Poets House Hotel Ely, Ely ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

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

Poets House, a 4-star Ely hotel, features an eco-friendly building that houses a unique 70000-volume poetry collection and a collection of literary journals. This hotel offers amenities such as a terrace and garden furniture, and it provides opportunities for workshops and literary events.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room at Poets House is individually designed and equipped with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen smart HD TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. The en-suite bathrooms feature copper roll-top baths and rainfall showers, providing a mix of modern comfort and unique design.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options comprise The Dining Room at Poets House, just 0.3 miles away, in addition to several local establishments such as Domino's Pizza and Prezzo within a short distance. The hotel’s nearby restaurants offer a range of cuisines, including Thai and classic pub food.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure activities include workshops for teens that encourage creativity through poetry and language. Guests can explore an outdoor seating area in Teardrop Park, enhancing their experience with nature right at the hotel.

Services & Local Area

Poets House is well-connected with public transportation, with bus stops just a few minutes' walking distance on W Fen Road and Market Street. Notable nearby landmarks include Ely Cathedral, Oliver Cromwell's House, and RAF Witchford Collection within a 2 miles radius.

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

Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

8 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Garden view

Shower

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Superior Double Room

Max:

2 persons

10 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

10 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Landscape view

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Getting around

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City Center

Ely400 ft

Airports

Cambridge (CBG) 16.2 mi

London Stansted (STN) 46.4 mi

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Luxury

“I loved the spacious room, complete with a beautifully designed rolltop bath that added a touch of luxury to our stay.” view full review

Really good Cuisine

“Dinner at the restaurant was amazing, especially the venison that was cooked to perfection—truly the best I've ever tasted!” view full review

Pampering Experience

“The copper bath in the huge bathroom was a good surprise, making for a truly relaxing and indulgent soak.” view full review

Easy Parking Access

“Parking was very convenient, just a short stroll away, allowing us to enjoy our stay without any hassle.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
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

Cribs
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

3000 ft

46 Waterside

Ted Coney's Family Portraits

2900 ft

The Maltings Ship Lane

The Maltings

3300 ft

Ely CB7 4PU

Ely Country Park

4900 ft

Kiln Ln

Roswell Pits

1.3 mi

Grovemere Building

Witchford RAF Museum

1.7 mi

Lancaster Way business park

RAF Witchford Collection

2.0 mi

Museums

Prickwillow Drainage Engine Museum

3.8 mi

Nearby

Church

Ely Cathedral

1200 ft

Oliver Cromwells House 29 St. Marys Street

Oliver Cromwell's House

400 ft

Museums

The Stained Glass Museum

800 ft

Museums

Ely Museum

1800 ft

Garden

Jubilee Gardens

1200 ft

Gallery

The Old Fire Engine House

200 ft

Ely CB7 4DG

Ely Castle

1900 ft

1 Lynn Road

Cloisters Arts and Antique Centre

900 ft

Church

The Olive Tree

1300 ft

Restaurants

Old Fire Engine House

200 ft

25 St Mary's St

The Study Lounge at Poets House Hotel and

0 ft

St Marys Street Poets House

The Prince Albert

900 ft

62 Silver Street

Lamb Hotel Bar and Restaurant

900 ft

2 Lynn Road

Eat Thai

800 ft

8 St. Marys Street

Prezzo - Ely

1100 ft

12-14 High Street

The Lamb Inn Restaurant

1100 ft

High Street

Siam Seasons Thai Restaurant

1400 ft

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.