Cambridge Bed & Breakfast — Hotel in Cambridge

To start with, I’m generally not a fan of bed and breakfast inns. I like the consistency of some motel/hotel chains and sometimes bed and breakfast establishments are just not that great. So…when my better half requested that I find a bed and breakfast where we could stay on a recent trip to Nebraska, I was less than enthusiastic. As I planned our little 3-day exploratory route, I calculated that I needed to find a place to stay in the town of Cambridge. I was in for a very pleasant surprise indeed! (Plus, I had a happy wife!) ||||The home/Inn was built in 1909. As stated in the Nebraska State Historical Societies’ website, the Neo-Classical style was popular during the early part of the 20th century. The house is architecturally significant and it’s representative of a time when the West was becoming more cultured. The home retains a high degree of historical integrity…||||The woodwork in the home has been very well preserved. Oak was used extensively with interior columns and borders repeating the exterior designs. The superb craftsmanship is of special note in the parlor/living room fireplace surround, the beautiful main staircase, and the sideboard. It appeared to be have made from Italian olivewood. The entry hall and main staircase still bear the original finishes…a faux design resembling marble. Original Faux designs also appear in the dining room as well as the front and back hall ceilings. A prairie style ‘rose tree of life’ stained glass window on the main staircase is the focal point of both the downstairs reception hall and the upstairs balcony. ||||When we checked in, we were given a tour by one of the owners. They are still uncovering original features and then working to preserve or duplicate them. The most recent discovery is some original Prairie style wallpaper on the second floor. They are slowly working to uncover as much of this wallpaper as possible. It really is beautiful & quite unusual!||||Our room was named the Nebraska Room. It was originally the Master bedroom. This room has faux hand-painted birds-eye maple woodwork throughout. Wall sconces and a rich floral theme created a warm and comfortable setting. One door led to a nice half bath with a sink and toilet. Another door led to a very spacious shower. Our room was very clean, well-furnished and comfortable. We both slept soundly…with my wife telling me that it was the best nights sleep she had during our whole trip!||||The owner's daughter served breakfast to the guests. When we came down for breakfast, we joined 2 other guests, both of whom were business travelers who had stayed at the Inn before. Breakfast began with a nice plate of fresh fruit and yogurt. That was followed by a serving of French toast with warm syrup and a ham slice. It was a very nice breakfast. ||||All in all, our experience at the Cambridge Inn was a great excellent! Our hosts were informative, helpful and friendly. The Inn has 5 well-furnished guest rooms, 3 of which have private baths. For those who can’t live without it…or business travelers, the Cambridge Inn provides modem access, cable television and desks to work at. We would highly recommend a stay at this very pleasant and upscale bed...

When I called to inquire about availability, Andela was friendly and very thorough in understanding our needs especially in asking the number and ages of my children. She was concerned about having children in the home for her mother's sake. I explained that we would only be there for breakfast and at night because we would be visiting family during the day. She was was not able to check on availability for our dates at the time because she was driving, but said she would call the next day. Ten days later and and two days before our trip, I received an e-mail that said "I apologize for not getting back to you. I thought I had called you to say we wouldn’t be able to accommodate you, but obviously not. I hope you have secured an alternative place to stay and thank you for your inquiry. Please call me if you need suggestions for other places to stay." My rating is based only on the timeliness and communication I received because they were not able to...

My daughter and her 5 bridesmaids lodged here the night before her wedding. This home is beautiful. Gloria and Andela are naturals at hosting. The morning brunch in the dinning area was equally elegant and comfortable. Offering fruit and delicious homemade bread and jams.The atmoshere is genuinely welcoming. We were only there a short time but never felt like we were intruding their space. And let me say 6 girls getting ready for a wedding is glamour overload, but Andela and Gloria made them all feel right at home and helped in anyway necessary. The front porch is the perfect retreat for conversation or relaxing. Thank-you for the wonderful...