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Reviews of Hotel VARA

4 out of 5
Hotel VARA
49 Falmouth Road, Truro, England

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 257 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 257 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 18 Apr 2024
Hi Chris, thank you for your score and feedback! Cornwall is one of the more hillier counties; there is a trick to actually only walk one hill, then it is a nice easy down hill journey to the hotel on foot. There is no lift in the original building and because of its listing grade we cannot instal one. The most flights of stairs a guest would ever need to take is 2, and our team are always at hand to help with luggage. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Truro! Our hugest thanks, Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 28 Mar 2024
Hi Stuart, thank you for the great score and kind words! We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Cornwall. Our hugest thanks, Hotel VARA Team.

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
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 17 Jan 2024
Hello Jo; Thank you so much for the great score and kind words! We are so glad to hear that you had a great stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Cornwall! Our hugest thanks, Hotel VARA Team.

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
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 13 Dec 2023
Hello Sophie; thank you for your score and kind words! We hope everything is alright now; and we look forward to seeing you again. Our hugest thanks

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
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 20 Nov 2023
Hi AmyWe put one set of towels in our rooms when there is one person booked. Apologies if you were two. The team would have corrected that once they had known. Also apologies for a pot that had not been checked... we will watch out for that in the future ! Will do our best to get 8/10 next time !

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
Response from Team VARA on 30 Oct 2023
Thanks TraceyHope you enjoyed your day in Truro todayWe are working our way through the building....

8/10 Good

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 25 Oct 2023
Many thanks for the feedback HeatherWe hope to welcome you back soonTeam VARA

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 3 Oct 2023
Hello Jay; thank you for the great score! We hope to see you again on your next visit to Cornwall! Our hugest thanks, Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 24 Sept 2023
Hello Tim; Thank you for the great score! We are glad to hear that you had a great stay with us, we look forward to seeing you on your next visit. Our hugest thanks, Hotel VARA Team

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 14 Sept 2023
Hello Martin; thank you for taking the time to give us a score. We will contact you directly for your written feedback, as it will be essential to the growth of our Hotel and help improve our score with you. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit and beating your current score with us!

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
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 30 Aug 2023
Hello Helen;Thank you for the great score and kind words! We look forward to seeing you on your next visit. Our hugest thanks,Hotel VARA Team

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
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 30 Aug 2023
Hello Shaz; thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are sorry to hear you felt that you had this experience, as your review is certainly a outlier. We are also very surprised by this, as none of this was brought to our attention during your stay. This is a massive shame as a few of your "hiccups" could have addressed during your stay. Please allow us to address the points you have raised:Price: You have joined us during Cornwall's peak holiday season. Cornwall is one of the busiest holiday locations in the UK, with our pricing being competitive to our fellow hotel in the area.Shower: When you had booked, you had the option to request a room with a shower. We did not receive one. You had also booked our Family room, which has traditionally come with a bath so we can accommodate our infant aged guests.Bathroom layout: We are sorry to hear you missed the designated towel railing behind the bathroom door.The ceiling: The hotel is in a 1800's original building. Due to the buildings listing we cannot make any major architectural changes. However we have had a variety of guests use this room since our new ownership 2 years ago and this is the first we have heard of "...banged heads...".Hot breakfast: We are sorry to hear that you did not read our breakfast menu as you would have seen our available hot dishes like our: toasted bagels with smoked salmon pate, toasted sweet berry waffles and etc.Same Breakfast: We offer a scandi-style continental breakfast with a varied buffet of food and ingredients. The only real restrictions is the guest's imagination. Now allow us to raise some points that we experienced during your stay: As mentioned above, you did not approach any of our team member during you stay which would helped improve your experience.You also failed to mention that our team (especially our breakfast team) gave you friendly local advice/knowledge of what to do in the area; like the Bodmin steam railway and the like.This has really caught us off guard because during your stay: you were all so complimentary to our team. Even giving a heartfelt thank you on your departure which included a hug. Overall the request for a "compensation", would be declined by any business in hospitality. Unfortunately you have done the equivalent of going to a restaurant, eat a 3 course meal, having a great time with the staff...then returning a week later and saying you did not enjoy your meal.Now that you know this: We encourage you to come stay with us again on your next visit, armed with your new found knowledge; as we are sure to beat your previous experience's score. We just emphasis that you give clarity on your booking request. The team all thoroughly look forward to seeing you all again! Our kindest regards Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Baljinder

Travelled with family
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
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 30 Aug 2023
Hello Baljinder; thank you so much for the great score and kind words! We look forward to seeing you on your next visit. Our hugest thanks, Hotel VARA Team.

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
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 27 Aug 2023
Hello Shawn; Thank you for your great score, kind words and lovely photos! We all look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Cornwall.Our hugest thanksHotel VARA Team

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
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 25 Aug 2023
Hello William; thank you for your score and kind words! Food is a new addition to our Hotel and we have plans to expand with seasonal dishes. You are also right about our location: "throw a stone hard enough from our hotel you'd hit the high street". We all look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Cornwall, our hugest thanks, Hotel VARA Team

6/10 Okay

Laurence

Travelled with group
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
Response from Team VARA on 21 Aug 2023
Many thanks for the feedback... we will try to get the score up to 5/5 next time you are with us

10/10 Excellent

grant

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 26 Jul 2023
Hello Grant; thank you for the great score! We look forward to seeing you on your next visit, our hugest thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most excellent service - highly recommended.
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
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 7 Jul 2023
Hello Jon; thank you for your kind words and great score! We will try and maintain that high standard that you experienced. We all look forward to seeing you again on your next visit, our hugest thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 2 Jun 2023
Hello Stephen, thank you for the great score! We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit. Our hugest thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Hajnalka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and amenities. Very attentive service and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 2 Jun 2023
Hello Hajnalka, thank you for the great score! We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit, our hugest thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Darren, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique type hotel with great service & less than 10 mins walk into centre of Truro
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 19 Apr 2023
Hi DarrenThank you for the great score! We are glad to hear you had a great stay. We look forward to your next visit with us!Hugest thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 6 Apr 2023
Hi STEVENThank you for the great score; we look forward to seeing you on your next visit!Our hugest thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 1 Apr 2023
Hi Stephen, Thank you for the great score, we look forward to seeing you again on your next visit! Hugest thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice
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
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 22 Mar 2023
Hi AimeeThank you for the great score and kind words!We look forward to your next stay with us. Hugest Thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem
Great staff, lovely welcome and blinkin good artisan pizza!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Tim on 17 Mar 2023
JonathanThank you so much for your reviewLook forward to welcoming you back soon

6/10 Okay

S

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 28 Jan 2023
Hi there, thank you for your feedback score!

10/10 Excellent

J

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lads working from swansea
10/10 great hotel to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 20 Nov 2022
Hi guysThank you for the great score! We look forward to your next stay with us!Hugest Thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

J

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Swansea lads
Staff are very friendly and rooms are great very clean 10/10 will be staying again soon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 19 Nov 2022
Hi there; thank you for your great score and we are so glad to hear we made you feel welcome and comfy! We look forward to your next stay with us, our hugest thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Carlton

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 12 Nov 2022
Hi Carlton; thank you for the great score, we are so glad to know that we made you feel so welcome! We look forward to your next stay with us, our hugest thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant hotel and excellent staff member making it very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 27 Oct 2022
Hi Kevin; thank you for the great score, we are glad to hear that you had a great stay and our team made you feel welcome! We look forward to your next stay with us, hugest thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 10 Oct 2022
Hi Matthew; thank you for your great score and amazing photos! We can't wait for your next stay (and photoshoot) with us.Again our hugest thanks!Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

susan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Team VARA on 22 Aug 2022
Thank you for your reviewWe look forward to welcoming you back soon

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 1 Aug 2022
Hi Michael Thank you for the great score; we look forward to seeing you again on your next visit! Hugest Thanks again! Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Olayisade

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 27 Jul 2022
Hi Olayisade, Thank you for the great score, we look forward to your next stay with us! Hugest Thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Maria Angelica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 22 Jul 2022
Hi Maria Thank you for your great review score, we look forward to your next stay with us! Hugest Thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 23 Jun 2022
Hi Clare Thank you fore your kind score! Looking forward to your next stay with us. Hugest Thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 16 Jun 2022
Hi Kathryn Thank you for the great score and we look forward to seeing you again on your next visit! Hugest Thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Callan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent cosy stay in Truro
I stayed here while my partner was in hospital in Truro. It felt like a real home away from home with wonderfully friendly staff. I stayed in a single room which was cozy and comfortable. The breakfast is really yummy with high quality ingredients. I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 15 Jun 2022
Hi Callan Thank you for your kind review and we are glad to hear we mad your stay comfortable while having to visit Truro Hospital. We can't wait to have you again! (under more leisurely circumstances) Our Hugest Thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Owners and staff very welcoming and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 10 Jun 2022
Hi Julie Thank you for your kind review, we look forward to your next stay with us! Hugest Thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 3 May 2022
Many thanks for your review, we look forward to welcoming youback soon

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great short stay
Very clean and comfy exactly what it said on the tin. Will stay again soon. Our second stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Hotel VARA on 1 May 2022
Hi Jane Thank you so much for your kind score, we are so glad that you enjoyed our stay with us! We are doing some evolution here at Hotel VARA, so on your next visit we're sure we'll exceed your previous experience. Our hugest thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Norris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Hotel VARA team on 25 Apr 2022
Thank you for your review We look forward top welcoming you back in the near future

10/10 Excellent

M

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 5 Apr 2022
Many thanks for your feredback

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 1 Apr 2022
Hi Nicola Thank you for your great score! We look forward to your next stay with us! Hugest thanks Hotel VARA Team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 23 Mar 2022
Thank you for your positive review. Delighted your enjoyed your stay with us and found the service to be excellent and thoughtful.

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Hotel VARA Team on 2 Mar 2022
Thanks for the review. We hope to welcome you back in the near future.

8/10 Good

Tjgfitness, Plymouth

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
Response from Merchant House Team on 3 Nov 2020
Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted to hear that you found the Hotel to be in a good location, received our traditional friendly service and indulged in our freshly cooked full breakfast. We hope to welcome you back again

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday Weekend in Cornwall
Quick check in after long drive to Cornwall so that was great. Room pleasant, had everything you’d like to have but not huge. Pretty clean. Shower cosy but functional. Hotel nicely situated for local amenities. Staff gave good service and were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Merchant House Team on 29 Oct 2020
Thank you, Lesley, for your feedback, we are delighted to hear you enjoyed a comfortable birthday weekend stay with us and that you received our traditional friendly service. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Lovely hotel , thought of everything . Ten minute walk into town. Covid safe
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Merchant House Team on 18 Oct 2020
Thank you for your lovely 10* review; we are delighted to hear you enjoyed a comfortable stay with us and found our COVID procedures well managed and that this made you feel safe during your stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice enough, good location
Our room was clean but a little bit tired. It had a velux window which was too high to see out of and only opened a little way. I was quite hot in the night although it was October (there was a fan). Staff were all friendly and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Merchant House Team on 15 Oct 2020
Thank you, Julia, for your review. We are pleased to hear you found the room clean and the Hotel to be in a good location. We are also pleased to hear that you received our traditional friendly service and we hope to welcome you back again soon.