The Anchor Ely | Hotel in Ely

| 7.9 (214 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  7 Bathrooms  18 Guests
Little Downham Hotel | The Anchor Ely

Hotel in Little Downham, Ely

Located in Ely, 20 miles from University of Cambridge, The Anchor Ely has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The hotel has family rooms. The rooms have an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms also feature a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. A buffet, à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast is served at the property. You can play darts at the hotel. The Apex is 29 miles from The Anchor Ely, while Ickworth House is 30 miles from the property. London Stansted Airport is 51 miles away.

The Anchor Ely is located in Ely.

This 11 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Pet Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, Accessibility, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 214 reviews with the average score of 7.9 . Coming to Ely and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Fruit
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Darts
General
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Designated smoking area
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Packed lunches
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Pet basket
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

Please note that on sundays, the restaurant closes at 15:00 and the bar closes at 18:00. dogs are welcome, but there are a limited amount of pet friendly rooms. if you are bringing a dog, please contact the property. there will be an extra charge of gbp 30 per night per pet, also a gbp 50 damage deposit per pet will be required. electric car charging available- please pre-book, cost applicable.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.92
Location:
8.64
Staff:
9.12
Facilities:
8.25
Comfort:
8.5
Cleanliness:
8.68
Elsden
Dec 7, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Our rooms were beautiful, comfortable and very clean, with everything we needed. Comfortable beds, pristine bathroom with lovely hot water and soft towels. Our room was freshened up while we were out (bins emptied, bathroom cleaned, more milk, coffee and teabags as we had used some etc.)
Negative: Nothing!!
Summary: A most comfortable stay, warm welcome, efficient staff, excellent breakfast cooked to order.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Superior Twin Room (not dog friendly)
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 11 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Superior Twin Room (not dog friendly)

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shower cap, Guest bathroom, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Key access, Soundproof, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

View

Inner courtyard view

Layout

Window
Budget Double Room (not dog friendly)
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 8 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Budget Double Room (not dog friendly)

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shower cap, Guest bathroom, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Key access, Soundproof, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

View

Inner courtyard view

Layout

Window
Executive Apartment - Split Level (not dog friendly)
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 27 m2
2 Sofa bed Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Executive Apartment - Split Level (not dog friendly)

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shower cap, Guest bathroom, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

General

Heating, Key access, Iron, Soundproof, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans

Kitchen

Toaster, Microwave, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Kitchenware, Kitchenette

Living Area

Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Sofa bed, Socket near the bed, Fold-up bed

View

Quiet street view

Layout

Window
Deluxe Double Room (not dog friendly)
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 13 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Room (not dog friendly)

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shower cap, Guest bathroom, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Interconnecting room(s) available, Key access, Soundproof, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Fold-up bed

View

Quiet street view

Layout

Window
Twin Room - Disability Access (not dog friendly)
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 12 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Twin Room - Disability Access (not dog friendly)

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Guest bathroom, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Key access, Soundproof, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Adapted bath, Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Shower chair, Roll-in shower, Emergency cord in bathroom, Lower sink, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

View

Inner courtyard view

Layout

Window
Superior Double Room - Dog-friendly
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Superior Double Room - Dog-friendly

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shower cap, Guest bathroom, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

Living Area

Desk

General

Heating, Key access, Soundproof, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted, Trash cans

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

View

Inner courtyard view

Layout

Window
Superior Double Room (not dog friendly)
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Superior Double Room (not dog friendly)

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Shower cap, Guest bathroom, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Radio, TV

General

Heating, Key access, Soundproof, Smoke Alarm, Fan, Trash cans

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed

View

Inner courtyard view

Layout

Window
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