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Hotel VARA

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Hall for Cornwall

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Exterior
Lounge
Point of interest
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is S$168
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cabin

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cosy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cosy Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
49 Falmouth Road, Truro, England, TR1 2HL

What's nearby

  • Lemon St Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hall for Cornwall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Cornwall Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Truro Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Trelissick Gardens - 7 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Truro Station - 18 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Try Dowr - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hall for Cornwall - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Skinner's Brewery - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hotel VARA

Upscale hotel near Hall for Cornwall
Located close to Royal Cornwall Museum and Truro Cathedral, Hotel VARA provides laundry facilities, a fireplace in reception and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, a TV in reception and bike tour information
  • A bike cleaning area, coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel VARA offer perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 25-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property provides to-go breakfast, beverages, and afternoon treat. Check-in ends strictly at 7 PM and guests are advised to provide an estimated arrival time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Property is also known as

Merchant House Hotel Truro
Merchant House Hotel
Merchant House Truro
Merchant House
Merchant Truro
Merchant House Truro
Carlton Hotel Truro
Merchant House Guesthouse Truro
Merchant House Guesthouse
Merchant House
Hotel VARA Hotel
Hotel VARA Truro
Hotel VARA Hotel Truro

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel VARA pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel VARA?

As of 22 Nov,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel VARA on 2 Dec,2024 start from S$167.80, including 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel VARA?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel VARA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel VARA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel VARA located?

Located in the heart of Truro, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Hall for Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Museum and Truro Cathedral. Trelissick Gardens is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) away. Truro Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Hotel VARA Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 273 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 273 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrej

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to centre nice relax place very good breakfast happy stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was great and hotel comfortable, The only issue is no lift for disabled people. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel, exceeded our expectations and so close to the city centre. Friendly staff, very clean and fabulous breakfast. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff excellent room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room ok, basic, only a hand held shower, couldn’t shower without soaking the room, and generally v old fashioned bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Spacious areas for guests. Bus stop right outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel and well-suited to cycling holiday
I was cycling Lands End to John O'Groat and this was a fine hotel for that - very close to the National Cycling route, safe storage and battery charging facility, comfortable bed, lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpfull.within walking distance of Truro city centre
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable beds. Good continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Chris, Rye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For clients arriving by foot from the train it’s a long slog up the hill. Also I don’t think there’s a lift. Otherwise nice hotel, well run with modern decor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was amazing and host\owner Tim was exceptional. Extremely comfortable room, bed was great, free breakfast had a lot.to.offer. great location walking distance to Hall.of Cornwall. Tim put every ounce of his extensive hospitality background into this.property and has done it well. i will be recommending the Hotel Vara to others and will definitely return when I come back to Cornwall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. While renovation of the entire property is ongoing, and we did turn down an upgrade to I suspect a newly renovated room, we found our Room #20 to be snug, quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and provided sufficient variety with the option for cooked to order dishes. The breakfast space was lovely. We had dinner in on our second night and thoroughly enjoyed sitting by the fire eating our delicious pizzas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. I had sudden trip to Truro to visit a family member in hospital and the staff were just…nice people. I particularly appreciated them being around to check me in even though I arrived on a late train.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
Staff were lovely but the room wasn't as nice as the pictures. Only one towel and mug and the room was boiling as the radiator was on max. Also the pots set out for the jam at breakfast had what looked like tartar sauce in them.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Lovely downstairs renovation but rooms / bathroom need a refit. Breakfast okay would have liked a little more choice but adequate and i expect if you asked could have something different
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Epsom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities well worth a visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Shaz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Actually we were disappointed, we have been heavily overcharged for the services offered. (i) No shower arrangements only hair wash facility & bath, no soap/shower gel provided (ii) Bathroom was not suitable for family use, very limited space to put toiletries and hang towels (iii) the ceiling over the bath was too low, we banged our heads a couple of times coming out of the bath (iii) No hot breakfast provided (iv) same breakfast every day, main items cheese/salami slices, bread & croissants & cereals The accommodation didn't worth £150/day, we should be compensated
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023