Poets House

Rated 8.7 in 375 reviews. 22 rooms.

Poets House is a charming hotel in the heart of historic Ely, perfect for weekend breaks, conferences, weddings and celebrations in Cambridgeshire.

Originally consisting of three Grade-II-listed properties of the early 1900s and the home of a renowned local author, Poets House is a uniquely-stylish hotel, restaurant and event venue. Coupling the buildings' original charm with stunningly innovative interiors, Poets House affords guests the perfect blend of luxurious comfort.

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Situated opposite Ely Cathedral, the Poets House boasts a destination restaurant and a bar, along with free Wi-Fi. This boutique hotel is located in the heart of the historic city of Ely.

The individually styled and air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen smart TV and an en suite bathroom with a copper bath with a rainfall shower.

In the mornings, the Poets House serves traditional English breakfast. The extensive breakfast menu also offers lighter and continental options. The Dining Room boasts several menus and the hotel’s relaxed bar serves a wide selection of platters. Dishes are freshly prepared using locally sourced produce.

Dating back to 1215, Oliver Cromwell’s House is adjacent to the hotel. The Poets House offers private parking with a complimentary valet service. The university city of Cambridge is just 13 miles away.

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A guide to great places near Poets House

  1. Oliver Cromwell's House

    Fun stuff for kids (and adults) with costumes, things to touch, and all sorts of extra information on the audio tour

    32 m from hotel
    29 St Mary's St

  2. The Prince Albert

    #ElysProperPub Great Beers. Great Food. Great Conversation. Great Friends. It's a Village local, in a City!

    178 m from hotel
    62 Silver St

  3. Ely Cathedral

    Highly recommend taking the tour of the octagon tower!!

    187 m from hotel
    Minster Place

  4. Prezzo

    Friendly and attentive staff, good food

    284 m from hotel
    12 High St

  5. Topping & Company

    Free loyalty card with the Guardian on 1st October - 20% off at this independent bookshop & a free book after 10 purchases.

    293 m from hotel
    9 High St

  6. PizzaExpress

    Special pizza made to order!!!

    406 m from hotel
    43 High Street

  7. The Almonry

    Amazing tea and scone!

    439 m from hotel
    36 High St

  8. Starbucks Coffee

    The baristas are so nice and helpful with little kids ❤️

    478 m from hotel
    Cloisters Shopping Centre

  9. Waitrose

    Free Tea or Coffee

    0.5 km from hotel
    Bray's Ln

  10. Samovar Tea House

    Best place miles around for tea and cake. Vast selection of teas, very friendly and knowledgeable staff, always able to recommend something delicious. Inviting, warm & quirky. Must try it!

    0.6 km from hotel
    23 Fore Hill

  11. The Maltings

    Ta bouche , try the cocktails and pizza , rocks!

    0.8 km from hotel
    Ship Lane

  12. Peacocks Tearoom

    Lovely oldy worldy tearoom

    0.8 km from hotel
    65 Waterside