The Varsity Hotel & Spa, Cambridge (Cambridgeshire)
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suites
The Varsity Hotel & Spa offers 48 uniquely designed rooms. All rooms include fast Wi-Fi, access to the gym, daily fitness classes, the sauna, steam room, and SPA pool. Rooms also feature tablets with internet access, smart TVs, air conditioning, complimentary hotel bicycles, and access to the Roof Terrace. In-room amenities include tea and coffee making facilities, a safe, bathrobes, slippers, and Elemis toiletries. Senior Fellows Superking Rooms have super king-size beds. Some include four-poster beds, underfloor heating in the bathrooms, walk-in showers, or Victorian free-standing bathtubs. The Senior Fellows Suite is an 80sqm corner suite with a private terrace, a free-standing bath with views of St John's College Chapel, and a separate lounge area with floor-to-ceiling windows. Upper-story rooms and suites feature plate glass windows, with some opening onto wooden decked balconies.
Dining Options
SIX Panoramic Brasserie serves dishes from a wood stone oven, grill, and rotisserie, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. It features a range of cocktails and over 30 gins paired with 8 tonics. The River Bar Steakhouse & Grill serves 28-day aged steak, fresh fish, burgers, chargrilled chicken, and vegetarian options. The menu includes desserts, cocktails, wines, and beers. The Roof Terrace has a BBQ available from 12-8pm on weekends. Traditional afternoon tea consists of sandwiches, warm scones, homemade cakes, and specialty teas. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. The Drinks Menu features classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, and a selection of wines.
Leisure and Wellness
Hotel guests have access to the gym, daily fitness classes, Elemis Spa treatments, SPA Pool, sauna, and steam room. Personal trainers are available to help find the best exercise routine. The Elemis Spa offers massages, facials, and body treatments including waxing, nails, eyes, and hair care. The restored bonded warehouse includes a whirlpool hot tub overlooking the River Cam. The gym is equipped with cardiovascular and weights machines linked to Cardio-Theatre, Cybex resistance training equipment, and a stretching zone. Fitness classes range from Zumba and Spinning to Yoga and Pilates.
Location & Transportation
The Varsity Hotel & Spa is the closest Cambridge hotel to St John's, Trinity, Jesus, and Magdalene College. King's, Christ's, Queens', Gonville and Caius, Clare, and Corpus Christi Colleges are within walking distance. The hotel is 2.5 km from Cambridge. The nearest airport is Stansted. The nearest railway station, Cambridge Central, is approximately 2 km away. The hotel is paces from Jesus Green park and Quayside punt station. Rutherford's Punting is near the hotel and offers punt tours of Cambridge. The hotel provides complimentary bicycles for guests.
Hotel Services
The hotel offers valet parking for £33 overnight until 5pm the following day. Concierge and 24-hour room service are available. For events, the Roof Terrace can be hired for private or semi-private events accommodating up to 140 people. The hotel can accommodate up to 60 in theatre style for meetings and conferences, with audiovisual equipment available. The hotel is dog-friendly, with dog beds, water and food bowls, and a welcome box available. Taxis can be arranged, including airport pick-ups.
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Facilities
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
Location
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