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Hotel VARA

4.0 star property
Find your perfect blend of relaxation and productivity. Enjoy coworking spaces by day then unwind with coffee or tea near the cozy lobby fireplace.

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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
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 452
AED 542 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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

Cosy Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Truro, Hotel VARA is in the city center. Hall for Cornwall and Royal Cornwall Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Truro Cathedral and Trelissick Gardens. Ready for a night out? Consider Performance Centre and Tolmen Centre. Visit our Truro travel guide
Map
49 Falmouth Road, Truro, England, TR1 2HL

What's nearby

  • National Trust - Lizard Point and Kynance Cove, Lizard, Storbritannien
    Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hall for Cornwall
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Cornwall Museum
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Truro Cathedral
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Georgian Mansions
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 108 Coffee House
    11 min walk
  • The Thomas Daniell
    5 min walk
  • Try Dowr (Wetherspoon)
    11 min walk
  • Hooked
    10 min walk
  • Hub Box
    11 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 the lobby, 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, coffee/tea in the lobby, and bicycle tour information
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and 3 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel VARA have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 25-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available

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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 elevators
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

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel VARA?

As of 8 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel VARA on 13 March 2026 start from AED 452, 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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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Reviews

Hotel VARA Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 309 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff check in excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Baljinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, highly recommend hospitality was on point and the customer service was excellent 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

O

Overall stay ok. Staff was very nice and helpful. Room a bit tired. Breakfast a bit poor unless you pay extra.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Excellent

Lorna

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

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful old building, the staff were all lovely, friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent, parking at the front but also a good sized car park at the rear. Nice decor throughout. The bed was comfy but I felt the room was rather small and perhaps updating but I would certainly stay again when I'm next in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant light dinner at the hotel. Good wine!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

michael

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

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wasnt much more than a taxi home , so decided to stay over , ive stayed here before when it was connected to mannings , they have done a very lovely refurb , the breakfast room is light and airy with a fabulous supply of bits and bobs , the only thing that let them down was the shower room but there is little they could do to update that without spending silly money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very happy

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 Excellent

Barry

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

Keith

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

6/10 Okay

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

renee

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

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable

Room was clean, and free on-site parking is available. Not much choice on the menu, but Truro centre is only a few minutes walk away. Hosts and bar-staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

tracey

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

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Disliked: Staff & service
Room was quite small and en suite abit dated. However I had several phone calls after my stay by the hotel blaming me for a crack in their sink in the en suite, which I had nothing to do with. They were constantly calling me and texting me the pictures of the sink. The crack in the sink might have been there before I used the room for all I know. I only brushed my teeth in the sink. Apart from this the hotel was nice and staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024