The Varsity Hotel & Spa

4.0

Good(963 Reviews)

Hotel in Cambridge

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

Situated in the centre 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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Family friendly

Map of Cambridge

Nearby attractions

Paradise Wildlife Park

33.1 mi

The Fitzwilliam Museum

0.7 mi

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

8.4 mi

High Lodge

27.7 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Varsity Hotel & Spa

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4.0

Good(963 Reviews)

Hotel in Cambridge

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Situated in the centre 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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Family friendly

Map of Cambridge

Nearby attractions

Paradise Wildlife Park

33.1 mi

The Fitzwilliam Museum

0.7 mi

National Trust - Wimpole Estate

8.4 mi

High Lodge

27.7 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 236 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.0

Good(963 Reviews)

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4.0

Jul 2024

Well located hotel with great rooftop bar

This hotel is very well situated for visiting Cambridge central, although the room was more basic than expected for the price. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We ate in the Six restaurant and the food and service were good and we enjoyed a drink on the rooftop bar - the views were great, although the drinks were pricey!

For the price paid, the room was smaller and more basic than expected and we were looking straight into an alley with very loud air con engines outside. The pillows were also very uncomfortable and whilst alternatives were provided when we asked at reception, they were of the same quality!

4.0

May 2024

Great location fabulous restaurant and bar made a special anniversary break

Roof top bar and restaurant were very special

Parking warden on collecting my car through valet parking

4.0

May 2024

enjoyable

location

we had a broken toilet seat and a bath that the plug to let water out was broken

4.0

Aug 2023

Excellent experience. The staff were brilliant.

Breakfast was good. A more veg choice would have been appreciated. They made tea of my choice. Made me happy.

A little sitting area on the ground floor.

4.0

Aug 2023

Bad

Location and view

The bed was very uncomfortable, you couldn’t even move was squeaking , i fall a sleep for 1 hour when you turn I woke up with nose of squeaking again , I will never go there again ,

4.0

Aug 2023

Great location and easy access to all sights to visit.

Excellent location & clean

Bar shut early & no parking.

4.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Excellent. Good location and friendly.

4.0

Jun 2023

Great stay, had a blast

Great location and great room.

price was high.

4.0

Jun 2023

Loved the whole experience.

Room was clean and a good size. Facilities were of a very high standard and the staff were professional at all tines. Made our stay very welcome.

4.0

May 2023

Very good

Staff welcoming and adjustment to the larger room. Valet parking good value for 3/4 days.

I am not sure how, but the front right bumper was scratched. I should have checked the car over on its return from the valet parking. I had checked the location through my tracker and was able to locate where the car was parked. I’m not sure it is a secure location so it could have been caused by anyone. I think it would be good if show photographs of the car park so guests can make informed decisions if they want to park there. It rather took the shine off the week.

4.0

May 2023

Great

Loved the spa and restaurants

For the money I think the room could have been to a better standard

4.0

May 2023

our stay there was lovely

the service

4.0

Feb 2023

Excellent overnight stay in the heart of Cambridge

Excellent breakfast in the roof top restaurant And the doorman is a fantastic touch of class

4.0

Feb 2023

Pleasant

food was good

room door was scratched. No fridge. Room smaller than expected. Only towels for single traveller, ie only one large towel.

4.0

Feb 2023

Very good

Breakfast was excellent

4.0

Feb 2023

disappointing

close to city centre

tired, not clean and poor quality bfast for the money. wanted 10 minutes at reception to get served. breakfast plates dirty and poor quality and selection especially at £15 each. holiday inn is better at a 3rd of the price.

4.0

Feb 2023

Very good

Breakfast excellent, location great

4.0

Feb 2023

I had a wonderful stay. The Spa is outstanding.

Excellent location

4.0

Jan 2023

Would definitely stay again, had a great visit, highly recommend!

Lovely room and perfect location, breakfast was great! Staff were really nice :) comfortable bed too!

loud noises coming from the ceiling/vents (maybe pipes or something stuck in a fan?) that woke us up during the night multiple times

4.0

Jan 2023

Lovely little getaway

The bed was amazing, the breakfast was a great start to the day, the shower was incredible, the location was just at the edge of the centre so you get all the positives of being close and don't suffer the noise, the staff were all super friendly, and the sauna/steam room/jacuzzi additions were delightful

Only one thing and that is our room seemed to be below some kind of extremely popular seating arrangement. On the Thursday night for around 2 hours there was non stop chair scraping which died around 11. As well the "private parking" listed on booking.com is £25 a night and requires notice in advance. I looked all over the site for this and didn't see it, it is listed on the Varsity website under FAQ's.

4.0

Jan 2023

Perfect, relaxing break. Amazing spa!

The location, room and view were perfect.

Breakfast was tasty and fresh, but only continental is included.

4.0

Jan 2023

Superb

view

4.0

Dec 2022

Lovely pre Christmas night away.

The room was lovely and the espresso martinis served in the bar were great! The included continental breakfast was substantial, no fry up required!

Shame the rooftop terrace wasn't open, understand it's seasonal but patio heaters/blankets for knees might have made it feasible.

4.0

Dec 2022

Would very likely stay here again if visiting Cambridge

We were upgraded to a spacious 5th floor room with very nice views and a large bathroom. Big continental breakfast buffet My partner was very happy with her spa treatment. Above all the staff were all very friendly and helpful and made staying with our 1-year-old as easy as possible!

4.0

Dec 2022

Superb

location, restaurant and spa were great

4.0

Oct 2022

Not worth the money

Good location and the Riverbar Steakhouse was really nice, the food was excellent.

For the amount of money that we paid per night I expected a lot more. The room was average at best. The breakfast was really basic and having to pay for a proper breakfast was so disappointing. Cambridge is a lovely place but we wouldn't stay here again

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Cambridge?

The average price for a rental in Cambridge is $145 per night. This rental is $6 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Varsity Hotel & Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Varsity Hotel & Spa pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Cambridge

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Cambridge

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Cambridge

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Cambridge

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Cambridge?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Varsity Hotel & Spa pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

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