1 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6NN, United Kingdom
#2 of 46 hotels in Oxford
Guests' ChoiceBased on 768 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 May 2024
Mark
United KingdomNo USB chargers available in the room. Power sockets by the bed were very difficult to use making charging phones hard.
Very friendly and attentive staff. Breakfast & dinner quality of food was exceptional.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Kelly
United KingdomWe couldn’t fault anything.
Fantastic in every way:friendly and helpful staff, the building-outside and inside, cleanliness, location, parking space, breakfast, the library, comfortable bed plus the decor was inspiring.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Jennifer
United StatesA charming historical property with an impressive level of service
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Judith
United KingdomI was concerned about the door to the outside. I reported this. I would have expected the manager to see me about it but he/she/they didn’t and that was disappointing. I am not convinced anything will be done about it and it needs to be attended to.
The room was very comfortable with all the amenities expected of a good hotel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Roderick
United KingdomWe were extremely annoyed to be presented with a 3%service charge fee as we were checking out. We’ve NEVER experienced this before in any hotel we’ve ever stayed in. It has marred an otherwise lovely stay. The service charge was not paid.
Lovely and cosy, welcoming and clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Fiona
United KingdomZero
Homely and exceptional comfort
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Timothy
United Kingdomreception staff had a strange demeanour - slightly distracted and unhappy
everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Karoly
United KingdomEverything was perfect.
Location of the hotel is excellent. Stunning decor and comfortable bed. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Our breakfast was served at the library and it was excellent! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Magdalena
United KingdomBeautiful hotel
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Alannah
United KingdomI'm only putting things here to help them get absolutely perfect! I did not like having "Accommodation Service Charge" (of 3%) added to my bill without explanation. I had not come across this before but apparently it's becoming the norm with very good hotels. They did take it off when I asked about it. It should have been communicated to me that it is an optional service tip and I would have appreciated knowing exactly how much goes to the staff. The food in the restaurant is really good, but the service is slow though lovely (I had also had a lunch there before). The hand held shower was broken but I know they would have fixed this by now, as they took good notes. Now really nitpicking: the coffee machine only does luke warm and not big cups, and there is nothing to say what the coffee pods are, some people prefer soap bars rather than liquid soap.
Room and breakfast, and dinner for 8 people. I really loved this hotel and would go back and even request the same room. The staff were always efficient - from reserving me a slightly larger parking space, getting me a slightly earlier check out, and being professional and friendly throughout. I loved the room - they gave me a free upgrade. But what was good was the attention to detail - lovely furniture and decor, good bathroom products, everything I needed, interesting paintings, etc.. Very good food.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Geoffrey
United KingdomEverything, and the staff were excellent
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
John
United KingdomI got charged twice (this was rectified).
Superb staff in a great hotel.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Reynolds
United KingdomMy view over the car park
Comfort and cleanliness and beautiful library
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Kimberly
United StatesNA
Amazing experience. Great room, clean, awesome. Staff were very accommodating.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Stuart
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Michael
United KingdomI informed the hotel of my disability but was still allocated the furthest room from reception up and down various flights of stairs
location and atmoshere
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Sam
United KingdomBed was extremely small
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Emma
United KingdomBeautiful hotel in the centre of Oxford. The decor was stunning and the carefully curated art just wonderful. The staff were all attentive and helpful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Peter
United KingdomEverything was very good.
Character and location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Jessica
United KingdomWe were disappointed with the breakfast as we were missed, then forgotten and the staff were quite busy!
Such a beautiful location and so comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Sarah
United KingdomLimited parking and suggested nearby alternative only offered 2hrs parking. There are other options eg park and ride or relatively expensive inner city parking approx 20 mins walk away.
Beautiful historic hotel in a great location with comfy rooms, friendly staff.and a great breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Sarah
United KingdomParking is limited. I was lucky enough to get a space on both nights that I was there which was great but I had to move it at checkout which I completely understood but turned out to be very inconvenient and I missed some of my conference as a result.
The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the hotel characterful and wonderfully located. The breakfast was delicious and it was a treat to get a free newspaper.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Ian
United KingdomSteaks were poorly cooked
Great location , and the artwork is fascinating. Good service and very comfortable beds.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Hilary
United KingdomNothing
Friendliness of staff
Stayed in March 2024
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