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The Varsity Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property

Upscale spa hotel, walk to University of Cambridge

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The Varsity Hotel & Spa

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Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Terrace/patio

Overview of The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Spa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England, CB5 8AQ
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Cambridge1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCambridge Corn Exchange9 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe River Cam12 min walk
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)40 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Senior Suite (Fellows)

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

Senior Suite (Fellows)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)

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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Senior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Fellows)

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

Senior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Fellows)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room (Graduates)

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

Double Room (Graduates)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 199 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, The Varsity Hotel & Spa is in the city center. Castle Hill and Bridge of Sighs are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Arcade Shopping Centre and Cambridge Market Square. Scott Polar Research Institute and Whipple Museum of the History of Science are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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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
  • The River Cam - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 12 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crepeaffaire - 3 min walk
  • The Maypole - 2 min walk
  • The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie - 5 min walk
  • Las Iguanas Cambridge - 1 min walk
  • The Punter - 6 min walk

About this property

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Luxury upscale hotel located in Cambridge City Centre
Near University of Cambridge, The Varsity Hotel & Spa provides a rooftop terrace, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a body treatment, a massage, and a facial at Glassworks & Elemis Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a health club.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Massage treatment rooms, 1 meeting room, and a banquet hall
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Tablet computers, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (GBP 29 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 19.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Roof Terrace
  • SIX Bar & Brasserie
  • The River Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 614 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Tablet computer

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 19.50 for children
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 29.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include window guards
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.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is 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

Is The Varsity Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

As of Apr 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Varsity Hotel & Spa on Apr 28, 2024 start from $177.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Valet parking is available for GBP 29.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Varsity Hotel & Spa located?

Located in Cambridge City Centre, this luxury hotel is steps from University of Cambridge, The Backs, and Jesus Green. Cambridge Hebrew Congregation Synagogue and Jesus College are also within 5 minutes. Cambridge Station is 29 minutes by foot.

The Varsity Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 770 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 770 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 770 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 770 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 770 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Inderpal

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anica

Traveled with family
Thank you so much for extremely nice service, nice people. Everything was so nice, i dont have enough words to express my gratitide🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice boutique hotel
Clean and spacious upgrade. The bed wasn't especially comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central hotel ideal for a comfy stay
Quick helpful check in at reception. Lovely clean room with very comfy bed. Spa area small but very cosy especially in the jacuzzi viewing the river. Lovely food served on New Years Eve in Six restaurant although quite chilly seated near windows. Staff friendly - keen to assist. Enjoyed a very pleasant weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Simon

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room small for price paid, breakfast poor quality, heating didn't work, just one pack of biscuits and poor selection of tea and coffee in room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Great staff. Clean friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Stay at The Varsity
I had an excellent stay at The Varsity. Clean and comfortable room with good facilities. Complimentary access to the spa was also nice to have.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023