The Varsity Hotel & Spa
Thompson's Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8AQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
The Varsity Hotel & Spa
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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Guests who stayed here loved
- JoannaGermany“Looked absolutely beautiful, and given what else I've seen in Cambridge it wasn't that expensive per night. Location was ideal for the old town.”
- MorganaUnited Kingdom“We absolutely loved our room it was spacious and comfortable and we were even left a birthday cake and welcome card for my partner who’s birthday we were celebrating. The location is fantastic and just along the river where the views are...”
- DedeUnited Kingdom“I loved the location and the complimentary bikes you could borrow. The rooftop terrace was really nice. We were given an upgrade to king room which was kind and the bed was so comfortable . Housekeeping really made our room comfortable and it was...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- 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 & SpaGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
- 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
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- DVD player
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- 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
House rulesThe Varsity Hotel & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
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 printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
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.
FAQs about The Varsity Hotel & Spa
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Guests staying at The Varsity Hotel & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
- À la carte
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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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Room options at The Varsity Hotel & Spa include:
- Double
- Twin
- Suite
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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 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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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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Check-in at The Varsity Hotel & Spa is from 15:30, and check-out is until 11:00.