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About this property
Located opposite Ely Cathedral, the Poets House features a destination restaurant and a bar, along with free Wi-Fi. This boutique hotel is located in the heart of the historic city of Ely. The individually styled and air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen smart TV and an private bathroom with a copper bath with a rainfall shower. In the mornings, the Poets House serves traditional English breakfast. The extensive breakfast menu also offers lighter and continental options. The Dining Room features several menus and the hotel’s relaxed bar serves a wide selection of platters. Dishes are freshly prepared using locally sourced produce. Dating back to 1215, Oliver Cromwell’s House is adjacent to the hotel. The Poets House offers private parking with a complimentary valet service. The university city of Cambridge is just 13 miles away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Turkey“Room was really clean, large and bad was comfortable. View of my room was excellent. I did not have a chance to eat in the restaurant but I had breakfast, it was also delicious and perfect.” - Jacqueline
United Kingdom“Very clean and cosy. Attention to detail from check in to check out was superb.” - Melissa
United States“The big copper soaking tub was just fabulous. Plus there was a full bath with a walk in shower in addition to the soaking tub. One gentleman that checked us in (sorry I don't remember his name) was just the very best, most accommodating and...” 
Katherine United States“Reception was very helpful with both parking and holding our luggage until check-in.”- Louise United Kingdom“Lovely big clean room with robes. Excellent view. Good breakfast.”
- Paul United Kingdom“The room was excellent. Spacious and well laid out with excellent facilities. The copper bath in the room was a lovely touch and made for a wonderful stay. Excellent hotel with exceptional staff.”
- William United Kingdom“Lovely courtyard and garden - very relaxing to have a drink or food. Big roll top metal bath plus a shower in bathroom. Restaurant was excellent with plenty of gluten free options which is important to us.”
- Susan United Kingdom“Loved the room Loved the bath - best ever! Loved location Very nice dinner in restaurant Very attentive waiter Nice room beauty products”
- Noel United Kingdom“Great hotel albeit a bit expensive. Friendly and helpful staff, very comfortable room snd bathroom”
- Adrian United Kingdom“Very welcoming friendly and attentive staff. Very clean and beautiful rooms”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Dining Room
- CuisineBritish
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that guests who are interested in dining within the restaurant are requested to book in advance. This can be done while booking by adding information to the Special Request box.
