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Venue Type
Hotel Venue
City
Cambridge
Region
East of England
Standing
200
theatre
200
dinner
180
bedrooms
189
About
University Arms Hotel
University Arms is a landmark luxury hotel in the heart of Cambridge, overlooking Parker’s Piece and within easy reach of the city’s historic colleges, museums and business districts. Originally established as a coaching inn in 1834, the hotel combines classical Cambridge character with contemporary hospitality and forms part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection.
The hotel offers 189 bedrooms and suites, Parker’s Tavern restaurant and bar, and a collection of distinctive event spaces centred around its impressive wood-panelled Ballroom. Corporate events can accommodate up to 200 guests, with the Ballroom dividing into the separate Crick and Watson rooms for smaller conferences, meetings, dinners and private events.
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Facilities and Services
University Arms offers dedicated event support alongside contemporary conference facilities, high-speed WiFi and presentation equipment.
The Ballroom, Crick and Watson can support meetings, conferences, dinners and celebrations, while Parker’s Tavern provides the hotel’s in-house food and beverage offering. Current event packages include screens, flipcharts, stationery, refreshments and WiFi, with additional AV requirements available through the events team.
The hotel also provides 189 bedrooms and suites, making University Arms particularly useful for residential conferences, multi-day meetings and events bringing delegates into Cambridge from elsewhere in the UK or internationally.
Ideal For
- Conferences
- Residential Conferences
- Corporate Events
- Meetings
- Board Meetings
- Training
- Workshops
- Academic Events
- University Events
- Gala Dinners
- Awards Ceremonies
- Private Dining
- Drinks Receptions
- Weddings
- Christmas Parties
- Networking Events
- Celebrations
Key Features
- 200 Guest Maximum Capacity
- 189 Bedrooms & Suites
- Landmark Cambridge Hotel
- Ballroom Overlooking Parker’s Piece
- Stained-Glass Cambridge College Crests
- Wood-Panelled Ballroom
- 272m² Main Ballroom
- Ballroom Divides into Two Rooms
- Crick & Watson Meeting Rooms
- Natural Daylight
- In-House Catering
- Parker’s Tavern Restaurant & Bar
- High-Speed WiFi
- Conference AV Facilities
- Central Cambridge Location
- Marriott Autograph Collection
200 Guest Maximum Capacity
189 Bedrooms & Suites
Landmark Cambridge Hotel
Ballroom Overlooking Parker’s Piece
Stained-Glass Cambridge College Crests
Wood-Panelled Ballroom
272m² Main Ballroom
Ballroom Divides into Two Rooms
Crick & Watson Meeting Rooms
Natural Daylight
In-House Catering
Parker’s Tavern Restaurant & Bar
High-Speed WiFi
Conference AV Facilities
Central Cambridge Location
Marriott Autograph Collection
Why Hire
University Arms combines the convenience of a full-service conference hotel with considerably more character than a typical corporate meeting venue.
The Ballroom is the standout space, offering enough capacity for conferences and dinners of up to 200 guests while retaining traditional wood panelling, chandeliers, stained-glass windows and views over Parker’s Piece. Its ability to divide into the Crick and Watson rooms also makes the venue particularly practical for conferences requiring plenary sessions, workshops or multiple event formats during the same day.
The 189 bedrooms and suites are another significant advantage, allowing conference organisers to accommodate substantial numbers of delegates within the same property rather than relying on surrounding hotels.
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Location and Access
University Arms is situated on Regent Street in central Cambridge, directly overlooking Parker’s Piece.
Cambridge railway station is approximately a 15-minute walk from the hotel, with direct rail services connecting Cambridge with London King’s Cross in around 45–55 minutes. The hotel is also accessible from the M11, A10 and A14.
Cambridge Railway Station | 0.8 miles
Cambridge North Station | 2.5 miles
London Stansted Airport | 30 miles
VENUE INFO
Event spaces
1
meeting rooms
3
bedrooms
189
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