The Varsity Hotel & Spa
Thompson's Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8AQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Situated in the centre of Cambridge, with valet parking near the edge of the River Cam, The Varsity Hotel and Spa offers modern rooms, and an impressive rooftop terrace with uninterrupted views. Each room is named after a different Cambridge college, and features an LCD TV, DVD library, free Wi-Fi, and an iPod dock. Most rooms offer monsoon showers and under-floor heating. Some rooms have balconies and views of the college rooftops. Inspired by traditional Cambridge, The Varsity offers guests access to the Glassworks Gym and Spa, with hot tub, steam room, sauna and exercise classes. The hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from Kings College Chapel, Trinity College, and the majority of the Cambridge colleges. The Grand Arcade shopping centre is 10 minutes’ walk away, and there are a number of restaurants, bars and cafes close by.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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- Private parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- JagmanpaulUnited Kingdom“Excellent Location. Superb Food and Professional Staff. Had an free upgrade of room on arrival for my wifes birthday with cake waiting for us in the room. Great touch by the staff.”
- JJuliaUnited Kingdom“Great central location, but really quiet, no noise. Lovely room - nice decor and clean. Comfy bed, proper coffee and lots of water. Had been to the restaurant previously but never stayed before but was very impressed with my room. Valet...”
- FFrancesUnited Kingdom“The full English breakfast was superb - definitely order again on my next visit.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
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Facilities of The Varsity Hotel & SpaGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Private parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Bath or shower
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Wardrobe or closet
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Bicycle rental
- Tennis equipment
- CyclingOff-site
- CD player
- DVD player
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash The Varsity Hotel & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Valet parking is GBP 25.00 per day (24 hours). Guests can arrive at the hotel drop the luggage off and the valet porters will park the car for them.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about The Varsity Hotel & Spa
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The Varsity Hotel & Spa is 650 yards from the centre of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Varsity Hotel & Spa has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Varsity Hotel & Spa on this page.
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The prices at The Varsity Hotel & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Varsity Hotel & Spa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Spa facilities
- Bicycle rental
- Personal trainer
- Tennis equipment
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Fitness classes
- Steam room
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
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Check-in at The Varsity Hotel & Spa is from 15:30, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Room options at The Varsity Hotel & Spa include:
- Double
- Twin
- Suite