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

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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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.

Private parking available


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.0
Low score for Cambridge
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Geoff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    staff very helpful and friendly Very good roof top restaurant
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a gorgeous room. Very clean throughout. Absolutely loved having a nice big bath. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We love the hotel rooms are clean and big with lovely views

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of The Varsity Hotel & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £29 per day.
  • Valet parking
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Wellness
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

The Varsity Hotel & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:30

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot 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 cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash The Varsity Hotel & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Valet parking is GBP 25.00 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Varsity Hotel & Spa

  • The Varsity Hotel & Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The Varsity Hotel & Spa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Spa facilities
    • Bicycle rental
    • Personal trainer
    • Tennis equipment
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Fitness classes
    • Steam room
    • Fitness
    • Spa/wellness packages

  • Room options at The Varsity Hotel & Spa include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Varsity Hotel & Spa on this page.

  • The prices at The Varsity Hotel & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Varsity Hotel & Spa is 650 yards from the centre of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Varsity Hotel & Spa is from 15:30, and check-out is until 11:00.