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Hotel VARA

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

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

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$3,924
NT$4,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5

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 bathtub
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 7 Ping (23 square meters)
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 Ping (13 square meters)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 Ping (13 square meters)
  • 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
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 Ping (10 square meters)
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 6 Ping (20 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 Ping (13 square meters)
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 4 Ping (13 square meters)
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 Ping (7 square meters)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Trelissick Gardens - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

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

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 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
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
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel VARA?

As of 2025/7/27, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel VARA on 2025/8/4 start from NT$3,924, 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 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?

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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Hotel VARA Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 288 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

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

Clare

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

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

Christopher

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

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

Stuart

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

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

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities well worth a visit
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hajnalka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and amenities. Very attentive service and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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

Darren

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

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

Lads working from swansea

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

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

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