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The Varsity Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Indoor spa tub
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Room service

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24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England, CB5 8AQ
  • University of Cambridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The River Cam
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Senior Suite (Fellows)

Senior Suite (Fellows)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)

Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Senior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Fellows)

Senior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Fellows)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Graduates)

Double Room (Graduates)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cambridge

With a stay at The Varsity Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge, a 1-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 9 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. .This luxury hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Jesus Green.

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The River Cam - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jesus College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Trinity College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 12 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Byron's Bear - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pickerel Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Maypole - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fitzbillies - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
The Varsity Hotel & Spa offers 44 accommodations with tablet computers and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. 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.

A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.
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 hot tub, and a steam room.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 44 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring tablet computers and DVD players. 32-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite at The River Bar and Grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Cambridge? This hotel has 614 square feet (57 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The River Bar and Grill - This steakhouse serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Roof Terrace - Onsite bar.
SIX Bar & Brasserie - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (GBP 33 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

Restaurants on site

  • Roof Terrace
  • SIX Bar & Brasserie
  • The River Bar and Grill

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Streaming services
  • 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 at the property
For any questions, 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

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 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.

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
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.

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