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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Indoor spa tub
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

8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Senior Suite (Fellows)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Heated bathroom floor
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Senior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Fellows)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Double Room (Graduates)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 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 The Polar Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

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
  • The Architect - 7 min walk
  • Las Iguanas Cambridge - 1 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, reflexology, and a Swedish massage at Glassworks & Elemis Spa, the onsite spa. Enjoy a meal at the two onsite 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)
  • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellhop, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, concierge services, and 1 meeting room
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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 a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and 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 Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Varsity Hotel & Spa on Apr 1, 2024 start from $144.49, 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, Pepys Library, and The Backs. Jesus Green and Cambridge Hebrew Congregation Synagogue are also within 5 minutes. Cambridge Station is 29 minutes by foot.

The Varsity Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 768 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 768 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 768 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 768 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 768 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

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

6/10 Okay

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cambridge weekender
Pretty hotel in beautiful Cambridge but needing some TLC to command these prices. The valet left my car unlocked and the heating knocked all night long, making it a tricky sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place very central. No parking available at property unless you pay £29 for additional parking. That is a a little hefty to be honest, and if you park in a residential bay outside, Phone is only £35.. breakfast is an additional cost after an already hefty room rate… £247.12 for one night.. without breakfast and without parking.. Nice central hotel- but circa £300 for a night away- is taking a liberty.. even if it did have a roll top bath 🛁
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

darren

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023