FAQs

We offer valet parking which does not need to be pre-booked, simply turn up and
request at reception. We recommend 30 mins notice to retrieve your car however in
most instances we can return your car within 10/15 mins. There is a charge for this
service of £33.00 per night per car.

The hotel is centrally located in the historic core of the city, most attractions including
the two largest University Colleges St John’s and Trinity are a few minute’s walk
away.

The Spa, Gym and leisure facilities are all available for use after checkout. Guests
requiring Spa Treatments will kindly be asked to settle their bill on departure of the
Spa.

As a rough guide, the check-in time is 3.30 pm. Let us know your arrival time in case
you schedule and early check in we‘ll do our best to have your room available.

The check-out time is before 11am

Yes, Reception service is available 24 hours.

Yes, we can look after your luggage. If at check in your room is not ready yet or in
case of early check out after. We will store your luggage free of charge on your
check-in and check-out days.

A wireless internet connection is available throughout the hotel.

Yes, we are a dog friendly hotel. So that we can allocate the most comfortable room possible, please let us know in advanced.

There is a one-off charge of £20 per dog.

Due to the possibility of adverse weather we do not accept reservations for the roof
terrace, we do offer priority to hotel guests. Tables are available on a first come first
served basis. There may be a short wait.

For parties of 8 or more we require a deposit to secure the booking. During peak
periods depending upon the size of the group we may recommend one of our dining
set menus.

Only BBQ is available from 12-8pm at weekends on The Roof Terrace.

We are located on the river, punting is available next door to the hotel.
We have negotiated discounted tickets for hotel guests with “Let’s go Punting”, these
are available from reception and can be added to your room bill.

Gift Vouchers for our gift experiences such as Traditional or Champagne Afternoon
Tea, Spa days are available online and can be downloaded in an instant or received
via the post ,should you require assistance in helping you decide which gift
experience may be suitable please do not hesitate to contact us 01223 30 60 30 or
via email res@thevarsityhotel.co.uk

The hotel has 4 bicycles for complimentary hire for hotel guests. Please ask
reception for a cycling map of suggested routes.

We will happily arrange a taxi for your journey. For pick up from the airport we
recommend you tell us your flight number, so we can coordinate with the taxi firm. All
prices are fixed by Panther Taxis, the largest taxi firm in Cambridge.

The nearest airport is Stansted.

The nearest railway station is Cambridge Central station approximately 2 km away
from the hotel. Greater Anglia is one of regions main train providers.

If you are coming from London on the M11 we recommend exiting at junction 13, the
hotel is approximately 6 minutes away from junction 13.

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 1st 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. We are located 100 yards down
Thompsons Lane.

Follow the A14, direction Cambridge. Take the first junction signposted Cambridge,
this is Huntingdon Road. Follow the road all the way to the end, straight through all
the traffic lights onto Magdalene Street and down the hill into the historic core of the
city. As you pass over the Historic Bridge, Thompsons lane is further along (approx.
40 yards on your left). We are located 100 yards down Thompsons Lane.