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University Arms, Autograph Collection
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom · Autograph Collection · Core Luxury
Cambridge's original hotel since 1834 on the 25-acre Parker's Piece common, reborn in August 2018 after a two-year, £80 million transformation by architect John Simpson and designer Martin Brudnizki, its 1960s extensions swept away for a new colonnaded front. Parker's Tavern serves British comfort cooking under chef Tristan Welch in the 192-room Autograph Collection landmark overlooking the common.
- 192 rooms
- Opened 1834
- Neighborhood: Petersfield
About University Arms, Autograph Collection
- Cambridge's first hotel, it ran under De Vere until Melford Capital bought it in 2012 and closed it for the rebuild.
- Chef Tristan Welch cooks British comfort food at Parker's Tavern, looking over the 25-acre common.
- Complimentary bikes, a gym, and Edwardian rooms, some with park-view balconies, round out the house.
History
University Arms opened in 1834 as Cambridge's first hotel, on the 25-acre Parker's Piece common. Latterly run by De Vere, it was sold to Melford Capital in 2012 and closed for a two-year, £80 million reconstruction by architect John Simpson and designer Martin Brudnizki. The 1960s extensions came down for a new colonnaded front. It reopened in August 2018 as a 192-room Autograph Collection hotel. Parker's Tavern serves British comfort cooking under chef Tristan Welch.
The setting
9-minute walk to Church of St. 10-minute walk to Fitzwilliam Museum.
Restaurants and bars
- Parker's Tavern — Restaurant · Menus celebrate local produce
Experiences
- Cambridge Rowing Experience — Listed on the hotel's experiences page.
- Saffron Grange — Listed on the hotel's experiences page.
- Gin Tasting — Listed on the hotel's experiences page.
- Floral Workshops — Listed on the hotel's experiences page.
- PAUS — Listed on the hotel's experiences page.
- Punting — Listed on the hotel's experiences page.
Amenities
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
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