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The Varsity Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near University of Cambridge

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Indoor spa tub
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Valet parking
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is £150
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Room options

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Senior Suite (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Senior Suite (Fellows)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Senior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Senior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Fellows)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room (Graduates) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room (Graduates)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 15.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk
  • Jesus College - 2 min walk
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 9 min walk
  • King's College - 11 min walk
  • Trinity College - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 15 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 41 min drive
  • Cambridge North Station - 14 min drive
  • Shepreth Station - 16 min drive
  • Cambridge Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Maypole - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Foy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mitre - ‬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.

Languages

English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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 33.00 per night)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (614 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bike hire

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Tablet computer
  • DVD player
  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Glassworks & Elemis Spa has 6 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

The River Bar and Grill – This steakhouse only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Roof Terrace – On-site bar.
SIX Bar & Brasserie – This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 19.50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night

Parking

  • Valet parking costs GBP 33.00 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's window guards on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

Also known as

Hotel Varsity
Varsity Cambridge
Varsity Hotel
Varsity Hotel Cambridge
The Varsity Hotel Cambridge
The Varsity Hotel And Spa
The Varsity Hotel & Spa Hotel
The Varsity Hotel & Spa Cambridge
The Varsity Hotel & Spa Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Varsity Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?
Yes. Valet parking costs GBP 33.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Varsity Hotel & Spa and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. The Varsity Hotel & Spa also has a sauna and a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near The Varsity Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around The Varsity Hotel & Spa like?
The Varsity Hotel & Spa is in Cambridge City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from University of Cambridge and 3 minutes' walk from St. John's College.

The Varsity Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anish, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anish, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Lacking in all areas
Firstly, hotels.com needs to update its description because the ONLY reason I chose this hotel was because of the roof terrace, and when we arrived we found out it was closed. Then the room. What a letdown. It’s over £200 a night (breakfast not included) and is small, filled with tired, cheap furniture, the plumbing gurgles all night, then at dawn you get woken early because the curtain is too small to cover the window. Really takes you back to student accommodation. It’s like a £40 travelodge. And I’m not saying the room had been neglected for months, but if you do avail yourself of the free water bottles (tepid, because of course there’s no fridge), you’ll find the caps are still detached. So at least 4 months old. The hotel claims each room has a tablet so you can read the papers and order room service, etc. Our room didn’t have one. But the Wi-Fi didn’t work either, so maybe that was intentional. Also no phone signal, so if you’re looking for a digital detox, this is the room for you. I also asked for bikes - free bike hire is on the amenity list - but the bikes don’t have lights on them, and when you can only check in at 3.30pm there’s not a lot of daylight left in November. I was told by a staff member that I could ‘risk it’ and ride around without lights, but no thanks hun. That would be illegal and I would definitely get into an accident. The spa is nice, but it’s super small and busy with more than 6 people there so we had to get out of the jacuzzi sharpish.
Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Christina, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Brittany, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Keith Alan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Hotel in a great location but google maps not helpful so use the hotel instructions. 5 mins walk to the colleges and lots of places to eat nearby. Room good but you could hear others talking adjoining room. Nice facilties in room and staff helpful. Did not eat there so can't comment. Staff helpful and valet parking a bonus.
Alex, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Stay
Staff amazing, early check in and a complimentary room upgrade
Samantha, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious and comfortable, and the staff members were all professional and polite.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jason, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tye, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

zhikui, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Disappointing
I paid more than quoted and could not prove it to the property as I did not receive a confirmation from Hotels.com. I’d paid £313 when quoted below £250. Very disappointing.
Charles, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Donal, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

all good - great city centre location
Jim, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Loud
The hotel in general needed updating and the furniture in the bedroom was very outdated. The bed was very firm and quite uncomfortable but the bedding was good quality. We complained about noise at about 10pm and asked to move as our room was directly above the air conditioning unit which was very loud, but were told there were no alternative rooms available. We were also woken up by lorries in the alley outside our room in the morning. Staff were lovely but were wouldn’t start again
Bethany, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Lots of amenities in our room were broken! Complained but was water off a ducks back, a cursory sorry! Not the best when your toilet seat, bath plug, air conditioning and room safe are broken and that’s before ttd daily morning noise because the room backs into the service area! All in all very disappointing
Caroline, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

We were not informed when we checked in that there would be a £29 charge for valet parking. As there was a very high cost for the basic room you would think it would be included. Not staying there again.
Rashpal, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Not quite an old hotel, but not modern either. Best things are the rooftop terrace view and location near several colleges and the Cam River. Six Restaurant also has a spectacular view on the 6th floor. Not much of a lobby, which presents an issue if you want to wait, but it is possible to use one of the restaurants or the terrace.
Michael, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Sara-Jane, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

wayne, 1-night trip
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General property information

Breakfast
Available
Parking
Available
Reasons to Book
Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
3:30 PM