A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out.
William Cecil offers 26 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. LCD televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Stamford hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Stamford hotel also offers a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
William Cecil is a smoke-free property.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Dining Room - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
The Dining Room
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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2 floors
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
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Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Property is 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
William Cecil Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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.
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
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.
This is a lovely hotel in a very old building which backs onto The Burghley House Estate. It has a big free car park and outside terrace. It has a lovely restaurant Milly's, where we had a fabulous evening meal which was competitively priced and a good breakfast with lots of choice.The staff were friendly and helpful. It was very hot when we stayed and our bedroom was an oven. There was a very large fan in our room but it was too noisy to sleep with. Our bedroom window was screwed shut, fortunately the bathroom window did open. We appreciate the difficuties posed by an old building but hope something can be done to enable some more ventilation in the bedroom. Stamford itself is well worth a visit. We shall be back
Wonderful old property with lots of character but no air conditioning and it was hotttt
Diane
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Jan
Jun 23, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Just a one night stay…the hotel is an old property, full of quirks and charm but having said that…a little tired in some areas of decor. We had room number 10, although double glazed, traffic noise was very evident! and as I said could do with a re-vamp .
The breakfast was excellent, lovely choices, could not fault it and service was great!
We would stay again when visiting the area but only if guaranteed a room at other side of the building .
Jan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Dawn
Traveled with partner
Jun 14, 2025
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!
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.
Outstanding from start to finish. Great team, friendly and professional. Personal service was exceptional. Dining in the restaurant was excellent in both presentation and quality. Highly recommended.