The Varsity Hotel & Spa
Thompson's Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8AQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 918 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Excellent boutique hotel with great super friendly staff and facilities. Roof top bar was class and cocktails were fab too.
United Kingdom
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
- Good breakfast
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Michael
United Kingdom“Excellent boutique hotel with great super friendly staff and facilities. Roof top bar was class and cocktails were fab too.”- KathUnited Kingdom“Very nicely decorated and clean. Really calm location down a side street”
BobUnited Kingdom“Great location , didnt eat breakfast , nice spacious comfortable room .. all quite lovely.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
No additional info available
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
- Good breakfast
- 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.
FAQs about The Varsity Hotel & Spa
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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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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 Varsity Hotel & Spa has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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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 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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Room options at The Varsity Hotel & Spa include:
- Double
- Twin
- Suite
