Title: The Varsity Hotel & Spa - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Varsity Hotel & Spa Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa ![Indoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41900/41854/ef3f35e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41900/41854/f3486a67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41900/41854/3efed51c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41900/41854/d334325e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fitness facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41900/41854/dc549b80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Varsity Hotel & Spa in Cambridge City Centre offers a perfect relaxation retreat with rejuvenating massages at Glassworks & Elemis Spa, free WiFi, and stunning rooftop terrace views. Enjoy two restaurants, a bar, and a health club, all near the University of Cambridge. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - - - Hot tub - Bar - Gym - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 31 - Nov. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=41854&PinnedHotelID=41854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=41854&PinnedHotelID=41854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 1 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=41854&PinnedHotelID=41854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=41854&PinnedHotelID=41854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=41854&PinnedHotelID=41854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=41854&PinnedHotelID=41854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 7 - 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199 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Senior Suite (Fellows)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41900/41854/71700911.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Senior Suite (Fellows) ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding Heated bathroom floor - 377 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41900/41854/4c992531.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Senior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Fellows) 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding Heated bathroom floor - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ![Senior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Fellows)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41900/41854/027a19b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Senior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Fellows) 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Premium bedding Hair dryer - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCambridge-Hotels-The-Varsity-Hotel-Spa.h41854.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCambridge-Hotels-The-Varsity-Hotel-Spa.h41854.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C52.21028%2C0.11818&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_viSjABvgQlo1umlGXpDEw2NoFA=) 24 Thompsons Lane, Cambridge, England, CB5 8AQ #### What's nearby - University of Cambridge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - The River Cam - 1 min walk - 0.2 km - Jesus College - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Trinity College - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Cambridge Corn Exchange - 9 min walk - 0.8 km #### Getting around - Cambridge Station - 12 min drive - Stansted Airport (STN) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Maypole - ‬2 min walk - ‪Byron's Bear - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Pickerel Inn - ‬2 min walk - ‪Fitzbillies - ‬2 min walk - ‪Bould Brothers Coffee - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### The Varsity Hotel & Spa Luxury upscale hotel near University of Cambridge You can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Varsity Hotel & Spa. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body wrap, and a manicure/pedicure at Glassworks & Elemis Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a health club. Other perks include: - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge) - A porter/bellhop, an elevator, and a front-desk safe - Coffee/tea in the lobby, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Extra amenities include: - Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds - Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers - 32-inch Smart TVs with streaming services, digital channels, and DVD players - Tablet computers, coffee/tea makers, and heating ## Similar properties ![Lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine, garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6900/6878/e48b5b3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gonville Hotel Trumpington - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 1,016 reviews CA $208 CA $249 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=6878&PinnedHotelID=6878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22500/22462/b9d0da6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Graduate by Hilton Cambridge Cambridge City Centre - Pool - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 739 reviews CA $235 CA $282 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - 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2 restaurants - A bar/lounge - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Restaurants on site - Roof Terrace - SIX Bar & Brasserie - The River Bar and Grill ### Things to do - Free bicycle rentals - Full-service spa - Health club - Hot tub - Sauna - Steam room ### Family friendly - DVD player - In-room crib - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Guidebooks - Hair salon - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - 614 square feet of conference space - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Rooftop terrace ### Full-service spa - 6 treatment rooms - Aromatherapy - Ayurvedic treatments - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Deep-tissue massages - Facials - Hot tub - Manicures/pedicures - Reflexology - Sauna - Spa open daily - Sports massages - Steam room - Swedish massages ### Accessibility - Elevator ### More - 2 buildings - 6 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 2010 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Free crib - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Bathtub or shower - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch smart TV with digital channels - DVD player - Streaming services - Tablet computer ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Free bottled water - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Heating (climate-controlled) - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 19.50 for children - Valet parking fee: GBP 33.00 per night - Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available. ### We should mention Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision ### Property is also known as Hotel Varsity Varsity Cambridge Varsity Hotel Varsity Hotel Cambridge The Varsity Hotel Cambridge The Varsity Hotel And Spa The Varsity Hotel & Spa Hotel The Varsity Hotel & Spa Cambridge The Varsity Hotel & Spa Hotel Cambridge ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Varsity Hotel & Spa pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Varsity Hotel & Spa? > As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Varsity Hotel & Spa on Nov 2, 2025 start from CA $236.12, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Cambridge-Hotels-The-Varsity-Hotel-Spa.h41854.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Varsity Hotel & Spa? > Valet parking is available for GBP 33.00 per night. ### What time is check-in at The Varsity Hotel & Spa? > Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at The Varsity Hotel & Spa? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Where is The Varsity Hotel & Spa located? > Located in Cambridge City Centre, this luxury hotel is steps from University of Cambridge, The Backs, and Jesus Green. Jesus College and Magdalene College are just steps away. Cambridge Station is 29 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Varsity Hotel & Spa Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.2 Eco-friendliness ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 485 8 - Good 239 6 - Okay 96 4 - Poor 38 2 - Terrible 12 ### 8/10 Good #### Feargal Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very convenient. Helpful staff. Great views. ##### Feargal Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pranavan Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Thanks to the team for having us. Great stay with great staff who gave us a complimentary upgrade for our anniversary. Would highly recommend! ##### Pranavan Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel Jun 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Breakfast was delicious. ##### Daniel Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Carrie Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The roof terrace and dining options offer fantastic views that make it hard to beat. The location is a short walk from the city centre. ##### Carrie Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sanchay Mar 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect place to stay in Cambridge city. ##### Sanchay Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### James Aug 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel is a nice hotel, the staff were very friendly and efficient, it’s a great location for everything in Cambridge. The room was excellent. The food in “Six” was not very good. We ordered 4 different starters, as a snack - Tapas style, however they were all poor, and you could buy better at M&S. sorry, the rest of the stay was very good, the food let it down a bit. ##### James Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### True Refrigeration Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good Good location, premium hotel. Tv not great. ##### True Refrigeration Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SIMON Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely hotel Ideal place in Cambridge, really central with incredible views from the terrace with coctails in hand! Really quiet and comfy. Loved it ##### SIMON Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fabulous ##### Martin Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Julia Jul 6, 2025 Not great for the price - no room cleaning for two night stay and breakfast options were lacking. Hotel is tired and a little disappointing ##### Julia Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liam Mar 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We stayed for the Half Marathon was super close and the start, great location and the staff were brilliant, especially Dave who was super helpful with the amount of luggage we had! ##### Liam Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Located very near Magdalene College. ##### Gordon Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ollie Jan 24, 2025 #### Will Stay again Amazing hotel, great spot for exploring Cambridge on foot. Lovely facilities, Spa and Restaurant ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/AE89A0236292E78C20B6F5948046DCCEFB4A81F51737721661450.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/F83BC0DD7EC353F7B43C5D92E3F17F6409F0B4A51737721680107.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/982F3B422E4BA83F3CB371A761606D4A0A9B47E61737721700769.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0E6F66133C0D973080F842CFCF01E2540CCF707D1737721705557.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ollie Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William Apr 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect Stay in Cambridge We booked two rooms for one night at the hotel. The rooms had everything you needed and were very clean and comfortable. The staff are all excellent and extremely helpful. The valet car parking is very easy and worked well. We ate in No 6 and this was very good too. ##### William Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller May 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Hotel was good, Six restaurant - food great, service great, can’t fault the staff, always helpful and happy! Spa was an external facility next door. Would not use this again as was small and the jacuzzi needed a good clean. Front of desk staff at hotel were very helpful and accommodating and we could not fault the hotel. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### David Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### A bit disappointing A bit disappointing. We have stayed here before and it was much better then. For the amount of money that we spent it could have been better. Communication sub-optimal regarding check out. ##### David Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris Sep 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved the location! ##### Chris Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anish Mar 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good clean hotel. No issues. ##### Anish Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susie Feb 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great couple of nights in a perfect location to explore Cambridge. Staff excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Very quaint and charismatic hotel with good facilities. Spotlessly clean, couldn’t fault it ##### Susie Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Jul 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great hotel, staff and location ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location and friendly staff ##### Christopher Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### dawn Sep 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved our stay there.. staff were polite and friendly customer service was brilliant z would highly recommend the varsity to anyone . ##### dawn Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eleni Nov 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities We liked the ease of the valet parking. The lovely staff were very helpful. ##### Eleni Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephen May 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great place to stay in the centre of Cambridge not far from river and shopping. Brilliant views from the roof top bar and restaurant. ##### stephen Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig Oct 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities staff was helpful, great location ##### Craig Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-Baileys-Hotel-London.h523223.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Horseguards, London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-Royal-Horseguards.h25926.Hotel-Information) > > [The Clermont London, Charing Cross](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-Clermont-London.h5169.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-Ritz-London.h28146.Hotel-Information) > > [President Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-President-Hotel.h54995.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Plaza London Riverbank](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Park-Plaza-London-Riverbank.h1183908.Hotel-Information) > > [Bedford Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Bedford.h54993.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Plaza County Hall London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Park-Plaza-County-Hall-London.h1742184.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminal 2 and 3](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-London-Heathrow-Terminal-2-And-3.h33088275.Hotel-Information) > > [The Savoy](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-Savoy.h27158.Hotel-Information) > > [St Martins Lane London, a Morgans Originals hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-St-Martins-Lane-London.h470865.Hotel-Information) > > [The Clermont London, Victoria](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-Clermont-London.h10939.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Park-Plaza-Westminster-Bridge-London.h3113039.Hotel-Information) > > [The May Fair, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Mayfair London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-May-Fair.h7606.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westminster London, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-Westminster-London.h914179.Hotel-Information) > > [The Landmark London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-Landmark-London.h438653.Hotel-Information) > > [Strand Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-Strand-Palace-Hotel.h179.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Cambridge Central Station](https://www.expedia.ca/Cambridge-Hotels-Ibis-Cambridge-Central-Station.h15401581.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel London Heathrow](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Sofitel-London-Heathrow.h1740977.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal National Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-Royal-National-Hotel.h55001.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal Hotel London City - Tower of London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Leonardo-Royal-London-City-Tower-Hill.h530052.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-London-Kensington-High-St.h9789.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Plaza Victoria London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Park-Plaza-Victoria-London.h801796.Hotel-Information) > > [Zedwell Piccadilly Circus](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Zedwell-Piccadilly-Trocadero.h42297074.Hotel-Information) > > [Sea Containers London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Sea-Containers-London.h8466215.Hotel-Information) > > [citizenM Tower of London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-CitizenM-Tower-Of-London.h14736047.Hotel-Information) > > [The Langham, London](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-Langham.h22099.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tower Hotel, by Thistle](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-The-Tower-Hotel.h2479.Hotel-Information) > > [Kimpton Fitzroy London by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Kimpton-Fitzroy-London.h21514.Hotel-Information)