Hotels logo

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Luxury hotel with spa, near University of Cambridge

Choose dates to view prices

The Varsity Hotel & Spa features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from University of Cambridge. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials, and The River Bar and Grill, one of 2 restaurants, serves dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a health club and a fitness centre. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
£149
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted picture, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Double Room (Graduates)

Wonderful
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
A hotel room with a wooden herringbone floor, a large bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a patterned wallpaper.

Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

Very good
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with a patterned sofa, a herringbone wooden floor, a large window with curtains, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

Senior Suite (Fellows)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden floor, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the cityscape.

Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)

Wonderful
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a wardrobe, a window, and a view of the outside.

Senior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Fellows)

Very good
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Similar properties

A modern hotel lobby with a large glass wall, a central column, and multiple seating areas.
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
9.4
Exceptional
581 reviews
£134
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a marble countertop, and decorative plants.
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Internet access
  • Restaurant
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
£144
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central decorative column, and potted plants.
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
£149
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals
A grand hallway with a marble floor, a central red upholstered bench, and a reception desk.
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
9.0
Wonderful
617 reviews
£186
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
University Arms, Autograph Collection
A spacious indoor area with brick walls, large arched windows, and a high ceiling with a skylight. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs, and several potted plants.
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
8.8
Excellent
96 reviews
£124
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
The Hobson Cambridge By Adina
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a decorative ceiling, and a reception desk with a 'Graduate' sign.
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Wonderful
891 reviews
£161
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
A brick building with large windows and outdoor seating.
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
8.8
Excellent
979 reviews
£148
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge
Restaurant
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
9.2
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
£131
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Clayton Hotel Cambridge
A conservatory with wicker furniture, patterned carpet, and potted plants.
  • Free breakfast
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
7.4
Good
1,000 reviews
£97
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Arundel House Hotel
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a building with large windows.
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
8.0
Very good
848 reviews
£72
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Cambridge Quy Mill Hotel & Spa in Cambridge
Compare similar properties
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!

About the area

Map
24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England, CB5 8AQ

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • River Cam - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jesus College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. John's College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 15 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 41 min drive
  • Cambridge North Station - 14 min drive
  • Foxton Station - 19 min drive
  • Cambridge Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Byron's Bear - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bould Brothers Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pickerel Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Handsome Prince - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Maypole - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

  • The Varsity Hotel & Spa features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from University of Cambridge. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials, and The River Bar and Grill, one of 2 restaurants, serves dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a health club and a fitness centre. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 44 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site valet parking (GBP 39.00 per night)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Have a question?

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Varsity Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The spa was excellent, small but clean and comfortable, with wonderful treatments and lovely facilities. (13 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, enjoyable, and great with wonderful views. (8 reviews)
  • The restaurant offers great food, excellent service, and stunning views from the 6th floor. (15 reviews)
AI Sparkle Icon
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Report

Popular mentions

Service staffRoomLocationBreakfastRestaurantViewRooftop barSpaParkingBar
Verified review

6/10 Good

Nice hotel with friendly staff and great location but it’s a bit overpriced especially when the spa is part of a separate business and not actually in the hotel
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great location and brilliant room
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff. Nothing was too much trouble
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Polite and helpful staff, clean and spacious rooms.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to celebrate my birthday a wonderful couple of days to explore Cambridge, this was an excellent base.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was situated in town centre. Walkable to the river, local attractions and restaurants. We had a lovely stay and they have a small spa located next door which we used one morning. We did not eat breakfast there so unable to comment on food, the rooftop bar was lovely for drinks. Our door was difficult to open but staff were helpful and efficient.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

We throughly enjoyed our stay , lovely comfortable bed ,staff were very friendly and helpful, we loved the spa and the gym ,will definitely visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel and staff were incredible. The level of service was amazing. Nothing too much trouble.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, huge room, great dining.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

When I got my electric car back from valet parking, they had fully charged it! Also the location is great and everyone was friendly.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly staff
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Clean room, very friendly staff, elemis toiletries and well equipped coffee/tea station. Only issue is the poor reception in the room.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Location excellent, room, may as well roomed with next door as walls are paper thin, we booked the hotel steakhouse, should have realised it was going to be an issue when we were only customers on an Easter Friday, highly disappointing and hugely overpriced. Staff were excellent though but certainly does not make up for excessive pricing sadly.
Verified review

6/10 Good

The hotel itself is lovely. The reception staff were really welcoming and helpful. The room itself was nice. The bed and pillows however were really uncomfortable. We were also on the 5th floor and there was a lot of banging from the restaurant above until late. We would stay again but in a different room/floor.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Will Stay again

Amazing hotel, great spot for exploring Cambridge on foot. Lovely facilities, Spa and Restaurant
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

staff was helpful, great location
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

Ideal place in Cambridge, really central with incredible views from the terrace with coctails in hand! Really quiet and comfy. Loved it
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in the centre of Cambridge not far from river and shopping. Brilliant views from the roof top bar and restaurant.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed for the Half Marathon was super close and the start, great location and the staff were brilliant, especially Dave who was super helpful with the amount of luggage we had!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The roof terrace and dining options offer fantastic views that make it hard to beat. The location is a short walk from the city centre.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Stay

Staff amazing, early check in and a complimentary room upgrade
Verified review

6/10 Good

The room was lovely, bed very comfy, but room was at front of hotel and very noisy, even for a city hotel. Staff were good and helpful. Spa treatment was amazing but spa needs some refurbishment as was a little tired. But we did love our little stay in Cambridge
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very convenient. Helpful staff. Great views.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Thanks to the team for having us. Great stay with great staff who gave us a complimentary upgrade for our anniversary. Would highly recommend!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot