Overlooking Cambridge’s Parker’s Piece, this striking Victorian building offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and a fine-dining restaurant. The De Vere Hotel University Arms is 10 minutes’ from Kings College. Reflecting the architecture of the building, rooms are decorated in a Victorian style. They include comfortable beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, free internet access and private bathrooms with hairdryers. Restaurant 17 overlooks Regent Street and serves an international menu, which uses fresh local produce including Suffolk Lamb. Parker’s Bar offer light snacks, afternoon teas and a variety of beverages. Cambridge has a wealth of attractions for guests to explore including the university colleges, the Grand Arcade Shopping Centre and boat trips on the river. Cambridge Train Station and the University Botanic Gardens are a 15-minute walk away.