The Purple Hotel Cambridge is a modern hotel located just off the A14, six miles from the city centre, historic Cambridge University and the scenic River Cam. It has an unfussy modern exterior and an interior decorated in neutral, businesslike colours. Its 82 rooms feature queen size beds, hair dryers, cable television, alarm clocks, air conditioning, iron and ironing boards and complimentary newspapers. A security guard is on duty and wheelchair accessible rooms are available. Some rooms also contain sofabeds.
Because of its location in a motorway service area, the hotel has ample free parking. The Buffet Rapide restaurant offers buffet style dining for guests on the go, with service from 6.30 AM until 10 PM. Internet connections are available in public areas (fee). Huntingdon, the birthplace of Oliver Cromwell, is five miles from the hotel. Duxford War Museum, a leading aviation museum with naval exhibits, tanks and military vehicles, is 20 miles away. The nearest airport is Stansted Airport, 36 miles away. The Stansted Express rail service runs direct to London Liverpool Street Sta tion at regular intervals. There is also an hourly service to Birmingham. Co ach services run to London Victoria Coach Station, London Heathrow Airport a nd London Gatwick Airport. Local buses serve a variety of destinations in th e surrounding area. The hotel’s location in a motorway services area means that it is best reached by car. But once in Cambridge, visitors should do as the locals do, and cycle or walk to the sights.