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The Varsity Hotel & Spa

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

8.6 guest rating· 118 reviews

About this hotel

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!

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Rooms & rates

Senior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Fellows)

Sleeps 3 · 22 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Double Room (Graduates)

Sleeps 3 · 15 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

Sleeps 3 · 18 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Senior Suite (Fellows)

Sleeps 3 · 35 m² · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)

Sleeps 3 · 22 m² · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Conference space
  • Full-service spa
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Sauna
  • Fitness facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Golfing nearby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall
  • Concierge service
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  • Elevator
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Health club
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Smoke-free property
  • Steam room
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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

Check-in
from 03:30 PM to anytime
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.6118 reviews

+ Lovely venue+ Great staffNoisy roomsPoor food quality
Cleanliness8.8
Service9.3
Location9.3
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.8
Value for Money7.7

Lovely venue and room

6.0

The rooms are lovely, views amazing and I used to stay here frequently a few years ago, so was an easy go to when visiting Cambridge after being away for several years. My challenge was the level of noise that disturbed me overnight, I am a light sleeper so used to being disturbed, however it was several times during the night and early hours. Usually a small lie in keeps me going however again the noise disturbance prevented that too … I wasn’t asked how my stay was to provide feedback as I checked out … or I would have done and may have just been the room I booked which was beautifully decorated, comfy bed, great temp control and spacious … I should take ear plugs with me and be able to give a glowing report as everything else was great

Alison · 2025-09-24

Guest review

8.0

Very convenient. Helpful staff. Great views.

Feargal · 2025-09-16

Guest review

8.0

The hotel is a nice hotel, the staff were very friendly and efficient, it’s a great location for everything in Cambridge. The room was excellent. The food in “Six” was not very good. We ordered 4 different starters, as a snack - Tapas style, however they were all poor, and you could buy better at M&S. sorry, the rest of the stay was very good, the food let it down a bit.

James · 2025-08-14

Poor service and poky rooms

2.0

Very expensive and not worth the money. Rooms are small for the price you pay. Rooftop cocktail bar had very unhelpful staff - disappointing that all the cocktails were from premixed bags and you could only order from the limited drinks menu. Took a month for my £50 holding deposit to be returned. Avoid.

Verified traveler · 2025-08-05

Guest review

10.0

Thanks to the team for having us. Great stay with great staff who gave us a complimentary upgrade for our anniversary. Would highly recommend!

Pranavan · 2025-07-13

Good

8.0

Good location, premium hotel. Tv not great.

True Refrigeration · 2025-07-11

Good to know

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Pets

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-out is available

General

Professional property host/manager

Pets

Service animals are allowed