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Poets House

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

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
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
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • 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 R3 700
R4 440 total
includes taxes & fees
07 Dec - 08 Dec

Why we love this property

Visual city escape
Meander through the garden at this boutique hotel in the city centre. Curated decor elevates the urban oasis into a stylish retreat.
Flavour adventure awaits
This hotel's restaurant presents local and international cuisine for culinary explorers. The bar and full breakfast round out the flavour journey.
Dreamy sleep escape
Deep slumbers await with premium bedding and blackout drapes. Indulge in 24-hour room service before showering under rainfall heads, all in curated spaces.

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

9,2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9,6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room

9,4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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
  • Wisbech - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ted Coney's Family Portraits - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jubilee Gardens - 11 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 Yard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The High Flyer - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Lamb - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪3 @ 3 Terrace - ‬7 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.

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 and check-out are 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
    • 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 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
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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 cots (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 on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is 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

Poets House Hotel Ely
Poets House Hotel
Poets House Ely
Poets House
Poets House Ely
Poets House Hotel
Poets House Hotel Ely

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 3-minute walk from Ely Cathedral and 4 minutes' walk from Ely Museum.

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Reviews

Poets House Reviews

9,4

Exceptional

9,4

Cleanliness

9,4

Location

9,4

Staff & service

8,6

Eco-friendliness

9,4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was lovely with quality ingredients and a good choice on offer. (5 reviews)
  • Secure off-site parking was available, with staff helping with luggage and parking arrangements. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Food
Location
Restaurant
Bathroom
Cathedrals
Bar
Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic, helpful staff. Nice room and great breakfast options.
David, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel is in a great place for a visit to Ely Cathedral. Our suite and the public rooms were in good condition. However the food was average. The bar whilst big was not very comfortable. Our suite was enormous but there was no comfortable chair.
Chris, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff
John, 1-night trip

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.
Derek, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great property. The room was slightly smaller than the last one but still cosy.
Michal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic staff and a wonderful room.
Zoe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant Stay

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

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.
Michal, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful town across from cathedral
Olga, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great for visiting Ely Cathedral

There was a bath tub IN the room!
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

taking a breather

an overnight on a longer trip - perfect place to relax and recover
R, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely overnight stay

Lovely hotel, car park is a way off but you can drop and pick up luggage which helps. Our ground floor room was spacious and well furnished but it looked onto the main road which meant the curtains needed to be closed for privacy. Staff were very helpful, well trained and polite. Food and drink which was tried was good too!
Suzy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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 Exceptional

This is a gem. It is quaint and elegant, but has every wonderful contemporary amenity. So comfortable and an amazing staff. We enjoyed the restaurant. Great access to the cathedral and museums, can walk down to the river. Shop at the antique market or some sweet little shops downtown. Highly recommend.
Pat, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Poet House Stay

The room was very boujee. Creature comforts such as robes, slipers, and toiletries get a big thums up. Room 19. The door handle to the room door was concerningly loose. It was escalated to the front desk but still awaiting repair after two nights stay. The underfloor heating in the bathroom was too hot. It could do with controls that we could adjust.
1-night trip

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.
Roger, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All around great.
Thomas, 2-night trip

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.
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked the historic nature of the property.
William, 2-night trip