We stayed in room 416 . A corner room looking across the roofs towards town . Floor to ceiling windows made the room light and airy. It was however looking right into the rooms of students so we had the curtains closed the whole time. You really need to be at least one more floor up to enjoy those windows... More

The Varsity is a real find. Private hotel & Spa so different within the spires of Cambridge. The rooftop bar is delightful shame our weather isn't better!. They will give you a nice blanket to keep drafts at bay and there are heaters too. What a view to have whilst drinking cocktails. Very romantic too. We had an aged beef... More

On a two night stay in Cambridge we found the hotel all that we needed. Our room was comfortable, the heating easy to adjust, the instructions on all amenities were clear, and the bed was very comfortable. The building itself isn't appealing, but the location is superb and the room itself was clean, calm and had a wonderful view over... More

Although the hotel was aesthetically appealing and the staff were helpful and friendly, the room was woefully inadequate. It contained the smallest double bed I've ever seen but the real negative was the bathroom. Functionality was clearly a concept that had passed the designer by. No shelving of any consequence resulting in having put your own toiletries on the floor,... More

I booked a room at here as a birthday treat for my boyfriend. Frankly, we only stayed in the room for not more than five minutes, but I can vouch that it is definitely not value-for-money quality. The hotel reception area was cramped, small and unassuming and reminded me more of a crowded national express office than a luxurious hotel... More

Booked as a surprise by my lovely husband for my 30th Birthday. Am 7 months pregnant so wanted luxury and got it! Yes the hotel is expensive - we stayed in the Senior Fellow Suite, but the service and extras are worth it. The room was very large, clean and well laid out with good storage. The bathroom was amazing... More

I, along with 17 others, attended a cocktail and dinner evening at the Varsity on Saturday, 4 May 2013. Leading up to the event and to coordinate it I dealt with Kim Askew, who I can only highly commend and say that she did the most outstanding job in helping me coordinate a wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable evening. Kim, along... More

Stayed here for birthday treat for my husband. Wonderful position for sightseeing in and around Cambridge. Lovely spacious room with excellent light from huge windows overlooking the rooftops. Absolutely spotless and huge comfortable bed. Nice touch to be able to order fresh milk and biscuits. Staff were friendly and helpful. Superb breakfast in restaurant overlooking the river. You have to... More

Although more expensive that I would usually pay I really enjoyed this hotel. It's not opulent, not flashy, no huge entrance hall, but just clean, superbly situated, helpful staff, lovely rooms, fabulously comfy beds. The valet parking was brilliant and well worth it. The view from the higher rooms is great. If you can, you must get a drink from... More