Poets House, Ely ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

Book on our site

Up to 10% cheaper

than Booking.com

Key details

About the Hotel

St Marys Street, Ely, United Kingdom, CB7 4EY

View all

Select your room type

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

10 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Landscape view

Shower

Heating

room details

Check Prices

Superior Double Room

Max:

2 persons

10 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

room details

Check Prices

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

8 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

room details

Check Prices

Show all roomsLess

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Ely100 m

Airports

Cambridge (CBG) 26.1 km

London Stansted (STN) 74.7 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Incredibly Comfortable!

“I had the best night's sleep in a very comfortable bed that made my stay truly enjoyable.” view full review

Luxurious Bath!

“The deep copper bath was a highlight, filling up quickly and offering a luxurious soak.” view full review

Easy Access!

“The layout of the hotel made it easy to navigate, ensuring a pleasant experience without any hassle.” view full review

Free Parking Perk!

“The off-site parking was free and conveniently organized, making our arrival and departure smooth.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Off-site car park
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

St Marys Street, Ely, United Kingdom, CB7 4EY

Map view

St Marys Street, Ely, United Kingdom, CB7 4EY

City landmarks

Gallery

Babylon Gallery

900 m

46 Waterside

Ted Coney's Family Portraits

870 m

The Maltings Ship Lane

The Maltings

1.0 km

Ely CB7 4PU

Ely Country Park

1.5 km

Kiln Ln

Roswell Pits

2.0 km

Grovemere Building

Witchford RAF Museum

2.7 km

Lancaster Way business park

RAF Witchford Collection

3.2 km

Museum

Prickwillow Drainage Engine Museum

6.1 km

Nearby

Church

Ely Cathedral

350 m

Oliver Cromwells House 29 St. Marys Street

Oliver Cromwell's House

120 m

Museum

The Stained Glass Museum

240 m

Museum

Ely Museum

530 m

Garden

Jubilee Gardens

340 m

Gallery

The Old Fire Engine House

60 m

Ely CB7 4DG

Ely Castle

570 m

1 Lynn Road

Cloisters Arts and Antique Centre

260 m

Church

The Olive Tree

370 m

Restaurants

Old Fire Engine House

60 m

25 St Mary's St

The Study Lounge at Poets House Hotel and Restaurant

0 m

St Marys Street Poets House

The Prince Albert

270 m

62 Silver Street

Lamb Hotel Bar and Restaurant

250 m

2 Lynn Road

Eat Thai

220 m

8 St. Marys Street

Prezzo - Ely

310 m

12-14 High Street

The Lamb Inn Restaurant

310 m

High Street

Siam Seasons Thai Restaurant

410 m

39-41 Market Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the hotel and would stay again

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

7.7

Location

8.0

Service

8.7

Dining

7.7

Frank

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.4/10

The hotel offers fantastic rooms with well-appointed amenities like a smart TV, iPad with information, and a Bose music unit. The copper bath in the room provides a luxurious touch, and the views of Ely are stunning. However, the room size may be smaller than expected from online images, needing some updating.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very well appointed, and I particularly loved the copper bath in the room. Just wished I had more time to enjoy a soak in it!

Service

9.0

The service at the hotel was excellent. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful, going above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay. Special thanks to Veronica for her cheerful and efficient service.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location is ideal for visiting the Cathedral and exploring Ely. Being opposite Ely Cathedral provides a picturesque view, but access may be challenging for some due to stairs and no lift.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was very nice overall. The black pudding scotch eggs were a highlight, although some dishes like scrambled eggs were slightly off. Nevertheless, a good start to the day.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel lacked the luxury feel in the dining area compared to the rest of the facilities. However, the hotel offers a pleasant atmosphere and essential amenities for a comfortable stay.

Jimmy

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.8/10

The room was quite cold on the first morning due to the draft from the garden area, but the staff was lovely and very obliging. The hotel matched the Expedia price, which was a good deal, even though there were some stairs to navigate. The location offered excellent views of the cathedral and Oliver Cromwell's house, making it a great spot for special celebrations.

Rooms

7.0

The room's temperature was affected by the draft from the garden area, making it quite cold on the first morning. The price was matched with Expedia, but there were some stairs to consider.

Service

8.0

The staff was very helpful and kind, with the General Manager engaging in pleasant chats. However, it took a while to clear dirty dishes, and my husband had to assist in moving them to another table.

Location

9.0

The location had fantastic views of the cathedral and Oliver Cromwell's house, offering a hospitable environment with great service for special celebrations.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was pleasant, with tasty food, although the continental options were somewhat limited. I wish I had tried it for dinner as well, as it was done to perfection.

Facilities

The hotel's facilities were adequate, with a mix of old and new features.

Nigel

United Kingdom, April 2023

8.6/10

My stay at the hotel was quite enjoyable overall. The rooms were very stylish, clean, and comfortable, though it was a little cold in the mornings, especially near the garden doors. The staff was friendly and efficient, making our experience pleasant. The location was great, with fantastic views of the cathedral and Cromwell's House, but it did feel a bit understaffed at times. The dining experience was fantastic, with a lovely room and a massive bathroom, and the facilities were super. However, it would have been nice to have a full-length mirror in the room.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very stylish, very clean, and very comfortable with A/C, although a bit cold on our first morning near the garden doors.

Service

9.0

The staff was amazing, very friendly, and efficient throughout our stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel overlooks the cathedral and Cromwell's House, offering fantastic views, and is within a short walk to the cathedral.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was fantastic with a great room and massive bathroom.