Newton House Oxford

It was a shame that breakfast wasn't provided, but you can make tea or cocoa in the room, and there's a supermarket nearby to buy food. There are also a good number of cafes and restaurants around. The room was clean, and although it was just a shower, the water temperature was perfect. The towels and carpet were fluffy and comfortable. Since I only stayed one night, traveling light wasn't an issue, but there's no elevator, so it might be inconvenient for guests with a lot of luggage. I received polite emails regarding check-in and access, so there were no problems at all. It's a bit far from the city center, but it's a straight walk, and there were signs, making it easy to find. I liked that it was quieter and more affordable because of its location further out.

The room was very clean, the environment was quiet, the bed was comfortable, and the lighting was good! The owner was very helpful; he provided detailed instructions via email before check-in, and any problems I encountered were resolved immediately upon calling him. The staff were also very friendly, making me feel very welcome as a solo traveler! The room door was key-operated and had an additional security lock on the inside. There was a bus stop less than 100 meters away, making it very convenient to get to Christ Church with just four bus stops.

Newton's House. It's a three-story family-run house, not very spacious, but very clean. Check-in is unmanned; you'll be emailed beforehand with the electronic lock code, and the key is left at the door. The location is excellent, very close to Christ Church, Oxford University, and the town center. Oxford doesn't have a subway, and the area is small, so everything is within walking distance. If you have a lot of luggage, it's recommended to take a taxi from Oxford train station to Newton's House.

The room facilities are too basic, the windows are too small, it's hot and stuffy, the noise from the neighbors returning to their rooms after 1 a.m. is too loud, and the soundproofing is poor. I originally liked the free parking without reservations, but they sent an email a few days before arrival saying that parking is first come, first served, which is fine. The day before arrival, they sent another email saying that parking is only available from 12:00 check-in to 12:00 check-out, and there will be a hefty fine for parking early or leaving late. On this self-driving trip to the UK, four or five hotels didn't have this requirement. You could park your car after checking out and leave after visiting the attractions. If you force me to leave at 12:00, what's the point in booking a hotel with such poor facilities? It wasn't clear when booking, which is a rip-off. To be honest, Ctrip's service is very good, but the hotel has too many problems.

The room wasn't large, but it was within walking distance of Oxford University. There's free parking, so arrive early and get a spot. The lack of an elevator was a bit disappointing. Overall, it was a good value for the price. The staff were also very nice. They kept chatting with me, but thankfully their English was pretty good.

The room is in a great location, with a rare parking lot. The hotel is just a short walk from the campus, making it convenient to get around. The room is small, but clean.