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About the Hotel

Thompson'S Lane, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), United Kingdom, CB5 8AQ
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Providing 44 rooms, the 4-star The Varsity Hotel & Spa Cambridge is situated within 5 minutes' walk of River Cam. Featuring a restaurant and a barber shop, this Cambridge hotel is located only a few steps from the roomy park "Jesus Green".

Location

At the hotel, you'll be just 1.3 km from Parker's Piece and just 1.2 km from the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. From The Varsity Hotel & Spa it will take approximately 15 minutes to walk to Fitzwilliam Museum.

The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Saint John's Punt Pool 400 metres away. The hotel is located a few moments from The Glassworks Health Club in Cambridge.

The Varsity is nearly 5 minutes' walk from Bridge Street bus stop and around 25 minutes' walk from Cambridge train station in Cambridge.

Rooms

The rooms at the property have high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee and tea makers for your convenience.

Eat & Drink

Byron Hamburgers is situated just around the corner from this hotel.

Leisure & Business

Relaxation at The Varsity Cambridge is provided at a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna. A wellness centre will surely add to a perfect stay.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
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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Local transport and travel tips

Overview of transport options available

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

Hotels feature amenities designed to keep both you and your pet comfortable

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

  • Free 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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Hotel 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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