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8.6 / 10 Guest Rating

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England, CB5 8AQ, Cambridge, GB

The Varsity Hotel & Spa - main view

About the Property

Discover the perfect blend of luxury and relaxation at The Varsity Hotel & Spa, nestled in the heart of Cambridge.

Indulgent Spa Services
Immerse yourself in tranquility at our full-service spa, offering rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials tailored to your every need.

Culinary Delights
Savor exquisite dishes at The River Bar and Grill or opt for 24-hour room service. Enjoy our delicious breakfast buffet to kickstart your day with local flavors.

Modern Comforts
Relax in one of our 44 uniquely designed guestrooms featuring tablet computers, Smart TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi, all in close proximity to the historic University of Cambridge.

Experience the charm of Cambridge with us. Book your stay today!

Facilities & Amenities

Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Health or beauty spa nearby
Free bicycles on site
Health club
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Sauna

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

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.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.6
Excellent118 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the lovely venue and frequently praise the great staff.

Categories

Cleanliness8.8
Service9.3
Location9.3
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.8
Value for Money7.7
Food and Beverage7.3
Overall Experience8.9

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Sanchay
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 22, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Perfect place to stay in Cambridge city.

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Anish
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 17, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Good clean hotel. No issues.

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Liam
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 12, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

We stayed for the Half Marathon was super close and the start, great location and the staff were brilliant, especially Dave who was super helpful with the amount of luggage we had!

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Susie
Verified booking
friends
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 3, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Great couple of nights in a perfect location to explore Cambridge. Staff excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Very quaint and charismatic hotel with good facilities. Spotlessly clean, couldn’t fault it

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Ian
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 26, 2025

"Good"

6.0

First time staying at The Varsity and overarching feeling was, I wish I'd come 20 years ago or whenever the main refit was done. Everything now looks tired and cleanliness needs improving. Cost of stay reflected this to a certain extent. Breakfast decent.

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Ollie
Verified booking
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 24, 2025

"Will Stay again"

10.0

Amazing hotel, great spot for exploring Cambridge on foot. Lovely facilities, Spa and Restaurant

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Mitchell
Verified booking
partner
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 5, 2024

"Good"

2.0

THE HOTEL FOOD WAS DISGUSTINGLY AWFUL,THE TV IN THE ROOM DIDNT WORK AT ALL & THE BED SHEETS SMELT AWFULLY MUSTY & VERY VERY UNFRESH. DREADFUL AWFUL STAY DO NOT STAY AT THIS VILE HOTEL...

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Mary
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 2, 2024

"Excellent"

8.0

A lovely convenient place to stay, but be prepared to open doors yourself while managing luggage. Great restaurants, but wait staff need a bit more training. (Knowledge of menu etc., and time management. Still my top choice of hotels for proximity and cleanliness!

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Maurice
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 22, 2024

"Excellent"

8.0

Hard to explain but definitely not as good as it looks in pictures. It’s kind of like it’s been repurposed at a hotel but in a cheap way. Fixtures and fittings are cheap kind of way and it’s poorly finished. Poor lighting etc. no coffee machine in room. Good to have the gym next door and great dining options. Very friendly staff at reception.

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Eleni
Verified booking
family
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 17, 2024

"Exceptional"

10.0

We liked the ease of the valet parking. The lovely staff were very helpful.

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