The Varsity Hotel & Spa

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Dates

October 2025

25

November 2025

Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Gym
Hot tub
Bar
Room service

Explore the area

24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England, CB5 8AQ

Place, University of Cambridge
‪1 min walk‬
Place, The River Cam
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Cambridge Corn Exchange
‪9 min walk‬
Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (Graduates)

Wonderful

16 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

Very good

19 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Senior Suite (Fellows)

35 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)

Wonderful

22 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Senior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Fellows)

Very good

22 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

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Spa
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

About this property

The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.

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.

A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Glassworks & Elemis Spa has 6 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Varsity Hotel & Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Cambridge. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a full-service spa.

Free WiFi
Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Valet parking available for a fee
Indulge with massages, reflexology, or body scrubs at Glassworks & Elemis Spa
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
Steps from University of Cambridge and 9 minutes by car from Addenbrooke's Hospital

The Varsity Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 614 square feet (57 square meters) and includes conference space. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury The Varsity Hotel & Spa. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 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.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Valet parking on site (GBP 33 per night)

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 19.50 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

Roof Terrace
SIX Bar & Brasserie
The River Bar and Grill

Things to do

Free bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Health club
Hot tub
Sauna
Steam room

Family friendly

DVD player
In-room cot
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

614 square feet of conference space
Meeting room

Outdoors

Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

6 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot tub
Manicures/pedicures
Reflexology
Sauna
Spa open daily
Sports massages
Steam room
Swedish massages

Accessibility

Lift

More

2 buildings
6 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2010
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch smart TV with digital channels
DVD player
Streaming services
Tablet computer

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Restaurant dining guides

More

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.