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Hotel VARA

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

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Exterior
Interior entrance
Lounge
Studio Room
Restaurant
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

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €113
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Accessible

Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Cosy Single Room

Cosy Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Studio Room

Studio Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cabin

Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 - 0.8 km
  • Lemon St Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Cornwall Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Truro Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Trelissick Gardens - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thomas Daniell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪108 Coffee House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Try Dowr (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hub Box - ‬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, a TV in reception and bike tour information
  • A bike cleaning area, coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • 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

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
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The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel VARA?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel VARA on 1 Nov 2025 start from €112.56, 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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Reviews

Hotel VARA Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 304 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the laid back atmosphere of the hotel, allowing guests to enjoy their time as they please.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attentive personnel, unexpectable good coffee at breakfast, silent, cozy. Lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Brenda

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

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

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

Aimee

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

10/10 Excellent

J

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Asma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My first night here was terrible. I was given Room 8, which was cold, had no proper mattress, and the washing sink was oddly placed outside the bathroom. The shower cabin was awful, and overall this room should never be given to any customer. I spoke with the staff, and thankfully one of them was kind enough to move me the next day to a proper, warm room with a better shower. Breakfast was very poor – the coffee machine was “on holiday,” and the only things available were a croissant, an egg you have to boil yourself, some bread, and tea and some fruits.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Not good if you have mobility issues. Lots of stairs and long walk to room. Shower over bath with no shower curtain so floor got very wet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Amina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wojciech Franciszek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good place to stay. Needs improve food quality, too small portions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfect for my needs. My only complaint was going up two flights of stairs, across a landing and down two floors to get to my room. I would definitely come again if I could have a room with easier access.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went for the best room 180 a night beautiful place massive room and bed lovely staff all round brilliant stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

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

beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy amables.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

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

Andrej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to centre nice relax place very good breakfast happy stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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