters to a variety of travelers, offering well-appointed rooms and suites with elegant furnishings and amenities aimed at providing comfort and relaxation. The hotel also features meeting spaces equipped with modern facilities, making it an ideal destination for both leisure and business visitors. Its central location and luxurious offerings make University Arms a distinctive choice for those looking to explore the historic and academic charm of Cambridge.

Climate and Weather

January
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Michelin Restaurants in Cambridge and near University Arms

Fitzwilliam Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum
Art and antiquities museum of the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
410m / 450yd
St Catharine's College
St Catharine's College
College of the University of Cambridge
0.5km / 0.32mi
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
University museum in Cambridge, United Kingdom
290m / 320yd
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Museum, part of the University of Cambridge, England, UK
390m / 430yd
Museum of Zoology
Museum of Zoology
University museum in Cambridge, United Kingdom
330m / 360yd
Via Devana
Via Devana
Roman road that ran from Colchester to Chester
10m / 10yd
King's College Chapel
King's College Chapel
Chapel in King's College, University of Cambridge, UK
0.6km / 0.38mi
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Museum of Classical Archaeology
University museum in Cambridge, United Kingdom
1km / 0.63mi
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Science museum in England
240m / 260yd
Parker's Piece
Parker's Piece
Common in Cambridge, England
30m / 30yd
Beth Shalom Cambridge
Beth Shalom Cambridge
British charitable organization
1km / 0.6mi
Mill Road Cemetery
Mill Road Cemetery
Cemetery in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
0.8km / 0.52mi
Cambridge Mosque
Cambridge Mosque
Mosque in Cambridge, United Kingdom
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of St Mary the Great
Church of St Mary the Great
Church in Cambridge, UK
0.6km / 0.35mi
Our Lady and the English Martyrs Church
Our Lady and the English Martyrs Church
Roman Catholic church in Cambridge
370m / 410yd
Cambridge Blackfriars
Cambridge Blackfriars
Priory in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
1.7km / 1mi
St Bene't's Church
St Bene't's Church
Church in Cambridge, UK
480m / 0.3mi
Church of St Mary the Less
Church of St Mary the Less
Church in Cambridge, UK
460m / 0.29mi
Trinity College Chapel
Trinity College Chapel
Grade I listed church in Cambridge, UK
0.8km / 0.48mi
The Backs
The Backs
Area in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
0.7km / 0.43mi
Holy Sepulchre, Cambridge
Holy Sepulchre, Cambridge
Church in Cambridge, UK
0.8km / 0.51mi
Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge
Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge
Church in Cambridge, UK
0.5km / 0.32mi
St Andrew the Great
St Andrew the Great
Church building in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
380m / 420yd
All Saints Church
All Saints Church
Church on Jesus Lane in central Cambridge, England
0.7km / 0.42mi
St Laurence's Church, Cambridge
St Laurence's Church, Cambridge
Church in United Kingdom
1.8km / 1.1mi
Barnwell Priory
Barnwell Priory
Priory in Cambridge, England, UK
1.3km / 0.79mi
Jesus Green
Jesus Green
Park in the north of central Cambridge, England
0.9km / 0.59mi
St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge
St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge
Church in Cambridge, UK
0.5km / 0.32mi
Church of St Botolph
Church of St Botolph
Church in Cambridge, UK
460m / 0.28mi
Coldham's Common
Coldham's Common
Park in United Kingdom
1.8km / 1.1mi
The Centre for Computing History
Museum in Cambridge, United Kingdom
1.8km / 1.1mi
Church of St Giles
Church of St Giles
Church in Cambridge, UK
1.2km / 0.76mi
Corpus Clock
Corpus Clock
Sculptural clock at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University
0.5km / 0.34mi
St Peter's Church, Cambridge
St Peter's Church, Cambridge
Church in Cambridge, UK
1.3km / 0.78mi
Museum of Cambridge
Museum of Cambridge
Museum in Cambridge, United Kingdom
1.2km / 0.74mi
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Industrial heritage museum in Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
1.7km / 1mi
Christ's Pieces
Christ's Pieces
Park in Cambridge, England
320m / 350yd
Church of St Clement
Church of St Clement
Church in Cambridge, UK
0.9km / 0.57mi
St Andrew's Church, Chesterton
St Andrew's Church, Chesterton
Anglican church in Cambridge, UK
1.8km / 1.1mi
Cambridge War Memorial
Cambridge War Memorial
Statue in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
0.9km / 0.55mi
Cambridge Science Centre
Cambridge Science Centre
British charitable organization
1.4km / 0.89mi
Wesley Church And Attached Library
Wesley Church And Attached Library
Church building in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
0.6km / 0.36mi
Church of St Paul
Church of St Paul
Church building in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
0.6km / 0.35mi
Church of Christ Church
Church of Christ Church
Church building in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
0.8km / 0.52mi
Jesus Lock
Jesus Lock
Bridge in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
1.2km / 0.76mi

What to do in Cambridge and near University Arms

Fitzwilliam Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum
Art and antiquities museum of the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
410m / 450yd
St Catharine's College
St Catharine's College
College of the University of Cambridge
0.5km / 0.32mi
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
University museum in Cambridge, United Kingdom
290m / 320yd
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Whipple Museum of the History of Science
Museum, part of the University of Cambridge, England, UK
390m / 430yd
Museum of Zoology
Museum of Zoology
University museum in Cambridge, United Kingdom
330m / 360yd
Via Devana
Via Devana
Roman road that ran from Colchester to Chester
10m / 10yd
King's College Chapel
King's College Chapel
Chapel in King's College, University of Cambridge, UK
0.6km / 0.38mi
Museum of Classical Archaeology
Museum of Classical Archaeology
University museum in Cambridge, United Kingdom
1km / 0.63mi
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
Science museum in England
240m / 260yd
Parker's Piece
Parker's Piece
Common in Cambridge, England
30m / 30yd
Beth Shalom Cambridge
Beth Shalom Cambridge
British charitable organization
1km / 0.6mi
Mill Road Cemetery
Mill Road Cemetery
Cemetery in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
0.8km / 0.52mi
Cambridge Mosque
Cambridge Mosque
Mosque in Cambridge, United Kingdom
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of St Mary the Great
Church of St Mary the Great
Church in Cambridge, UK
0.6km / 0.35mi
Our Lady and the English Martyrs Church
Our Lady and the English Martyrs Church
Roman Catholic church in Cambridge
370m / 410yd
Cambridge Blackfriars
Cambridge Blackfriars
Priory in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
1.7km / 1mi
St Bene't's Church
St Bene't's Church
Church in Cambridge, UK
480m / 0.3mi
Church of St Mary the Less
Church of St Mary the Less
Church in Cambridge, UK
460m / 0.29mi
Trinity College Chapel
Trinity College Chapel
Grade I listed church in Cambridge, UK
0.8km / 0.48mi
The Backs
The Backs
Area in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
0.7km / 0.43mi
Holy Sepulchre, Cambridge
Holy Sepulchre, Cambridge
Church in Cambridge, UK
0.8km / 0.51mi
Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge
Holy Trinity Church, Cambridge
Church in Cambridge, UK
0.5km / 0.32mi
St Andrew the Great
St Andrew the Great
Church building in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
380m / 420yd
All Saints Church
All Saints Church
Church on Jesus Lane in central Cambridge, England
0.7km / 0.42mi
St Laurence's Church, Cambridge
St Laurence's Church, Cambridge
Church in United Kingdom
1.8km / 1.1mi
Barnwell Priory
Barnwell Priory
Priory in Cambridge, England, UK
1.3km / 0.79mi
Jesus Green
Jesus Green
Park in the north of central Cambridge, England
0.9km / 0.59mi
St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge
St Edward King and Martyr, Cambridge
Church in Cambridge, UK
0.5km / 0.32mi
Church of St Botolph
Church of St Botolph
Church in Cambridge, UK
460m / 0.28mi
Coldham's Common
Coldham's Common
Park in United Kingdom
1.8km / 1.1mi

About Cambridge

Cambridge, United Kingdom, offers a blend of historical significance, architectural beauty, and academic prestige. One of the most remarkable activities is exploring the University of Cambridge, where you can wander through its various colleges, each with unique architectural styles and rich histories. Notable colleges such as King's College, with its stunning chapel, and Trinity College, known for its impressive library, are particularly worth a visit.

Another enriching experience is taking a punting tour along the River Cam. This leisurely activity allows you to appreciate the scenic views of the college backs and the lush greenery that surrounds the river, providing a different perspective of the city's beauty.

For those interested in literature and culture, visiting the Fitzwilliam Museum is essential. It houses a diverse collection of art and antiquities, offering insight into various cultures and historical periods. Additionally, the Cambridge University Library, a magnificent example of modern architecture, is a treasure trove for those passionate about literature and research.

Strolling through the Botanic Garden is another pleasant way to spend time in Cambridge. This space features a wide variety of plant species and beautifully landscaped areas, ideal for a quiet afternoon.

If you are inclined towards science and innovation, the Museum of Technology provides an intriguing look at Cambridge's contributions to various fields. The exhibits often highlight the city’s role in technological advancements and scientific research.

Lastly, experiencing the local culinary scene can be rewarding. Cambridge offers a range of dining options, from traditional pubs to modern eateries, where you can enjoy local dishes and international cuisine. Engaging with the local community through markets and events also adds to the experience of this vibrant city.




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