The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - St. Ives

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - St. Ives

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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire - St. Ives
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Overview

Experience Comfort and Charm at the 4-star Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, offers guests a blend of historical charm and modern comfort. As a 4-star establishment, it features a variety of amenities, including comfortably appointed rooms, an inviting dining area, and friendly service. With a warm atmosphere and a welcoming approach to pets, this hotel provides an ideal retreat in St Ives.

Comfortable Rooms Reflecting Period Features at Golden Lion Hotel St Ives

The st Ives hotel provides an array of well-furnished accommodations that beautifully merge classic charm with contemporary comforts. Deluxe double bedrooms feature a comfortable kingsize bed, offering extra living space and a sitting area for guests to unwind. Additionally, single bedrooms maintain cozy comforts, equipped with large double beds, making them perfect for solo travelers seeking a restful stay. Each room retains period features that echo the hotel's rich heritage and history.

Dining Options for Every Taste

At the Golden Lion St Ives, guests can indulge in a delightful dining experience beginning with a full English breakfast made from fresh, local ingredients each morning. The menu also includes a variety of lunch and dinner options featuring traditional and contemporary dishes prepared with care by dedicated chefs. Whether it’s a slice of cake with fantastic coffee at the coffee house or an evening meal with friends, the bar and restaurant cater to diverse palates, ensuring a memorable culinary experience.

Exceptional Services to Enhance Your Stay

The Golden Lion Hotel St Ives is committed to making guests feel at home through attentive service from a fantastic team. From the moment you check in at reception, the staff ensure that your visit is enjoyable and comfortable. They pay special attention to details, whether it's arranging a Champagne Afternoon Tea or coordinating unique celebrations for guests, helping to create special memories during your stay.

The Golden Lion St Ives: Entertainment Options in a Prime Location

Guests at this 4-star hotel can take advantage of close proximity to local attractions, including the 15th-century Chapel on the bridge that spans the river. The staff can provide recommendations for local activities or arrange personal tours, highlighting the picturesque surroundings of St Ives. From relaxing in the bar to exploring the historic town, there's plenty to keep every visitor entertained.

Convenient Transportation to Explore Cambridge

The Golden Lion Hotel St Ives is conveniently located just 30 km from Cambridge, easily accessible for day trips to this historic city. Public transportation and parking options make it easy for guests to explore the area without hassle. With electric hybrid vehicles available as part of a corporate initiative, eco-conscious travelers can enjoy their stay while minimizing their carbon footprint.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP12.50 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:27
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Rooms and availability

Superior Family Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Deluxe Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

Handicap parking

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

💵 Lowest room price 119 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
🗺️ Location rating 9.4
✈️ Distance to airport 17.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Cambridge, CBG

Location

Address
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Market Hill, St. Ives, United Kingdom, PE27 5AL
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Market Hill, St. Ives, United Kingdom, PE27 5AL
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Museums
The Norris Museum
100 yd
Bridges
St Ives Bridge
100 yd
6-7 The Pavement
Statue of Oliver Cromwell
100 yd
Church
All Saints Parish Church
100 yd
The Broadway
Queen Victoria's Jubilee Memorial
100 yd
17 Market Hill
St Ives World War Memorial
100 yd
Restaurant
The Golden Lion Hotel Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
PR Massala
100 yd
Restaurant
Pr Masala
100 yd
Restaurant
Amore
100 yd
Restaurant
The Oliver Cromwell
100 yd
Restaurant
Di Rita's Italian Cuisine
100 yd
Restaurant
Cherry Valley Chinese Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Welcome Chinese Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
River Terrace Cafe
100 yd

Reviews of The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

8.2 /10
Great
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#1 of 3 hotels in St Ives
Location9.4
Facilities7.6
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  • L
    Logan
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on Jan 06
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    cozy bar lounge
    missing amenities

    Charming bar lounge with delightful ambiance.

    Room got quite stuffy without air conditioning.

    Classic Double Room
  • J
    Jason
    United Kingdom
    left 11 reviews
    Wrote a review on Oct 26
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining6.0
    8.0
    friendly staff
    inviting atmosphere
    helpful service

    Charming Stay with Friendly Staff!

    Had a delightful stay with a warm atmosphere and inviting decor. The staff exceeded expectations with their helpfulness and attention to detail. Don't miss the opportunity to explore nearby dining options and remember to try the local brewery for refreshing drinks!

    Classic Double Room
  • J
    Jack
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Aug 15
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service8.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    spacious room
    noisy events

    Room was spacious, but noise from events disrupted sleep.

    Superior Double Room
  • A
    Alex
    United Kingdom
    left 8 reviews
    Wrote a review on Aug 14
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    friendly staff
    excellent breakfast
    clean bathroom
    noise disturbances
    poor insulation

    I enjoyed my time at The Golden Lion in St Ives. The cleanliness throughout the hotel impressed me right away. My room, a Superior Double Room, had a lovely large bed and a clean, spacious bathroom. The complimentary toiletries were a delightful touch. The tea and coffee options were above average, especially the coffee bags. The staff stood out with their friendliness and helpfulness. They even left a note and some extra supplies outside my door when I was late getting out. Breakfast was a highlight, with excellent food every morning. I found noise disturbances troubling, especially in the early mornings when the market set up and from the street traffic. the sound insulation could have been better. I could hear the TV from the room below. These aspects made it a bit tough to relax at times. Still, I would return for the comfort and the great staff.

    Superior Double Room
  • S
    Sidney
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Aug 12
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    historic charm
    culinary delight

    Charming, Charming, Charming

    The decor perfectly blends historic charm with modern aesthetics. The breakfast was a culinary delight, and the full English had me smiling from ear to ear! After enjoying the cozy bar and live music, I felt so welcomed and connected to the vibrant local community.

    Totally recommend! 🥰✨

    Classic Double Room
  • S
    Sebastian
    United Kingdom
    left 7 reviews
    Wrote a review on Aug 07
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    10
    friendly staff
    comfortable rooms

    unique charming central hotel with friendly staff and welcoming bar area providing a comfortable stay

    Great location, wonderful service, delicious food.

    Classic Double Room
  • N
    Nathaniel
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Jul 18
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    friendly staff
    great location
    delicious breakfast
    noisy events

    Had a great stay with friends! The location is perfect, walking to lovely cafes and a scenic river. We enjoyed a personal tour of the facilities and had a fab breakfast. The staff were super friendly and made our visit memorable.

    One downside was the noise from events, which made it tough to relax and sleep occasionally.

    Superior Double Room
  • G
    Grayson
    United Kingdom
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on Jul 11
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    spacious room
    comfy bed
    lovely view
    cold bathroom
    street noise

    The Classic Double Room was spacious and well-decorated. Really loved the comfy bed and the lovely view. The bathroom had nice toiletries but felt a bit chilly. Just a minor annoyance with the noise from the street and footsteps from above, but nothing too overwhelming.

    Classic Double Room
  • J
    Jackson
    United Kingdom
    left 14 reviews
    Wrote a review on Jul 11
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    10
    comfy room
    generous breakfast
    warm room

    The room was comfy and the bed was like a cloud. breakfast each morning was generous and tasty. I loved chilling on the sun terrace with a book and sipping a drink while soaking up a bit of sun. Just a heads up, the room got a little warm at times, but the staff swiftly sorted us out when we mentioned it. 😊

    Deluxe Double Room
  • T
    Theodore
    United Kingdom
    left 12 reviews
    Wrote a review on Jul 10
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    friendly staff
    delicious breakfast
    convenient location
    too warm room

    Cozy stay with great breakfast!

    We spent 2 nights here and it was pretty chill. Our room was right next to the stairs, which was a big help since my wife uses a stick. The breakfast was delicious and staff were super friendly. One bummer was that it got a lil too warm at night. decent place!

    Classic Double Room
  • M
    Mia
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on Jun 26
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    attentive staff
    spacious room
    lovely view
    lukewarm shower
    hot water issue

    my stay was great! the staff were attentive and made me feel welcomed from the start. the classic double room was spacious and had a lovely view, far exceeding my last visit in st ives.

    the hot water was lukewarm in the shower.

    Classic Double Room
  • R
    Reese
    United Kingdom
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on Jun 25
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    8.0
    cozy bar lounge

    Consider dining in the cozy bar lounge. it’s a hidden gem with delicious food and a great atmosphere.

    Classic Double Room
  • G
    Gordon
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Jun 17
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    cozy bar lounge
    delicious breakfast
    great location
    noisy nights
    stuffy room

    Had a spectacular time at The Golden Lion! The drinks in the cozy bar lounge were a proper treat, and breakfast was spot on too. Plus, their location can’t be beaten—just a hop away from great local bites like The Taproom and Amore.

    But blimey, the noise from the club next door was a serious nuisance on Saturday night. And with no air conditioning in a hot room, it was hard to catch Zach.

    Classic Double Room
  • J
    John
    United Kingdom
    left 17 reviews
    Wrote a review on May 23
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    10
    spacious room
    cozy bar lounge

    Loved the spacious room and huge bathroom! Had a delightful dinner in the cozy bar lounge, such a hidden gem.

    Classic Double Room
  • B
    Benjamin
    United Kingdom
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on May 02
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location6.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service8.0
    Dining9.0
    8.0
    hearty breakfast
    modern amenities
    inconvenient parking

    comfortable stay but lacks onsite parking

    The breakfast was a highlight. I appreciated the freshly cooked options. The hanging kebabs on the dinner menu were a delightful surprise.

    Finding parking nearby can be inconvenient.

    Classic Single Room
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