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Hughes Hall Main Building

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Fenners Bedroom

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Margaret Wileman Building

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Wollaston Lodge and MW Building

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Rooftop Terrace

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Fenners Bedroom

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Fenner's Cricket Ground

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Gresham Court Bedroom

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Sunrise from Rooftop Terrace

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MWB - External

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Pavilion Room Garden

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View from Gresham Court Bedroom

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Gresham Court Bathroom

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Overview

Hughes Hall is the oldest of the University of Cambridge's postgraduate colleges and is housed in a number of 19th and 20th-century buildings at the main site immediately adjacent to the University of Cambridge's Cricket ground.

Located next to the iconic Parkers Piece, Hughes Hall is a 10-minute walk from the railway station and 10 minutes walk from the centre of Cambridge. The college acts as an oasis of calm in the middle of the city, with the river Cam just 5 minutes away should you want to try your hand at punting.

The single en-suite accommodation is located in the Fenner's Building and the small double rooms are located in Gresham Court.

Check in: 14:00 (2:00pm) - 23:00 (11:00pm) (arrivals may be allowed outside this window if your travel plans can't be adjusted however this is subject to availability)

Check out: 05:00 (5:00am) - 10:00 (10:00am)

Reviews

4.5

Based on 225 reviews

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4.3

Value
4.3

Food
4.3

Service
4.7

Experience
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Typical student study/bedroom clean with nice bed linen and towels etc. We had a quiet restful night but the sound insulation between rooms was not very good so we were lucky with quiet people in the rooms around us. Staff were very friendly and helpful
PaulM

It was lovely, thank you. Bed very comfortable, very quiet environment, cups, tea and biscuits in the kitchen greatly appreciated. And the staff was really sweet and considerate.
MathildeC

Great price for central Cambridge. What a find! Basic amenities but everything we needed. Clean, quiet, and most importantly a comfy bed!
RachelT

Appreciated the warm welcome at the Porters Lodge, and the room and kitchen facilities were well prepared, clean and great value.
StephenW

We really enjoyed our time at Hughes - friendly helpful staff, a brilliant location and clean comfortable facilities
RachelG

It was a great experience! amazing customer service and a nice room with parking. Will stay again.
AndrewB

Great service and response from marvellous guy in Porters Lodge. Nice and clean and quiet.
KenE

Superb location, very convenient especially with the on site parking would recommend.
Anon

Friendly staff Food great value for money Room clean Safe area
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Facilities & information

Summary

19th-century buildings

20th-century buildings

Private parking (charge)

Public car parking for a charge (nearby)

No smoking

Historic property

Lifts

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Electric Vehicle Charging

Shared gardens

Outdoor terrace

Garden furniture

Luggage storage

24 hour security

Linen included

Towels included

Common room

Iron/ironing board

Washing machine

Central heating

Bicycle storage

First aid / doctor on site

Food

Tea room

Microwave

Recreations

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Historic houses

Gardens

Tennis courts (walking distance)

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information & directions

Address: Hughes Hall, Wollaston Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CambridgeCB1 2EW, United Kingdom

Guests are invited to check in at the Porter's Lodge, which is located at the entrance of the College. Please show your booking confirmation and your passport to the Porter, who will provide you with your room key and direct you to the room.

The College Porters' duties do not involve handling luggage.

On departure please take your key to the Porter's Lodge. The College Porters will look after your luggage until your departure from Cambridge.

The Lodge is manned 24 hours 7 days a week.

Directions:

By Car: Hughes Hall offers parking on-site, depending on availability. The cost is £10.00 per car per night. In case the College car park is full, the closest car park is the Queen Anne Terrace Car Park, which is located a 2-minute walk to Hughes Hall. Please see https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/queen-anne-terrace-car-park for details of payment.

By Train: The railway station is approximately a 10-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from the College. Taxis are available outside the station entrance and are able to drop off at the Porter's Lodge.

By Air: London Stansted Airport is less than 45 minutes drive, whilst London City and London Heathrow Airports can be reached in less than 90 minutes.

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