Poets House

Property class: 4
Boutique hotel in Ely with restaurant and bar/lounge

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When visiting Ely, Poets House is a great choice to consider. 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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

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 $231
$277 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a hanging light fixture, a framed picture, and a mirror.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A modern bathroom with a copper bathtub, a round mirror, and a vase with white flowers on a table.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed

A modern bathroom with a freestanding copper bathtub, a towel rack, and a shelf with toiletries.

Exclusive Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Ely Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ely Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oliver Cromwell's House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ted Coney's Family Portraits - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waterside Antiques Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪West End House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lamb - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cutter Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Peacocks Tearoom - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Prince Albert - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Poets House

  • When visiting Ely, Poets House is a great choice to consider. 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

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
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • 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. Open daily.
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
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • 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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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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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. There's a charge of GBP 50.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). 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 3-minute walk from Ely Cathedral and 4 minutes' walk from Ely Museum.

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Reviews

Poets House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was freshly cooked to order and delicious with a good choice of options. (12 reviews)
  • The restaurant served great food with a good range of dishes in a quiet ambiance and the staff were lively and helpful. (16 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Poets house is a beautiful hotel in a beautiful town. I was so well looked after and the hotel was so comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful welcome. Lovely room (although up two flights of stairs with no lift - the staff did offer assistance though so all good). Lovely building and our room had a wonderful view. Great breakfast. We were only there for one night but would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent from arriving to departing, all staff superb throughout visit
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10/10 Exceptional

Great views of Ely Cathedral from the bath.
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8/10 Very good

Great location and lovely courtyard for drinks and food in the summer. Room was nice and very spacious for two people. Comfy bed and good shower.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed for one night and had a wonderful time! The staff were all so friendly, approachable and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and we felt welcomed straight away. Our room (room 12) was beautifully decorated, very spacious and spotlessly clean. The air conditioning in the room was really good. We had Sunday lunch which was lovely. The roast potatoes could’ve been crispier but everything was tasty and well presented. Breakfast was very good too. Lovely hot food from the kitchen and a nice little continental selection. The car park is a few minutes walk away but they were fine with us parking in the courtyard to unload our suitcase. We look forward to staying there again soon!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, good food, friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room, great staff, lovely bar area. A very accomplished Hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Great nights sleep. Lovely room and excellent staff
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed room only. The room was very clean and had all the amenities you would expect. Lovely quality bathroom products too. We ate in the resturant and it was very tasty with lively staff in every interaction. Great cocktail menu too. Would recmmend in all aspects.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic, helpful staff. Nice room and great breakfast options.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel and its setting is lovely and conveniently placed for everything in Ely. Our room was spacious and well appointed. The copper bath was quirky and easily fitted the two of us, however there was nowhere to put a glass of wine or our towels. Some sort of mobile rail and a small table would have resolved this, in what was a very spacious bathroom. The towel rail fitting on the sink was hanging off, but once we reported this the next morning to the cleaning lady, somebody repaired it immediately. The cleaning lady was also extremely helpful with all other requirements that we asked for. The breakfasts were very tasty and the choices were fantastic. The one thing that we thought overall let down our stay was the parking facility. There are some disabled spaces and a drop off area within the hotel courtyard, however the main parking is in a small gated area within a public car park 5 minutes walk away. There are not enough spaces within this area when the hotel is at capacity. This means you then have to find suitable alternative car parking. If you feel that on-site or more convenient parking is an absolute necessity, as we do, then you will be disappointed. Having said all of this, most of the staff we met were very polite and helpful and taking into account individual parking requirements, the hotel is definitely to be recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

A very central hotel ideally positioned to see the sights and opposite the cathedral with nicely appointed rooms, even a bath in the room. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice on offer. Restaurant was also fun with a good range of dishes in a reasonably quiet ambiance. We enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

First class dining, comfort and service.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property in a lovely location. My third visit and it will not be the last.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a great location. It was amazing to have such a good view of Ely Cathedral from our room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Opposite the cathedral, a lovely quiet space and very pleasant staff, good food too.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff and people were wonderful and friendly. The area was fun to explore with many points of interest.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location close to the cathedral
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good property with vintage feel, the best hotel in Ely. And right across the road from the best restuarant (Old fire engine house).
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked the historic nature of the property.
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8/10 Very good

Very nice

A very nice stay. Bath Tub made it in my opinion. Room was very large and the breakfast in the morning was nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property. The room was slightly smaller than the last one but still cosy.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.