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The Varsity Hotel & Spa

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24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England 1800 781 504
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Senior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Fellows)
22 square metres
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)
22 square metres
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Senior Suite (Fellows)
35 square metres
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows)
18.5 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Double Room (Graduates)
15.5 square metres
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury Cambridge hotel in Cambridge City Centre with 2 restaurants

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at The Varsity Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge, a 1-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 13 minutes from Imperial War Museum Duxford. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Jesus Green and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Jesus College.

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 spa 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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The Varsity Hotel & Spa

24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England CB5 8AQ

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 44
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Conference space
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Health club
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2010
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Conference space size (feet) - 614
  • Conference space size (meters) - 57
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

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

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Hungarian

Parking

Valet parking (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. 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.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Free bottled water
  • DVD player
  • Slippers
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Tablet computer
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Smart TV
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Streaming services
  • Restaurant dining guide

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

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

Check-out

Check-out time is 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

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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.

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 wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Fees

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.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-out is available.

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