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Poets House

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

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Situated in the city center, Poets House offers a peaceful retreat with a garden sanctuary and library. Guests enjoy local and international flavors at The Dining Room and in-room WiFi. Attentive staff provides concierge assistance and luggage storage for a seamless stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$456
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Double Room

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
40 - 44 St Marys Street, Ely, England, CB7 4EY

What's nearby

  • Ely Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ely Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wisbech - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jubilee Gardens - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ely City Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪West End House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Yard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The High Flyer - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Lamb - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪3 @ 3 Terrace - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Poets House

Upscale boutique hotel in the city centre
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), a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • A lift, concierge services and a porter/bellboy
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10 to 17 for adults and GBP 10 to 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 smoke detector, 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

Poets House Hotel Ely
Poets House Hotel
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Poets House
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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 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poets House on 6 Nov 2025 start from NZ$455.72, including 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout 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. Stained Glass Museum and Wisbech are also within 10 minutes. Ely Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Poets House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 366 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First class dining, comfort and service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely boutique hotel in the heart of Ely. Our room was large and luxurious, and the hotel staff were friendly and professional throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and people were wonderful and friendly. The area was fun to explore with many points of interest.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. The room was slightly smaller than the last one but still cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a great location. It was amazing to have such a good view of Ely Cathedral from our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic staff and a wonderful room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and garden area. Perfectly situated to visit all of Ely in a day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant Stay

The location was stunning, staff fantastic, high quality food. This was a exceptional place to stay, room 16 had wonderful views and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. The only downside is the lack of onsite parking sport but there are plenty of parking options nearby which helps a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for visiting Ely Cathedral

There was a bath tub IN the room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The air conditioning in our room worked perfectly and was a god-send in a hot week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

taking a breather

an overnight on a longer trip - perfect place to relax and recover
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mostly nice but all tables in bar area reserved for non-residents having drinks or afternoon tea leaving no space for residents.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely overnight stay

Lovely hotel, car park is a way off but you can drop and pick up luggage which helps. Our ground floor room was spacious and well furnished but it looked onto the main road which meant the curtains needed to be closed for privacy. Staff were very helpful, well trained and polite. Food and drink which was tried was good too!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a gem. It is quaint and elegant, but has every wonderful contemporary amenity. So comfortable and an amazing staff. We enjoyed the restaurant. Great access to the cathedral and museums, can walk down to the river. Shop at the antique market or some sweet little shops downtown. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Poet House Stay

The room was very boujee. Creature comforts such as robes, slipers, and toiletries get a big thums up. Room 19. The door handle to the room door was concerningly loose. It was escalated to the front desk but still awaiting repair after two nights stay. The underfloor heating in the bathroom was too hot. It could do with controls that we could adjust.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a lovely location. My third visit and it will not be the last.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All around great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice

A very nice stay. Bath Tub made it in my opinion. Room was very large and the breakfast in the morning was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the historic nature of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the poets house a few times now. Always get what is expected. A first rate service and an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025