The Varsity Hotel & Spa, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Thompson'S Lane, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB5 8AQ

The Varsity Hotel & Spa offers a blend of modern luxury and unique charm in the heart of Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) with 4-star accommodations. Key amenities include an onsite gym, spa facilities featuring Elemis treatments, and a Roof Terrace providing panoramic views of the city skyline and the River Cam. This boutique hotel is designed with a high standard of decor and service.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Varsity Hotel & Spa are uniquely designed, including Super King rooms and Senior Fellows suites with stunning views over renowned colleges. All accommodations feature Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and luxurious Elemis toiletries. Some rooms also include private balconies offering picturesque scenery.

Dining & Leisure

SIX Panoramic Brasserie and the River Bar Steakhouse & Grill provide diverse dining options, serving everything from traditional afternoon tea to 28-day aged steaks. Guests can unwind at the stylish Roof Terrace where cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere can be enjoyed. A casual menu complements the refined selections, accommodating special events.

Leisure & Activities

The Varsity Hotel & Spa features a fully equipped gym with daily fitness classes, and a spa area that includes a sauna, steam room, and a jacuzzi with river views. Guests can also take advantage of complimentary bicycles for exploring nearby landmarks. Punting tours on the River Cam, with special rates for hotel guests, are easily accessible.

Business & Services

Facilities for business events are available, accommodating up to 60 guests with full audiovisual capabilities. The hotel also offers valet parking services and is conveniently located near public transport options. With a pet-friendly policy, it welcomes dogs and provides amenities for their stay.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Senior Fellows Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Senior Fellows Suite

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

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1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) 1.9 km

Airports

Cambridge (CBG) 4.5 km

London Stansted (STN) 50.0 km

Train

Cambridge Train Station 2.3 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

GBP 33 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Cycling
Tennis
Sports trainer

Services

Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
CD player

Location

Thompson'S Lane, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB5 8AQ

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Thompson'S Lane, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB5 8AQ

City landmarks

Museum

Fitzwilliam Museum

1.2 km

University

Trinity College

1.2 km

Church

King's College Chapel

770 m

Market

Cambridge Market Square

640 m

Bridge

Mathematical Bridge

1.1 km

Botanical Garden

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

2.1 km

Landmark

Castle Mound

630 m

University

University of Cambridge

630 m

Museum

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

1.2 km

Park

Midsummer Common

1.0 km

Landmark

King's College

660 m

Landmark

The River Cam

1.0 km

Park

Parker's Piece

1.3 km

University

Pembroke College

1.0 km

Museum

Whipple Museum of the History of Science

1.2 km

University

Corpus Christi College

930 m

University

St Catharine's College

880 m

University

Emmanuel College

890 m

University

Queen's College

1.1 km

Church

Great St Mary's Church

610 m

Museum

University Museum Of Zoology

890 m

Park

The Backs

1.3 km

Nearby

Park

Jesus Green

410 m

St John's St

St John's College

160 m

Museum

Museum of Cambridge

560 m

University

Magdalene College

240 m

University

Trinity Hall Cambridge

220 m

University

Gonville and Caius College

530 m

University

Sidney Sussex College

540 m

Gallery

Kettle's Yard

560 m

Restaurants

River Bar Steakhouse & Grill

60 m

3 Thompsons Lane Quayside

Las Iguanas

120 m

Quayside

The Roof Terrace

40 m

24 Thompsons Lane The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Thaikhun Cambridge

80 m

3-5 Quayside

The Punt Yard

70 m

6-8 Quayside

Cote Brasserie

120 m

21-24 Bridge Street

Wildwood Restaurant

80 m

27-28 Bridge Street

Cafe Rouge Cambridge

160 m

24-26 Bridge Street

Prezzo - Cambridge

130 m

32 Bridge Street

Cambridge Wine Merchants

150 m

32 Bridge Street

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