The Varsity Hotel & Spa

The Varsity Hotel & Spa frequently asked questions

Who owns The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

The Varsity Hotel is owned by former Cambridge University student Will Davies, the entrepreneur who also owns the adjoining Glassworks Health Club and Spa.

How do you get to The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

If you're driving, follow the M11 North, take junction exit 13 signposted Cambridge. Go past the park and ride (which is on your left), follow this road until you reach a small roundabout (outside Westminster College) take the first exit to the left. As you head around the corner on this road (about 50 yards) you will approach a junction with traffic lights. Take a right turn down the hill at this junction into Magdalene Street. As you pass Magdalene College then over the Historic Bridge, Thompsons Lane is further along (approx. 40 yards on your left) in front of the Church. They are located 100 yards down Thompsons Lane. A valet parking service is available on site.

The nearest train station is Cambridge Train Station, which is a 10-minute taxi ride away. The nearest airport is Stansted, which is 40 minutes away by car.

What is included in a spa day at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

What is included in a spa day at The Varsity Hotel & Spa depends on the experience that you book. Facilities include a Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and AVEDA salon. There are six treatment rooms where therapists use Elemis products in a collection of face and body treatments.

What is near The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

Located in Cambridge, The Varsity Hotel & Spa is in an ideal location for combining pampering with local exploration. Nearby attractions include:

• Kings College Chapel
• Fitzwilliam Museum
• Cambridge Arts Theatre
• St. John's College
• Trinity College
• Punting on the River

When was The Varsity Hotel & Spa built?

The Varsity Hotel & Spa in Cambridge was built in the late 18th century as a bonded warehouse for the Anchor Brewery, not as a hotel. The building was later restored and repurposed to include the hotel and spa.

What amenities does The Varsity Hotel & Spa have?

A stylish hotel in the heart of Cambridge, The Varsity Hotel has 48 rooms and suites. The River Bar Steakhouse and Grill is the main restaurant, serving a grill menu and decadent desserts, while the SIX brasserie offers lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and drinks.

Facilities include a Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and AVEDA salon. There are six treatment rooms where therapists use Elemis products in a collection of face and body treatments.

Accessible facilities include:

• One accessible bedroom
• There is a lift that gives access to the treatment rooms
• The gym is only accessed via the stairs
• There is a step at the door of the spa
• The changing rooms are fully accessible to someone with a wheelchair

What are the food and drink options at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

The River Bar Steakhouse and Grill is the main restaurant, serving a grill menu and decadent desserts, while the SIX brasserie offers lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and drinks.

How many treatment rooms are there at The Varsity Hotel & Spa?

There are six treatment rooms where therapists use Elemis products in a collection of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in is at 3pm and check-out is 11am. Spa opening hours are 6.30am to 9pm. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.