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Hotel VARA

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

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Exterior
Lounge
Restaurant
Studio Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £109
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

Room options

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Studio Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Cabin | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Cosy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Cosy Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Hall for Cornwall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Cornwall Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Truro Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Trelissick Gardens - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Carne Beach - 24 min drive - 13.8 miles

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, luggage storage and a bike cleaning area
  • 3 meeting rooms, concierge services and coworking spaces
  • 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

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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

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • TV in common areas

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 any questions, 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 2 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel VARA on 13 Jul 2025 start from £109.00, 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.

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Hotel VARA Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 285 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Attentive personnel, unexpectable good coffee at breakfast, silent, cozy. Lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Close to centre nice relax place very good breakfast happy stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great hotel with a fantastic menu and wine list. Very helpful and friendly staff. Great decor too. Will return asap.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Very friendly staff excellent room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

Very pleasant light dinner at the hotel. Good wine!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Food was great and hotel comfortable, The only issue is no lift for disabled people. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Very clean, comfortable beds. Good continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Excellent facilities well worth a visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Lovely place, highly recommend hospitality was on point and the customer service was excellent 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Very pleasant hotel and excellent staff member making it very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Wonderful place to stay. The atmosphere was lovely, the room was spacious and breakfast was lovely. Also had pizza and drinks in their bar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Staff were very friendly and helpfull.within walking distance of Truro city centre
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Very nice room and amenities. Very attentive service and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10

Great for meetings and mini conference, especially their meeting room for 6 people, long table, comfortable chairs and great lighting, plus great coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Boutique type hotel with great service & less than 10 mins walk into centre of Truro
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Beautiful hotel, about a 6 minute walk from the centre Truro. Really friendly and welcoming staff at a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

10/10 great hotel to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

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

Staff are very friendly and rooms are great very clean 10/10 will be staying again soon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

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

10/10

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

The owners Tim & Hazel have done some great things with this hotel over the last couple of years and have a great 10 year plan to make it top notch. Their existing level of personal service is seldom experienced and I thoroughly recommend staying with them if the need arises.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023