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Poets House

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

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Experience the perfect blend of classic and contemporary styles at this hotel, where traditional charm meets modern convenience.
Poets House entrance features double doors with a black gate, flanked by white columns, and a prominent sign.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a classic bathtub.
Poets House features a traditional brick facade with a central entrance and evenly spaced windows.
A beautifully set dining area with a mantelpiece, candelabra, and a framed painting.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$525
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Explore the area

Map
40 - 44 St Marys Street, Ely, England, CB7 4EY
  • Ely Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Wisbech
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Ely City Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, 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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ely

Poets House places you in the centre of Ely, steps from Oliver Cromwell's House and within a short 5-minute stroll of Ely Cathedral. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Dining Room, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Study is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Ely hotel include Ely Museum and Wisbech.

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

  • ‪The Yard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Market Kitchen Ely - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪West End House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hereward Ely - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪High Flyer - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Poets House

Suburban hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Poets House. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Poets House offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Ely hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak

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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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Poets House?

Poets House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Poets House?

As of 31 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poets House on 3 Aug 2025 start from NZ$524.87, 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.

Is parking available at Poets House?

Yep, Poets House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes Poets House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Poets House.

Does Poets House serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is available at Poets House.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Poets House?

No, Poets House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Poets House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Poets House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Poets House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Poets House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 355 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

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

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights 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

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night 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

6/10 Okay

Clare

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For a high end hotel we were disappointed by a few minor things however we enjoyed the overall visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Opposite the cathedral, a lovely quiet space and very pleasant staff, good food too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with partner
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

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Nooshin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Perfect.

Super hotel. Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Lovely meal in the restaurant. Great stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Lovely hotel but had a few issues

On arriving, receptionist was on the phone, so we waited. Then when the call was ended she made another call saying to us I’ll be with you in a moment? Bit rude as we were standing there in the flesh? Went into the bar in the evening and ordered 2 drinks from the bar, we were told to take a seat and they would be brought over to us. We waiting over 20 minutes and had to leave as we were attending a concert so never had our drinks. Apart from those two things our room was lovely, although did look a bit worn in places. The bath was amazing and bed very comfortable. View was perfect. Also most staff were friendly. Would return but maybe needs either more staffing or training.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

Peter

Charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay to explore Ely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

Rosemary

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Almost a really good hotel

A pleasant, clean, well-maintained hotel in an ideal position, with friendly, helpful staff and good breakfasts. But yet another hotel where the designer has had the last word. Hotel managers should spend a week in each room in their hotel, then there would be more drawer space, plenty of sockets at useful heights, hooks for coats (especially damp ones), brighter lighting and comfortable armchairs instead of baths in bedrooms, mirrors everywhere except near the hairdryer socket, and no shaver socket. Our 3 night stay was enjoyable, but with a bit more thought given to practical living, it could have been so much better.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathtub was outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neeraj

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property with vintage feel, the best hotel in Ely. And right across the road from the best restuarant (Old fire engine house).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024