This hotel is great for its location...just 5 minutes walk from the train station and 10 minutes into the shopping district. The rooms are clean and comfortable but for a major tourist destination the restaurant really needs to polish up its act. I waited 1hr15mins for my soup at dinner time and the main course was so average that I didn't even stay for the dessert. Was this a one off? No! the same happened to me and several others the next evening.

its a reasonable three star hotel, breakfast good, and the staff are friendly

A bit like Faulty Towers, the Centennial was located a stones throw from my office and a 5 minute walk from Cambridge Train Station. The lovely little rooms were quite small but had every needed from a desk to bath / shower (my shower wasn't that great), TV and free wifi. No minibar or fridge though and strict rules against bringing in takeaway. We had a company rate which still seemed very high considering there were no facilities other than the restaurant, which didn't open until 7.30am, not great for us early birds! Breakfast was ok, fairly basic but with the full english option for those wishing to take in in one day their weeks recommended fat and salt intake!

If you're looking for a North American style hotel, the Centennial Hotel isn't one of them, but we found it homey, comfortable, and convenient.

First off, there is no elevator and the staircase to the second floor, where we stayed, is narrow and winding. However, even as a senior citizen, I didn't find this a problem. Our room was away from the street, overlooking the parking lot, so our room was quiet. If the room was on the street side, it might be a different story.

Our room was smaller than North American hotel rooms, but an adequate size, and very well laid out. The furniture and bed were of traditional design and everything worked well. The flat screen TV could be viewed from bed and the channel lineup was extensive and had HD programs. The wireless Internet connection was fast and reliable.

It had a radiator heating system with no thermostat, so temperature control was a problem. The room was too warm but after a few days I tamed (I think) it by closing the radiator valve. The tub was a huge affair with massive shower controls which wasted a lot of water while adjusting the temperature. For some reason the hot water wasn't connected to the sink and neither was the sink plug.

The hotel key system uses mechanical keys with massive key fobs. The good part is you always leave the keys with reception when you go out. If you wish to arrive or travel by train, the station is a short walk away.... very convenient.

Guests have access to a large beautifully furnished parlor for meeting friends. We had breakfast included and it was excellent.... full English plus a few other choices in the cozy downstairs dining room.

So this hotel wasn't the most technically advanced we've stayed at but we enjoyed it's character and home-like feeling.