City Studios

Rooms: Well equipped little apartment. Very clean and decorated beautifully Walkability: Few mins walk to the cathedral and all the other attractions that make Ely so special.
Mar 18th, 2023

Luxury accommodation in the heart of Ely's city centre; with home comforts from lounge with TV and kitchenette with microwave, toaster, kettle and fridge, City Studios is the perfect base for your stay in Ely, Cambridge or the surrounding areas. Just 5 minutes walk to the cathedral and riverside and with shops on your doorstep, the location is perfect.
Mar 2nd, 2023

Jan 22nd, 2023

I stayed here with my partner for one night to visit family. The entrance to the apartments are accessed by a door on the main road. There is no proper place to unload luggage so we parked (badly) on the double yellow lines directly outside to take our bags up. You get into the building via electronic codes which work for the main entrance and your apartment. Parking is close by and is free. There is a steep staircase up to the apartments so it may not be ideal for people with mobility impairments. We were in Apartment 2. Once in the apartment I initially thought it was a great find. Then I used the toilet. The macerator is so loud. There is a note on the toilet to tell you that there is a macerator which is good for people who still flush things that they shouldn't. The kitchen had all the food and drink preparation items that we needed. It would be nice to have a sponge to wash up with as opposed to a jay cloth. The teatowel had tea/coffee stains on it so I left washed items on the side to dry. The bed is in an alcove which you need to climb into. Again not good for those with mobility impairments. It felt like it was two single beds put together as there was a dip in the centre of the bed. The bedding was clean. The duvet was open at the base which caused me to get in a bit of a tangle the next morning. There are individual light controls by the bed and usb points to charge your devices and a handy shelf to put your device on. One of the USB points was broken. On the desk there was a small cosmetic mirror but I do think the room would benefit from having a larger mirror for hair and make up. There is a small wardrobe with hangers but it would be nice to have somewhere to hang coats and jackets nearer to the front door. In the morning I used the shower. This is what caused me to write this review. Such a lovely looking shower unit BUT the water struggled to drain and the shower tray kept filling up. I pulled out the shower trap (gross) and the water just wasn't draining. I was worried about flooding the bathroom so I rushed. This is really not ok. I believe from the sound of things.. everything was plumbed through the macerator. So on top of rushing to wash myself, I had the noise of the macerator going off. My partner also tried to clear any blockages in the shower trap when he showered (there were no blockages). He also had to shower quickly as the water level rose. Location wise, this place is excellent but there are things that really need to be looked at.
Nov 2nd, 2022

Sep 25th, 2022