Cambridge, United KingdomCentral Cambridge
Hotel du Vin Cambridge
Collegiate townhouse
Central Cambridge Cambridge, United Kingdom
Opened
2007
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
Hotel du VinCollegiate townhouse
These former university quarters now run like an informal club, centered around working fireplaces and a vaulted cellar bar.
What it’s good at
Notable
Grade II listed university townhouses retaining historic brickwork and period fireplaces.
Listed
Dark stained floorboards, exposed brickwork, and deep leather armchairs set a moody tone.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
It occupies a listed landmark building, which used to be a part of the university — so atmosphere is not exactly in short supply.
“Feels like the hotel to stay at in Cambridge at the high end of the market. Painstakingly converted from listed terraced houses a number of years ago and part of an expanding chain of Hotel du Vin's around the UK, this one feels like a home-away-from-home, with a better wine cellar.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Fitzwilliam Museum sits directly across Trumpington Street, and the gates of Peterhouse are a short stroll away.
The rooms
Roll-top baths stand in almost every bedroom, accompanied by drench showers and hand-sprung mattresses.
Restaurant
Bistro du Vin
An extensive wine list accompanies French bistro classics, served at dark-wood tables lined with tufted banquettes.
Cellar Bar
Leather poufs gather around timber tables beside exposed brick walls, where the sommelier pours cocktails and hosts wine tastings.
How it began
The University of Cambridge owned the terrace until 2006, using the historic buildings for faculty offices and student common rooms.
Cambridge
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.