The Varsity Hotel & Spa

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

About this property

Located in the center 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 center is 10 minutes’ walk away, and there are a number of restaurants, bars and cafes close by.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Spa
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

  • Private parking available

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ellie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The balcony was amazing. The room was lovely. The staff were polite and helpful. The location was OK.”
Alissa
United States United States
“The hotel was in great location to the attractions, shopping, and food. The room was nice and the staff were very welcoming and accomodating.”
Jane
Japan Japan
“Comfortable bed, great facilities, very helpful staff.”
Chung-chee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location, quiet, excellent facilities, large bathroom with Elemis products, room well appointed and when we asked for extra pillows, they were dropped off quickly. Breakfast very good.”
Sandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was perfect for the City. Loved the roof terrace area.”
Dick
United States United States
“Room was very good overall: huge by European standards, same for bath, King bed was comfortable and the pillows were excellent (not too hard). Room even had large iMac computer, but truth be told, it was very slow, (WIFI loading on my ipad was...”
Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff went above and beyond to make our annavisary special”
Sarah
United States United States
“Lovely central location with friendly staff, clean and cute.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great room, great food and excellent service. All the staff are friendly and helpful; the dining experience was excellent. Valet parking worked like a charm. The property is located close to the city centre, so we didn't need the car during our...”
Bruna
Brazil Brazil
“Room is comfy, clean and have a good view of the city. Very close to Cambridge downtown, near restaurants and pubs.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • French • Mediterranean • Portuguese • Scottish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Varsity Hotel & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Valet parking is GBP 33.00 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.