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The Royal Standard

Cambridge · United Kingdom

24 Fore HillView location

9.4/10Excellent322 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.2/109.2
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About The Royal Standard

Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access. At The Royal Standard, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Babylon Gallery - 0. 3 km / 0.

2 mi- Ted Coney's Family Portraits - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Waterside Antiques Centre - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Ely Museum - 0. 4 km / 0. 3 mi- Ely Cathedral - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Jubilee Gardens - 0.

5 km / 0. 3 mi- Oliver Cromwell's House - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi- Wisbech - 1. 3 km / 0. 8 mi- Ely City Golf Club - 2. 5 km / 1. 6 mi- Stretham Old Engine - 9.

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7 km / 6 mi- Netherhall Manor - 10. 1 km / 6. 3 mi- Haddenham Library - 13. 5 km / 8. 4 mi- Haddenham Closed Cemetery - 13. 6 km / 8. 4 mi- Fenced Acre - 13. 6 km / 8. 5 mi- Feast's Green - 13.

7 km / 8. 5 mi. The nearest airports are: Cambridge (CBG) - 30. 2 km / 18. 8 mi Stansted Airport (STN) - 76. 4 km / 47.

5 mi With a stay at The Royal Standard in Ely, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Babylon Gallery and Ted Coney's Family Portraits. This upscale inn is 14. 6 mi (23. 5 km) from Newmarket Racecourse and 0. 2 mi (0. 3 km) from Waterside Antiques Centre.

With a stay at The Royal Standard in Ely, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Babylon Gallery and Ted Coney's Family Portraits. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cherry Hill Park and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Waterside Antiques Centre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Property uses a professional cleaning service

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Special Instructions
    The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property is professionally cleaned
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Babylon Gallery 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ted Coney's Family Portraits 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Waterside Antiques Centre 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Cherry Hill Park 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Ely Museum 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Ely Cathedral 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Stained Glass Museum 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Jubilee Gardens 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Oliver Cromwell's House 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cineworld Ely 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
The Hive Leisure Centre 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Ely City Golf Club 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Prickwillow Engine Museum 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
YPL Performing Arts 9.6 km / 6 mi
Stretham Old Engine 9.7 km / 6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 5
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Wired Internet
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
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  • Tennis
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Royal Standard

9.4
Excellent
322 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2026
Ian
Nice room with all modern facilities. Faced out the high street but there is virtually no traffic after 9pm or so, so not a problem.

Excellent a/c in the room which was much appreciated because of the hot weather during our stay. Separate entry to the rooms so did not have to go thru bar.

We didn’t have breakfast so can’t comment, only remark is that it only opens from 8am for breakfast which won’t suit anyone looking to get away early

Recommended
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
Gary
Had wonderful time staff very helpful with everything we needed and such a lovely place to visit
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Joyce
Great location for exploring Ely. Near the Cathedral and local shops and eating places.
Would definitely stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2026
Carolyne
The Royal Standard has modern newly refurbished rooms over the pub. These are surprisingly quiet and comfortable. We had a friendly welcome and slept very well. Good bathroom and comfortable bed and a really tasty breakfast to follow. We would definitely stay here again, particularly given the very convenient car park at the back.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2026
Darren
The room was clean ans staff were great. The breakfast was excellent with top quality produce. The bar was well stocked with a wide veriety of drinks available.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2026
Jane
Lovely historic pub. Breakfast delicious, cooked to order. Very clean, recently refurbished.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2026
Hilary
Great rooms, small but very clean, aesthetically pleasing and well thought through. Good location in Ely.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2026
David
We only had a one night stay while we took in a show in Ely. The staff were really happy and helpful. A small boutique establishment but steeped in history. Although there was maintenance work going on it didn't detract from a lovely experience, the whole building was still immaculately clean. Room was beautiful, I believe that all the rooms are individually styled and ours certainly had a little wow factor. It's also a great location to explore the beautiful city and all it has to offer. The food and beverages were top draw too. All in all a fabulous little pub/restaurant/hotel. The building is hundreds of years old but the facilities are 2026. The Royal Standard is a little gem and we'll happily stay there in the future.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2026
Joanne
The breakfast is cooked to order and excellent. Room lovely - in need of tarting up in places but very clean which is the main thing. Most of the staff were great. Just one female staff member was a bit rude to my partner about letting him through to the accommodation when the key was with me. Only one key per room so hardy our fault. All the other staff were excellent - helpful polite and friendly. Very central location for town, cathedral and short walk to the river. Overall a lovely stay and would recommend.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2025
Craig
Great staff, very helpful. We were in room 1 which is a clean modern room. You do hear a little traffic noise but not enough that it's an issue. Just watch you don't rest a bare knee on the heated towel rail when you're sat on the toilet!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Nov 2025
Melissa
Nice but lots of noise from the road.
Business
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2025
Sabine
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, clean, spacious shower
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2025
Judith
Lovely comfortable and central property with excellent hot fresh breakfast and friendly staff. Not suitable for light sleepers as rooms have casement lead windows and no double glazing.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2025
Geoffrey
Good location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Mark
Friendly greeting from the staff, an exceptional room soundproofed so you'd have no idea there was a bar below. Exceptionally presented rooms with handy toiletries and a very decent breakfast. We were very impressed and will book again on our next visit
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2025
martha
Great central location. Easy walk to the cathedral and sites, shopping, eating. Super helpful staff. Nice recently remodeled bathroom.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
28 Aug 2025
Jonathan
Nice relaxed break and lovely room.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Aug 2025
chris
Nice air conditioned room. But right at the top, with some tricky stairs to navigate. Bringing luggage down was done in stages.
No hairdryer in the room. Good breakfast with spicy black pudding. 10am checkout time seems harsh.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2025
Julie

Little gem.

I walked into the shower door because I thought it was open, it was spotless. The room had a king size bed, quirky furnishing, like a silver monkey holding up the table top. Lots of interesting objects on the landing. We had the de luxe room with a fridge. The pub itself looked smart but we didn't eat there. The outside looks a bit shabby so inside was quite a surprise.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2025
Patricia
Room was clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2025
Lynne
On the Main Street so surrounded by shops. Some traffic noise but didn’t disturb us. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food excellent. Generous portions, very hot and tasty. Would recommend..
Glad of the air con in our room as very hot week.
A shelf is needed in the bathroom which is spacious but nowhere to put your toiletries.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2025
Derek

A great find

The 2 day trip was a birthday present for my partner. She was delighted with the room, the modern shower facilities, the friendly, helpful staff, the excellent food (both evening meal and breakfast) and the location (just 5 minutes walk from the magnificent cathedral).
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Vanessa
Hotel staff could not have been more helpful. We ate dinner on Friday nights which was delicious. Excellent breakfast too
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2025
Jillian
Room was super clean and had air conditioning which was a huge relief during a heat wave. Food downstairs was really yummy and the garden was really nice. Easy walk from the train station too. Would recommend this place!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2025
Keri

Lovely

Cool that parts are from 1150. Rooms were great.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2025
Mrs

Excellent location

Excellent location for exploring Ely; free public car park adjacent to hotel and everything within 10 minutes walk. Room was comfortable and breakfast delicious.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2025
Dawn

Good Place to stay in Ely.

A good place to stay in Ely. Very central. The room was clean and the shower was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Breakfast was excellent all freshly cooked and a wide choice.
It was only 5mins wak to the Cathedral and 5mins to the river.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2025
Maria
Great place to stay. Right on high street so walkable to shops, restaurants, the river etc. Friendly staff. Lovely room. Could park in car park behind hotel & staff give guidelines on parking times. Can hear traffic from room but expected as on high street. Would stay again if in area.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2025
Gareth

Excellent. Highly recommend.

Really friendly, helpful staff. Clean, comfortable room with communal area to sit with friends just next to the room. Room had everything we needed for our stay. Bottled water replenished daily when room was serviced.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Apr 2025
Verified traveler

Relaxing break

Lovely clean and comfy room and delicious breakfast. Great central location for exploring Ely and friendly staff
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Mar 2025
A

None

This hotel satisfactorily met our needs.
The WC seat was very loose. I cannot imagine that this defect had only just happened and should have been dealt with previously but did not cause us much inconvenience.
We think the restaurant menu lacked choices for patrons with eating problems
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2025
Cheryl
Excellent staff very friendly and helpful, location very good and close to the cathedral
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2025
Anthony

Jack met up with Dave

We met an old school friend and enjoyed our stay at the pub. Good food that was well presented especially the breakfast. Staff helpful will use again
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
Verified traveler

Great relaxing weekend

Great welcome, room comfortable and well equipped, restaurant with good choices and excellent breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
Phillip
The property is well positioned in Ely, once parked everything is within a short walking distance. The staff were very helpful and the accommodation was very comfortable. The food was very nice and overall the whole experience certainly lived up to our expectations. We will certainly use this property again on our next visit to the area.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2025
sean

Outstanding Breakfast

Location is excellent, very comfy clean room, the Breakfast choice and quality was superb.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2025
Neal
Lovely clean hotel,staff very friendly and helpful. Great choice of breakfast,lots of vegetarian and vegan options.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2024
Margaret
The room was very nice and quiet. My dinner and dessert were excellent!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Jon
Nice room, really friendly staff, excellent breakfast. Thanks!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2024
David

Great staff, take ear plugs

Excellent staff and room was clean enough
Only gripe is the paper thin l lead glazed windows ( I’m guessing it’s a listed building)
I could hear people talking and walking on the street 1 floor up
Also very noisy road from 5 am until 11pm ! Tractors and bin Lorrie’s at 5:30am annoying as no soundproof windows or walls
Business
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2024
Jennifer

Perfect

Great hotel for the night. Lovely big comfy bed. Great en-suite clean and large in size. It was a little warm during the night and took a while to work out the aircon but still have a fab sleep. Breakfast in the morning was lovely with amazing coffee and juice.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Diane
Although the property is in the centre of town, it was very quiet and calm. The room was amazing, plenty of space, comfortable bed and no noise heard from the pub or other residents. The menu offered was good with plenty of options as was the breakfast. I would not hesitate to stop there again when I visit the area.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Nov 2024
Thomas

Good stay

It was a comfy stay, lots of things around to do. Internet at the hotel is quite limited, around 1-3mbps.
Breakfast was great.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Marie
Lovely place to stay
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Heather
Room was full of character but had all the modern conveniences. Staff were friendly and attentive. The breakfast was outstanding - cooked to order and piping hot.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Verified traveler

Excellent!

A wonderful place! Great food (the breakfasts and the dinner menu) - and our room was clean, good shower, comfortable bed. Very helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommended for a trip to this interesting and beautiful area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2024
Shashi
Had an issue accessing the room after hours but staff & management where excellent and went above and beyond to sort it out lovely rooms and atmosphere will definitely stay again
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2024
John
Great location for visiting Ely.
Just an overnight stop.
Lovely room and bathroom. Good breakfast too.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2024
Howard
Lovely pub, nice outdoor seating area, gorgeous room, would definitely stay again!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2024
Verified traveler
Hotel was good and only a short walk to the cathedral. However it was up hill which we did not realise
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2024
Nikki

Brilliant breakfasts!

Stayed for a week, travelling alone. Location brilliant, lees than 5 minutes walk to Cathedral and riverside. Room well equipped and comfortable, with air conditioning that was very welcome. Some road noise, windows are original, single glazed and offer little sound proofing, but road quiet at night and it didnt trouble me. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were excellent, lots of choice, freshly cooked, hot, well presented and delicious. Bar and restaurant very nice, with patio area for drinks and food. Would recommend this hotel for a stay in Ely.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
Susan
Much better than anticipated! Room was wonderful and the added bonus of aircon on a hot July day was a plus. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Delicious breakfast as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2024
Aba

A real royal standard of service!

Really was of 'royal' standard! A hotel of really high quality. Well presented, comfortable room with AC. All the amenities, beautiful decor. The pub itself served delicious, fresh food both in the evening and for breakfast. Full English was amazing!! Breakfast is included and there was good variety. Properly home cooked.
Finally, their customer service was excellent. We moved there from another (terrible) accommodation. The owner/pub landlord himself arranged an early check in for us. At reception, staff were all so nice - took our bags up for us, bug smiles at dinner and breakfast and organised quick nibbles for us before we left for wedding we'd come to Ely for.
I would definitely recommend the Royal Standard. Would stay there again if back in Ely. 10/10.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Daniel

Perfect base to explore Ely.

Lovely building in the city centre full of character. Room was very comfortable and well appointed. Reeeeeally comfy bed ensured a great nights sleep.

Very central to the city, and close to the cathedral.

Staff were wonderful, so friendly and welcoming, and the best part about a wonderful stay :)
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2024
Graham
Good value
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
barry
Good friendly hotel. Excellent breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2024
Marc
Reslly nice accommodation, perfect location and excellent quality breakfast
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2024
BEVERLEY

Excellent stay. Great staff.

We received a warm welcome and were shown to our room. The room proved to be very comfortable with everything you need for a short stay. The mattress was super comfy as were the towels provided. The room did suffer from road noise from early in the morning, however, everything else made up for this. The stay included a free breakfast so our expectations were low. We were surprised to be given a full menu to chose from: full English, salmon etc.. plenty to chose from and delicious. Good value for money.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2024
Ian
Friendly staff. Quite, considering it is a pub we never heard a peep from downstairs or other residents. Good location for town but parking can be tricky due to mid-week rule to stop commuters. Great breakfast!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2024
Sarah
Lovely room with an amazing breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2024
Hazel

Lovely

Very comfortable, great food!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2024
David

Highly recommended hotel

good value for money, food excellent, hospitality was good

highly recommended
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2024
SAMANTHA
Sweet place but our room really wasn’t clean. The dust on the lamp was thick. The staff was kind and it is definitely cute and quaint!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2024
Jane
Quirky bedroom was a lovely surprise. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Highly recommend
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2024
David
Nice welcome - useful tips on parking. Extra mile to make sure my partner was OK as she has sight issues. Great location, a popular evening pub, a great location for the riverside, the Cathedral and the main attractions.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
18 Mar 2024
Zoe

Over priced and unclean

I was really looking forward to my stay but it was rather disappointing

For the price I would have atleast expected the room to be clean

On first arrival after reading there was free parking I had to ring them to find out where it was , it’s in a free car park at the back of the building which would have helped to know in advance

The room on first appearance was small but appeared ok , but after looking closer the surfaces were all covered in dust , on top of the bedside tables , lamps , top of radiator, the box edges around the room , even the hanging tv cable was thick with it

There was also a dirty smudge on a pillow case but luckily that was easily removed and was too tired to think more of it

Then on and off throughout the night what sounded like a macerator kept going off .

The room is also above the entrance to the pub and rather noisy along a busy central road so I was woken severally times through the night As they are single pane old windows and there are also speed bumps the vans and cars going over making a racket through the night

The only plus about this trip was the food , it was nice enough and the ladies that served were lovely , but feel this was an overpriced room with how in clean it was

I only stayed one of the 2 nights I booked and found other accommodation for my second night
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Mar 2024
Jayne

Comfortable old hostelry

We enjoyed our stay at The Royal Standard a welcoming and comfortable old hostelry in the centre of Ely. Food and service were very good, staff pleasant and efficient.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2024
Ken
Well run, with good staff, in a central position with easy free parking.
The bar had a good range of wines, beers and food, room was excellent, will use again.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2024
Carla

Highly recommended

Lovely hotel and pub. Close to city centre and lots of shops and restaurants
Breakfast was delicious with quality ingredients.
Staff were really helpful. Room was compact but had everything we needed

Car park out the back was free too

Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2024
emma
We were impressed with the room, it’s comfy bed & stylish decor.
The staff were on hand, friendly and helpful.
Great location in the town centre.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2024
David
Lovely room and friendly, helpful staff.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2023
Verified traveler
We stayed as a family of 6. The hotel staff could not do enough for us. Food was excellent and rooms lovely and exceptionally clean. Restaurant is well worth a visit too. Unfortunately my dad was taken ill once arriving and the manager and staff at the hotel went above and beyond and were so professional and helpful. They called an ambulance and gave us guidance and got us the help we nèeded. They worked hard to get a room ready early for him after seeking medical attention.

This is one of best hotels i have ever stayed in and recommend most highly.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Dec 2023
Samantha

Fabulous stay!

Beautiful room, attentive staff, lovely bar for drinks in the evening and a fabulous breakfast in the morning couldn't fault our stay at all. We'll definitely be booking again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2023
Kay
All was as good expected as have stayed before.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2023
Richard
Lovely staff, lovely food and great location
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Oct 2023
Debbie

Wedding anniversary stay

Parking a pain, although free ,had to move car by 12:00 to lower car park, then back to upper at 14:00 ,then repeat, a hotel concession (ticket would be good).
When going to the bar at 22:15 to order drinks, was told last orders at 22:00!?
Blind in room was broken and some dust on some surfaces.
Breakfast was good, but a pot of coffee would be better, food in restaurant was expensive.
Bathroom was modern and recent and in good order.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2023
Mark

Super little stay

All great. Fantastic location with free parking and a warm welcome. Great breakfast and lovely room. Would recommend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2023
Kristin
Absolute a must-stay if you’re visiting Ely! Centrally located and walkable to everything. Car park directly behind. Rooms are great! Quiet, clean and comfortable. I love the windows -

Great brekkie. Friendly staff. Good Wi-Fi.

Highly recommend!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2023
Dale
Lovely hot night in Ely
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2023
Simon
Very nice food in the pub. The breakfast was excellent. Room was roomy and cool (a/c). Bed was comfy with nice pillows!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2023
Michael
Lovely place, very clean and staff very welcoming and friendly nothing is too much trouble, Food was amazing as well. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2023
Wendy
Great stay in a comfortable room.
Friendly staff. Great service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2023
Andy

Ely explored

Visited Ely for the first time. Chose theRoyal Standard due to location in the “city” centre.
Pre-visit I emailed a couple of questions re parking. Quick and clear response. Parking is right behind the pub in free to park public parking. The staff explained simple process to avoid parking fines. Able and welcomed to check in early. Room was very clean and comfortable with separate sofa/lounge area. Bed very comfortable and shower big and easily adjusted temperature.
Didn’t eat at the pub in the evening but the breakfast was superb. Great produce freshly cooked to perfection.
All staff helpful and friendly and the pub is in an excellent location for exploring Ely on foot. Cannot recommend The Royal Standard highly enough. Thanks to the whole team
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2023
Emma
The property was beautifully quaint with low ceilings etc. Our room was very dusty but other than a dirty remote control, acceptable. The stairs were difficult if you have any mobility issues, however the staff carrier bags up which helped enormously. The air conditioning was amazing as it was 32•c! I slept like a log as the bed was so comfortable.
The bathroom was lovely and well stocked, just needed some extra cleaning touches.
All together a strong 4 out of 5.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jun 2023
Lynn
Central location. Nice clean rooms. Tasty breakfast. Room not ready when we arrived at 2pm - took a further 45 mins. Quite comfortable but the matress had seen better days and was in need of a replacement
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2023
Sarah

Great stay

Room was a small.double but still okanty if room for 2 if us. Lovely decorated had and everything u need. Breakfast was amazing with a great choice all included in the price. Only issue we had was parking as we arrived at lunchtime and the carpark was full but plenty if onstreet parking within a 5 min walk
Partner
4/10
Poor
04 May 2023
Maria
Location relative to attractions is good but is above a stinky pub with very questionable cleanliness, WiFi not strong, TV broken, small room with pokey bed frame and uneven floors.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2023
Andrea
The location was brilliant for looking around Ely which is beautiful. The room was lovely decorated and the bathroom was amazing especially the shower. We was in room 3. The cooked breakfast choice was good and was nice. We parked in the free public car park behind the pub which is brilliant if you are able to get a space.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2023
Karen

Great stay

Very warm welcome. Lovely clean, warm room - perfect for an overnight stay. Ate in the restaurant too - lovely food and great service. Thank you
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2023
Phil
Very comfortable, Great location, easy parking
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Mar 2023
Lorraine
We were able to check-in early. The staff were all polite and helpful. The room was great overall, lots of character and very nice ensuite. We ate in the pub in the evening, nice meal and generous portion! Likewise, a great breakfast in the morning!
My only 2 minor issues were that although lovely, one of the old windows did not close. It didn't make the room too cold for us, but it does mean that it can be noisy as people come and go from the pub. Be aware if you are a light sleeper!! My other slight niggle was nowhere in the bathroom to put things like toothbrush etc. Sink is large, no room round that for anything. Tiny shelf over loo, which fitted almost nothing!! Maybe a bigger one would be more practical??!
Overall however, a lovely stay and don't be put off!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2023
Philip
Fantastic food and a friendly setting.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2023
David
Had dinner there and they make the best chips ever!!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2022
Eugene
Amazing
4/10
Poor
05 Dec 2022
michael

Not good

Very sad. A lovely old hotel in the centre of Ely. The boiler must have broken down as the shower was freezing cold in the morning. What you can't excuse is to be served a cold roast dinner on a sunday lunch time.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2022
Bryan

Excellent stay

We really enjoyed our stay here. Our suite was lovely, well decorated with everything we needed and it was clean and extremely comfortable.
The staff were lovely and friendly and showed us up to our room.
Breakfast was delicious!! And breakfast service was good and friendly too.
Would absolutely recommend to stay here and if we come back to ELy this will be our hotel of choice!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2022
Sheri

Central location

Good position in centre of town. It’s an historic pub so be aware that the old sash windows are not at all sound proofed. That said, the road did quieten down so it didn’t really disturb our sleep too much.
The chair and the dressing table were a bit dusty, which I did mention to the hotel when we checked out.
Breakfast was good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2022
Kirsty

Fantastic stay!

Fantastic stay!
Really lovely hotel, large spacious room, lovely decor, great breakfast choice and pleasant staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2022
Sandra
Just loved this Hotel. Quirky room and very comfortable. I will be back
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2022
Samantha
Great Saturday overnight stay in centre of Ely in Rm 2 -free car parking in the public car park to the rear of pub, comfortable bed/pillows, brilliant air-con, tea/coffee in room, iron/board & plenty of hot water for shower or bath.
Really lovely staff, great service & a superb cooked to order breakfast.
My only criticism - a larger shelf near sink area to put things down on in the bathroom.
Leisure Partner

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