Graduate by Hilton Cambridge

On the banks of the River Cam in central Cambridge, steps from the University of Cambridge, King’s College and The Backs. Walk to Cambridge Arts Theatre, Guildhall, Fitzwilliam Museum, shops and bars. Punting hire and tours can be arranged directly from the hotel; Cambridge (CBG) and Stansted are the nearest airports.

148 rooms with king-size beds, pillowtop mattresses and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms feature air-conditioning, 50-inch flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, tea/coffee facilities and private bathrooms with tubs or showers and bathrobes. Select rooms have balconies with river views and bespoke Cambridge-inspired décor in Cambridge blue.

Indoor pool, hot tub and a health club for post-walk recovery. Riverside gardens and a cozy cocktail bar where master mixologists craft bespoke drinks. Concierge and wedding services, 24-hour front desk, on-site parking (charges apply) and pet-friendly rooms on request.

Nine event rooms with 5,597 sq ft (520 sqm) of conference space, accommodating up to 300 guests. Dry cleaning/laundry, multilingual staff and high-speed wireless internet throughout.

Garden House restaurant serves British cuisine and seasonal menus with a regional focus. Bar/lounge for cocktails and afternoon tea, 24-hour room service and cooked-to-order breakfasts on weekdays and weekends (charges apply).