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About the Hotel

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

The 4-star boutique The Varsity Hotel & Spa Cambridge is within 10 minutes' walk of Saint John's Punt Pool and features a shared lounge, a library, and a hair salon. A French restaurant is available in this smoke-free hotel that boasts a picturesque location fairly close to Jesus Green.

Location

Situated around 500 metres from Castle Mound in Cambridge, the hotel is about 1 km from Fitzwilliam Museum. At The Varsity Cambridge, you'll be a short way from Mathematical Bridge.

Also, the accommodation is nearly 10 minutes' walk from Parker's Piece, and Cambridge train station is located approximately 2 km away.

Drummer Street bus station can be found in close proximity to The Varsity Hotel & Spa.

Rooms

Some of the 44 modern rooms are equipped with underfloor heating, individual climate control, and an iron, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. They are outfitted with modern-style decor.

Eat & Drink

The restaurant serves Scottish cuisine on-site. Also, this Cambridge hotel features a lounge bar. Guests can enjoy a selection of British dishes at Maypole Public House situated 200 m from the property.

Leisure & Business

This hotel includes a gym, as well as a health club and a full spa, so you can both relax and engage in sports. Sports lovers can participate in bicycle usage arranged by The Varsity. Such spa facilities as a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna are available on site.

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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

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • 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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