The 10 best hotels in Oxford, United Kingdom

August 6, 2022 Yuk Petri

In the "city of dreaming spires," academia takes center stage. Gaze out at Oxford's world-famous university from the top of Carfax Tower before heading into the city's pedestrian-friendly streets. Follow your nose to the Covered Market for the makings of a picnic to enjoy at Headington Hill Park. Mix the historic and modern with visits to the 12th-century village church of Iffley and trendy Cowley's ethnic shops and music venues.
Restaurants in Oxford

1. George Street Hotel

15-19 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AB England 011 44 1865 638300
Excellent
36%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
10%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 198 reviews

George Street Hotel

Newest Hotel in Oxford, offering Luxury accommodation in central Oxford, close to all attractions and restaurants. Within walking distance from both train and bus stations.

A five star rip off

Reviewed By matthewjohnedwards

A “suite” with one room. Stains on walls and mirrors. Worn out fittings in bathroom. Key cards that didn’t work. Tea making facilities but no tea. A request for photo ID not required by law but by alleged “security” policy. All this for £359 a night. Quite simply a rip off.

2. The Holt Hotel

Oxford Rd Nr. Steeple Aston, Oxford OX25 5QQ England
Excellent
62%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 921 reviews

The Holt Hotel

A good, comfy hotel

Reviewed By Dr Maria L

The Holt is a clean hotel with simple, comfortable bedrooms and breakfast with a variety of fresh pastries, traditional English and fresh fruit and cereals. We felt comfortable and well looked after. We were a family group and the bedrooms allocated were arranged next to each other.

3. Malmaison Oxford Castle

3 Oxford Castle New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY England
Excellent
44%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 4083 reviews

Malmaison Oxford Castle

If you're tired of doing hard time in run-of-the-mill hotels, it's a completely different story at our former gaol, Malmaison Oxford. Instead sip the coolest cocktails in the free world at MALBAR and enjoy an eclectic mix of classic dishes with a twist at the Brasserie, from freshly caught fish to the famous Mal Burger. Good behaviour will get you privileges like free Wi-Fi, drench showers, plasma TVs and and even toiletries that are just begging to be nabbed by light-fingered guests. This is one hotel in Oxford city centre where you'll be happy to get a long stretch.

Excellent Food, Service and Cocktails!

Reviewed By Sam G

Had an amazing birthday dinner at Chez Mal Oxford. The staff, the service, the food, the cocktail, everything was perfect! They even brought out a little surprise birthday plate at the end of dinner and those are the little things that makes the difference! Also a huge thanks to Steph and Vera from brassiere and Marcos the bartender who made the best negroni and old fashioned I’ve ever had. Would highly recommend it!

4. voco Oxford Spires, an IHG Hotel

Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PS England
Excellent
32%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
7%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2488 reviews

voco Oxford Spires, an IHG Hotel

Welcome to voco® Oxford Spires, a stylish hotel in Oxford with its own on-site parking. Close to the River Thames, we're a short stroll from fascinating museums and university colleges in the city centre. Known for its dreamy spires and famous for Inspector Morse, Harry Potter and nearby Blenheim Palace and close to Wallingford and Thame where Midsummer Murders is based. Our Historic city is famous for JR Tolkien, CS Lewis and many Prime Ministers and even the odd US President all have done their studying in the famous halls and walls of the city. At voco® Oxford Spires, our guest rooms offer welcoming voco® flourishes including premium bedding, upscale toiletries and refreshing aerated showers. Whether hot or cold outside, our rooms have air flow cooling and heating which will keep you cosy and in control at a touch of a button.

Great Quality, Value and Location!

Reviewed By JoeCBansteadUK

We stayed for 3 nights in June. Easily found with plenty of car parking space (paid). Tremendous value given the proximity to town either along the Thames towpath, bus or taxi. Welcoming, friendly and efficient staff throughout. The hotel looks/feels as if it has recently been refurbished in a fresh, modern style - We prefer old school, but this one worked for us for our purpose. Spacious lobby, lounge and bar area. Our room (105) faced the main road direction, but even sleeping with the windows open, no road noise was discernible. Room was large (decent sitting area with a sofa and two easy chairs), well equipped, clean and comfortable. The bed linen was of excellent quality - very important for us. Bathroom was a little compact (shower over bath) but with modern, quality fittings. Good shower pressure. I’m told the indoor swimming pool was good. Breakfast buffet was to a very high standard with a wide choice of quality offerings. Croissant were excellent, which isn’t always the case in this country. Coffee machines provided excellent variants (flat whites for us), again, not always the case with machine coffee. A mark of the quality management was that even towards the end of breakfast service, none of the offerings were depleted. The evening restaurant version of the breakfast area was a little disappointing in terms of presentation (no table cloths on the wipe down tables) and lacked any evening atmosphere. Menu just about adequate, but nothing special. IHG run the hotel, so in their expert opinion this is what works for them, but would suggest an upgrade in presentation and menu would induce more guests to dine in. Highly recommended for Oxford visits - given the fine weather we really enjoyed walking into town along the towpath with rowing crews practicing in the river.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

15 Paradise Street, Oxford OX1 1LD England
Excellent
69%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 260 reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

Located in Oxford, United Kingdom just 1.4 miles from University of Oxford, Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre provides air-conditioned rooms and a bar. Among the facilities of our University City hotel are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 0.6 miles from Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. The hotel offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Blackfriars Hall, Taylor Institution Library and St Cross College. The nearest airport is Gloucestershire Airport, 45.4 miles from Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre.

Great location, super staff

Reviewed By StephenMB

We have been to Oxford many times but had never stayed at this hotel which is relatively new. The location suited as it needed to be convenient for the Boathouses. It turned out to be pretty perfect for the centre of Oxford including Westgate shopping centre and Oxford Castle. We parked at Seacourt Park and Ride and the bus delivered us to within a few hundred yards. The room was delightful and very quiet. We thought the air conditioning wasn't working but they showed us it was working, just quieter than we thought! Nice buffet breakfast, useful self service pantry, obliging and cheerful staff. Highly recommended.

6. The Randolph Hotel, by Graduate Hotels

Beaumont St, Oxford OX1 2LN England
Excellent
56%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
10%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 228 reviews

The Randolph Hotel, by Graduate Hotels

Located in Oxford's city center, our hotel is a landmark building with elegance and charm featuring Alice Restaurant which offers an exciting experience, serving mouthwatering dishes prepared by our highly skilled chefs. Our hotel has played host to prime ministers and presidents, and our renowned Morse Bar is instantly recognizable as the watering hole of Colin Dexter's world-famous detective, Inspector Morse.

Family celebration

Reviewed By Wander38652488446

Family celebration lunch for 25 in private dining room. Service good. The staff worked really hard. Food good. Surroundings since the fire about 5 years ago are Hong Kong with the marble and bling but without the buzz or weather. Strange for Oxford but I guess designed for the package tours. So probably OK commercially. I hope it works.

7. voco Oxford Spires, an IHG Hotel

Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PS England
Excellent
32%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
7%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2488 reviews

voco Oxford Spires, an IHG Hotel

Welcome to voco® Oxford Spires, a stylish hotel in Oxford with its own on-site parking. Close to the River Thames, we're a short stroll from fascinating museums and university colleges in the city centre. Known for its dreamy spires and famous for Inspector Morse, Harry Potter and nearby Blenheim Palace and close to Wallingford and Thame where Midsummer Murders is based. Our Historic city is famous for JR Tolkien, CS Lewis and many Prime Ministers and even the odd US President all have done their studying in the famous halls and walls of the city. At voco® Oxford Spires, our guest rooms offer welcoming voco® flourishes including premium bedding, upscale toiletries and refreshing aerated showers. Whether hot or cold outside, our rooms have air flow cooling and heating which will keep you cosy and in control at a touch of a button.

Great Quality, Value and Location!

Reviewed By JoeCBansteadUK

We stayed for 3 nights in June. Easily found with plenty of car parking space (paid). Tremendous value given the proximity to town either along the Thames towpath, bus or taxi. Welcoming, friendly and efficient staff throughout. The hotel looks/feels as if it has recently been refurbished in a fresh, modern style - We prefer old school, but this one worked for us for our purpose. Spacious lobby, lounge and bar area. Our room (105) faced the main road direction, but even sleeping with the windows open, no road noise was discernible. Room was large (decent sitting area with a sofa and two easy chairs), well equipped, clean and comfortable. The bed linen was of excellent quality - very important for us. Bathroom was a little compact (shower over bath) but with modern, quality fittings. Good shower pressure. I’m told the indoor swimming pool was good. Breakfast buffet was to a very high standard with a wide choice of quality offerings. Croissant were excellent, which isn’t always the case in this country. Coffee machines provided excellent variants (flat whites for us), again, not always the case with machine coffee. A mark of the quality management was that even towards the end of breakfast service, none of the offerings were depleted. The evening restaurant version of the breakfast area was a little disappointing in terms of presentation (no table cloths on the wipe down tables) and lacked any evening atmosphere. Menu just about adequate, but nothing special. IHG run the hotel, so in their expert opinion this is what works for them, but would suggest an upgrade in presentation and menu would induce more guests to dine in. Highly recommended for Oxford visits - given the fine weather we really enjoyed walking into town along the towpath with rowing crews practicing in the river.

8. Jurys Inn Oxford

Godstow Road, Oxford OX2 8AL England
Excellent
48%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2537 reviews

Jurys Inn Oxford

Jurys Inn Oxford Hotel and Conference Venue offers 240 bedrooms with DREAM bed by Jurys Inn, including Executive Bedrooms with added perks. The hotel's conference facilities accommodate up to 350 people in 20 meeting and function rooms across the property. The hotel also boasts an all-day Costa Coffee bar, a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, 250 parking spaces and Juvenate Health and Leisure Club with indoor splash pool and fitness centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, which is conveniently located just 3 miles outside Oxford city centre with excellent transport links to London.

Great location, great staff!

Reviewed By GeorgeU153

Great location, great staff! Lovely large room, very clean and quiet. Helpful and professional staff. The dinner at Marco Pierre White was exquisite. Lovely restaurant, very tasty food and very nice and helpful staff (kudos to AFROZ)! Definitely an enjoyable experience!

9. Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

Church Way Iffley Village, Oxford OX4 4DZ England
Excellent
36%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
9%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1464 reviews

Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel

Newly refurbished Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel, inspired by Oxford style vintage fashion with a décor based on the Oxford brogue and Oxford collar which is illustrated throughout the hotel. The main hotel was the birthplace of explorer and polar medallist, Francis Howard Bickerton born in 1889. The hotel's restaurant and bar is named in his honour ‘Frank's at Hawkwell House.’ Offering a locally inspired menu with signature dishes such as Baked Alaska, our Head Chef has infused his creations with a focus on local ingredients. Elm House, a 15 bedroom annexe in the hotel grounds was the former home to Major George W Allen, pioneer motorist, pilot and aerial photographer. The hotel is surrounded by landscaped gardens with a terrace perfect for al fresco dining, BBQs, social gatherings and weddings. All 62 designed bedrooms are locally inspired by Oxford fashion from days gone by. Refurbished meetings and events facilities in our Thames Suite offer a tranquil setting. Located in the picturesque village of Iffley, only 2 miles from Oxford city centre.

Nice and Handy for the Centre of Town

Reviewed By birnamwood

This was our second visit to the property and although, not as pleasurable as the last time, still good. We were allocated a ground floor room which was obviously designated for Disabled patrons, lovely large open wet walled bathroom, with a low level sink. The room was fully air conditioned but there was no opening window to allow fresh air in and it was a wee bit dirty, lacked cleanliness. Asked to change room for the following night and it was not a problem. Staff were excellent at this Hotel, nothing is to much bother. Recommend.

10. voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel

Henley Road Sandford on Thames, Oxford OX4 4GX England
Excellent
46%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1693 reviews

voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel

You'll find voco® Oxford Thames Hotel on the banks of the River Thames. Here, with us, you can enjoy a slice of the Oxfordshire countryside with fresh air and plenty of space. Being only three miles from the historic city of Oxford you can explore the Historical Museums, our recommendations are Ashmolean Museum, Pitt Rivers and Bodleian Libraries. Not forgetting the world famous Oxford University, made up of 38 independent colleges including the magnificent Christ Church. Why not book yourself in for a guided tour at the Oxford Castle and Prison immerse yourself in hundreds of years about the Castle's past. Looking for something fun, punting is a truly timeless tradition in Oxford. Punt down the River Thames and see Oxford in a whole new way. If you are escaping for retail therapy Oxford has everything you need, with the new Westgate shopping centre and independent shops in the 18th century covered market, you can shop until you drop.

Definitely worth a visit

Reviewed By lynnette81

Hotel is immaculate, staff are so friendly and helpful. We go on many trips and hotel stays and this hotel has by far been the best. I want to mention a receptionist called Sarah who was so helpful upon initial booking. Really enjoyed our stay.

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