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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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Indoor spa tub
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Fitness facility
Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Double Room (Graduates)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 167 sq ft
  • 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)

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

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

Senior Suite (Fellows)

  • 377 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge City Centre, The Varsity Hotel & Spa is next to University of Cambridge and The Backs. This 44-room, 4-star hotel has a full-service spa along with free in-room WiFi and a gym.

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
  • Trinity College - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cambridge Corn Exchange - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Maypole - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Byron's Bear - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pickerel Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fitzbillies - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bould Brothers Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Guests staying at The Varsity Hotel & Spa enjoy access to a full-service spa, a gym, and a sauna. Valet parking is available for GBP 33.00 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
32-inch Smart TVs come with digital channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Tablet computers, coffee makers, and safes are other standard amenities.
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.

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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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.

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 a free cancellation option available at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

The Varsity Hotel & Spa provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

This hotel is situated in Cambridge City Centre, just steps from The River Cam and ADC Theatre, and within a short walk of Cambridge Market Square. You'll also find Cambridge Corn Exchange and King's College Chapel less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Yes, valet parking is offered for GBP 33.00 per night.

Is there a spa available at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Glassworks & Elemis Spa is the hotel's spa and services include sports massages, deep-tissue massages, Ayurvedic treatments, and body wraps.

Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa have a casino on the premises?

No, The Varsity Hotel & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is The Varsity Hotel & Spa good for couples?

This boutique hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a bar and 2 restaurants with some guestrooms featuring in-room massages.

Are there hot tubs at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Varsity Hotel & Spa has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Varsity Hotel & Spa though service animals are welcome.

Does The Varsity Hotel & Spa have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

The closest major airport to The Varsity Hotel & Spa is Cambridge (CBG), which is 3.7 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is around 23 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Varsity Hotel & Spa offer a furnished balcony.

Reviews

The Varsity Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 485 out of 870 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 870 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 870 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 870 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 870 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Gillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pranavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks to the team for having us. Great stay with great staff who gave us a complimentary upgrade for our anniversary. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

True Refrigeration

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

Good

Good location, premium hotel. Tv not great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Traveled with group
Not great for the price - no room cleaning for two night stay and breakfast options were lacking. Hotel is tired and a little disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A bit disappointing

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fareha

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ernest

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hema

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Improve the pillows and it’s perfect

Great hotel, great staff and great location. Only downside was the pillows, everything else was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Excellent stay in Cambridge

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

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

Lovely hotel

Ideal place in Cambridge, really central with incredible views from the terrace with coctails in hand! Really quiet and comfy. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Perfect Stay in Cambridge

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

richard

Traveled with group
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

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

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