Cambridge Hotel Gatwick

A Victorian country house turned airport hotel near Gatwick

Cambridge Hotel Gatwick occupies a grand brick Victorian building dated around 1856, described by the property as a former home of the Duke of Cambridge. The house is Grade II listed and, according to the hotel, retains many Victorian features that have been restored. It sits about 2.4 miles from Gatwick Airport, a position that shapes most of its activity: short stays before or after a flight, parking while travellers are away and transfers to the terminals.

The hotel presents itself as an alternative to the larger airport establishments, emphasising the character and individuality of the building together with a personal style of service across the property.

Rooms and suites

The accommodation is organised around en-suite categories, with the single room aimed at business travellers flying alone from Gatwick. The double room is presented as the option for couples, and the twin room as the classic hotel room. A family room is also offered, designed for four people or a group of friends and laid out with two bedrooms.

The hotel publishes seasonal discounts on selected rooms. At the time of writing this profile, the site listed 10% off the double room, 10% off the triple room and 15% off the family room, and invited guests to indicate which room interested them. The descriptions of the discounted categories give further detail: the double rooms are described as fully renovated executive rooms on the upper floors, measuring 25-30 m², with a choice of twin or king beds, plasma television and large furnished balconies with city or harbour views, and capacity for one or two adults plus a baby in a cot at no extra charge. The triple room, of 35 m², is arranged with either three single beds or a double plus a single, and includes plasma television, free wireless internet access and bathroom amenities. The family room, of 40 m², has two bedrooms and is equipped with a PC, a PlayStation and a plasma television.

Dining at Kemal at the Cambridge

Meals are served in the hotel's restaurant, named Kemal at the Cambridge and described as locally renowned. The kitchen works with international cuisine and what the property calls exceptional specialties, and the dining room is decorated in pastel colours with an emphasis on a warm atmosphere and experienced staff. Guests can also use the Duke of Cambridge Bar and Lounge, presented as a place to unwind within the hotel.

Parking and airport transfers

Parking at Gatwick is one of the hotel's main lines of business, sold both as a stay-and-park arrangement and as airport parking on its own. The site offers separate booking routes for room-plus-parking and for parking only, and stresses pre-booking a secured space in advance. Airport transfer is listed as a distinct service alongside the accommodation and the car park.

Guest feedback cited by the hotel

The property reproduces customer reviews on its site. One guest describes the rooms as slightly dated but very clean, finds the staff relatively helpful and rates the airport transfer service as excellent value for money. A second reviewer, travelling from the Midlands for an early flight to Venice, notes the absence of a lift but says staff carried the cases to the room, and describes the room as clean and comfortable. A third comment highlights helpful, friendly staff and a spacious, spotless room. These are individual impressions reproduced by the hotel rather than an aggregated rating.

Practical information

The hotel is located at 19 Bonehurst Road, Horley, Surrey, Gatwick, RH6 8PP. The telephone number published for enquiries is 01293 783 990 and the email address is info@gatwickcambridgehotel.co.uk. The site also provides a location map and directions, and lists airport transfer among the services reachable through the same contact details.