Cambridge
Tamburlaine
Claire Stapleton
Deal Expert
Why We Love It
- This hotel -- which cost £50 million to build -- opened in spring 2017
- You'll be within 25 minutes' walk of Cambridge University Botanic Garden, King's College Chapel and the Fitzwilliam Museum
- Tamburlaine is named after a 16th-century play written by Christopher Marlowe, who studied in Cambridge
Map & Directions
Rooms & Rates
Overview
One of Cambridge's newest hotels, Tamburlaine opened in March, 2017. This £50 million property has caused quite the stir, with The Daily Telegraph claiming it "represents a remarkable step forward" for the city's hotel scene and describing it as the "most exciting opening in years".
Tamburlaine is next to Cambridge railway station, and most of the city's attractions, including Cambridge University Botanic Garden, King's College Chapel, the Fitzwilliam Museum and Trinity College, are within a 25-minute walk.
The hotel is named after "Tamburlaine the Great" -- a 16th-century play written by Christopher Marlowe, who studied at the city's Corpus Christi College. The play is set in central Asia and there is an Asian influence in some of the hotel's décor -- The Times notes the "geometric patterns on carpets, neat hexagonal tiles in the lobby, and fine bone china with Middle Eastern designs".
There are 155 bedrooms, a lobby with modern chandeliers and a library with a "cosy atmosphere... induced by sagging bookshelves, panelled walls and snug furniture" (The Daily Telegraph). There's also a brasserie restaurant, a cocktail bar, a deli and a colonial-style garden room where guests can enjoy cream tea -- Stylist describes the room as a "visual dream".
Update (4pm, 31 October): the garden room is now closed to the public.
From the press:
- "Cambridge has a stylish and comfortable new bolthole run by friendly staff" -- The Times
- "Even the smallest rooms are a good size and have beds so large two could roll around without fear of colliding" -- Stylist
- "Tamburlaine represents a remarkable step forward for a city that, otherwise, has a remarkable dearth of decent accommodation options" -- The Daily Telegraph
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Enjoyed This
(47 Member Ratings)
(47 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
This is the third time we have stayed at the Tamberlaine. it is a lovely hotel.
Very comfortable.
Other Comments
For some strange reason the beds are harder than we experienced on our first visit and we
like a softer bed as suffer with back/hip pain. If the bed was softer we would have enjoyed it that much more.
Veronica
04. Dec 2018
Hatfield, UK
Enjoyed Most
The location was ideal for the city centre.
Other Comments
The hotel was new so everything was perfect. The bed was so large & comfortable, we did not want to get up in the morning. The food was plentiful & very tasty. All of the staff we met were professional, friendly, courteous & knowledgeable. We could not fault the hotel in any way. A very pleasant stay.
john
03. Dec 2018
hove sussex, UK
Enjoyed Most
Everything ! The food was lovely especially the cod :)
Tracy
03. Dec 2018
London, UK
Enjoyed Most
Sumptuous bed. Excellent breakfast.
Veronica
26. Nov 2018
Northampton, UK
Other Comments
Very comfortable
David
26. Nov 2018
Leicester, UK
Enjoyed Most
The service was very good, especially Tim the Concierge he was very attentive and very funny. The
decor is very tasteful.
Other Comments
The hotel does not have its own car park so the nearest one is the station car park. When I arrived at mid-day on Saturday for two nights I was very lucky to find a parking space it was very busy. Parking charge is reasonable at the weekend it is £5 a day, I found the app cumbersome which I had to used as the 'park and pay' machine was out of order.
Travel zoo stated the room could take 3 adults (additional nightly charge) but when phoning the hotel this isn't the case their rooms only take 2 adults and a 'put you up bed' on request for under 10 year olds.
Janet
26. Nov 2018
Milton Keynes, UK
Enjoyed Most
The lovely comfortable big beds!
Other Comments
A little disappointed with the cooked breakfast and porridge which was only just Luke warm.
julie
19. Nov 2018
Harlow, UK
Enjoyed Most
Friendly service and beds you don’t want to get out of!
Other Comments
Beautiful interiors
Justin
19. Nov 2018
Sutton Coldfield, UK
Enjoyed Most
Luxurious large Room with good facilities
Other Comments
Dinner was above average for an Hotel, but expensive.
Breakfast was poor below average.
However our first visit last year breakfast was especially good, well above average. The best in any Hotel that we have stayed.
Terry
19. Nov 2018
Halesworth, UK
Enjoyed Most
one of the best hotels i have stayed in,and ive stayed in a few..hotel,rooms,food and staff we amazing
lisa
19. Nov 2018
Felixstowe, UK
