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Hotel VARA

4.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Hall for Cornwall

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In the heart of Cornwall, Hotel VARA offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with laundry facilities, a cozy fireplace in the lobby, and a convenient bar. Connect to WiFi, enjoy coffee/tea in the lobby or work from one of three meeting rooms; previous guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
The current price is $129
$155 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5

Room options

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Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Accessible | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Accessible

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cosy Single Room

  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cosy Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cosy Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Lemon St Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Cornwall Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hall for Cornwall - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Truro Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 34 min drive
  • Perranwell Station - 10 min drive
  • Penryn Station - 17 min drive
  • Truro Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪108 Coffee House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hooked - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Daniell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hub Box - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Skinner's Brewery - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hotel VARA

Hotel VARA puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Hall for Cornwall and Royal Cornwall Museum. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and bike cleaning are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Bicycle parking
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 25-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.

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

Does Hotel VARA offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel VARA does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel VARA?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel VARA?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel VARA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Hotel VARA and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Hall for Cornwall (10-min walk) and Royal Cornwall Museum (12-min walk), along with Truro Cathedral (13-min walk) and Trelissick Gardens (4.4 mi).

What's the area around Hotel VARA like?

Hotel VARA is in the heart of Truro, a short 10-minute walk from Hall for Cornwall and 13 minutes' walk from Truro Cathedral.

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Reviews

Hotel VARA Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and with a good variety of options. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Hotel still being developed, but great value for money
Colin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Yes and further car park around the back of the hotel
Matthew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good clean hotel with friendly staff
Rino, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Went for the best room 180 a night beautiful place massive room and bed lovely staff all round brilliant stay
Connor, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I liked the laid back atmosphere of the hotel, allowing guests to enjoy their time as they please.
Keith, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good service and friendly staff
Amina, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Close to centre nice relax place very good breakfast happy stay again
Andrej, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely
Matt, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff check in excellent.
Clare, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel not too long a walk from the centre of town. Very good breakfast, enjoyed the selection. Bit of a trek up 2 flights of stairs but not an issue that would stop me booking again.
Chris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, excellent location.
Matthew, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall good place to stay. Needs improve food quality, too small portions.
Wojciech Franciszek, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

What a lovely hotel. The staff are a credit to you Couldn't do enough for us and always with a smile. Our room was perfect in all ways as was the hotel itself. Breakfast gave us a well thought out menu and the food first class. Would definitely visit again.
Susan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Available parking, clean room, small but functional the en suite was very good, great shower. The staff are lovely, friendly and professional- breakfast was fabulous- good choice even the ability to boil your own eggs - a great touch. I had a light meal in the evening which was delicious I’ll definitely stay again
Andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay.
Stuart, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Attentive personnel, unexpectable good coffee at breakfast, silent, cozy. Lovely stay!
ELIANA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a find in the middle of Truro! Gorgeous building & decor, nothing was too much for our host. My friend was taken ill in the early hours & I was even given a little breakfast bag to take with me to the hospital. We will highly recommend
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff excellent room
Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little find!

Great little find. Such a friendly hotel. Staff were amazing. And 5 min walk from Truro town centre.
Warren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent facilities well worth a visit
Helen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant hotel and excellent staff member making it very welcome
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place, highly recommend hospitality was on point and the customer service was excellent 👍
Baljinder, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very clean, comfortable beds. Good continental breakfast.
Brenda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay. The atmosphere was lovely, the room was spacious and breakfast was lovely. Also had pizza and drinks in their bar.
Shawn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely hotel, exceeded our expectations and so close to the city centre. Friendly staff, very clean and fabulous breakfast. We would highly recommend.
Lorna, 3-night trip