The Varsity Hotel & Spa

oh dear don't believe the host of five star reviews, I'm convinced they are Ai generated. The lobby and common areas were claustrophic and chaotic from the start, the staff pretty much on automatic, the place is tired, and over hyped, the menu suspiciously long and the cocktails ridiculous, the room cramped, with wobbly ikea level furnishings and very little soundproofing. Felt like they were skipping on the disposables, with super cheap loo paper and plastic water bottles in the rooms. Also could see straight up the skirts of any one sititng on the terrace from the bedroom window, not what you want. .A real shame.

Came here for my 40th birthday with my partner. Absolutely amazing hotel and facilities, the staff from the hotel, six restaurant and the roof top bar were fantastic. This hotel is by far the best we have stayed in during our visits to Cambridge Thank you all for making it special

A fantastic hotel in a great location in the centre of Cambridge and by the Cam. The valet parking service is great. Although there are car parks around and not too far from the hotel, it is just so much easier and less stressful to have the job of negotiating the one-way streets given to someone else :) Our room was double aspect with juliet balconies and a well-thought out interior. The ensuite had a free-standing bath as well as a very good shower and a table and chair, allowing one to apply make-up sitting down; a nice touch. The double bed was great, a big size with a good mattress; firm yet soft. I did like the sloping headboard very much as it made it so much easier to place the pillows for back support when sitting up in bed reading/watching the giant TV screen. The air-conditioning was easy to operate and worked perfectly, giving us a couple of relaxing nights away from the searing heat outside. We made use of the electric kettle and pod-coffee machine as well as the iron and ironing board provided. There is ample space for clothes in the wardrobe (as well as a serious-looking safe) and plenty of drawers in the table and desk provided. There was an Apple desk computer provided which I didn't use as I wanted to get away from all of that for a few days, but admit to being tempted! The breakfast consisted of a cold buffet and a cooked-to-order selection. I had eggs florentine and I must say that they were the best I have ever had - superb in every way! Hotel guests get complimentary access to The Glassworks Spa next door and that is well worth a visit. First thing in the morning I used the gym for a bit of a work-out then the steam room, the sauna and jacuzzi - I wish I could start every day like that when at home :) During our 2-night stay we also had drinks on the Hotel roof-top terrace - a visit there is a MUST!. We also ate at the Hotel restaurant, "Six" and the restaurant above the spa next door, "The River Bar" and I can recommend them both.

I stayed In The Varsity Hotel as was away in Cambridge for a friend’s wedding. The service in the hotel was second to none and cannot be faulted. The staff are so accommodating and really do provide a 5* service. From the valet of my car to helping my pregnant wife with her bags. They even fitted us in to dinner at very short notice even though they were fully booked in the restaurant. The food was unbelievable. The hotel itself is spotless and our room was beautiful. I had a perfect night sleep both nights which doesn’t normally occur when I stay away from home.