Tue 23/9
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Wed 24/9
1 room, 2 guests
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Superior room
£66
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Overview

Just a 10-minute riverside walk from the heart of Cambridge's city centre, this charming guest house offers free WiFi, free parking subject to availability and comfortable accommodation at great-value rates. Lantern House has a convenient location, just a few hundred metres from the River Cam and about a mile (1.6 km) from the city centre. The Grafton Shopping Centre is just a 10-minute walk away. The hotel offers a range of accommodation. En suite bathrooms and rooms with shared bathrooms are both available. All rooms have TVs. While the Lantern does not serve any meals including breakfast, a range of restaurants are found half a kilometre away. Many of Cambridge's famous colleges are just a short walk away and the heart of the city can be easily reached on foot, by crossing one of the beautiful greens. Regular buses are available nearby for those who prefer not to walk.
4.8
Mediocre rating
Based on 417 verified guest reviews

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Tue 23/9
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Superior room
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£66
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Amenities at Lantern House

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet
  • Hairdryer
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking
  • Wake-up service

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Dustbins

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Shower
  • Additional bathroom
  • Private bathroom

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Vending machine (drinks)

General

  • Lockers
  • Carpeted
  • Seating area

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Express check-out
  • Key access

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Outdoor

  • Grill
  • Garden

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Desk

Reviews of Lantern House

4.8
Mediocre
417 verified ratings
Wonderful
72
Very good
74
Good
69
Okay
46
Fair
42
Mediocre
28
Poor
86

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests expressed significant dissatisfaction with cleanliness, noting dirty bathrooms and shared areas. Service issues were also highlighted, including unresponsive management and inadequate support. However, some guests found value in the budget pricing and appreciated certain amenities like the comfortable beds and location.
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Value for Price5 out of 10
Service1 out of 10
Cleanliness0.5 out of 10
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5.1
Fair
Anonymous, Nov 2015
Pros (+) Shower was actually hot in the morning, water pressure was good Cozy enough, radiators were on long enough to get the room to a comfortable temperature in the evening. Easy walk to downtown Cambridge, walkable to Cambridge science park.
Cons (-) No front desk, nowhere to leave luggage. Had to call to find out how to check in to an un-staffed accommodation. Room so narrow I could hold my arms out and almost touch the left and right walls at the same time. Dingy tablecloth over desk, felt like I needed to wash my hands after touching it. Wooden chair, no sofa or armchair (which wouldn't fit into such a tiny space anyway). TV about the size ...
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Location

174, Chesterton Road, Cambridge

What's nearby

  • River Cam0.8 mi
  • Anglia Ruskin University0.9 mi
  • Cambridge Castle0.9 mi
  • Magdalene College0.9 mi
  • Cambridge City Centre0.9 mi
  • Trinity College1 mi
  • Gonville and Caius College1 mi
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange1 mi
  • King's College1.1 mi
  • Corpus Christi College1.2 mi
  • Peterhouse College1.2 mi
  • University of Cambridge1.3 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Lantern House

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October
May
£55
£61
Cheapest month to stay with an average 18% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 11% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Lantern House

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Lantern House, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in October and June.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Lantern House, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Lantern House was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £49, while the most expensive was £49.
  • How long should you stay at Lantern House? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.
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FAQs when booking at Lantern House

  • Where is Lantern House located?

    Lantern House is located at 174, Chesterton Road, 1 miles from the centre of Cambridge. River Cam is the closest landmark to Lantern House.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Lantern House?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Lantern House.

  • Does Lantern House offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Lantern House offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Lantern House offer free parking?

    Yes, Lantern House offers free parking.

  • How far is Lantern House from the airport?

    Lantern House is 1.9 miles from Cambridge. Lantern House is 23.2 miles from London Stansted.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Lantern House hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Lantern House in Cambridge and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Lantern House and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Lantern House.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

5.8
1.0 mi
Cambridge
1.9 mi

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