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Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

Granta Place Mill Lane, Cambridge, England, CB2 1RT
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About us

Nestled on the bank of the River Cam, in Cambridge’s historic centre, Graduate Cambridge feels like an extension of the university, with design nods to college architecture, crests and discoveries like the DNA double helix. Our hotel is an ideal venue for your event, offering flexible meeting spaces with river views and a variety of inspiring catering options. We’re the largest indoor/outdoor event venue in Cambridge with approximately 520 square meters of flexible event space. Our River Suite offers the versatility to choose from a number of smaller, distinct breakout suites to fit any type of gathering. At Graduate Hotels, we celebrate and commemorate the youthful optimism of university days and offer a group experience that creates a lasting memory once your team is back in the office. We offer great service and a wide range of catering options from our destination restaurant, Garden House. You can even let the River Cam take centre stage with al fresco dining by the water. From a boardroom breakfast to an extravagant company soiree, our waterfront event space and stylish accommodation make Graduate Cambridge an unparalleled venue for your next group experience.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandGraduate by Hilton
Built1923
Renovated2021
Total meeting space5,597 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms148
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • VIP services

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Tourism
Sustainability level: Silver

Certification body: Green Tourism

Issued: 10/24/2022 Expires: 9/23/2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
5,597 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,390.6 sq. ft.
Space (private)
400 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
1,819.1 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
315 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
300
Seating capacity
220
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
River Suite
3,390.6 sq. ft.
35.1 x 111.2 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
300
80
200
-
220
100
-
160
Granta Suite
1,819.1 sq. ft.
54.8 x 35.1 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
160
50
120
-
150
80
-
96
Private Dining Room
376.7 sq. ft.
22.0 x 17.1 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
18
-
18
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18
-
Rhee Suite
538.2 sq. ft.
18.0 x 29.9 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
40
-
24
-
24
-
18
-
Cam Suite
882.6 sq. ft.
25.6 x 35.1 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
80
24
60
80
60
24
30
48
Bourn Suite
312.2 sq. ft.
32.8 x 9.8 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
20
-
10
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10
-
Cayley Suite
602.8 sq. ft.
25.9 x 25.6 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
50
14
40
-
40
14
20
32
Upper Granta Suite
1,388.5 sq. ft.
35.1 x 40.7 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
120
40
90
-
100
60
40
72
Lower Granta Suite
430.6 sq. ft.
34.8 x 14.1 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
24
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24
-
20
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
148
Suites
4
Tax rate
20%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 28 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( £26.50/day )
Valet parking
( £35.00/day )

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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

The rates offered are based, in part, upon the total gross revenue anticipated by us from your agreement. You guarantee that your event will provide minimum revenues (exclusive of tax and gratuity). Cancellation damages will be calculated as a percentage, based on the date of cancellation and the minimum number guarantees listed. Please ask for these. We will make reasonable efforts to re-let the cancelled Event and/or accommodation space. The cancelled Event and/or accommodation space will be classed as last let and therefore we will confirm definitive cancellation charges after the intended date of the Event. We shall reduce your cancellation damages by the profit of any alternative business we are able to secure on your behalf. All notices of cancellation must be received in writing from you and will take effect from the date of receipt by us. All charges will be based on guest numbers and rates in the Schedule of Event. All charges are ex-VAT. Cancellation charges will be a set out genuine pre-estimate of the Hotel’s profit loss, in line with MIA (Meeting Industry Association) guidelines, i.e. 90% of prebooked accommodation and room hire (“ARH”) and 65% of pre-booked “F&B”. Following confirmation of an Event, should ‘total guest numbers’ increase, so that a new applicable cancellation period becomes valid, then the new cancellation period will automatically supersede the previous. Should guest numbers decrease at any time following confirmation the original applicable cancellation period will still remain valid.

Additional details

Getting Here: From M11 travelling north: Exit Junction 12-A603. Turn right at the roundabout towards Cambridge. At next roundabout go straight over into Barton Road. At traffic lights at the end of Barton Road turn left into Newnham Road (only option available). At the roundabout turn right into Fen Causeway. At mini roundabout turn left into Trumpington Street. At next mini roundabout go straight over and follow the road for a quarter of a mile. Turn left into Mill Lane (before the sharp left bend). This road leads you directly to the hotel. From A14 from Huntingdon: Exit Junction 31 and take A1307 towards Cambridge. After 3 miles, at traffic lights, turn right signposted 'Ring Road'. Turn left at the T junction signposted 'Ring Road'. Turn right at the mini roundabout into Queens Road. Cross through 5 sets of traffic lights. At the roundabout turn left into Fen Causeway. At the mini roundabout turn left into Trumpington Street. At the next mini roundabout go straight over and follow the road for a quarter of a mile. Turn left into Mill Lane(before sharp left bend). This road leads you directly to the hotel. Please beware that some Sat Navs will direct you via Silver Street. This road has bollards and are time restricted. When entering Silver Street from Queen's Road the bollards close at 10.00 hrs until 06.00 hrs (the following day). When entering Silver Street from Trumpington Street the bollards are closed from 00.00 to 16.00 hrs. Please be informed that the charging unit is run by a third-party company. Guests who want to park and use EV Charging Station are charged for parking space at the hotel/paystation and pay via the EVC App for EV Charging. Guests are charged per KWH with all pricing available on the app. The following app should be installed to book and pay for. EV Charging Station: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/za/app/evc-plus/id1619134752 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.tecnov8.t8MobileEvcApp&gl=GB There are two apps that can be used to pay for the parking: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/paybyphone-parking/id448474183?mt=8 https://evologyparking.com/app/

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Graduate by Hilton Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the Graduate by Hilton Cambridge regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Graduate by Hilton Cambridge's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
We provide recycling bins in rooms and a linen reuse program. We also participate in several social impact initiatives.
Does Graduate by Hilton Cambridge have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, General Recycling program

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Graduate by Hilton Cambridge and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Graduate by Hilton Cambridge's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
NA

Health and Safety

Were practices at Graduate by Hilton Cambridge developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Cleveland Clinic and Procter and Gamble
Does Graduate by Hilton Cambridge clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, A Health and Safety Awareness Committee has been created to help implement the Graduate Cares program
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