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Poets House

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel in Ely with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Courtyard
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
In the heart of the city, Poets House offers a tranquil retreat with its lush garden and library. Guests can indulge in local and international cuisine at The Dining Room or connect to WiFi from the comfort of their room. With helpful staff, concierge services, and luggage storage available.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $267
$321 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
40 - 44 St Marys Street, Ely, England, CB7 4EY

What's nearby

  • Oliver Cromwell's House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ely Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ely Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wisbech - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ely City Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 22 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 50 min drive
  • Littleport Station - 13 min drive
  • Ely Station - 15 min walk
  • Soham Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Yard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Market Kitchen Ely - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪West End House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hereward - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪High Flyer - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Poets House

Poets House is a great choice for a stay in Ely. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Dining Room, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
    • Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

The Dining Room - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Study - This bar serves lunch only.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 to 17 for adults, and GBP 10 to 17 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 50.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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Poets House Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Poets House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Poets House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Poets House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Poets House?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Poets House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 50.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Poets House and nearby?

Poets House has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Poets House?

Yes, The Dining Room offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Poets House like?

Poets House is in the heart of Ely, a short 2-minute walk from Oliver Cromwell's House and 3 minutes' walk from Ely Cathedral.

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Poets House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Food
Location
Restaurant
Cathedrals
Bathroom
Bar
Parking

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was lovely with quality ingredients. (4 reviews)
  • Secure off-site parking was available, with staff helping with luggage and parking arrangements. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10

All around great.
2-night trip

8/10

A very nice stay. Bath Tub made it in my opinion. Room was very large and the breakfast in the morning was nice.
1-night trip

10/10

A lovely boutique hotel in the heart of Ely. Our room was large and luxurious, and the hotel staff were friendly and professional throughout our stay.
1-night trip

10/10

The staff and people were wonderful and friendly. The area was fun to explore with many points of interest.
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent location close to the cathedral
1-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay to explore Ely
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely hotel in a great location. It was amazing to have such a good view of Ely Cathedral from our room.
1-night trip

10/10

Good property with vintage feel, the best hotel in Ely. And right across the road from the best restuarant (Old fire engine house).
2-night trip

10/10

Fantastic staff and a wonderful room.
1-night trip

10/10

Super hotel. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Lovely meal in the restaurant. Great stay and highly recommend!
1-night trip

10/10

Great location and friendly staff. The only downside is the lack of onsite parking sport but there are plenty of parking options nearby which helps a lot.
3-night trip

10/10

Bathtub was outstanding!
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel and garden area. Perfectly situated to visit all of Ely in a day.
1-night trip

10/10

The location was stunning, staff fantastic, high quality food. This was a exceptional place to stay, room 16 had wonderful views and amenities.
1-night trip

10/10

The air conditioning in our room worked perfectly and was a god-send in a hot week.
5-night trip

10/10

Great nights sleep
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful town across from cathedral
3-night trip

10/10

Had a lovely stay in this boutique hotel. Very friendly staff and situated with a view of the cathedral and within a short walk to the city centre, shops, pubs etc. would definitely recommend.
1-night trip

8/10

Staff always very friendly and helpful. Helped us a lot with room and parking
1-night trip

8/10

Mostly nice but all tables in bar area reserved for non-residents having drinks or afternoon tea leaving no space for residents.
2-night trip

10/10

Charming.
2-night trip

10/10

We had a lovely stay at Poets House recently. Gorgeous room overlooking the front. Staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. Food delicious.
2-night trip

10/10

Excellent service, a wonderful place.
1-night trip

8/10

Very comfortable stay at Poets House. Highly recommend it.
1-night trip

10/10

Really nice, well-run hotel in city centre. Staff are lovely. Food is good if not Gourmet/great but the rooms are lovely. Perfect location too
2-night trip