Robinson College, Cambridge

Summary

• 20th century buildings
• Breakfast included
• No car parking

Facilities

• Free broadband access
• Gardens

Drinking and dining

• Continental breakfast (included)
• English breakfast (included)

Nearby recreations

• Pub (walking distance)
• Museums (walking distance)
• Gardens
• Tennis courts (a short drive)
• Recommended restaurants (walking distance)
• Theatre (walking distance)

Robinson College is set in several acres of attractive wooded gardens on the western edge of Cambridge City, only 2 miles from the M11 and yet just a few minutes walk from the city centre.

The youngest college in Cambridge, Robinson was designed and built to serve as a premier accommodation and conference venue in support of its academic vocation. Robinson offers the best of all worlds - comfort and efficiency alongside outstanding food, excellent service and a very convenient location.

The College bed and breakfast facility is awared 4 stars (Campus) by VisitBritain for its comfortable standard of accommodation, regularly updated and maintained.

History to the present day

Robinson College is the most recent addition to the 31 colleges which make up the University of Cambridge.

It owes its foundation to the generosity of Sir David Robinson who founded Robinson Rentals, one of the first television rental companies. He also owned a successful racing stable in Newmarket. His endowment is the largest single gift ever accepted by the University.

The College received the award for architectural excellence from the Royal Institute of British Architecture for building completed between 1976 and 1980.

Dining and drinking

Full English Breakfast is available in the Garden Restaurant from 8.00am until 9.00 am. This is a staff assisted self service meal.  A full range of cooked items and cereals is available as well as continental breakfast. A self clearing system operates in the Garden Restaurant.

There are no facilities for evening meals in College.

Grounds and gardens

Robinson College Gardens are a fusion of several pre-existing gardens which are subtly linked while still retaining their distinctive character. We now benefit from the plantings of the 1890s - early 1900s and from the focal water garden developed during the building of the College. Thus, magnificent mature trees and wilder areas are juxtaposed with more formal sections to make a diverse garden full of historical and horticultural interest which has become a haven for wildlife and a pleasure to the eye.

Other facilities

Our bedrooms have either en-suite bathrooms (containing bath and shower, WC and basin), or are standard.  Standard rooms share one bathroom between two or three bedrooms.  All rooms are centrally heated and have radio alarm clocks. Beds are made with duvets in covers; bath and hand towels are provided as well as a complimentary vanity pack. We supply tea/coffee making tray with mineral water. Rooms are serviced daily.  Towels will be changed daily, but the frequency of change of bedlinen depends on the length of stay.  For example a four night stay would have no bedlinen change.  Smoking is not permitted in any of our bedrooms. The residential areas are conveniently close to all facilities.

All of our bedrooms have wired internet access via our Ethernet network which guests may use for no additional charge.  NB an Ethernet cable is required, available for sale at the Porters Lodge.

Laundrette facilities are available on site and irons and hairdryers can be borrowed from the Porters Lodge.  There is a TV room available for guests.

Some rooms are situated on almost the ground floor (up three steps) and many bedrooms and most other areas of the College are accessible by lift. It might be helpful for guests to take into consideration that standard single rooms are located on upper floors which are accessible by between one and five flights of stairs. There are a limited number of rooms which are suitable for guests with access needs. Ideally those using wheelchairs should be accompanied by a companion. If you require further information on accessibility, please request this in the Additional Information section of the booking form or email support@universityrooms.co.uk.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Robinson College, Grange Road, Cambridge CB3 9AN

Check In: From 1pm Check Out: 9.30am

On arrival guests should check in at the Porters' Lodge situated on the corner of Grange Road and Herschel Road, where they will be asked to sign in and will be given their room key, a plan of the College and an information leaflet. The Porters’ Lodge is staffed 24hrs per day to facilitate late arrival.

The College is conveniently located within 2 miles of J12 of M11 motorway and 1.9 miles from Cambridge mainline station. Transfer from London Stansted Airport is about 30-40 minutes.

Robinson is situated in Grange Road, close to the centre of Cambridge. Grange Road runs between Barton Road and Madingley Road and is parallel to Queens' Road (the 'Backs'). The best way to approach the College by road from the north, south or east is from Junction 12 of the M11.  Free car parking is available on the roads surrounding the College.

From Junction 12 of the M11, the A603 towards Cambridge:

Take the A603 (Barton Road) towards Cambridge. Pass Wolfson College on the left. About 1.5 miles from the M11 you will reach the traffic lights of a pedestrian crossing. Grange Road is the turning on the left, directly after this pedestrian crossing, opposite the Hat and Feathers public house. Once in Grange Road you will pass the CU Rugby Club on the left. The road narrows slightly immediately before the next turning on the left which is Herschel Road. Robinson College is the new redbrick college 0.5 miles along Grange Road on the left, on the corner of Grange Road and Herschel Road.

More photos of Robinson College, Cambridge

Aerial view of Robinson College	Garden Fountain	Spring	Chapel
Red Brick Cafe	Cones	College from the gardens	Dining Hall
Bridge	Walkways	Daffs	College scarf
White Christmas	Auditorium	Private dining	Garden Restuarant terrace
Umney Theatre	Chapel on Front Court	Summer	Balconies

Customer feedback

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Lindsay Benaud, August 2010: We were very happy with our accommodation. The rooms were clean and the beds comfortable. The bathroom was in good condition with no problems with hot water supply. The breakfast choice was good, staff very pleasant and helpful. Good location, walking distance to Cambridge.

Charlotte Cuddihy, August 2010: Really good value for money and impressively spacious rooms. Great view, great breakfast- no compliants!

Mildred Hylick, August 2010: Would recommend to a friend.

Mr Alastair Murray, July 2010: All in all, pretty good, very cheerful porters. Will recomend and stay again.

Jenny Cross, July 2010: We were made to feel very welcome, the location is excellent

Nick Fright, July 2010: We were very pleased with the room and location. All in all excellant value for money!

Mrs E. M. Brown, July 2010: Had a lovely weekend. College grounds are beautiful, food excellent and room was very comfortable. Location was great for site-seeing. Thanks

Rita Sood, July 2010: I enjoyed the comfort and the serene environment. The fact that it was so close to the conference venue made it very very convenient. I am so glad I stayed here.

Cristina Koppel, July 2010: Thank you!

Laura Volpi, July 2010: Excellent (maybe the check-out time could be a little bit later)

Stephen J. Carswell, July 2010: a very enjoyable visit - staff very friendly and helpful

Mr Michael Batt, July 2010: The room and facilities suit our needs perfectly for the weekend. We will definetly be using this service again.

Mrs S Rayner, July 2010: Good service, food and rooms, all my party very satisfied

liz evans, July 2010: A great and economical way to stay in Cambridge. Throughly enjoyable. Many thanks!

Vegard Johnsen, July 2010: Everything was really good. The only thing I didn't like is the early check-out. I think 09:30 is too early and should be more like 11am, or at least an option to pay a bit extra to check out later. Many thanks for a great stay, Vegard

Mrs Jenny Andrews, July 2010: A clean, well equipped room with lovely views over the grounds. Porters were very helpful offering to get a taxi at very short notice. We had an excellent stay and will be back. A full English breakfast set us up for the day. The water and tea making facilities in the room were much appreciated as were the toiletries. All in all, it was very good value for money.

Dianne Keage, April 2010: An excellent experience staying at Robinson. Amazingly good value for the standard of room and service provided

MRS HELEN ANNESLEY, March 2010: I would recommend staying here to others. Very pleasant and convenient for Cambridge.