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Poets House

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

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Courtyard
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is S$343
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
40 - 44 St Marys Street, Ely, England, CB7 4EY

What's nearby

  • Oliver Cromwell's House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ely Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wisbech - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waterside Antiques Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ely City Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.9 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
  • ‪The Hereward - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪High Flyer - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Poets House

Upscale boutique hotel in the city centre
A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Poets House. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, The Dining Room, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms and wedding services
  • A lift, a banquet hall and newspapers in the reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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)

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 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

Pets not 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Poets House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Poets House?

As of 28 Mar,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poets House on 11 Apr,2025 start from S$343.39, 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.

How much is parking at Poets House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Poets House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Poets House?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Poets House located?

Located in the heart of Ely, this boutique hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Oliver Cromwell's House, Ely Cathedral and Ely Museum. Wisbech and Babylon Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Ely Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Poets House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 345 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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Opposite the cathedral, a lovely quiet space and very pleasant staff, good food too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

6/10 Okay

Clare

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nimo

Excellent location close to the cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Great place to stay to explore Ely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

10/10 Excellent

Neeraj

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Fantastic staff and a wonderful room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michal

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

Carmen

Bathtub was outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Alicia

Beautiful hotel and garden area. Perfectly situated to visit all of Ely in a day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Brilliant Stay
The location was stunning, staff fantastic, high quality food. This was a exceptional place to stay, room 16 had wonderful views and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Peter

Charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Beautiful town across from cathedral
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mrs Theresa

Staff always very friendly and helpful. Helped us a lot with room and parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Had a lovely stay in this boutique hotel. Very friendly staff and situated with a view of the cathedral and within a short walk to the city centre, shops, pubs etc. would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

We had a lovely stay at Poets House recently. Gorgeous room overlooking the front. Staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. Food delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent
Excellent service, a wonderful place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Very comfortable stay at Poets House. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022