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About the Hotel

Thompson'S Lane, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB5 8AQ

Located in the centre of Cambridge, The Varsity Hotel & Spa Cambridge offers fast access to The Backs, 16 minutes' walk away. A lounge bar as well as a hot tub, a shared lounge, and a library can be enjoyed at the 4-star hotel, boasting the setting at a distance of 450 metres from Jesus Green.

Location

The hotel is ideally situated within walking distance of Fitzwilliam Museum. The Varsity is merely a 6-minute walk from The Cambridge Gin Laboratory and just a few steps from The Glassworks Health Club.

Visit Saint John's Punt Pool, within 400 metres of the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United Kingdom.

Bridge Street bus stop is at a distance of only a few minutes from The Varsity Hotel & Spa.

Rooms

Furnished with a writing desk, some of the 48 rooms feature floor heating, individual climate control, and an iron along with cable channels. Also, there is a safe box, tea and coffee making facilities provided.

Eat & Drink

This boutique hotel offers the French restaurant serving British specialities. Dining options include Byron Hamburgers, which offers American cuisine and is located within 5 minutes' walk of the smoke-free property.

Leisure & Business

Guests can work out in a gym facility or relax in a health club and a full-service spa. Sports lovers can participate in bicycle usage arranged by The Varsity Cambridge. A sauna and a monsoon shower are provided to ensure utmost relaxation.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room
2 persons
16 m² 
1 Double bed
King Room
2 persons
19 m² 
1 King-size bed
Superior King Room
2 persons
22 m² 
1 King-size bed
Senior Fellows Twin Room
2 persons
22 m² 
2 Single beds
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Getting around

A complete list of available transportation options

City Centre
Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) 1.9 km
Airports
Cambridge (CBG) 4.5 km
London Stansted (STN) 50.0 km
Train
Cambridge Train Station 2.3 km
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Barber shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Cycling
  • Tennis
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • CD player
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Location

Thompson'S Lane, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB5 8AQ
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Thompson'S Lane, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB5 8AQ
Nearby
Park
Jesus Green
410 m
St John's St
St John's College
160 m
Museum
Museum of Cambridge
560 m
University
Magdalene College
240 m
University
Trinity Hall Cambridge
220 m
University
Gonville and Caius College
530 m
University
Sidney Sussex College
540 m
Gallery
Kettle's Yard
560 m
Restaurants
River Bar Steakhouse & Grill
60 m
3 Thompsons Lane Quayside
The Roof Terrace
40 m
24 Thompsons Lane The Varsity Hotel & Spa
Thaikhun Cambridge
80 m
3-5 Quayside
The Punt Yard
70 m
6-8 Quayside
Wildwood Restaurant
80 m
27-28 Bridge Street
Cafe Rouge Cambridge
160 m
24-26 Bridge Street
Costa Coffee
150 m
1-2 Market Hill Grand Arcade
Prezzo - Cambridge
130 m
32 Bridge Street
Cambridge Wine Merchants
150 m
32 Bridge Street
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