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

Overview of Hotel VARA

Hotel VARA

4.0 star property

4.3/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
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49 Falmouth Road, Truro, England, TR1 2HL

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationPorth Beach28 min drive
  • AirportNewquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)31 min drive
  • Popular LocationWatergate Bay Beach34 min drive
  • Popular LocationLost Gardens of Heligan38 min drive

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About this area

Truro

Located in Truro, Hotel VARA is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Loe Beach, while Hall for Cornwall and Royal Cornwall Museum are cultural highlights. Trelissick Gardens and Roseland Visitor Centre are also worth visiting. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Hall for Cornwall - 10 min walk
  • Royal Cornwall Museum - 12 min walk
  • Porth Beach - 28 min drive
  • Watergate Bay Beach - 34 min drive
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Truro Station - 18 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fig Cafe - 9 min walk
  • Try Dowr - 10 min walk
  • Tabbs Restaurant - 10 min walk
  • 108 Coffee House - 10 min walk
  • Yak and Yeti - 11 min walk

About this property

Hotel VARA

4-star hotel in Truro with free parking
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities and a fireplace at reception are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel VARA offers 30 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. 25-inch Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages spoken

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property

Safety measures

Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike parking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • No lifts

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Coworking spaces
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 25-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

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Guest rating 4+
Guest rating 4+
Pet-friendly
Pet-friendly
4 star
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 per room
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

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 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
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's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section); guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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

Overall score and ratings

4.3

Excellent

Rating 5 - Excellent. 96 out of 211 reviews
5 - Excellent 45%
Rating 4 - Good. 88 out of 211 reviews
4 - Good 42%
Rating 3 - Okay. 18 out of 211 reviews
3 - Okay 9%
Rating 2 - Poor. 7 out of 211 reviews
2 - Poor 3%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 2 out of 211 reviews
1 - Terrible 1%

4.6/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Staff & service

3.9/5

Amenities

4.2/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/5

Eco-friendliness
Write a review

5/5 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good location and an impressive house which has been skilfully and sympathetically converted to a hotel. Excellent and thoughtful service, accommodation very clean, comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

4/5 Good

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/5 Good

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good position for town Friendly staff Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020