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Poets House

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Courtyard
Courtyard
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed
Deluxe Double Room
Separate tub and shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
The price is CA $286
CA $343 total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May

Check out the area

Map
40 - 44 St Marys Street, Ely, England, CB7 4EY
  • Popular LocationOliver Cromwell's House2 min walk
  • Popular LocationEly Cathedral3 min walk
  • Popular LocationWisbech9 min walk
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)50 min drive
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Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Ely

Located in Ely, Poets House is in the city center. Oliver Cromwell's House and Ely Cathedral are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ely City Golf Club and Twenty Pence Marina. Jubilee Gardens and Netherhall Manor are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Oliver Cromwell's House - 2 min walk
  • Ely Cathedral - 3 min walk
  • Wisbech - 9 min walk
  • Ely City Golf Club - 2 min drive
  • Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Ely Station - 15 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Market Kitchen Ely - 7 min walk
  • High Flyer - 9 min walk
  • The Townhouse Pub - 5 min walk
  • West End House - 4 min walk
  • The Prince Albert - 4 min walk

About this property

Poets House

Upscale boutique hotel in the city center
A terrace, a garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Poets House. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Dining Room, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, newspapers in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 10 to 17 for adults and GBP 10 to 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Dining Room
  • The Study

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10–17 for adults, and GBP 10–17 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Poets House Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Poets House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Poets House?

As of May 4, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poets House on May 5, 2024 start from CA $286.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Poets House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Poets House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Poets House?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Poets House located?

Located in the heart of Ely, this boutique hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Oliver Cromwell's House, Ely Cathedral, and Ely Museum. Wisbech and Babylon Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Ely Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Poets House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 322 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 322 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 322 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 322 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 322 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mrs Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always very friendly and helpful. Helped us a lot with room and parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at Poets House recently. Gorgeous room overlooking the front. Staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. Food delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

adhnan

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga, Flushing

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful town across from cathedral
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023