The Varsity Hotel & Spa

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8.6
/10
Very Good
838 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Pranavan
10.0
/ 10
Thanks to the team for having us. Great stay with great staff who gave us a complimentary upgrade for our anniversary. Would highly recommend!
Mark
10.0
/ 10
Great hotel, great staff and great location. Only downside was the pillows, everything else was perfect.
Amy
10.0
/ 10
We were greeted by two lovely men at reception. They gave us information regarding the spa opening times and were very pleasant. We spoke with them multiple times throughout the evening durning our comings and goings. They even gave my son a fresh bathrobe, as his was wet after a visit to the connected spa. The spa is small but clean and comfortable. Cucumber and lemon water free for the taking. Towels on hand. We enjoyed an hour of downtime after walking extensively through Cambridge. The room was simply lovely. Very clean, spacious and nicely decorated. There was a clawfoot tub. The only min points could possibly be some street noise the following morning and not enough toiletries for 2 people... one tiny shampoo, conditioner, etc. We will absolutely stay here again and recommend this hotel.
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24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge District, Cambridgeshire, England, CB5 8AQ

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
The Varsity Hotel & Spa is a hotel in a good neighborhood, which is located at Cambridge District. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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Location


The Varsity Hotel & Spa is a hotel in a good neighborhood, which is located at Cambridge District.

About The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Be ready to get the unforgettable stay experience by its exclusive service, completed by a full range of facilities to cater all your needs.

The hotel’s fitness center is a must-try during your stay here.

Get the best deal for finest quality of spa treatment to unwind and rejuvenate yourself.

24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.

Savor your favorite dishes with special cuisines from The Varsity Hotel & Spa exclusively for you.

The Varsity Hotel & Spa is a hotel with great comfort and excellent service according to most hotel's guests.

Get precious and unforgettable moment during your stay at The Varsity Hotel & Spa.

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Tours
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Public Facilities

  • Others
  • Restaurant
  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Coffee/tea in lobby
  • Elevator

Things to Do

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

General

  • Banquet
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace

Business Facilities

  • Meeting facilities
  • Conference room
  • Conference rooms

Food and Drinks

  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Transportation

  • Valet parking (surcharge)

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Nearby Facilities

  • Hair salon

Sports and Recreations

  • Fitness center

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Important Note
  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 19.50 for children
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 33.00 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.

  • 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
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • 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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 15:30
Check-out:
Before 11:00
Hotel policy is not yet available.

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:30 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Varsity Hotel & Spa
44
Number of floors in The Varsity Hotel & Spa
6
Another facilities in The Varsity Hotel & Spa
Laundry service, Tours, Luggage storage, Porter, Multilingual staff

Frequently asked question in The Varsity Hotel & Spa

What are available facilities at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?
There are top facilites at The Varsity Hotel & Spa such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?
The standard check-in time at The Varsity Hotel & Spa is starting from From 15:30 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa provide breakfast?
Yes, The Varsity Hotel & Spa provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Varsity Hotel & Spa?
The Varsity Hotel & Spa is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many floors does The Varsity Hotel & Spa have?
The Varsity Hotel & Spa has 6 floors.
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8.6
Very Good
From 838 reviews
Cleanliness

9.2

Room Comfort

8.6

Location

9.2

Service and Facilites

9.0

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Simon
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Roof bar shut , don’t have many beers available from menu and burger overcooked and dry. Great location Parking extremely expensive
Alison
6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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The rooms are lovely, views amazing and I used to stay here frequently a few years ago, so was an easy go to when visiting Cambridge after being away for several years. My challenge was the level of noise that disturbed me overnight, I am a light sleeper so used to being disturbed, however it was several times during the night and early hours. Usually a small lie in keeps me going however again the noise disturbance prevented that too … I wasn’t asked how my stay was to provide feedback as I checked out … or I would have done and may have just been the room I booked which was beautifully decorated, comfy bed, great temp control and spacious … I should take ear plugs with me and be able to give a glowing report as everything else was great
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Feargal
8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very convenient. Helpful staff. Great views.
James
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel is a nice hotel, the staff were very friendly and efficient, it’s a great location for everything in Cambridge. The room was excellent. The food in “Six” was not very good. We ordered 4 different starters, as a snack - Tapas style, however they were all poor, and you could buy better at M&S. sorry, the rest of the stay was very good, the food let it down a bit.
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Friends and Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

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Very expensive and not worth the money. Rooms are small for the price you pay. Rooftop cocktail bar had very unhelpful staff - disappointing that all the cocktails were from premixed bags and you could only order from the limited drinks menu. Took a month for my £50 holding deposit to be returned. Avoid.
Pranavan
10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Thanks to the team for having us. Great stay with great staff who gave us a complimentary upgrade for our anniversary. Would highly recommend!
True Refrigeration
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Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

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Good location, premium hotel. Tv not great.
Julia
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Friends and Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Not great for the price - no room cleaning for two night stay and breakfast options were lacking. Hotel is tired and a little disappointing
David
6.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

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A bit disappointing. We have stayed here before and it was much better then. For the amount of money that we spent it could have been better. Communication sub-optimal regarding check out.
Martin
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Business with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fabulous
Carrie
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Business and Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The roof terrace and dining options offer fantastic views that make it hard to beat. The location is a short walk from the city centre.
Daniel
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

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Breakfast was delicious.
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Friends and Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

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Hotel was good, Six restaurant - food great, service great, can’t fault the staff, always helpful and happy! Spa was an external facility next door. Would not use this again as was small and the jacuzzi needed a good clean. Front of desk staff at hotel were very helpful and accommodating and we could not fault the hotel.
Mark
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

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Great hotel, great staff and great location. Only downside was the pillows, everything else was perfect.
Amy
icon-Friends and Family
Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We were greeted by two lovely men at reception. They gave us information regarding the spa opening times and were very pleasant. We spoke with them multiple times throughout the evening durning our comings and goings. They even gave my son a fresh bathrobe, as his was wet after a visit to the connected spa. The spa is small but clean and comfortable. Cucumber and lemon water free for the taking. Towels on hand. We enjoyed an hour of downtime after walking extensively through Cambridge. The room was simply lovely. Very clean, spacious and nicely decorated. There was a clawfoot tub. The only min points could possibly be some street noise the following morning and not enough toiletries for 2 people... one tiny shampoo, conditioner, etc. We will absolutely stay here again and recommend this hotel.
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Scott
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Business and Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Came to celebrate our anniversary. Booked a senior fellows room and was upgraded to a suite. Arrived early and took advantage of the valet parking while we explored the town. Had a drink on the roof terrace before getting ready to eat out in town. The room was great, service was friendly and attentive, we enjoyed breakfast in Six the next morning. 5 star stay, can't fault anything about the stay, highly recommend and we would definitely return.
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SIMON
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Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

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Ideal place in Cambridge, really central with incredible views from the terrace with coctails in hand! Really quiet and comfy. Loved it
William
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Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

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We booked two rooms for one night at the hotel. The rooms had everything you needed and were very clean and comfortable. The staff are all excellent and extremely helpful. The valet car parking is very easy and worked well. We ate in No 6 and this was very good too.
richard
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Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Maybe it was just had bad luck, could be a great hotel but was seriously lacking. Aircon and hot water stopped working in my room, but didn’t seem like an urgent matter to resolve, moved room after a protracted process. Six was a disappointment, service was seriously lacking with both food and drinks, staff seemed fair more interested in talking to one another.
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Gordon
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Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Located very near Magdalene College.
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8.6
Very Good
From 838 reviews
Cleanliness

9.2

Room Comfort

8.6

Location

9.2

Service and Facilites

9.0

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Traveler Reviews The Varsity Hotel & Spa

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Top reviews
Simon
icon-Business
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Roof bar shut , don’t have many beers available from menu and burger overcooked and dry. Great location Parking extremely expensive
Alison
6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The rooms are lovely, views amazing and I used to stay here frequently a few years ago, so was an easy go to when visiting Cambridge after being away for several years. My challenge was the level of noise that disturbed me overnight, I am a light sleeper so used to being disturbed, however it was several times during the night and early hours. Usually a small lie in keeps me going however again the noise disturbance prevented that too … I wasn’t asked how my stay was to provide feedback as I checked out … or I would have done and may have just been the room I booked which was beautifully decorated, comfy bed, great temp control and spacious … I should take ear plugs with me and be able to give a glowing report as everything else was great
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Feargal
8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very convenient. Helpful staff. Great views.
James
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel is a nice hotel, the staff were very friendly and efficient, it’s a great location for everything in Cambridge. The room was excellent. The food in “Six” was not very good. We ordered 4 different starters, as a snack - Tapas style, however they were all poor, and you could buy better at M&S. sorry, the rest of the stay was very good, the food let it down a bit.
Read More
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icon-Friends and Family
Friends and Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very expensive and not worth the money. Rooms are small for the price you pay. Rooftop cocktail bar had very unhelpful staff - disappointing that all the cocktails were from premixed bags and you could only order from the limited drinks menu. Took a month for my £50 holding deposit to be returned. Avoid.
Pranavan
10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Thanks to the team for having us. Great stay with great staff who gave us a complimentary upgrade for our anniversary. Would highly recommend!
True Refrigeration
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Good location, premium hotel. Tv not great.
Julia
icon-Friends and Family
Friends and Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Not great for the price - no room cleaning for two night stay and breakfast options were lacking. Hotel is tired and a little disappointing
David
6.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A bit disappointing. We have stayed here before and it was much better then. For the amount of money that we spent it could have been better. Communication sub-optimal regarding check out.
Martin
icon-Business with Friends
Business with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fabulous
Carrie
icon-Business and Leisure with Partner
Business and Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The roof terrace and dining options offer fantastic views that make it hard to beat. The location is a short walk from the city centre.
Daniel
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Breakfast was delicious.
Verified traveler
icon-Friends and Family
Friends and Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Hotel was good, Six restaurant - food great, service great, can’t fault the staff, always helpful and happy! Spa was an external facility next door. Would not use this again as was small and the jacuzzi needed a good clean. Front of desk staff at hotel were very helpful and accommodating and we could not fault the hotel.
Mark
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great hotel, great staff and great location. Only downside was the pillows, everything else was perfect.
Amy
icon-Friends and Family
Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We were greeted by two lovely men at reception. They gave us information regarding the spa opening times and were very pleasant. We spoke with them multiple times throughout the evening durning our comings and goings. They even gave my son a fresh bathrobe, as his was wet after a visit to the connected spa. The spa is small but clean and comfortable. Cucumber and lemon water free for the taking. Towels on hand. We enjoyed an hour of downtime after walking extensively through Cambridge. The room was simply lovely. Very clean, spacious and nicely decorated. There was a clawfoot tub. The only min points could possibly be some street noise the following morning and not enough toiletries for 2 people... one tiny shampoo, conditioner, etc. We will absolutely stay here again and recommend this hotel.
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Scott
icon-Business and Leisure with Partner
Business and Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Came to celebrate our anniversary. Booked a senior fellows room and was upgraded to a suite. Arrived early and took advantage of the valet parking while we explored the town. Had a drink on the roof terrace before getting ready to eat out in town. The room was great, service was friendly and attentive, we enjoyed breakfast in Six the next morning. 5 star stay, can't fault anything about the stay, highly recommend and we would definitely return.
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SIMON
icon-Friends and Family
Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Ideal place in Cambridge, really central with incredible views from the terrace with coctails in hand! Really quiet and comfy. Loved it
William
icon-Friends and Family
Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We booked two rooms for one night at the hotel. The rooms had everything you needed and were very clean and comfortable. The staff are all excellent and extremely helpful. The valet car parking is very easy and worked well. We ate in No 6 and this was very good too.
richard
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Maybe it was just had bad luck, could be a great hotel but was seriously lacking. Aircon and hot water stopped working in my room, but didn’t seem like an urgent matter to resolve, moved room after a protracted process. Six was a disappointment, service was seriously lacking with both food and drinks, staff seemed fair more interested in talking to one another.
Read More
Gordon
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Located very near Magdalene College.
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