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Hotel Hotel VARA (formerly Merchant House Hotel)

49 Falmouth Road, Truro, TR1 2HL (show map)

8.1

Very good

720 verified reviews

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Hotel Overview

Whether you're visiting Truro to work or explore, Hotel VARA is an affordable ‘boutique’ sized hotel in a classic townhouse that sits in a leafy residential neighbourhood. A short stroll takes you into the centre of Truro where you can shop & browse around Cornwall’s capital city.
The hotel has an informal, friendly atmosphere with Scandi-inspired social spaces. Relax with a drink in the bar or lounge, or find a quiet spot to work. Room sizes to suit solo travellers, couples, groups or families. Choose from single, double, twin, family, accessible and dog friendly rooms. There is also a studio room with kitchenette for longer stays. All rooms have en-suite bathroom or shower room, Freeview TV, complimentary WiFi and toiletries. Hotel VARA provides a ‘Scandi’ style continental breakfast, which is a relaxed help-yourself morning buffet.
The INK bar stocks local Cornish drinks, speciality tea and barista coffee. Freshly cooked artisan pizzas (including vegan and gluten free) are available from 6pm to 9pm.
There are 3 flexible meeting and events spaces for private hire, each set up to host online and hybrid meetings and presentations. These spaces are also available for private events and celebrations.
Truro is centrally located with both the north and south coasts easily accessible for exploring or doing business in Cornwall. Hotel VARA is close to Truro station, offers secure bicycle storage, and there is a bus stop directly outside with regular buses to the centre of Truro and Falmouth.
There is free on-site parking.
Our single rooms, Cabin Double Rooms & studio room are not dog friendly.

Formerly Merchant House Hotel

Before June 2022 Hotel VARA was known as Merchant House Hotel

Before April 2019 Hotel VARA was known as Merchant House

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Cosy Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Rear facing double rooms & en-suite shower rooms. Sleeps up to 2 adults.

Large Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

Larger twin rooms - with 2 single beds, & en-suite bathrooms or shower rooms. Sleeps up to 2 adults.

Large Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Larger double rooms & en-suite bathrooms or shower rooms. Sleeps up to 2 adults.

Accessible Double Room With Wet Room - enter dates to see room photos

Ground floor double room - equipped as an accessible room, & en-suite wet room. Direct access to parking. Sleeps up to 2 adults.

Standard Family Room - enter dates to see room photos

Family rooms - with double & single beds & en-suite bathrooms or shower rooms. Sleeps up to 2 adults & 1 child / 2 adults sharing.

Studio - enter dates to see room photos

Large first floor double rooms & en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower. Sleeps up to 2 adults.

Cabin Double - enter dates to see room photos

Small double rooms with a ‘cabin’ feel & en-suite shower rooms. Sleeps up to 2 adults.

Single Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bolthole rooms for single travellers - with single beds, & en-suite shower rooms. Sleeps up to 1 adult.

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Facilities of Hotel VARA

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Pets allowed, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Packed lunches, Snack bar

Front-desk/reception area services
Concierge service, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out

Common areas
Shared lounge/TV area

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Laundry

Business facilities
Business centre, Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities

Miscellaneous
Designated smoking area, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Additional Toilet, Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Carpeted, Clothes rack, Coffee machine, Desk, Electric kettle, Entire unit located on ground floor, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Fan, Flat-screen TV, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Heating, Iron, Ironing Facilities, Kitchenette, Kitchenware, Linen, Microwave, Refrigerator, Shower, Tea/Coffee Maker, Toilet, Towels, TV, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 14 Jan 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

Check-In
From 15:00:00 hours

Check-Out
Untill 11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Pets are only allowed in limited rooms, subject to availability and by prior arrangement with the property. Please contact the property before arrival to ensure rooms for pets are available.
For booking of 5 rooms or more, different policies and supplements will apply
For groups of 5 rooms or more specific deposit and cancellation policies applyThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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8.1

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Mark

“Perfect Hotel in every way”

10.0

09 Dec 2024

The Hotel was immaculate and very tastefully and stylishly decorated. The host and his staff were exemplary in their attention. Room was very cosy and super clean and fresh. The food was perfect and open fire in the lounge a lovely treat.

Ruth

“Very friendly staff at this quiet but efficient hotel.”

8.0

05 Dec 2024

The 2 staff we met were excellent. Both charming and attentive. Elliot was on duty that evening, he was on reception, bar, and he cooked us a lovely pizza. Being able to use the car park from earlier in the day on arrival was a big help for us too.

Liz

“Stay in Truro”

8.0

26 Nov 2024

We showed up very early and we're able to leave our luggage while we explored the town. The hotel was a little way from the town centre up a hill but we walked down the one street to get to the centre, it was very easy.

Steve

“Great hotel, lovely decor, concierge was the best I've ever met!”

10.0

22 Nov 2024

Elliot is a credit to the business and added an extra layer of professionalism and value to my stay. I've stayed in hundreds of hotels with my work over the years and he was genuinely the best Concierge I have met. The energy and charisma he portrays made me think it was his business. 10/10

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Hotel Hotel VARA (formerly Merchant House Hotel)

49 Falmouth Road, Truro, TR1 2HL (show map)