The Varsity Hotel & Spa
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 / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym / Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of Cambridge
Hotel in Cambridge
Reasons to book
Great for pets
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
4.0/5.0
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9.0
Roof top bar and restaurant were very special
Parking warden on collecting my car through valet parking
6.0
location
we had a broken toilet seat and a bath that the plug to let water out was broken
9.0
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.
1.0
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 ,
9.0
Excellent location & clean
Bar shut early & no parking.
10.0
Excellent. Good location and friendly.
9.0
Great location and great room.
price was high.
10.0
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.
8.0
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.
7.0
Loved the spa and restaurants
For the money I think the room could have been to a better standard
10.0
the service
8.0
Excellent breakfast in the roof top restaurant
And the doorman is a fantastic touch of class
6.0
food was good
room door was scratched. No fridge. Room smaller than expected. Only towels for single traveller, ie only one large towel.
8.0
Breakfast was excellent
3.0
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.
8.0
Breakfast excellent, location great
10.0
Excellent location
8.0
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
9.0
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.
9.0
The location, room and view were perfect.
Breakfast was tasty and fresh, but only continental is included.
9.0
view
9.0
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.
9.0
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!
9.0
location, restaurant and spa were great
5.0
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
10.0
the room was very nice - the staff catered well for my gluten and dairy intolerance and were most helpful and attentive - friendly and nothing seemed too much trouble. The location was excellent.
We found the hotel a bit difficult to locate and because of fast moving traffic and bus lanes found ourselves in a bus lane as missed the turning. A sign to Hotel at the turning would have been very helpful. We may get a fine.
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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