How to Find Luxury Hotels in Cambridge, England

Cambridge is famous for its beauty and its historic universities, making it literally a smart choice for any vacationer. This ancient city is packed with art, culture, natural beauty and all of the luxury England has to offer.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access

Know Your Destination

1. See the ancient influences firsthand. Cambridge is said to have been settled in the first century B.C. by a Belgic tribe in the Iron Age and then taken over in the first century A.D. by the Romans.
2. Visit Peterhouse, the first college in Cambridge. This famous English college was established in 1284.
3. Make time to see historic Great St. Mary's Church in Cambridge. The church's clock chime music (written for it in 1793) was later copied as the chime for the world-famous Big Ben.

Organize Transportation in Cambridge, England

4. Fly into London via the London Stansted or the London Luton airport. Both airports offer bus and rail service into the city of Cambridge, located about 30 miles away.
5. Consider hiring a car for travel around the city of Cambridge. There are several luxury private hire services available that may be more convenient than a taxi to take you to and from your accommodations.
6. Enjoy walking and cycling in Cambridge, England. The city is perfect for pedestrians, and because the city council discourages driving, it is the best choice for travel to and from your luxury accommodations in Cambridge.

Choosing Cambridge, England Lodging

7. To book accommodations, contact Visit Cambridge at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). You can expect to have lots of choices. Cambridge has hotels that cover the entire star range, so inquire ahead to find out whether you're getting true luxury or simply a well-respected name.
8. Look for rustic accommodations. Luxury hotels can be found outside the city for a few hundred dollars a night on average. You'll get to enjoy views of uncluttered farmland as well as Olde World English charm.
9. Search for luxury accommodations overlooking the river during your trip to Cambridge. There are many elegant hotels positioned close enough to the river to put you within easy walking distance.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider flying into Cambridge City Airport in Cambridge. Flying into Cambridge will ensure you reach your luxury accommodations quickly after your flight.
• Do not consider renting a car while enjoying your luxury accommodations in Cambridge. The streets in the city are confusing, and the city council recommends tourists park and ride the bus.
• All phone numbers include the international prefix "011." When calling internationally but not from the United States or Canada, substitute that "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.