Best Western Plus The Gonville Hotel

Located on the east side of Cambridge city centre and overlooking 25 acres of open park land, Best Western Plus The Gonville Hotel is ideally situated for you to explore this beautiful and historic city. Whatever your requirements, whether you want a relaxing break in a quality hotel in Cambridge or you want a conveniently located hotel as a base for sightseeing, we can accommodate you.

We have over 73 well appointed and comfortable bedrooms at Best Western Plus The Gonville Hotel, each one with a variety of facilities including free high speed Internet access and a TV with Freeview and radio channels. We also have a large free car park, a stylish and well-stocked bar and a friendly restaurant which serves great local food.

The hotel is central enough for you to discover the delightful city of Cambridge on foot, including the historical Cambridge University buildings on the banks of the River Cam in the stunning Backs area of the city. If you love to shop then Best Western Plus The Gonville Hotel is one of the best hotels in Cambridge to stay as there are two shopping centres just a few moments walk from the hotel. Cambridge is packed with ancient cosy pubs and trendy bars as well as many restaurants and cafes so there’s something for everyone.

Civil Ceremonies & Wedding Receptions

Best Western The Gonville Hotel is the perfect Cambridge wedding venue and regularly welcomes guests celebrating civil ceremonies, wedding receptions and evening parties. We have a range of stylish suites available for you to celebrate your special day which are nestled amongst idyllic surroundings. At Best Western Plus The Gonville Hotel you can enjoy your special day overlooking our beautiful garden which is surrounded by Parkers Piece, 25 acres of stunning, unspoilt open park land. We also have over 70 comfortable en-suite rooms available and ample free parking so we can easily accommodate you and your guests as you celebrate your ceremony and wedding reception in Cambridge.

Beautiful Secluded Gardens

Our secluded gardens are a few short paces away from the main body of the hotel and offer a lawn area ideal for the drinks reception prior to your wedding breakfast. It also provides the perfect backdrop to your all important photographs. During the Summer months we offer evening BBQs and also lunchtime BBQs as an alternative to the traditional wedding breakfast... In the unfortunate event of unfavourable weather the Abington suite is always available.

Stylish Reception Suites

Best Western Plus The Gonville Hotel is one of the highest quality Cambridge wedding venues and every suite is rich in style and elegance. The Abington Suite, our biggest reception room, caters for up to 200 guests, it opens directly onto the beautiful Atrium Lounge. The Atrium Lounge leads to our stunning garden for reception drinks with family and friends and beautiful photographs. For a more intimate setting, the beautiful Gresham Room is perfect for smaller receptions of up to 50 guests. If you would like to enjoy the convenience of getting married and having the reception at the same location, then the hotel offers a number of suites where you can hold your ceremony, followed by drinks in the garden. You can then return to the suite for a delicious menu of food and champagne toasts.

Professional Wedding Day Co-ordinator

We have a specialist wedding day co-ordinator who can help you with organising the day to make sure that everything runs smoothly at your Cambridge hotel wedding. Whether your plans are for an intimate, casual gathering or a large formal celebration, our experienced wedding co-ordinator is happy to assist you in creating your perfect day. They will be on hand to help you with every detail if required, from the finest florists and delicious cakes to luxury limousines and other amenities to ensure you have an unforgettable experience at our top class wedding venue in Cambridge.

Delicious Food and Entertainment

We offer a variety of different wedding packages which have a range of menus for you to choose from so you can be sure that there will be something for everyone. Whether you decide to go for a tasty light buffet or a mouth-watering three course meal, you can be sure that Best Western The Gonville Hotel will serve a sumptuous menu of culinary delights for your special day. For evening entertainment we can provide a disco to get everyone up and dancing and in the party mood.