Vanbrugh House Hotel





7.6Good
(1,258 Ratings)
"The rooms were beautiful, clean with additional added surprises , free biscuits, water, coffee, tea hot chocolate ."
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This elegant boutique hotel is located in the heart of Oxford, surrounded by the historic college buildings. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Oxford Rail Station is a 7-minute walk from the building.
Concierge services
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
WiFi/Internet
Safe
Toilet with grab rails
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Emergency cord in bathroom
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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7.6Good
(1,258 Ratings)
"The rooms were beautiful, clean with additional added surprises , free biscuits, water, coffee, tea hot chocolate ."
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Ratings and reviews
2.0 / 10.0
The location
Unfriendly staff on arrival & departure. Room disappointing. Very overpriced. We are regular visitors to Oxford and regret booking this hotel.
8.0 / 10.0
Great size and location
Everything was great but the wheelchair friendly bathroom could be more helpful to non wheelchair chair but that’s being very critical
10.0 / 10.0
The rooms were beautiful, clean with additional added surprises , free biscuits, water, coffee, tea hot chocolate .
I liked everything
8.0 / 10.0
Excellent location, great staff, very helpful and accommodating.
Nothing springs to mind.
7.0 / 10.0
Friendly staff, comfortable room, clean, location, coffee/tea maker in the room, complimentary water, safe deposit box, hairdryer, iron board, iron, hairdryer
No fridge in the room, continental breakfast for £20
10.0 / 10.0
The location was excellent, right in the heart of Oxford and within walking distance of major attractions. The building has a charming historic character, and the room was clean and comfortable. Staff were polite and helpful during the stay.
The room was slightly small, and sound insulation could be improved, especially at night. Other than that, everything was fine.
10.0 / 10.0
I loved the Room pretty special room tbh. Very Large.
The Tv remote not very good! Only fault. Only to watch the Morning news with a Cup Tea!
5.0 / 10.0
Great location, easy walk to the station and then walking distance from all the tourist attractions and things we wanted to see. Nice tea, coffee and biscuits station in the room. Staff very friendly, easy check in and out, able to leave our bags there pre check in and then delivered straight to the room
Bed was really uncomfortable to me, my husband didn’t mind too much but very hard bed and especially pregnant was even more difficult to sleep. Room was on the ground floor and from 7am on each morning could hear every door open and close and people talking as they started their days. Old building also so heard the pipes from the bathroom rattling each morning as people woke up and started using showers. Meant was quite toted for our trip as not a comfortable nights sleep and early starts to the morning due to the noise
7.0 / 10.0
Fantastic location interesting position opposite the Oxford union both the hotel and the Oxford union are such beautiful buildings. Love the exquisite staircase and Regency features have been kept.
Minor gripes here but shocking wallpaper in the central body of the hotel, unsafe plug points for kettle and coffee machine, coming away from the wall.
10.0 / 10.0
Fulfilled our expectations
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Location, building with character and very friendly staff
Nothing!
9.0 / 10.0
Nice hotel, excellent location
Lack of elevator was tough for grandma
Lack of elevator
9.0 / 10.0
Location and comfort. Interesting building, nicely appointed. Friendly staff.
The Continental breakfast was a little on the sparse side,great central location, quiet and comfortable.
4.0 / 10.0
Good location
Bad smell in Barhroom
5.0 / 10.0
Location is great. Shower was superb.
The welcome was good but very indescrete when discussing the bill. The room was very cold on arrival and then the temperature was hard to regulate. The two slipper baths were not clean. There were cobwebs hanging from the ceiling. The television remote did not work properly. Having bags of sheets dumped outside the door and cleaning staff hanging around in public areas on their phones just waiting for you to leave in the morning was intimidating and uncomfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
Location
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Location, breakfast
9.0 / 10.0
Location.
I wish there has been a bar!…
6.0 / 10.0
The Location was excellent . The size of rooms were really good and the beds really comfortable . Everything was very clean. The tea and espresso machine came with biscuits which mark it high for me .
The rooms were decorated very darkly considering the small amount of natural light in both rooms we stayed in . The first room , the shower temperature never went above tepid and we were moved to another room where eventually the water became hot but not till I had wasted a lot of of water running it to get there. The second room temperature never got above 18 degrees despite me boosting it several times . I think it was expensive for not having a communal area or sitting room. The staff were efficient but not very welcoming or friendly . A welcome that makes you feel you are special and expected makes all the difference .
7.0 / 10.0
Suite was lovely and location great for the theatre:
Not really a hotel, entry was awkward - no bar and I tried to book a breakfast for my parents given their wedding anniversary and was told they had the vending machines. Room quality 4 star but hotel service didn’t match it at all.
4.0 / 10.0
The location was great, bang in the centre, so super convenient
the wonky floors, the tiny space, uncomfortable bed and pillow, really noisy.. in the morning it was like someone was kicking down the door but it sounds like suitcases being manoeuvred in tiny spaces so it kept hitting things
9.0 / 10.0
Excellent location, friendly staff, beautiful building.
Nothing.
10.0 / 10.0
The location is perfectly situated in city center. The staff was always helpful. The rooms are comfortable.
9.0 / 10.0
Excellent location and beautiful suite. The staff were friendly and helpful. I only wish we'd come during warmer months to be able to fully enjoy the patio.
The mattress was a bit firm for my taste, but I slept well nonetheless.
7.0 / 10.0
Great location. Spacious room.
Too much noise outside for sleeping. Not able to keep windows open, had to put toilet paper rolls to hold them. Expensive breakfast that didn’t even include a cooked breakfast.
8.0 / 10.0
The room is comfy and well appointed, the location is excellent, and the general feel of the place is relaxed and welcoming.
Everything was fine!
9.0 / 10.0
athe location is exceptional, in the very heart of old Oxford, and the rooms spacious, cozy and displaying all you need.
building work next door.
4.0 / 10.0
The state of the decor was not what I had hoped for. We received an upgrade upon arrival but the room was rather scruffy in my opinion and desperately needs to be painted! I was so disappointed.
8.0 / 10.0
Location
Bed was very uncomfortable
9.0 / 10.0
Great room and great location
Not the cheapest
8.0 / 10.0
Room was enormous with equally enormous bathroom and terrace. Very well fitted out and cared for and comfortable bed. Right in the middle of town in easy walking distance of all the central area yet on a quiet street.
Good continental breakfast with friendly, attentive staff.
Nothing
6.0 / 10.0
The location was excellent.
The mattress was heavily worn and dipped in the middle. It badly needs replacing. We stayed on a Sunday night and the pub was supposed to shut at 11pm. The music was still pumping at gone midnight. You can really hear it in the rooms. It must be really bad on Friday and Saturday nights.
7.0 / 10.0
Very quiet and convenient
Lobby quite small. No public spaces to hang out in.
2.0 / 10.0
The plumbing didn’t work so our shower had no hot water. There was no other suitable room.
Nobody could authorise compensation and I have been ghosted by them since.
This service is unacceptable
2.0 / 10.0
The rooms were lovely and the hotel staff friendly. A top central location.
The only rooms available were facing the street which wouldn’t normally be an issue except for the roadworks right outside that woke us up at 7:00am. The hotel was full and the staff did try to find an alternative but no discount was offered to compensate for the noise/inconvenience for what was quite an expensive room.
9.0 / 10.0
Location is just perfect for the town and facilities. The unexpected little private garden was a delight.
Bathroom was a little small
8.0 / 10.0
Right near the centre of Oxford, but in a quiet street, so best of both worlds.
Shower very hot and wouldn't turn back to cooler, but a hot shower is good occasionally!
4.0 / 10.0
I have to say that the word 'hotel' is misleading. Hotels have restaurants. This was a B&B which couldn't handle my gluten and dairy free diet at breakfast. And could I get hold of Booking.com? NO. Too busy 'training' AIs. I shall never book through this site again. Managing the shower was also difficult as it was too easy to turn on the over head shower - which emitted cold water on your head. Not so great first thing in the morning Cracked floor tile in bathroom.
location
10.0 / 10.0
perfect location and beautifully styled property
not much but if there was one thing, is we’d have like more in room refreshment options
9.0 / 10.0
Location is the best. Centrally located to shops, restaurants, cafe. It is also a few steps to Broad Street which is next to Oxford campus. The receptionist is very accommodating esp Aphi who tried to make my stay here as comfortable as possible. The bed is large and super comfy.
The room was quite small .
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Vanbrugh House Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Vanbrugh House Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Vanbrugh House Hotel?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes concierge services, free wifi/internet, non-smoking, heating, and wheelchair accessible.
