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Hotel VARA

Property class: 4

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A historic building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a balcony with ornate ironwork.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a large plant.
A hallway with a potted plant, framed certificates on the wall, and a door leading to an outdoor area.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.
A dining table with two wine glasses and a candle holder, set against a window with a view of buildings.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $161
$134 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Explore the area

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49 Falmouth Road, Truro, England, TR1 2HL
  • Place, Royal Cornwall Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hall for Cornwall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Truro Cathedral
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window.

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Accessible

  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Cosy Single Room

  • 54 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Family Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cosy Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Cosy Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Studio Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cabin | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cabin WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 10

DOUBLE Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Truro

Centrally located in Truro, Hotel VARA is within a 15-minute walk of Hall for Cornwall and Royal Cornwall Museum. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Truro Cathedral and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Trelissick Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Royal Cornwall Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hall for Cornwall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Truro Cathedral - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Victoria Gardens - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cornwall National Landscape - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪108 Coffee House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Wig & Pen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hub Box - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Skinner's Brewery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel VARA

Hotel VARA offers 30 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 25-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 30 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Additional amenities at this hotel include a banquet hall, bicycle tour information, and bike storage.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hotel VARA. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

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
  • 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

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Merchant Truro

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Carlton Hotel Truro

Merchant House Guesthouse Truro

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Merchant House

Hotel VARA Hotel

Hotel VARA Truro

Hotel VARA Hotel Truro

Hotel VARA Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 338 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms Lovely staff Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all good, well located. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel still being developed, but great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wilfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Hotel Vara for 3 nights while attending a wedding just outside Truro. Thoroughly enjoyable and the Staff I encountered were efficient and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I chose Hotel Vara as I needed a venue with a private dining room which they offer much more reasonably priced than alternative hotels in the area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes and further car park around the back of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lparking was easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness. Would be great if we can have shower curtains and typical continental breakfast such as mushrooms, scrambled eggs, hashbrown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was cold on arrival and basic in its offer. But comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

8/10 Good

Rino

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clare

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amina

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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