The Varsity Hotel & Spa - Cambridge (Cambridgeshire)

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The Varsity Hotel & Spa - Cambridge (Cambridgeshire)
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Overview

Featuring a spa salon with aromatherapy, reflexology, and facial treatments, the 4-star The Varsity Hotel & Spa Cambridge is located only 0.9 km from the University Museum of Zoology. Boasting a location in the vicinity of Cambridge Outdoor Market Square, the hotel includes 44 rooms along with a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

Location

The centre of Cambridge can be reached in 20 minutes' walk of this hotel, and such cultural venues as the Whipple Museum of the History of Science are approximately a 15-minute walk away. Guests can visit the constituent Jesus College, which is a mere 500 metres away, and the mid 19th-century Round Church at St Andrew the Great which is a mere 200 metres from The Varsity Hotel & Spa Cambridge. The Covered arch Bridge of Sighs is just 1 km away, while Cambridge train station is situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from the accommodation.

This Cambridge hotel is in proximity to Drummer Street bus station.

Rooms

In-room facilities include high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making equipment. For guests' your comfort, a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and dressing gowns, are provided in the bathrooms.

Eat & Drink

The rooftop bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. The Varsity Hotel & Spa is a stone's throw from Six and offers a broad selection of meals.

Leisure & Business

The property’s pool area has a hot tub. This accommodation also offers guests the opportunity to participate in fitness classes at a fitness club located onsite.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:30-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible at a location nearby at GBP 33 per day.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP15 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Romanian, Polish
Building
Number of floors:6
Number of rooms:44
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    16 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Room size:

    19 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Senior Fellows Suite
  • Room size:

    30 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

GBP 33 per day

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Massage

Steam room

Spa & wellness centre

Laundry

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Cycling
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • CD player
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Essential information about The Varsity Hotel & Spa

💵 Lowest room price 142 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.9 km
🗺️ Location rating 9.0
✈️ Distance to airport 4.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport Cambridge, CBG

Location
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Thompson'S Lane, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB5 8AQ
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Thompson'S Lane, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB5 8AQ
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Park
Jesus Green
410 m
St John's St
St John's College
160 m
Museum
Museum of Cambridge
560 m
University
Magdalene College
240 m
University
Trinity Hall Cambridge
220 m
University
Gonville and Caius College
530 m
University
Sidney Sussex College
540 m
Gallery
Kettle's Yard
560 m
Restaurant
River Bar Steakhouse & Grill
60 m
Restaurant
The Roof Terrace
40 m
Restaurant
Thaikhun Cambridge
80 m
Restaurant
The Punt Yard
70 m
Restaurant
Wildwood Restaurant
80 m
Restaurant
Cafe Rouge Cambridge
160 m
Restaurant
Costa Coffee
150 m
Restaurant
Prezzo - Cambridge
130 m
Restaurant
Cambridge Wine Merchants
150 m

Reviews of The Varsity Hotel & Spa

8.3 /10
Great
776 reviews
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Rooftop bar with fine views, luxurious spa, and spacious rooms near the river in central Cambridge.

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Guests rate the Location 9/10

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Rooms and cleanliness7
Here's what guests said:
“Spacious, well-decorated rooms with quality furnishings, large beds, and iPads for guest service.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Located by the river, walking distance to historic colleges, attractions, and vibrant local restaurants.”
Dining8
Here's what guests said:
“Extensive menu at Six restaurant, praised for quality food and picturesque rooftop dining experiences.”
Price and service7
Here's what guests said:
“Valet parking is pricey, with attentive staff providing really good service and support for guests.”
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  • L
    Lucy
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 10 Jan
    Perfect
    9.6

    Booked a room with breathtaking views of the park. I liked the beds, they were comfortable, and how efficient the staff was. The location was brilliant and prime and next to a park and a river. Besides, the area was impressive, next to Snowy. Late check-out was useful.

  • D
    Diana
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 08 Jan
    Great
    8.8

    Incredible location to attractions like an university - run art gallery, that was near the hotel.

  • J
    Jonathan
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 28 Dec
    Perfect
    9.0

    Super Location

    Very expensive, breakfast only partly free

  • S
    Sarah
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 28 Dec
    Great
    8.6

    Very friendly and professional staff. Beautiful view from the roof restaurant.

    Breakfast for the price range insufficient. Only boiled eggs, one type of cheese, one type of ham, one type of salami, etc. Rooms very small, very few TV channels, no shower curtain, lots of water at the floor from the shower.

  • M
    Michael
    United States
    Wrote a review on 29 Nov
    Perfect
    9.0

    The venue is in the heart of the town.

  • G
    Gareth
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 20 Nov
    Great
    8.4

    Modern rooms, first-class service including valet parking, great restaurant + breathtaking rooftop bar

    One elevator is clearly not enough with the traffic

  • B
    Brian
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 08 Nov
    Great
    8.2

    Дщсфешщтsuper! Staff great!

    Shower in the bathtub a disaster! Equipment very old fashioned! Contemporary renovation urgently needed!

  • Wrote a review on 26 Oct
    Great
    8.0

    Location

    Small rooms, no bath in the bathroom, dark passageways, mediocre staff, stuffy rooms at night, no parking, restaurant tucked in at the back of the gym

  • M
    Martyn
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 25 Oct
    Great
    8.2

    The location of the hotel is perfect for Cambridge. The breakfast in the Roof Restaurant offers a 360 degrees panoramic view and is very good. The staff is very friendly and courteous. The rooms are fine, too. Since I was only one night, I was unfortunately not able to use the spa offer.

  • Wrote a review on 07 Oct
    Great
    8.4

    location

    1.Noise from dustbins outside at 6.00am waking us up on both mornings, even at weekends 2.No showercap, nailfiles etc in bathroom and nowhere to put wash bag 3.Very expensive cup of tea costing £4.50 for one on roof terrace 4.The room I booked for my friends was ridiculously small with no bath and the hotel were charging the same price as a larger room 5. Total inflexibility with the breakfast that was included in the price of the room. We wanted scrambled eggs with smoked salmon instead of the full english breakfast and were made to pay for it. Also the cooked breakfast had obviously been cooked earlier as it was luke warm and dried up. 6. Terrible value for money. It was as if they were deliberately not providing any extras one would expect from a hotel at that price under the pretences of being eco-friendly

  • D
    Dominic
    United Kingdom
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 22 Sept
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    spacious room
    huge bed
    big shower

    The Double Room was really nice-spacious and comfy. The bed was huge and super relaxing. Loved the decor, and all the little details. The bathroom was a highlight with a big shower, and having a tablet by the bed was handy for info. Just a fab room all around!

    Double Room
  • Wrote a review on 20 Sept
    Perfect
    9.4

    We loved our room - 516. Very nicely appointed. Beautiful views of Cambridge from two floor to ceiling windows. Rooftop lounge was really nice and the location could not have been better for seeing our son who is studying at Magdalene. Right next to the river. Close to many of the sites in the city center, Jesus Park, and a nearby bus stop.

  • Wrote a review on 20 Sept
    Great
    8.0

    Exellent location in the middle of the town centre. Very comfortable and spacious room (if you book a senior fellow room) and well equipped bathroom en-suite. Good food in the restaurant and exellent breakfast.

    You have to park the car in a nearby park garage wich is very expensive (over 50 pound for 2 days). Thin walls in the room so you can hear neighbour guests tv and talking.

  • E
    Emerson
    United Kingdom
    left 5 reviews
    Wrote a review on 13 Sept
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    10
    rooftop bar
    well-designed spa

    The rooftop bar offers fine views and the well-designed spa is a treat for relaxation.

    Double Room
  • R
    Robert
    United States
    Wrote a review on 29 Aug
    Very good
    7.4

    It offers substantial and super breakfasts with big portions.

FAQ about The Varsity Hotel & Spa

What is the distance from the 4-star The Varsity Hotel & Spa to Cambridge city centre?
Cambridge city centre is reachable within a 20-minute walk from the 4-star The Varsity Hotel & Spa.
Which landmarks are closest to the The Varsity Hotel & Spa?
Guests of the The Varsity Hotel & Spa can visit the constituent Jesus College (around 500 metres from the accommodation), or Cambridge Outdoor Market Square placed 8 minutes' walk away.
Can we park our car at the 4-star The Varsity Hotel & Spa?
Yes, at the 4-star The Varsity Hotel & Spa there are parking spaces provided nearby.
What are the booking prices at the hotel?
The prices at the hotel start from £192.
What payment methods are available in the 4-star The Varsity Hotel & Spa?
At the 4-star The Varsity Hotel & Spa, guests can pay using American Express, Mastercard, and Visa as well as other payment methods.
What kinds of rooms does the The Varsity Hotel & Spa offer?
The The Varsity Hotel & Spa offers such room types as Superior King Room, Senior King Suite, and Senior Twin Room.
Does the staff at the 4-star The Varsity Hotel & Spa speak any foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the 4-star The Varsity Hotel & Spa will help you in Romanian, English, Spanish, Italian, and Polish.
Are there any cleaning services provided at the The Varsity Hotel & Spa?
Yes, the The Varsity Hotel & Spa offers dry cleaning service and housekeeping.
Which facilities are provided in the 4-star The Varsity Hotel & Spa?
Top locations of the 4-star The Varsity Hotel & Spa include a library and baggage storage, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with 24-hour security and a luggage locker.
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