🚗 Premier Inn Car Park – The Complete Cambridge North Parking Guide
Premier Inn North Cambridge – free for guests, public pay & display, EV-ready, steps from A14 and North Cambridge station.
🚗 Type: Private Hotel Car Park (Premier Inn Cambridge North)
🕒 Open: 24/7 (barrier-controlled)
🌟 Rating: N/A (private facility)
💰 Pricing & Access
Guests: Complimentary parking for duration of stay (up to 14 nights; registration at reception required)
Non-Guests/Public: Pay & Display (06:00–22:00)
Up to 2 h: £2.50
Up to 4 h: £4.50
All day (max 24 h): £6.00
Overnight Public Rate (22:00–06:00): £3.00
Payment Methods: On-site machines (coins, contactless card) or Pay-by-App (RingGo zone 10234)
Permits: None
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 120 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 4 marked bays (free for Blue Badge holders; register at reception) |
| Electric Vehicle Bays | 4 bays with 7 kW Pod Point chargers (hotel-guest priority) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 extra-wide bays near entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with durable anti-skid coating (2022 resurfacing) |
| Lighting | LED floodlights throughout (12 lux average) |
| Drainage | Central channel drains; cleared quarterly |
| Height Limit | 2.2 m (barrier height) |
| Security | CCTV 24/7; barrier arm with guest-code access |
| Signage | Digital display at entry showing occupancy & next-space count |
♿ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Four bays adjacent to hotel entrance—free with badge displayed and reception notification
Drop-Off Zone: Covered pull-in directly at main entrance for easy unloading
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to hotel foyer and sidewalk
Pathways: 2 m-wide smooth routes to hotel lobby and back-exit onto Ring Fort Road
Assisted Access: Bell-push at barrier for guest assistance; ramp access to all areas
🔌 EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: 4×7 kW Pod Point units—guest priority, public pay-to-charge via hotel app
Nearest Additional Chargers:
Asda Cambridge North (CB4 2BY): 6×22 kW chargers, 4 min walk
Lidl Coldhams Common (CB1 3HY): 4×7 kW chargers, 5 min drive
📅 Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 07:00–09:00 | 70 % | Hotel check-ins & commuters |
| Weekdays 12:00–14:00 | 50 % | Lunch visitors & non-guests |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 80 % | Check-ins & business guests |
| Weekends 10:00–16:00 | 60 % | Leisure & rail users |
| University Term (Oct–Jun) | 85 % | Visiting families & staff |
| University Vacation (Jul–Sep) | 50 % | Tourist stays |
Pro Tip: Non-guests save by arriving before 10 AM to use the 2-hour tariff or overnight rate.
🚶 Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| North Cambridge (Cambridge North) Station | 6 min | Fast trains to Cambridge city & Ely |
| Cambridge Business Park | 4 min | Cafés, offices & conference facilities |
| Park & Ride (Madingley Road) | 8 min | Direct bus into city centre |
| Bus Stop (Num 9, 17, U bus routes) | Adjacent | Frequent links to city centre & Addenbrooke’s |
🛒 Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Station foyer (during staffed hours)
ATM: Santander (Station Road, 6 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Chesterton Road, 7 min)
Food & Drink
Premier Inn Café: Breakfast & bar menu (on-site)
Costa Express (lobby): 24/7 hot drinks & snacks
Spice & Grain (2 min): Indian restaurant & takeaway
Retail & Leisure
Boston Tea Party Café (5 min): All-day brunch & Wi-Fi
David Lloyd Cambridge North (3 min): Gym, pool & classes
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Cambridge North | 4 min | Free (2 h max) | 2 h | EV charging & supermarket validation |
| Park & Ride Madingley Road | 8 min | £2.00/day | 24 h | Frequent buses; city centre drop-off |
| CB1 Multi-Storey Car Park | 10 min | £1.50/hr; £8 day | 24 h | Covered, EV charging on level 2 |
⚠️ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: Non-guests ticketed 06:00–22:00 by hotel security; barriers lock overnight – no exit without payment or guest code
Overstay Penalty: Hotel reserves right to charge £15 administration fee plus tariff difference
Maintenance: Monthly barrier and lighting inspections; next due June 2025
📌 Expert Tips
Guest Parking: Register your vehicle at reception to avoid barrier-exit delays.
Non-Guest Saver: Use supermarket lots for short stays under 2 h to avoid hotel rates.
EV Drivers: Charge on-site after 22:00 at reduced nighttime electricity rate (check hotel front desk).
Weather Alert: The northern row floods in heavy rain—choose bays closest to entrance.
🔮 Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Expansion of EV charging to 8 bays under hotel sustainability program
2025 Q4: Installation of ANPR pay-on-exit system for seamless guest/non-guest flow
2026: Feasibility for covered canopy with solar panels (planning ref: CBC/PLN/2024/321)
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