Situated a 15-minute walk away from Oxford’s historic center, the four-pearl Oxford Spires Hotel is set in expansive grounds at the end of a sweeping driveway that keeps the noise of the busy Abingdon Road at bay. The 181 rooms are all large and bright, and most are decorated in rich shades of chocolate and teal, although the lower-category rooms have some dated furnishings and are in need of a revamp. Common spaces, however, were all renovated in 2016-17, resulting in a chic, contemporary look. Quality features include an indoor pool, spa and gym, and restaurant serving buffet breakfasts and three-course meals. Those looking to stay in the heart of Oxford might want to try the Vanbrugh House Hotel.
Situated a 15-minute walk away from Oxford’s historic center, the four-pearl Oxford Spires Hotel is set in expansive grounds at the end of a sweeping driveway that keeps the noise of the busy Abingdon Road at bay. The 181 rooms are all large and bright, and most are decorated in rich shades of chocolate and teal, although the lower-category rooms have some dated furnishings and are in need of a revamp. Common spaces, however, were all renovated in 2016-17, resulting in a chic, contemporary look. Quality features include an indoor pool, spa and gym, and restaurant serving buffet breakfasts and three-course meals. Those looking to stay in the heart of Oxford might want to try the Vanbrugh House Hotel.
The upscale Old Parsonage Hotel is a boutique property dating from the 17th century set on a busy road on the edge of Oxford's city center. Its ample Old World charm has been given a fashionable contemporary update throughout, with a polished finish framing the building's many period features. The rooms and suites, 35 in total, are smart and stylish, all with luxury marble bathrooms and decent tech, plus some open to private terraces. After the guest rooms, dining takes center stage with an excellent choice of menus available throughout the day, though breakfast is usually extra and food is generally pricey. Spa and gym features are notably absent, too. Overall, however, it's an outstanding and understandably popular choice; travelers looking for a more central boutique hotel might prefer the Old Bank Hotel or Vanbrugh House Hotel.
The upscale Old Parsonage Hotel is a boutique property dating from the 17th century set on a busy road on the edge of Oxford's city center. Its ample Old World charm has been given a fashionable contemporary update throughout, with a polished finish framing the building's many period features. The rooms and suites, 35 in total, are smart and stylish, all with luxury marble bathrooms and decent tech, plus some open to private terraces. After the guest rooms, dining takes center stage with an excellent choice of menus available throughout the day, though breakfast is usually extra and food is generally pricey. Spa and gym features are notably absent, too. Overall, however, it's an outstanding and understandably popular choice; travelers looking for a more central boutique hotel might prefer the Old Bank Hotel or Vanbrugh House Hotel.
The Hawkwell House Hotel is a mid-range, 72-room property comprised of a collection of buildings, the oldest of which dates back to the early 19th century. Interiors are modern and fresh yet homey, especially in the rooms, which also feature impressively modern bathrooms. The suburban location isn't ideal for exploring Oxford, but it is peaceful and secluded and not too far into the city. Rates are fair for what you get, but if proximity to the center isn't an issue, you may wish to compare prices with the nearby Westwood Hotel.
The Hawkwell House Hotel is a mid-range, 72-room property comprised of a collection of buildings, the oldest of which dates back to the early 19th century. Interiors are modern and fresh yet homey, especially in the rooms, which also feature impressively modern bathrooms. The suburban location isn't ideal for exploring Oxford, but it is peaceful and secluded and not too far into the city. Rates are fair for what you get, but if proximity to the center isn't an issue, you may wish to compare prices with the nearby Westwood Hotel.
The 22-room, upper-middle-range Vanbrugh House Hotel is an exceptionally well-located boutique hotel in the heart of historic Oxford. Rooms are charming and individually decorated with tasteful, Georgian and Arts and Crafts furnishings and modern amenities like minibars stocked with free snacks and soft drinks, rainfall shower heads in bathrooms, and satellite TV -- but no air-conditioning. The hotel has few extra property features, but it does host a small, well-liked, and reasonably priced restaurant and bar serving a nice breakfast spread and a seasonal lunch menu. Room service is available during limited hours, and Wi-Fi is free. Guests looking for an upscale spot with more common spaces should consider the Macdonald Randolph Hotel, which offers fine-dining, a classy bar, and a basement spa.
The 22-room, upper-middle-range Vanbrugh House Hotel is an exceptionally well-located boutique hotel in the heart of historic Oxford. Rooms are charming and individually decorated with tasteful, Georgian and Arts and Crafts furnishings and modern amenities like minibars stocked with free snacks and soft drinks, rainfall shower heads in bathrooms, and satellite TV -- but no air-conditioning. The hotel has few extra property features, but it does host a small, well-liked, and reasonably priced restaurant and bar serving a nice breakfast spread and a seasonal lunch menu. Room service is available during limited hours, and Wi-Fi is free. Guests looking for an upscale spot with more common spaces should consider the Macdonald Randolph Hotel, which offers fine-dining, a classy bar, and a basement spa.
The Old Bank Hotel is a handsome, luxury boutique property located right on High Street in the heart of historic Oxford. As the name suggests, this property is situated, primarily, in a Georgian building that was once a bank. Inside, decor is sophisticated and contemporary, adorned by an extensive art collection. A highlight is Quod, a busy dining and drinking spot popular with hotel guests and locals alike. The hotel's 42 guest rooms are stylish with modern amenities like minibars and luxe marble bathrooms, usually with separate rainfall showers and tubs. Entry-level rooms can be small, but suites are spacious. Nice extra perks include free parking, free bike rentals, and free daily walking tours, but a downpoint is the lack of wellness facilities. Those seeking a spa could try Macdonald Randolph Hotel, though its rooms aren't as stylish.
The Old Bank Hotel is a handsome, luxury boutique property located right on High Street in the heart of historic Oxford. As the name suggests, this property is situated, primarily, in a Georgian building that was once a bank. Inside, decor is sophisticated and contemporary, adorned by an extensive art collection. A highlight is Quod, a busy dining and drinking spot popular with hotel guests and locals alike. The hotel's 42 guest rooms are stylish with modern amenities like minibars and luxe marble bathrooms, usually with separate rainfall showers and tubs. Entry-level rooms can be small, but suites are spacious. Nice extra perks include free parking, free bike rentals, and free daily walking tours, but a downpoint is the lack of wellness facilities. Those seeking a spa could try Macdonald Randolph Hotel, though its rooms aren't as stylish.
It's hard not to be impressed by the 19th-century Gothic architecture of this upscale landmark hotel. Its sumptuous interiors are no less striking, though rooms are lacking the polish you'd expect from a property of this caliber. The location couldn't be better for exploring Oxford center, and _Inspector Morse _fans will recognize the decor from frequent shoots at the hotel. Overall, it might be a little old-fashioned for some, and rooms aren't fully worth the price, but the building and its setting are certainly quite special.
It's hard not to be impressed by the 19th-century Gothic architecture of this upscale landmark hotel. Its sumptuous interiors are no less striking, though rooms are lacking the polish you'd expect from a property of this caliber. The location couldn't be better for exploring Oxford center, and _Inspector Morse _fans will recognize the decor from frequent shoots at the hotel. Overall, it might be a little old-fashioned for some, and rooms aren't fully worth the price, but the building and its setting are certainly quite special.
Located in the heart of Oxfordshire, three miles from Oxford, this hotel is a country retreat surrounded by peaceful parkland and a quiet stretch of river. There's not a lot in the immediate area, and there's no public transport, but there are pretty walks together with an on-site restaurant and health club with pool. Rooms can vary quite a bit, so it's worth considering an upgrade. Serene oases like these rarely come cheap, however, and this is no exception. So if you're watching your budget, the Holiday Inn Express Oxford down the road might be more on budget.
Located in the heart of Oxfordshire, three miles from Oxford, this hotel is a country retreat surrounded by peaceful parkland and a quiet stretch of river. There's not a lot in the immediate area, and there's no public transport, but there are pretty walks together with an on-site restaurant and health club with pool. Rooms can vary quite a bit, so it's worth considering an upgrade. Serene oases like these rarely come cheap, however, and this is no exception. So if you're watching your budget, the Holiday Inn Express Oxford down the road might be more on budget.
This 95-room, upscale boutique hotel is housed in a beautifully refurbished former Victorian prison that retains a large portion of its original fixtures. Most rooms comprise three cells and are cozy and contemporary, though some can get stuffy. The rooftop bar looks out over the hotel's prime central Oxford setting and is lovely on sunny days. Rates aren't cheap though -- comparable to the five-star Macdonald Randolph Hotel nearby -- but you'd be hard pressed to find a more unique hotel experience than at the Malmaison Oxford Castle. It's hard to imagine that the posh surroundings once housed (and hanged) British prisoners, though period furniture and preserved dungeon-like punishment cells are scattered throughout the property.
This 95-room, upscale boutique hotel is housed in a beautifully refurbished former Victorian prison that retains a large portion of its original fixtures. Most rooms comprise three cells and are cozy and contemporary, though some can get stuffy. The rooftop bar looks out over the hotel's prime central Oxford setting and is lovely on sunny days. Rates aren't cheap though -- comparable to the five-star Macdonald Randolph Hotel nearby -- but you'd be hard pressed to find a more unique hotel experience than at the Malmaison Oxford Castle. It's hard to imagine that the posh surroundings once housed (and hanged) British prisoners, though period furniture and preserved dungeon-like punishment cells are scattered throughout the property.
The three-and-a-half pearl Remont Oxford is a 25-room, upscale cross between a sleek contemporary hotel and a suburban B&B. The interiors are surprisingly modern and well finished, but the North Oxford surroundings are decidedly residential. An extensive breakfast is included in room rates, though it finishes early every morning. There's also a peaceful, secluded garden for guest use. The Remont lacks many of the facilities one might expect for this price point, but it's certainly more impressive than most B&Bs. That said, it's definitely worth comparing rates with the Burlington House Hotel, another B&B, two blocks away.
The three-and-a-half pearl Remont Oxford is a 25-room, upscale cross between a sleek contemporary hotel and a suburban B&B. The interiors are surprisingly modern and well finished, but the North Oxford surroundings are decidedly residential. An extensive breakfast is included in room rates, though it finishes early every morning. There's also a peaceful, secluded garden for guest use. The Remont lacks many of the facilities one might expect for this price point, but it's certainly more impressive than most B&Bs. That said, it's definitely worth comparing rates with the Burlington House Hotel, another B&B, two blocks away.
The 26-room, mid-range Royal Oxford Hotel is well-situated just a 10-minute walk to the heart of historic Oxford and a four-minute walk to the train station. The hotel has a good on-site Korean Restaurant and Bar, but few other features. Rooms are simple and generic though well-equipped with AC, flat-screen TVs, and free snacks. The hotel offers room service during limited hours and a breakfast buffet is available for an extra fee. Travelers might want to also check out the nearby Butterfly Hotel, which offers comparable rates and a little more charm.
The 26-room, mid-range Royal Oxford Hotel is well-situated just a 10-minute walk to the heart of historic Oxford and a four-minute walk to the train station. The hotel has a good on-site Korean Restaurant and Bar, but few other features. Rooms are simple and generic though well-equipped with AC, flat-screen TVs, and free snacks. The hotel offers room service during limited hours and a breakfast buffet is available for an extra fee. Travelers might want to also check out the nearby Butterfly Hotel, which offers comparable rates and a little more charm.