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The Varsity Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near University of Cambridge

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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
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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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

Room options

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

Senior Suite (Fellows)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Senior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Fellows)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room (Graduates)

  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

  • 199 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

City center retreat .At this Cambridge City Centre hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of University of Cambridge and The Backs. Jesus Green and Jesus College are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 9 min walk
  • King's College - 11 min walk
  • The River Cam - 12 min walk
  • Trinity College - 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

4-star luxury hotel near University of Cambridge
The Varsity Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a spa tub. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 614 square feet (57 square meters) and includes conference space. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury The Varsity Hotel & Spa. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 614 sq ft of conference space
  • 57 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Varsity Hotel & Spa offers 44 accommodations with tablet computers and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Glassworks & Elemis Spa has 6 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities

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 to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

How close is The Varsity Hotel & Spa to the airport?

The Varsity Hotel & Spa is 3.7 mi (15-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 10, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Varsity Hotel & Spa on May 12, 2024 start from $167.49, 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.

Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Varsity Hotel & Spa.

Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Varsity Hotel & Spa, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 19.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for GBP 29.00 per night.

Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa have a pool?

The Varsity Hotel & Spa does not have a pool.

Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Glassworks & Elemis Spa, where you can enjoy Swedish massages, body scrubs, and facials.

How close is The Varsity Hotel & Spa to downtown Cambridge?

The Varsity Hotel & Spa is 0.4 mi away from Cambridge.

The Varsity Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 773 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 773 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 773 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 773 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 773 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

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

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