About this property
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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Most popular facilities
- 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
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Catherine
United Kingdom“The location was perfect. Lovely hotel with exceptional staff who were very kind cheerful and polite and went above and beyond what was expected. Food was lovely and the roof top bar was a great experience” - Sean
Ireland“Excellent location. Good size room and super size bathroom. Very clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Great rooftop restaurant and bar. Certainly recommend.” - O'sullivan United Kingdom“Our room's balcony was a game changer - it made a fairly ordinary room wonderful, especially on the sunny day we stayed.”
- Liz United Kingdom“The location is superb. Easy walking distance into town/cafes and restaurants, the river and colleges. Valet parking is another huge advantage. The restaurant and rooftop bar are key features and made our stay very special. Panoramic views and...”
- Peter
Isle of Man“Location and view from the 7th floor which is one of the best in Cambridge” - Shirley United Kingdom“Good location to get about town, local bars, restaurants and easy access to the punts. Staff very welcoming and accommodating!!”
- Michael United Kingdom“Great hotel. Reception staff were excellent. SIX Restaurant for dinner and breakfast was fantastic. The quality of the food and service was really, really good.”
Elizabeth United Kingdom“Convenience, cleanliness, comfort of the bed, the staff.”
Stevendeaguiar
Portugal“We had an upgrade on the house and access to the sauna.”- Daina
Lithuania“Helpful staff, great location, amazing rooftop restaurant.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • French • Mediterranean • Portuguese • Scottish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of The Varsity Hotel & Spa
Most popular facilities
- 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
Bathroom
- Bath or shower
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Tennis equipment
- CyclingOff-site
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- DVD player
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £33 per day.
- Valet parking
Reception services
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Wellness
- 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
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
House rules
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.
The fine print
Valet parking is GBP 29.00 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.
