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The Varsity Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Relax in a serene indoor space with a central hot tub surrounded by wicker furniture and a large window offering a view of a historic canal.
Work out in style with a variety of exercise equipment and high ceilings.
Relax in a serene bedroom with a large bed under a canopy, overlooking the city.
Dine in style with high-backed booths and long tables in our spacious restaurant, offering a city view.
Relax in this serene spa room with a massage table, sink, and mirror, plus a cozy seating area with a massage chair.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Bar

Room options

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Senior Suite (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Senior Suite (Fellows)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Senior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Senior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Fellows)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Graduates) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room (Graduates)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 15.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 18.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England, CB5 8AQ

What's nearby

  • University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The River Cam - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jesus College - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • King's College - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Maypole - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Foy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mitre - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Luxury upscale hotel near University of Cambridge
You can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Varsity Hotel & Spa. Indulge in a body scrub, reflexology, and a manicure/pedicure at Glassworks & Elemis Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a health club.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, 1 meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with streaming services, digital channels, and DVD players
  • Tablet computers, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 crib
  • 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

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Varsity Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Valet parking is available for GBP 33.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Varsity Hotel & Spa located?

Located in Cambridge City Centre, this luxury hotel is steps from University of Cambridge, The Backs, and Jesus Green. Jesus College and Magdalene College are just steps away. Cambridge Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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The Varsity Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 851 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 851 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 851 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 851 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 851 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanchay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay in Cambridge city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located very near Magdalene College.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for the Half Marathon was super close and the start, great location and the staff were brilliant, especially Dave who was super helpful with the amount of luggage we had!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ollie

Will Stay again

Amazing hotel, great spot for exploring Cambridge on foot. Lovely facilities, Spa and Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean hotel. No issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great couple of nights in a perfect location to explore Cambridge. Staff excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Very quaint and charismatic hotel with good facilities. Spotlessly clean, couldn’t fault it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the ease of the valet parking. The lovely staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay there.. staff were polite and friendly customer service was brilliant z would highly recommend the varsity to anyone .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

richard

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First time staying at The Varsity and overarching feeling was, I wish I'd come 20 years ago or whenever the main refit was done. Everything now looks tired and cleanliness needs improving. Cost of stay reflected this to a certain extent. Breakfast decent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in the centre of Cambridge not far from river and shopping. Brilliant views from the roof top bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely convenient place to stay, but be prepared to open doors yourself while managing luggage. Great restaurants, but wait staff need a bit more training. (Knowledge of menu etc., and time management. Still my top choice of hotels for proximity and cleanliness!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good - great city centre location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff was helpful, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant views lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic - The Varsity is an experience, not merely a place. Apart from all the comforts of a 5 star hotel, the atmosphere - generated by the artwork and well-crafted design themes of Cambridge academia and Grand Britannia - gives the visitor a sparkle to their stay. Traveling from my foreign field, I will return to this corner that is forever England.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is ideally situated in the centre of Cambridge and the staff were Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Rosanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property- friendly receptionists - clean rooms. Nothing fancy but happy to stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Stay at The Varsity

I had an excellent stay at The Varsity. Clean and comfortable room with good facilities. Complimentary access to the spa was also nice to have.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023