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"The staff were friendly, the room was large and comfortable, and I was able to walk to all of the must-see sights around Cambridge! The 24-hr room se ... " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 04 Aug 2022

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Hotel Description

4-star luxury hotel near University of Cambridge

City center retreat

With a stay at this Cambridge City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Pepys Library and Cambridge Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. University of Cambridge and The Backs are also within half a mile (1 km).

Luxury amenities

A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a gym are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, laundry service, and valet parking. You'll appreciate the a rooftop terrace, bar/lounge, and laundry facilities.

Double Room (Graduates)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
CA $187* Per night/room 31 Mar. - 1 Apr.

Senior Suite (Fellows)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Senior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Fellows)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

The Varsity Hotel & Spa ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for The Varsity Hotel & Spa

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5 out of 5
The staff were friendly, the room was large and comfortable, and I was able to walk to all of the must-see sights around Cambridge! The 24-hr room service was nice after a long day when most places close. Definitely will stay here again if I’m lucky enough to be back in Cambridge!

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Property Features

The Varsity Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a spa tub. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 614 square feet (57 square meters) and includes conference space. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury The Varsity Hotel & Spa. Parking is available for a fee. This 4-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 614 sq ft of conference space
  • 57 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Cambridge Station (4 km / 2.5 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Varsity Hotel & Spa offers 44 accommodations with tablet computers and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. 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.

  • Tablet
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • DVD player
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 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.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 6
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property Registry Number - GB (0) 740669127
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 19.50 for children
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 29.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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