The Oxford House





6.8Average
(350 Ratings)
"Very friendly, nice room, good value."
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The Oxford House offers accommodations in Oxford, 2.9 miles from University of Oxford and 12 miles from Blenheim Palace. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge.
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6.8Average
(350 Ratings)
"Very friendly, nice room, good value."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
7.0 / 10.0
Clean sheets , comfy bed!
Ok size of the room
9.0 / 10.0
Staff very accommodating, decent location and food options/ supermarkets nearby. TV, kettle and microwave as well as iron and ironing board on request. Great if you are on a budget in Oxford!
1.0 / 10.0
The attention was good, and the receptionist was quite friendly
The surroundings are unpleasant, the smell of cigarettes at night is awful, and you can hear everything other people say in the rooms perfectly. Also, the bathroom wasn't clean enough. I couldn't sleep there; I had to find another room for the night.
8.0 / 10.0
Clean. Easy to get in touch with staff.
TV didn't work but I don't blame the staff who weren't on site as I arrived late. The other former guests obviously do not treat that hotel with the respect it deserves.
The shower was too hot. Couldn't use it or turn it down temperature wise. But was a drained room so all good. Clean.
7.0 / 10.0
Good value for money
Parking directly outside
Clean
Great communication
Secure room
Comfy, clean bed
No hairdryer despite in listing
No TV remote for TV
Wouldnt feel safe outside after dark (but didn't affect us as was inside anyway)
2.0 / 10.0
A comfy bed, good size
Nice tea & coffee station with electric kettle
Nice bedside table and desk
Very disappointing:
- Shower floor conveniently not photographed in property advert
- Bedroom smoke alarm covered up with a plastic bag (a big no-no anywhere, even in your own home)
- Black mould on two corners of the windowsill and in bathroom corners (especially right by the shower)
- Damp smell in the bedroom (obviously because of the black mould)
- Shower head and bathroom floor looked like they hadn't been cleaned in over a week
- Leak stains on the bedroom ceiling and paint peeling off bedroom walls and windowsill
- TV didn't connect to the satellite
7.0 / 10.0
Most of all I appreciated that the room was quiet. I also appreciated the coffee, the microwave and the fan that helped us with the heat. The staff was polite and helpful. The bedsheets were clean.
There wasn't any closet for clothes, the matress wasn't great, and there was no shower curtain.
1.0 / 10.0
Very keen to communicate before the stay, but when the hospital appointment was postponed and we tried to cancel - we've been met with nothing but "Radio Silence" since.
Also, it states Free Parking on the advert, but after we'd booked, we received a message advising we needed to reserve parking, but when we messaged to request a reservation - were told that they couldn't reserve a space, or guarantee any parking!!!
failure to reply to message and mails - no parking as advatised!
8.0 / 10.0
Good value for money and close enough to central Oxford. Clean and comfortable and quiet room with all needed appliances. Would definitely recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Very friendly, nice room, good value.
8.0 / 10.0
The large kitchen/diner had everything you needed. The room was very clean and so was the en-suite bathroom. It was quiet and the bus stop was nearby to go into Oxford City.
7.0 / 10.0
Comfortable bed; room facilities were fairly basic but all that I needed. Friendly welcome when I arrived.
The room was a little shabby. Perfectly fine for the price, but not pristine.
8.0 / 10.0
served the purpose of an overnight stay. Room clean, receptionist very friendly and helpful.
parking out the front was a bit haphazard. Situated on a very busy main road
6.0 / 10.0
Reasonably priced with a comfortable bed.
The shower had two settings - very hot and scalding hot. Unusable
9.0 / 10.0
Nice location
I didn’t get packing space
7.0 / 10.0
The room was really nice and I loved the shower being so open and big. Was a lovely stay there
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
The room and bed were clean, and I slept very comfortably. Additionally, the Oxford House was conveniently located near the conference area I was attending, which was a significant advantage.
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
Amazing value
Friendly helpful staff
On bus route to city centre very frequent buses
Not what I expected but value for money excellent and worked for us
6.0 / 10.0
The location was fine. I took the 5-number bus to reach the city centre, which took around 20 minutes.
The bathroom doesn't have a lock from the Inside. Informed the staff immediately, but he ignored it and was well aware of it. mentioned all rooms are like that and can't be swapped.
4.0 / 10.0
A few things:
This is a upstairs space on top of stores with no real reception. I wish there was more direction before arrival
1) Check- in/out
- would only work if you have a UK phone number.
- when we called they had to call back to double check our booking
2) No real Parking
- Wasn’t clear that we should book ahead when we
Stated there is parking on the description, but not entirely sure how its possible if there are more than one guest with a car. There was one single parking spot for the entire place. We were told to park in front of a neighbour’s house, but really the neighbour could say no!
3) TV
Yes, there is one, nope, there is channel and not connected to anything to watch
9.0 / 10.0
The accommodation was clean and well-equipped, and the staff were friendly and helpful.
There was no option for early check-in, which would have been convenient.
4.0 / 10.0
No proper parking, have to park in front of shops but it’s their parking space.
Bathroom floor wet due to shower constantly dripping.
Bedside table drawer not clean, full of bits, hairs etc.
Tea&coffee provided but only one although there was 2 of us. No teaspoon.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely staff and on a bus route. Great late night peri peri chicken next door.
Cannot think of anything
5.0 / 10.0
Very peaceful and comfortable - nice view out the window.
I found the entry system tricky, with the keys in the mailbox and having to receive instructions by intercom on a busy road. Didn't see a staff member the whole time, either evening or morning.
3.0 / 10.0
Nothing
The paint in the wall is coming out with cob webs all over the room. Heater not working,cleanliness is very low . The noise from the next door rooms was too much and guests seemed less considerate of other guests..asked about kitchen and never got response…
8.0 / 10.0
the bed was very comfortable and the location was perfect. there is a bus stop right outside which was very handy:)
5.0 / 10.0
The lady who greeted us was lovely, she came to meet me at the front door and explained my keys and everything, and the bedroom was well presented, the bed itself and the towels given were clean.
Sadly the cleanliness of the bathroom was subpar, there was hair in the drain and moulding behind the sink. Sadly the fridge in the bedroom stunk. Where it had been left unplugged, you could just smell it.
8.0 / 10.0
They keep a reliable standard of roompredentation and comfort. A quiet room at the rear of the building despite Cowley road being at the front. Very helpful staff.
Can't think of anything.
9.0 / 10.0
Comfortable and warm room.
Heated towel rail was off.
8.0 / 10.0
Location very good ,bus stops right outside .for an Airbnb is was as good as many a 3 * hotel for greater price.
Shower gel etc for more than one night
8.0 / 10.0
Convenient distance from my workplace hence ideal.
Would've preferred to stay for a week but couldn't afford it since paying out of my own pocket.
10.0 / 10.0
All good
10.0 / 10.0
Nice clean and comfortable room, good location not too far from my course location and plenty of shops nearby
Parking was awkward most nights and getting out onto a relatively busy road can be difficult at certain times of the day
6.0 / 10.0
The room was clean and adequate and facilities were as described. It was fine for a single overnight stay. Locating the hotel was difficult as it is situated over a parade of shops with an entrance between shop frontages. Parking is on the shop frontage. A good bus service operates to the city centre, with a stop near the hotel.
Signage for the hotel requires improvement.
5.0 / 10.0
Reasonable-sized en-suite room with fairly comfortable bed and desk/chair. Fan was welcome. Despite the room overlooking the main road and directly behind a bus stop, it wasn’t too noisy. Host was friendly and tried to resolve the parking issue but in the end we had to park in the road.
Despite arranging a parking space in advance, this didn’t materialise (the property is above a barbers) and we had to park in a side street a few mins walk away (residents only during weekdays). Shower support broken so had to hold with one hand while showering. Water doesn’t drain away very well so bathroom floor very wet after showering. Basic tea/coffee supplies with 2 mugs but only 1 glass and no spoons for 2 people. Extra pillows would have been nice. Location not in the nicest part of Oxford but convenient for where we wanted to go
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely room and welcoming staff
Nothing springs to mind
FAQs
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Oxford House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Oxford House pet friendly?
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