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William Cecil

4.0 star property
Stamford hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Immerse yourself in history at William Cecil, an upscale hotel offering a tranquil garden and charming bar. Savor breakfast, lunch or dinner at The Dining Room on-site restaurant while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Helpful staff have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Digital TV service
  • Free self parking

Why we love this property

Foodie delights
This hotel's restaurant serves delicious cooked-to-order breakfasts. A stylish bar completes the scene for gastronomic adventurers.
Sleep in egyptian cotton
Drift off to dreamland on crisp Egyptian cotton sheets. Each room features curated, individual decor for a personalized slumber experience.

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
St Martins, Lincolnshire, Stamford, England, PE9 2LJ

What's nearby

  • Stamford Meadows - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Browne's Hospital and Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St Mary's Church - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rutland Open Air Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Burghley House - 5 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 63 min drive
  • Stamford Station - 8 min walk
  • Peterborough Station - 16 min drive
  • Peterborough (XVH-Peterborough Train Station) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Fleece - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fika - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Bull And Swan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong - ‬12 min walk

About this property

William Cecil

Located near a train station, William Cecil is a great choice for a stay in Stamford. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Dining Room, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Dining Room - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

William Cecil Hotel
William Cecil Hotel Stamford
William Cecil Stamford
The William Cecil At Stamford Hotel Stamford
The William Cecil At Stamford Hotel
William Cecil Hotel
William Cecil Stamford
William Cecil Hotel Stamford

Frequently asked questions

Does William Cecil offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, William Cecil does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at William Cecil?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at William Cecil?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at William Cecil?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of GBP 25 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at William Cecil and nearby?

William Cecil has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near William Cecil?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Dining Room.

What's the area around William Cecil like?

William Cecil is a short 8-minute walk from Stamford Station and 9 minutes' walk from Stamford Meadows.

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Reviews

William Cecil Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was of high quality, with a wide selection of options, including vegan choices, and excellent service. (17 reviews)
  • The restaurant, Milly's, served excellent food with great presentation and quality, and offered a good breakfast with plenty of choice. (4 reviews)
  • The property has a large and convenient car park. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic hotel in a great location.
Cathy, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The rooms are in need of TLC. Our room was so hot no way of turning the heating down and couldn’t open the window due to a lot of road/traffic noise. The staff were all very friendly and helpful
Deborah, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very noisy at night, they had a wedding party and didn’t inform us. Staff did little to keep guest quiet when heading back to rooms, we had kids screaming at 1am! Would avoid if they host large parties.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A little Gem, fab rooms and easy parking

We loved this place , fab location and great rooms
Gil, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

like everything about this hotel big shout out to racheal on receeption.will be returning.
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location to walk into Stamford. Nice old hotel with history attached. Well appointed rooms, easy parking and nice breakfast. The room was a bit on the small side for the price and the shower cubicle was smaller than we are used to but overall very nice.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

all the staff and management were very helpful at all times and took time to interact with all guests. Very convenient just a 10 minute walk into town.Breakfast had a large selection of choices and always willing to change things if you wanted to
Anita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Romantic weekend

Lovely hotel in a beautiful town, perfect for a romantic couples get away
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ample parking, lovely looking hotel. Our room was a bit on the small side,the area to access the sink was incredibly tight. My husband had to be at an angle making shaving impossible. Thankfully it was fine for one night but anymore could have been problematic.
Paula, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good, relaxing stay. Would recommend and return.
Robert A., 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old hotel

Very friendly staff throughout our stay. Large room, very comfortable and nice to have a large fan keeping us cool at night. Only issue was the lack of power sockets in this day and age when tech is king, but we managed. Ate at Milly's on the first evening and breakfast on both days, all very nice. Would recommend, especially as Burghley House Estate is literally at the back of the hotel and Stamford itself is a lovely town.
Dave, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely friendly receptionist and it’s so nice to be accompanied to your room rather than be left alone . The hotel rooms are quite quirky with antique furnishings and our room had an oriental/ Asian flavour…perhaps some artwork over the bed would have made the room more appealing.The bed and shower were great and extremely hot water so that is a bonus. We walked to visit Burghley house which is located behind the inn and is a must see. The town of Stamford is a hidden gem …I felt we were on a movie set…exquisite Georgian buildings and fantastic indie shops. Would definitely stay again…Breakfast is fab and Gluten free options
Angie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay from the moment we arrived. Staff so friendly and helpful and the room was lovely, felt very special.
Janice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and staff

Very helpful even finding a phone charger when I forgot mine
Kai, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful

I love this place. I was surprised that a tap in the bath was leaky, and therefore running all the time. Otherwise flawless, friendly and really lovely
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is a nice hotel. The room was nice and clean but there were no drawers or wardrobes only some hooks to hang your clothes and it was quite small. The cooked breakfast was good but the portion size was small and you are charged extra for any coffee other than filter coffee. Considering the high price l feel it should be included and l feel the service charge on alcoholic drinks is excessive.
Meral, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Dinner was excellent. The hotel from the outside was lovely and a very nice walk to Burghley house. Also easy to walk into Stamford. Unfortunately we had booked a classic double room. I was told that our room was classed as cosy. It was indeed and not in a nice way. There was no wardrobe. The bed faced the window and being on the ground floor afforded no privacy from bypassers on the street. You could not leave the curtains open because of lack of privacy. Also the closed room curtain got in the way of the tea and coffee facilities. All in all the worst hotel room we have stayed in for a very long time.
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Never disappoints.
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night stay

Only there for one night for our Anniversary this time. Fabulous lodge with decking area.. very comfortable and had everything we needed.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay . The hotel has a lovely feel and has very attentive and friendly staff . On arrival Rachel really looked after us giving us a most delightful room which enhanced our stay further. We ate in the restaurant for both dinner and breakfast and the food and service were brilliant.
Philip, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a lovely stay , the public areas were beautiful, however our room was disappointing as the only window was up high on the wall , which made ventilation an issue so it was extremely warm , and the room was in need of decoration . Having said that , I would definitely make a return visit as staff , food and the public areas were really lovely!
Dawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Very friendly staff and amazing food
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very enjoyable stay in walking distance of Stamford town centre and immediate access to the grounds of Burleigh House.
Stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved my stay here. Felt luxurious
George H, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Family get together

We had an excellent overnight stay at the William Cecil as a group of 8. The staff were efficient and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Our meal in the restaurant in the evening was delicious as was breakfast. There was plenty to choose from. Our bed was very comfortable and despite the noise from the busy road, we had a good night's sleep. The hotel is beautiful and in an excellent location. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip