This beautifully historic university owned building was transformed to enhance its many quirky features in to this stunning, charismatic hotel.
Forty one bedrooms and suites, some with private terraces, have been carved out of the unique building. Dating back in part to medieval times, the hotel boasts a cosy library, private events room and labyrinthine cellar bar.
When it comes to food, prim and formal gourmet dining we aren’t. Relaxed, attentive and French bistro-inspired, we most certainly are.
Choose one of our set menus, put together your own with our ‘Selector’, or create your very own bespoke dining experience with our talented Head Chef. From simple or intricate canapés to wedding breakfasts, to informal bu ets to ve-course sit-down dinners, every mouthful is prepared using fresh, seasonal ingredients wherever possible.
Your special day is a great opportunity to pay particular attention to the wine. Undoubtedly a favourite subject of ours, you’ll nd our in-house Sommelier very happy to assist you in choosing your ideal wines.
With an extensive cellar of wines from some of the world’s top producers, we’ll nd exactly the right varietals and vintages to match the food, the celebratory mood and your budget. From great value qua able wines to sophisticated, complex vintages, from the perfect bubble-count in your Champagne to dessert wines, we’ll make choosing the wine as enjoyable as drinking it.
BY ROAD
FROM THE SOUTH
Follow the M11 North, take the junction exit 11 signposted 'Cambridge South'. Take the 3rd exit off the roundabout signposted 'Cambridge and Park & Ride'. Follow signs to 'City Centre'. At the double roundabout go straight over, taking Trumpington Street. Hotel du Vin is just a little further down on the right hand side.
FROM THE A14 WEST
Follow the A14, direction Cambridge, the A14 then turns into the M11 South. Take the junction exit 12 signposted 'City Centre', this will bring you onto Barton Road. Follow the road to the end, at the traffic lights turn left. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the Fen Causeway, then at the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto Trumpington Street. Hotel du Vin is just a little further down on the right hand side.
PARKING
Parking is not available onsite. Valet parking is offered to a secure off-site car park for £25.00 per car per night. Pre-booking is not required. Please park outside the hotel and advise reception on check in when parking is required for a porter to park your car.
**Vehicles and their contents are left at the owners sole risk.
BY AIR
Stansted Airport is approximately 30 miles away, 40 minutes by car.
BY TRAIN
The train station is approximately 1 mile away, 5 minutes by car.
Describe the best wedding that happened at Hotel du Vin?
In my first year of employment at Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge i got the chance to plan my first ever wedding. There was 80 people to the wedding breakfast and 120 to the evening reception, I worked the day and late into the evening to ensure that the Bride & Groom were happy with what they had received from me and my colleagues.
Describe Hotel du Vin in 5 adjectives
Characteristic, Homely, Friendly, French, Different
Where’s the best photo spot at Hotel du Vin?
In our basement wine cellar called the ScrewPull
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Hotel du Vin?