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Poets House

4.0 star property
Poets House creates an urban oasis where creativity flourishes amid tranquility, while The Dining Room serves memorable dishes in charming surroundings

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Situated in the city center, Poets House offers a peaceful retreat with a garden sanctuary and library. Guests enjoy local and international flavors at The Dining Room and in-room WiFi. Attentive staff provides concierge assistance and luggage storage for a seamless stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is SAR 827
SAR 993 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Ely, Poets House is in the city center. Oliver Cromwell's House and Ely Cathedral are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cineworld Ely and Ely City Golf Club. Jubilee Gardens and The Hive Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Ely travel guide
Map
40 - 44 St Marys Street, Ely, England, CB7 4EY

What's nearby

  • Ely Cathedral featuring heritage elements, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
    Ely Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ely Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oliver Cromwell's House
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wisbech
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ely City Golf Club
    3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Ely Station
    15 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • West End House
    4 min walk
  • The High Flyer
    9 min walk
  • The Yard
    8 min walk
  • Minster Tavern Ely
    3 min walk
  • Bake Shop - General Store
    1 min walk

About this property

Poets House

Upscale boutique hotel in the city center
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), a porter/bellhop, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self 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
  • Soundproofed rooms

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

Poets House Hotel Ely
Poets House Hotel
Poets House Ely
Poets House
Poets House Ely
Poets House Hotel
Poets House Hotel Ely

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 6 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poets House on 8 Rabiʻ I 2026 start from SAR 827, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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. Stained Glass Museum and Wisbech are also within 10 minutes. Ely Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Poets House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 375 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic, helpful staff. Nice room and great breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First class dining, comfort and service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a lovely location. My third visit and it will not be the last.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is in a great place for a visit to Ely Cathedral. Our suite and the public rooms were in good condition. However the food was average. The bar whilst big was not very comfortable. Our suite was enormous but there was no comfortable chair.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

William

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the historic nature of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. The room was slightly smaller than the last one but still cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Nimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to the cathedral
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

Neeraj

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

8/10 Good

Mrs Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff always very friendly and helpful. Helped us a lot with room and parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

Jeff

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

Customer Service

Excellent customer service. Lola was especially professional, helpful with my request for additional provisions for our room, without hesitation and a pleasant manner. She is a credit to your team.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very central hotel ideally positioned to see the sights and opposite the cathedral with nicely appointed rooms, even a bath in the room. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice on offer. Restaurant was also fun with a good range of dishes in a reasonably quiet ambiance. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025