On a recent visit to Oxford I decided to stay in one of the prison cells at the Malmaison Oxford which was a former prison. It was a great decision as the rooms were indeed cells and still have the steel doors and brick walls to prove it. Everything else is completely modern with a large bathroom and nice working area. The location in what is actually part of Oxford Castle is within easy walking distance of most of Oxford's main attractions including the Ashmolean Museum, Bodleian Library and the principal colleges as well as the Westgate Mall. The hotel has a lot of nice modern art, much of it with a prison motif, albeit tongue-in-cheek. The staff is young and friendly and the clientele is quite mixed. I saw a Ford Focus parked beside a Ferrari. The dining room and bar are quite small at first glance until you realize there are many side rooms into what were once cells. The full English breakfast was great, but for dinner we went to some of the nearby pubs and the small Italian restaurant Prezzo which literally right next door. My only complaint was that the internet in the rooms is spotty, no doubt because of the thick walls and steel doors. But it works fine everywhere else. This is a luxury hotel, but the prices were definitely quite reasonable for the experience offered.
The hotel is located in a convenient location where we can easily commute around the city centre and the Bicester village. Sadia was really nice and helpful. She greeted us with a warm welcome. Rooms were quite small but they are clean and tidy. Overall, it was a great time staying at the hotel.
I booked this hotel for a weekend get away foe me and my partner. It was an early birthday treat, i advised the hotel this upon booking and they were fantastic enough to put a banner up and left a few little goodies for her which was amazing, very nice touch. The hotel staff were friendly, polite and courteous. Would definitely look at booking again in the future if we are down that way again.
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The staff are very nice and the location is excellent - city centre easily walkable and there is a bus for £2 single anyway. The cooked breakfast is good, usually, although tomatoes were a bit hard. Smashed Avocado on toast was very good, as were the poached eggs. Breakfast buffet is not very impressive. Would have liked more than one cheese and sorry-looking ham. Disappointed that espresso or cappuccino etc were charged extra when the room was more than £300 a night. Suggestion to put in a coffee machine in the breakfast area so people can help themselves. Bathroom was just about adequate but shower head fixed and the hairdryer was on the wall in the bathroom, so underpowered to say the least. Needs renovation to come up to today’s expectations. Realise this is a Victorian house but the plumbing is not good when you can have to flush the loo numerous times..The hotel also needs better ventilation. During the summer, it can get very hot. There was no fitness area, no spa etc. Room cleaned only on request and no replacement of water bottles unless you request them. Not sure what makes this 4-star in terms of facilities. Wouldn’t stay again at more than £300 a night for a room that needs serious renovation to make it pleasurable. There is an excellent restaurant just steps away over Banbury Rd called Gee’s. Two pubs/other restaurants and a small shop close by in North Parade Avenue.
The look of this hotel looks very low-key! Even very inconspicuous, I arrived at night. After passing through the cemetery, I felt a little cautious in my heart, but I completely forgot when I entered the door. The hotel reception was small, with the restaurant, the atmosphere was very good, there was a small fireplace and bar, the hotel The waiter was also very enthusiastic. There was a Chinese lady who was very nice. The room was relatively large. The first night was a high-class room. It was quite big. The next day, the standard room was OK. The mattress was very comfortable. ! Hot water is also great! awesome
Drive directly from London Airport to the hotel. The hotel is located in a residential area. The appearance is a submit-detached house. When we arrived, there was a large truck of renovation garbage at the doorway of the yard, which looked a bit messy. Entering the room was still very tidy. It should have just been renovated and looked relatively new and clean. The house is of course an old house with a certain history. The heating and sockets are a bit old. The sockets are arranged near the baseboards of the house, which makes charging awkward. Now everyone has so many electronic devices, it is recommended that the store provide more charging sockets. We booked a family room. The room is large enough. On the ground floor, there is a floor-to-ceiling window leading to the back yard. In summer, there should be a small inner yard with a table for leisure, but we arrived in winter and the yard was not decorated. Breakfast was arranged in a small restaurant in the sun room. The food is relatively rich and the environment is warm. You can communicate with other travelers. The manager and waiter are also very enthusiastic and can do their best to help the guests. The transportation is not bad. We basically walk to the central area, which takes about 20 to 25 minutes. The advantage is that you don’t have to find a place to park, and you can also see the small colleges on both sides along the way. There are not many places to eat around, but there is a small bar about 15 minutes' walk away, which has 1 Michelin star. It is a little expensive, but the food is delicious and the atmosphere is good. Students in the school are discussing business plans, which is a very university atmosphere. You can park on the roadside in front of the hotel, which is convenient. The manager let us park in the small parking lot of the hotel, which makes us feel at home. The small hotel is free and warm, and you can enter and exit with a password at night. Overall, I am quite satisfied. The next two pictures are of the small bar, and the last picture is Zixia on the road at dusk.
I played in Oxford for two days, because it was three people, so the choice was not so much, so I decided to make it. The room was clean and tidy, but the faucet was leaking, and the chandelier inside was also bad. There was a door in the room that could not be closed. But in general, the price is reasonable, the location is convenient, two minutes walk to the city center, the train station is less than ten minutes, but the hotel entrance is very small, on the street, you must carefully look at the signs posted at the door to find, service staff Is a little brother, very good attitude, but also help with luggage. If you are pursuing a good environment, it is not recommended, but if you travel short distances and many people, it is okay.
We stayed just one night to meet family members for dinner in Oxford.
It is very well located for the city cetre. Despite that, it is in a quiet location and we had a good night's rest in a small but comfortable room.
It lacks the range of facilites that you may want for a long stay. For example, it has no lounge, restaurant or lifts, which is the only reason I could not give 5 /5 for facilites. What facitlities is does have are good: in room tea and coffee making, television, radio and WiFi. Staff are friendly and helpful.
We came by car and used the Park and Ride system, which is excellent. Oxford bus services are good. The hotel is also only a short taxi ride from the station if you go by train.
The hotel was ideal for a short stay and we will use it again.
Why give full marks, first we arrived, there are staff enthusiastically help us with luggage, we live on the 3rd floor, the room is large up and down, the front desk staff is very warm to help us park, breakfast is free and paid, pay attention, If you don’t choose breakfast on the order, don’t be afraid. He also has breakfast for everyone. It is bread ham cheese milk coffee tea juice. This is free. The location is very convenient. It takes 8 minutes to walk to Christ College, which is the Harry Potter Magic Canteen. Go to the Ashmolean Museum within 15 minutes. Super convenient! The picture is a two-point paid breakfast, 13 yuan.
Really enjoyed our 5night stay. The manager and every staff member were so friendly, polite and attentive. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. I was apprehensive about being in a room at the front due to previous reviews re noise but it honestly wasn't a problem at all. The breakfast room is delightful and leads to a beautiful relaxing well kept garden with nice furniture. Choice of cooked breakfast served to you or continental breakfast if preferred. I would definitely recommend Pickwicks and look forward to visiting in the future. Trip Advisor says this hotel is 'pet friendly' this is incorrect as they do not accept pets
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Welcome to The Store - an inviting boutique hotel in the heart of the city of Oxford with 101 rooms; a destination bar and restaurant- rooftop bar- restorative spa and plenty of spaces to discover and explore. Located on Broad Street in the historic Boswells department store The Store delights guests with a labyrinth of beautifully designed spaces and installations that awaken a sense of exploration and wonder whilst encouraging you to settle in and make them your own. With design inspired by the rich heritage of the buildings former life- expect the unexpected as you move throughout and encounter different rooms and spaces. Discover Treadwell - the untraditionally British restaurant open from breakfast through to dinner - or retreat to one of the two bars and choose between streetside or rooftop views across the dreaming spires of Oxford. The restaurant opens from 7am to 11pm and room service is available 24hrs. The spa is a subterranean retreat with state-of-the-art facilities and treatments from world-renowned British brand Oskia. The reception team welcomes you at any time in our 24 hours reception. Wifi is free throughout the hotel. Our rooms feature air conditioning- minibar- coffee machine- satellite TV- desk- hairdryer and safe.
Additional information - Children up to 2 years old can stay in cribs free of charge on request - Children from 3 to 12 can stay in parents room in existing bedding - Children over 13 year old are considered as an adult.The hotel reserves the right to without prior notification cancel any reservation with an invalid or incomplete credit card number. Guests must present the Credit card used to confirm booking upon arrival during check-in.
With a stay at George Street Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from University of Oxford and within a 5-minute walk of Ashmolean Museum. This luxury hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Christ Church College and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Covered Market.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Make yourself at home in one of the 41 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
The independently owned Old Bank Hotel centrally located on Oxfords famous High is a breath-taking statement in design. The 5 star hotel has 43 luxury bedrooms many with unrivalled views of the citys most famous landmarks. The Room With The View is a spectacular rooftop bedroom and terrace which overlooks the High Street and Oxfords dreaming spires.
Key features of the hotel include the owners sophisticated art collection - an exclusive residents library overlooking the garden terrace - in-room spa treatments - personalised amenities - free car parking - electric car charging and full private dining and conference facilities in the Gallery - Boardroom and Red Room.
With a stay at Remont Oxford Hotel in Oxford (North Oxford), you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of Oxford and 7 minutes from John Radcliffe Hospital. This hotel is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Blenheim Palace and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Bicester Village.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 25 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
With a stay at Oxford Guest House in Oxford (Headington), you'll be a 5-minute drive from John Radcliffe Hospital and 7 minutes from Christ Church College. This bed & breakfast is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from University of Oxford and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Oxford? This bed & breakfast has 269 square feet (25 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Located in Oxford (North Oxford), Marlborough house hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Port Meadow and Ashmolean Museum. This bed & breakfast is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Oxford University Museum of Natural History and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Oxford Castle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.
With a stay at The Bocardo Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from University of Oxford and 11 minutes by foot from Thames River. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Blenheim Palace and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Bicester Village.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
With a stay at The Head of the River, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from Thames River and 3 minutes by foot from University of Oxford. This eco-certified inn is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Blenheim Palace and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Bicester Village.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The Head of the River, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
With a stay at Cotswold House in Oxford (North Oxford), you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of Oxford and 7 minutes from John Radcliffe Hospital. This guesthouse is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Blenheim Palace and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Bicester Village.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
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With a stay at Red Mullions Guest House in Oxford (Headington), you'll be a 3-minute drive from John Radcliffe Hospital and 7 minutes from University of Oxford. This guesthouse is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Blenheim Palace and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Bicester Village.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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With a stay at The Galaxie in Oxford (North Oxford), you'll be a 1-minute drive from University of Oxford and 6 minutes from John Radcliffe Hospital. This hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Blenheim Palace and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Bicester Village.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Stay in one of 25 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
With a stay at Museum Hotel Oxford in Oxford (Oxford City Centre), you'll be steps from University of Oxford and 8 minutes by foot from Thames River. This hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Blenheim Palace and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Bicester Village.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
With a stay at The Porterhouse Grill & Rooms, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from Thames River and 10 minutes by foot from University of Oxford. This bed & breakfast is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Blenheim Palace and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Bicester Village.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The Porterhouse Grill & Rooms, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and refrigerator in a common area.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
With a stay at The Buttery Hotel in Oxford (Oxford City Centre), you'll be steps from University of Oxford and 12 minutes by foot from Thames River. This guesthouse is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Blenheim Palace and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Bicester Village.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms.
With a stay at The Black Boy in Oxford (Headington), you'll be a 3-minute drive from John Radcliffe Hospital and 9 minutes from University of Oxford. This guesthouse is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Blenheim Palace and 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from Bicester Village.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
At The Black Boy, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.
With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, just a 3-minute walk from University of Oxford and 13 minutes by foot from Thames River. This apartment is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Blenheim Palace and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Bicester Village.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A 37-inch Smart television with cable programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
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GGuest UserThis hotel is in a great location, close to the train and bus stations. The check-in people were very friendly and let us leave our suitcases when we arrived before check-in time. They gave us a helpful detailed map of the major sights to see. When we returned to check in, they had already put our suitcases in our room upstairs. Our room was quiet and clean and came with a fan. The staff also let us store a sandwich in their refrigerator. Overall, a great stay for a reasonable price. I would definitely stay there again.
WwangmaggieThere is a bus station next to the hotel. It is more convenient to go to oxford center. The room size is okay, with plenty of sunlight, clean, and warm. The view from the window is very good. I saw a little squirrel in the morning, and the children liked it very much. However, after the check-in time is 4 o'clock, the check-out time is 10 o'clock, which is really inconvenient. In addition, the room cleaning will only be provided if the stay is more than 5 consecutive days. We have not cleaned the room for three consecutive days. I think it is not very reasonable and needs to be improved. .
I had a night's stay at the Balkan Lodge Hotel in early December. I booked a single room and was using it as a short stopover on my way to Swindon. I'd never visited Oxford before so it was an opportunity to have a look around the city. The first thing that attracted me to the Balkan Lodge was the free parking. And there is a car park at the rear of the property with room for about 8 cars. It's a large building and after parking I went through to the reception and checked in with the very helpful host John. My room was upstairs and whilst not the biggest was okay. Clean and tidy, plenty of tea bags, coffee, a kettle that worked and a decent little t.v. The bathroom was small but usable and the room was warm. A minor demerit the hotel no longer do breakfast so for the £80 I paid I felt it was ten pounds too much. I was aware of this before I booked so no major issue really. There is a cafe just up the road, 'Sylvie' and I used that for breakfast the next morning although it was pricey. It's part of another guest house I believe. The other thing to be aware of with the Balkan Lodge is that it's a fairly long walk to Oxford centre and all the major attractions. Over a mile I'd say. I'm sure a taxi would be possible though. Overall I had a decent stay at the hotel and would be happy to use it again.
ZZHIJUNThe breakfast at the hotel is very good, it feels like a gentleman and a young man are responsible for reception, dining, health and all work, very good service. The fly in the ointment is that the child has to add extra money, and it is quite expensive. We only had 108 pounds at the original price. Adding a 9-year-old child cost me 110 pounds. I started to feel like a black shop, but gave us a big room, and the breakfast service was very good. (Maybe it's a bit difficult to ask him to serve a white person to the yellow). Look at his dedication, this time Trip.com is dealing with a large number of refunds caused by non-crowns, and I don't think I'm bothered to complain. (Graphic: sunrise at the door)
The first person we fell in love is the manager Daniel Kiss. even we have never got a chance to meet him in person. Very pleasant and helpful with booking our stay. Always replied our email promptly. The second person is his colleague. It’s a shame we never got his name. Very helpful and friendly upon check in. Love smiling ☺️. Helped us retrieve key and open the door to our hotel. The room is very big and clean. It has everything you need inside the room. Even microwave. Plates and utensils. Bathroom is very clean. We stayed at the main floor. Not noisy even our room is facing main road. There’s a bus stop just right in front of the hotel. My husband and I enjoy walking. So We walked all the way to the city center and basically walk as far as our legs can take us. We will definitely go back again and highly recommended. Shame I don’t have any photos of the hotel.
GGuest UserThe only good thing about the tower house is the location, very central for everything. But it goes downhill from there, managers are non existent, very difficult to get hold of by phone and extremely rude and uncaring. The photos on their sites are of the two rooms they keep tidy for publicity and even they are not great. We arrived and had to phone, took several attempts for them to answer, they gave us code to keybox, let ourselves in, totally unmanned reception so had to phone again about which room we were in as no one was there. We were told that two rooms shared a bathroom which would have been ok but in reality The only bathroom is on the top floor with four flight of stairs and shared between 6 other rooms! So as you can imagine it was terrible to try and use the shower/ toilet as it was always occupied but we didn't really want to use it as it was so dirty with mould, mildew etc. We were in The little blue room, a small double but it wasn't a double bed but a queen size one so very small. There was a sink in a very dark alcove with no light as it was broken. The room itself was very dirty, stained carpet and bedding, dirty curtains, marks on walls, holes in the walls, large mark on one wall with holes where the bed head had been fixed to wall! Overall a very unkempt dirty room. The whole house had a feeling of disrepair, neglect, dirty, as if the owners couldn't be bothered. So sad to see a grade II listed building kept in such a condition. Feel that they just wanted peoples money and are uncaring of the condition of the house. We were not the only ones with similar complaints and concerns about broken and dirty rooms. When we complained we were told that it you don't like it then leave! We are writing to Oxford council ref the state of a listed building and the owners attitude towards visitors and contacting the other sites where they are listed to make people aware.
This hotel self rates as 2 stars - room was small, no bath, small sink, desk, only stool no chair. Nothing else. Shared bath. If you are on tight budget & this is what you want, then it’s ok. Conveniently located by train station. Negatives: internet was unacceptably slow. Carpets in common areas dirty and need a deep clean. A paint job would make common areas more presentable. Stairs extremely narrow and steep. Continental breakfast included; staff friendly, helpful except for one grumpy individual.
GGuest UserWe were very apprehensive about staying here after reading the reviews but as we only wanted a room for two nights we thought we would take the chance. The room was basic but clean with a good shower and included tea, coffee, biscuits and toiletries. Nice white fluffy towels too. Downsides were a damp problem which resulted in mould spots on the back wall and rubbish in the front seating area which wasn’t removed during our stay. However, at £135 for two nights it still represented very good value for money especially as parking was included and it was within walking distance of the town with bus stops nearby if half an hour walk is too much. The Co-op a few doors away sold some decent pastries for breakfast but there are also cafes close by for something more substantial. I don’t know what some people expect for the money they pay. Oxford can be expensive and this is a perfectly good budget option. We would stay again.
If it was not for the amazing staff, I would have left and asked for full refund. The manager - I believe her name is Ema, and room cleaning lady, they call her Auntie were amazing. She did everything from cleaning the rooms, hotel, and cooking! She deserves a raise. I think the owner is lucky - did not meet him, but here is my feedback directly to him: You ate lucky to have such dedicated staff. Please acknowledge them and reward them. The hotel has a lot of deferred maintenance. No hot or good pressure bathroom water. Beds are old, window does not work, no light bulbs in fixtures, no heating, very cold rooms …. Etc etc May be you are waiting to sell the place. However, I think you should consider spending some money on capital repairs. The breakfast is terrible. Please try your self the Spanish or bacon omelette!
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AAnony Qit’s definitely one of my favorite art museums in the UK, not only for its great collections but also the exhibition designs.
Oxford Castle & Prison
MM43***62Covid regulations at the castle/prison dictate that an hours guided tour must be taken. In reality a visit without one would be a mistake. Our tour was conducted by Becca, right from the start it was obvious she has a thorough knowledge of the sights to see at the location. A thoroughly enjoyable, rewarding and enlightening visit. Highly recommended.
Bodleian Library
西西溪老翁The Bodleian Library - University of Oxford is the main library of the University of Oxford. It is one of the oldest libraries in Europe (opened in 1602) and the second largest in the UK after the British Library. library. This is one of the 6 statutory libraries in the UK. All Oxford publications will be automatically sent to this collection upon publication. There are many branches under the library, among which the Radcliffe Camera branch has become an important landmark of Oxford University. Many books are stored here, and non-Oxford University students can also visit it. Bodori Library is composed of a group of buildings of different historical periods and styles. It is said that there are underground passages connecting each building.
University Church of St Mary the Virgin
真真诚7577For a few pounds you can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy a 360-degree view of Oxford, with the most stunning long strip of landscape and the city to the south. The church porch was built four or five hundred years ago, and its spiral columns are a major innovative feature in British architectural history.
Oxford Town Hall
小小思文Oxford City Hall is also a government agency. This municipal building consists of several parts. Many wonderful sights can be seen inside the city hall. There are also many tourists visiting here. Many municipal buildings are very simple.
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