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Daily Star, 18th May 2013
“We marvelled at the 360 degree view of the whole city, including the River Cam and Queen Victoria’s much-loved Bridge of Sighs.”

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Sunday Mirror, 12th May 2013
“Boutique hotel feels like a modern enterprise restored in a historic building” where “everything is designed for maximum space and light.”

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Velvet Magazine, May 2013 issue
“If I could have captured and bottled the glorious feeling we experienced after visiting the spa, I'm sure I would be a millionaire.”

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Condé Nast Traveller Magazine June 2013
"The terrace is 'truly splendid', with a 'spectacular panorama of the old colleges further down the Cam'.”

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InStyle Magazine Website, January 2013
"Warm, happy feeling... when I was shown to my room", due to its "spectacular views, a huge comfy bed and a luxurious bathroom... Perfection."

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Your London Magazine, January 2013
"A luxury option for a romantic weekend getaway."

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Flybe Uncovered, July/August 2012
"One of the classiest boutique hotels in the city."

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Velocity, in-flight publication for CityJet, July 2012
"A bastion of secret opulence in the heart of Cambridge, the triumph of The Varsity is that it showcases the surrounding city to perfection. With its home-from-home atmosphere, spot-on service and luxurious rooms."

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Easy Jet Magazine, May 2012
"Small-but-perfectly formed example of understated opulence."

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The Daily Mail Weekend, April 2012
"Perfect place to while away a weekend."

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Caterer and Hotelkeeper Magazine, January 2012
"Hotspots 10 Best Designs of the year."

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The Daily Mail Online, 22nd November 2011
"I hit the jackpot with a seafood platter of the tastiest salmon, swordfish and king prawns."

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The Daily Telegraph, 13th June 2011
"Small but perfectly formed The Varsity spa is perfect for city breaks, and in need of a quick fix for pampering."

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Vogue Blog, May 2011
"The terrace of this sweet - and centrally located - hotel gives unparalleled 360-degree view of the city's historic skyline."

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Fabric Magazine, January 2011
"Rarely have we experienced such terrific service."

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Red Online, December 2010
"Why go? For great views, a great spa and great grub."

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The Times, 9th October 2010
"The fabulous view across the rooftops and spires of Cambridge... the tall windows had made it feel like the whole city had opened up."

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Quintessentially Insider, Sept 2010
"This would all count for little were it not for the genuinely helpful and keen staff, whose dedication to making your stay a welcome and happy one is a delight."

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Glamour Magazine Online, Sept 2010
"In a perfect world, we'd spend all of our lives in boutique hotels - but in the real world, they're often beyond our budgets. Until now: enter The Varsity Hotel & Spa in Cambridge."

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Company Magazine, Sept 2010
"Easily the nicest staff at any hotel I have ever been to, friendly and helpful during out stay. The location of the hotel is fantastic."

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