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The Varsity Hotel & Spa

Cambridge, United Kingdom
The Varsity Hotel & Spa
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A base in Cambridge.

The Varsity Hotel & Spa is located on the edge of the picturesque River Cam, with Valet Car Parking. In the heart of Cambridge and just yards from St John's, Trinity and Magdalene College. The Varsity is a boutique hotel with just 48 individual rooms, each room is named after a different college, and features an LCD TV, DVD library, free Wi-Fi, and an iPod dock. Most rooms offer monsoon showers and under-floor heating. Some rooms have balconies and views of the college rooftops. The hotel offers an impressive rooftop terrace with uninterrupted views, great for those warm summer nights. The River Bar Steakhouse & Grill is located on the Quayside, with breathtaking views of the river. Inspired by traditional Cambridge, The Varsity offers guests access to the manned onsite Glassworks Gym and Elemis Spa, with hot tub, steam room, sauna and exercise classes. Ideally situated for punting, shopping, sight-seeing and nightlife, The Varsity hotel guests are truly immersed in the culture and charm of Cambridge.

  • Wi-fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • Fitness
  • Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service

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Twin standard

Up to 4 guests

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Double queen size bed

Up to 4 guests

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Double standard

Up to 4 guests

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Double king size bed

Up to 4 guests

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Suite queen size bed

Up to 8 guests

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Amenities & useful details

Facilities

  • Wi-fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • Gym
  • Laundry service
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Bellboy service
  • Bikes available
  • Clothes dryer
  • Concierge
  • Lift access
  • Multilingual staff
  • Terrace

Sports

  • Fitness
  • Aerobics

Catering

  • Restaurant
  • Banquet hall
  • Bar

Health

  • Beauty salon
  • Hairdressing salon
  • Sauna
  • Solarium
  • Spa treatments
  • Steam bath

Meals

  • Breakfast

Business

  • Conference room
  • Meeting room

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Thompson's Lane, CB5 8AQ
Cambridge, United Kingdom

The Varsity Hotel & Spa · Thompson's Lane

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