The William Cecil Guest Reviews
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Set within the historic Burghley Estate, The William Cecil is a boutique hotel blending old-world charm with modern comforts. Located just a short walk from the heart of Stamford, this elegant retreat offers individually designed rooms with original features and luxury touches like Egyptian cotton sheets and aromatic toiletries. With parklands, deer herds, and Elizabethan architecture nearby, it's a picturesque base for any music-filled getaway.
Concert fans appreciate the hotel’s peaceful atmosphere after a high-energy night out. Just a 5-minute walk from Stamford’s center and a 2-minute drive from the A1, it’s easily accessible whether you're catching a gig in town or traveling to nearby venues. The 3pm check-in and 11am check-out times offer flexibility, and the quiet surroundings are ideal for post-show wind-downs.
The on-site restaurant serves fresh, seasonal cuisine using locally sourced ingredients, perfect for refueling after a show. While there’s no mention of 24/7 room service, the welcoming bar and elegant dining area offer a relaxed setting for evening bites and drinks. For late-night cravings, Stamford’s eateries are within easy walking distance.
While The William Cecil doesn’t feature its own live music, the hotel bar is a cozy place to enjoy a glass from their excellent wine list or a local craft beverage. With Stamford’s pubs, lounges, and bars just minutes away, you’ll have options for both buzzing nightlife and quiet nightcaps.
While the hotel oozes character, some rooms show their age with quirky layouts or slightly creaky floors—charming to some, a bit inconvenient to others. Also, those craving late-night food might need to venture out, as the in-house options wrap up earlier in the evening.
If you’re after a character-filled, peaceful stay within walking distance of Stamford’s venues, The William Cecil hits all the right notes.
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Neil Sat, 26 July 2025
Superb
Richard Sat, 26 July 2025
Provides good value, a great...
Liked: Food is always excellent, although Weddings/Events can be distracting
Sue Sat, 26 July 2025
Excellent location, comfortable and well...
Liked: Very helpful, friendly staff. Comfortable, clean room.Ideally located for walking into Stamford.
Disliked: Slightly disappointed with the choices on the dinner menu. We ordered from the set menu, however my friend had a starter and I was going to have a dessert but never got the dessert menu so gave up in the end and only had one course.
Wayne Fri, 25 July 2025
Bad
Liked: Room was clean and tidy.
Disliked: Very small room,No bath,28 steps to room (i walk with an aid and have parkinsons related condition)No lift,Photos on website misrepresented reality,Brought the issue to attention of staff, however was not offered a disabled friendly room,Member of staff misgendering.
Tina Fri, 25 July 2025
Superb
Liked: Great location, friendly staff and a very good breakfast.
Rhian Thu, 24 July 2025
We had a lovely stay...
Liked: We liked being able to use one of the meeting rooms as we had a lot of admin to get through.Burghley House was amazing.
Disliked: Room was a bit hot, floor was dirty at breakfast on day 2.
Irene Tue, 22 July 2025
Very good
Isabel Tue, 22 July 2025
Great place to stay in...
Liked: The location is great. You can walk anywhere. The garden is beautiful and we had a drink in the garden. We had breakfast and dinner. Both really tasty. Great facility in the room. We stayed in room 15. Super bed. Great night sleep. The radio is a nice touch.
Disliked: The carpet in the room is damage and the cookie jar in the room was empty when we arrived. So, why leave it on display if it's empty? The room doesn't lock. It was not the room I thought I booked.
Leslie Mon, 21 July 2025
A most enjoyable and memorable...
Liked: Our welcome began a couple of days before arrival with Rachel calling to advise us of roadworks causing chaos in the middle of Stamford and suggesting an alternative route to the hotel, which we thought was very thoughtful and kind. She also said that if we arrived early, before check-in time, that there was no problem us using the car park. When we arrived Rachel gave us a lovely friendly welcome, showed us around the hotel, before insisting that she carry our suitcase to our room. We couldn’t believe the warm welcome, having not had the same experience at another hotel in Manchester the week before! When I met Prem, the Manager, again he was most welcoming and when I mentioned my partners dietary requirements, he said that nothing was a problem, just ask for what he needed.. All the staff were most accommodating, recommending places to visit etc, the service we received is a rarity nowadays I am sorry to say.We have all ready recommended the William Cecil to our family and friends and will continue to do so. We are very much looking forward to our next visit.
Disliked: We were in room 6 and the en-suite could do with a couple of hooks on either the door/wall.
Gregory Sun, 20 July 2025
Superb