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The Varsity Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Senior Suite (Fellows)
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Senior Suite (Fellows) | Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England, CB5 8AQ
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. John's College
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Graduates)

Double Room (Graduates)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Senior Suite (Fellows)

Senior Suite (Fellows)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Cambridge

With a stay at The Varsity Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge, steps from University of Cambridge and River Cam. .This luxury hotel is 15.1 mi (24.2 km) from Newmarket Racecourse and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Jesus Green.

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • River Cam - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jesus College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. John's College - 3 min walk - 0.3 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 Ivy Cambridge Brasserie - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Pickerel Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Mitre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Varsity Hotel & 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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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

The Varsity Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 901 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 901 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 901 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 901 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 901 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel itself is lovely. The reception staff were really welcoming and helpful. The room itself was nice. The bed and pillows however were really uncomfortable. We were also on the 5th floor and there was a lot of banging from the restaurant above until late. We would stay again but in a different room/floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Our stay was pleasant overall. The room was decent, though it would have been nice to have a fridge bar. The bed could have been more comfortable, and the pillows were a bit too soft for our liking. Breakfast was enjoyable—I had the egg royale, and my partner opted for the smashed avocado, both of which we really liked. The spa was nice, but it was quite busy when we went, so we couldn’t fully relax as we had hoped. However, the treatment we received was wonderful and very relaxing. All in all, we had a lovely weekend, and the staff were welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marilou

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chrysanthi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, very friendly staff, elemis toiletries and well equipped coffee/tea station. Only issue is the poor reception in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

AARON

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

julia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely hotel, great position
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely, bed very comfy, but room was at front of hotel and very noisy, even for a city hotel. Staff were good and helpful. Spa treatment was amazing but spa needs some refurbishment as was a little tired. But we did love our little stay in Cambridge
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jayant

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Barri

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, huge room, great dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, great location, Room upgrades foc which was a bonus, disappointed that the hot tub jets wasn’t working and was also disappointed that on advice by the hotel told to use park street car park, I was parked for less than 24hrs and charged £58!! I nearly fainted.. absolutely extortionate.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Roof bar shut , don’t have many beers available from menu and burger overcooked and dry. Great location Parking extremely expensive
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ilya

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lovely venue and room

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Feargal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient. Helpful staff. Great views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025