Lantern House Hotel - Cambridge

$$$$||View on mapCambridge, United Kingdom174, Chesterton Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB4 1DA|
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Lantern House Hotel - Cambridge
174, Chesterton Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB4 1DA·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Needs improvement
5.3Needs improvement
Highest Rated
Location7.1
Free WiFi7.0
Staff6.4
Comfort6.2
Lowest Rated
Value for money5.8
Facilities5.5
Cleanliness5.3
Who stays here
Solo41%
Couples33%
Families20%
Groups6%

Overview

Overall Score
Needs improvement
5.3Needs improvement
Highest Rated
Location7.1
Free WiFi7.0
Staff6.4
Comfort6.2
Lowest Rated
Value for money5.8
Facilities5.5
Cleanliness5.3
Who stays here
Solo41%
Couples33%
Families20%
Groups6%

Self-check-in guest house near Cambridge city centre with shared kitchen and free parking

Amenities & Communal Spaces

Lantern House provides a shared kitchen for guest use, along with a communal lounge equipped with lockers and a vending machine. The property offers BBQ facilities, a garden with outdoor furniture, and a picnic area for outdoor dining. Guests can take advantage of grocery deliveries and bike hire to explore local attractions.

Rooms & Accommodations

Lantern Guest House in Cambridge offers single, twin, and superior single rooms, some with en suite bathrooms and others with shared facilities. All rooms include a TV and are non-smoking, with heating available throughout. The hotel provides 24-hour self-check-in and express check-in/check-out for flexible arrival.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel sits a 10-minute riverside walk from Cambridge city centre and a few hundred meters from the River Cam. Grafton Shopping Centre is a 10-minute walk away, and the Cambridge Museum of Technology is within easy reach. University of Cambridge colleges and city attractions are accessible on foot or via regular buses from nearby stops.

Self-Check-In & Security

Lantern House uses a unique self-check-in process with key access and CCTV in common areas and outside the property. Smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and 24-hour security cameras ensure guest safety. The hotel offers secure self-parking on-site (subject to availability) and accessible parking options.

Support Services & Connectivity

Strong Wi-Fi connection is available in all areas of the Lantern House Hotel Cambridge. The hotel provides quick communication via phone and luggage assistance upon request. An invoice is provided for all bookings, and the premises are non-smoking throughout.

  • Location: 10-min riverside walk to Cambridge centre, near River Cam
  • Rooms: Single, twin, and superior single rooms with en suite or shared bathrooms
  • Amenities: Shared kitchen, communal lounge, BBQ facilities, garden, picnic area
  • Services: 24-hour self-check-in, free parking (subject to availability), bike hire
  • Connectivity: Strong Wi-Fi in all areas of the hotel
  • Safety: CCTV, smoke alarms, key access, fire extinguishers
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Rooms and availability

Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Attic Shared Bathroom Attic Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King Size Bed2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Picnic area/ Tables

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Dryer

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

Services

  • Grocery shopping service

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities

Room view

  • Bay view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Lantern House Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 70 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.1 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 2.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Cambridge, CBG

Location

174, Chesterton Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB4 1DA
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174, Chesterton Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB4 1DA
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University
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Reviews of Lantern House Hotel

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