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About
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.
535 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.0
- Staff
- 9.1
- Location
- 9.4
What Guests Say
- “Posh hotel and friendly staff... except anyone that works the rooftop bar. They're all rude and annoyed you're there.”
- “We had such a beautiful romantic stay, beautiful hotel, amazing location, great views from six bar on the 6th floor… cocktails were…”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Double Room
- Accessible by lift
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Body soap
1/4Senior Fellows Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Body soap
1/4Senior Fellows Twin Room
- Accessible by lift
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Body soap
1/4Superior King Room
- Accessible by lift
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Body soap
1/4King Room
- Accessible by lift
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Body soap
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What Guests Loved
Based on 535 reviews
Pros +
- Posh hotel and friendly staff... except anyone that works the rooftop bar. They're all rude and annoyed you're there.
- We had such a beautiful romantic stay, beautiful hotel, amazing location, great views from six bar on the 6th floor… cocktails were amazing… staff were so friendly, and the jacuzzi had a view of the river.We will defo be back, we had the most memorable weekend here
- Great location Enjoyed free upgrade Tasty breakfast good choices and service
Cons -
- There is valet parking, there is no valet stand/booth out front, so you have to leave your car on the tiny, one way street to run inside to check in and ask for your car to be parked. However, the hotel valet is cheaper than the car park down the block.
- Parking was £35 a night
- Parking is very strange. Even getting to the hotel is hard work.Very loud outsideUncomfortable bed£40 for a very ordinary breakfast
Posh hotel and friendly staff... except anyone that works the rooftop bar. They're all rude and annoyed you're there.
There is valet parking, there is no valet stand/booth out front, so you have to leave your car on the tiny, one way street to run inside to check in and ask for your car to be parked. However, the hotel valet is cheaper than the car park down the block.
We had such a beautiful romantic stay, beautiful hotel, amazing location, great views from six bar on the 6th floor… cocktails were amazing… staff were so friendly, and the jacuzzi had a view of the river.We will defo be back, we had the most memorable weekend here
Parking was £35 a night
Great location Enjoyed free upgrade Tasty breakfast good choices and service
Breakfast was OK but ridiculously overpriced
Parking is very strange. Even getting to the hotel is hard work.Very loud outsideUncomfortable bed£40 for a very ordinary breakfast
Everything was done to a very high standard, it was like a very classy and stylish New York hotel relocated to Cambridge. Well done to all! It was a very special weekend break for my wife's birthday, and you helped make it special with such high standards. Thank you!
The room was very clean and comfortable, they kindly upgraded us to a superior room and it was perfect
The room was very hot, the bed was quite hard (but these are personal preference) and myself and my partner are vegan and there was no vegan option for breakfast at all
Valet service , lovely breakfast , very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent views from the breakfast area.
Friendly and helpful staffComfy rooo
Tad expensive
Excellent clean hotel. Great breakfast served on the 6th floor with great views.Bar was good and had a good selection of local beer and a gret selection of spirits too.
We had a nice room street side. It was spacious and comfortable although some of the furniture was a little dated. The bathrrom had a beautiful roll top bath and a small shower cubicle. The reception staff and concierge were great.
Be aware parking in Cambridge is notoriously difficult. The staff park your car for you which is a great service and they take great care. Be sure to allow them time to get it back. This is not a criticism of the hotel, just something to be aware of.
This hotel exceeded the expectation far beyond what I could imagine. The rooms are tastefully decorated and comfortable with fantastic views. We used the spa and went to the Six brasserie which were of the same standard.All the staff were beyond friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. The valet parking was the icing on the cake.
Great location
No hot water, nowhere to go for a drink during the day but it was the awkward break between Xmas and new year so possibly low staff availability
Good location
Beds were not comfy, dated rooms, bad value for money, tvs very slow
The room was incredible, really blown away by the views and the facilities in the room. The staff were outstanding, literally wanted to help or assist us at every step and made our stay really amazing and joyful
the staff and the room, the views and the food
Excellent location once found. Good restaurant and comfortable room, albeit slightly dated eg no USB socket.
Extremely difficult to find by car. Guests should be given a detailed map on how to find the hotel. Our SatNav repeatedly sent us to dead ends and bus only routes so that getting to the hotel was a nightmare.
Location
Bit dated 1 lift in hotel need a total refund and the parking in car park recommended £54 Friday night
Excellent location, very clean and bed was comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Noise from the next door room very late at night although that isn’t the hotels fault. Would have been nice to have a mini fridge in the room.
Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. They helped us with whatever we needed, and accommodated are every need. The rooms were amazing. I think we were upgraded as well which was lovely. The facilities were easily accessible and handy to use. I think next time we’ll try a massage.
Beautiful decor. The most attentive, lovely friendly staff - everyone from the concierge to the cleaners went above and beyond. Absolutely tip top location. More expensive than a chain probably but worth every single penny
It was perfect
Centrally located, nice big clean room with friendly staff and access to Spa
All good
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Personal trainer
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 3 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
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.
Location
Thompson's Lane, Cambridge
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