The Osney Arms Guest House

7.9Good
(1,025 Ratings)
"Really clean and comfortable, and very quiet. The breakfast was help yourself, but was excellent. The instructions that were sent before my stay were detailed and really helpful. It was worth the walk..."
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Located just 10 minutes' walk from the magnificent city of Oxford in an area steeped in history, The Osney Arms is less than 2 miles from the grounds of Oxford University.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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7.9Good
(1,025 Ratings)
"Really clean and comfortable, and very quiet. The breakfast was help yourself, but was excellent. The instructions that were sent before my stay were detailed and really helpful. It was worth the walk..."
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0
Situated very close to Oxford town and we were able to park the car.
Bedroom 10 was in the attic we are very tall but we did hit our head on the roof several times
8.0 / 10.0
Host quick to respond, friendly and helpful. Facilities conveniently located for train station. Comfortable.
2.0 / 10.0
Nothing !!
The Room was very cold and dated , right on the busy main road, I did not feel safe here. All the plants were dead situated in the rooms and around the house, the bathroom was old and not the cleanest. stain on carpets, dirty stained mugs in bedroom, we checked in and out! did not stay , ended up booking another guest house which was lovely. Very disappointed, would not recommend!!
7.0 / 10.0
The location, the ease of checking in, the friendliness of the staff.
We had a problem with the shower which was dealt with quickly, but put us off using it again.
10.0 / 10.0
Really clean and comfortable, and very quiet. The breakfast was help yourself, but was excellent. The instructions that were sent before my stay were detailed and really helpful. It was worth the walk from the train station, and I would definitely stay again.
Nothing - just be aware that there is no lift.
8.0 / 10.0
I stayed there for two nights and with breakfast included in the price I thought it was very good value for money.
Lack of parking nearby, a complicated check in procedure and the staircases are too narrow especially as I had a suitcase to take up and down.
9.0 / 10.0
Basically everything in the guest house.
Particularly the self-serve breakfast.
Heater in the bathroom doesn’t really work, so it was a bit cold there.
7.0 / 10.0
cheap, decent and good location about 20 minutes walk for the city Centre.
The breakfast and it needs modernizing.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean nice linen
Nutella was empty:( + the shower had some mold
7.0 / 10.0
Good location, basic rooms, clean and comfortable bed, cheap, does the job.
Only 4 parking spaces for all of property, with 11 rooms, first come first serve basis. We were luckily enough to get one but very annoying if we didn’t get one.
Continental breakfast ok but not great, all on one dinning room table awkward to be with other guest.
9.0 / 10.0
Cozy, breakfast basic but complete, Amazing shower pressure!
It is not super central, but I like walking and convenient for train station.
9.0 / 10.0
An easy walk into the Oxford CBD. We’ll set up.
Bathroom was cold (missing double glazing)
10.0 / 10.0
Very spacious, warm, gives real English home setting with all the comforts, furniture and etc. We stayed with the family, all felt very much comfortable! The owner was very much welcoming, very fresh and diverse breakfast, easy to reach to the city centre and very peaceful neighborhood. All is clean and nice!
All was excellent
6.0 / 10.0
Location was great! The breakfast was well prepared. The manager was kind and accommodating.
The shower door was broken and it took some effort to open and close. The water in the shower was almost impossible to turn off and on. If you are allergic to dust this is not the place for you.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely house accommodation and warm, accommodating staff. Lovely breakfast options. Only a few minutes walk from the train station. I would definitely recommend and return for another stay.
Nothing bad to say about this guest house. Everything was as it should be.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent location close to city centre
Very comfortable well equipped room
They had thought of everything in the room and in the dining room
Thank you
Nothing really
8.0 / 10.0
Great Location. Bed was comfortable.
Attic room was fine for me but a tall person would have struggled with ceiling height and bed size. Shared bathroom had been soaked/splashed by other guests.
10.0 / 10.0
Biplab a great host
8.0 / 10.0
Breakfast is excellent. A little far from the town center
10.0 / 10.0
It was a nice clean room. It is worth paying a little bit for the bigger rooms.
1.0 / 10.0
Nothing.
It was dirty outside the property, very run down looking. The room itself was large, but looked awful. The room had damp on the walls and mould all around the windows. There was condensation all down the windows so you could barely see out. The on-suite bathroom was a disabled bathroom that was dirty, there was a seat in the shower that was absolutely filthy, see my pics. No one should ever sit on this seat, it looks contaminated by many nasty bacteria’s.
Some previous tenants left their toothpaste in the shower, which makes me think it has t been appropriately cleaned between users. The wires looked unsafe and should not be strung up like this. There was a dead orchid. plant in the room, It was run down and completely inappropriate for the payment especially as the cost was identical to many other properties that were available.
There was no way I was going to stay here it gave me the creeps. For £115 I would expect more at least a clean room. This place is awful. Needless to say we left immediately and was forced to drive home over 2 hours away, ruining my weekend away.
I was told by booking.com I would receive my money back however the owner Biplab refused to return my money saying he never received the email to respond to booking.com who did say they sent it more than once. I said I would leave poor feedback if I didn’t get my money back as I was there for 15 minutes at the longest and early in the day so he could get another victim to stay here however he has since refused so I am £115 out of pocket.
I am leaving this poor feedback in response as promised due to their refusal to return my money.
No compensation from booking.com either so a completely wasted weekend away.
8.0 / 10.0
Clean, comfortable bed, good selection for a continental breakfast, good communication & instructions
9.0 / 10.0
Self check-in instructions were clear, very comfortable bed, immaculately clean! Very good location, can walk to Oxford Train station in under 10 minutes. I had a very comfortable stay and I would recommend :)
8.0 / 10.0
Warm , clean and comfortable .
Great breakfast.
Warm welcome .
A little bit difficult to manoeuvre suitcases up stairs.
9.0 / 10.0
managed to get a parking space, very quiet and comfy bed
the toilet off from the restaurant could of done with a clean
9.0 / 10.0
lots of choice for breakfast. Very helpful manager.
Tricky keys.
8.0 / 10.0
The check-in procedure, very comfortable bed and pillows, room temperature and very good continental breakfast. Also excellent communication with Biplab.
I felt that it was a little expensive. Perhaps £85-90 would have been more reasonable.
8.0 / 10.0
Very comfortable bed; clean, good quality sheets; lots of pillows; a space heater in the room to take the edge off a cooler night; wonderful big bathtub; impressive soaps for the chemically-sensitive among us; very pleasant and accommodating host; extensive range of options for breakfast including a very cool coffee machine; a lot of interesting guests to speak with over breakfast. And, when we arrived not only did he let us drop our bags early, he let us sit down to a cup of tea and a bowl of many of my favorite chocolates to welcome us and take the edge off our trip. This host clearly puts a lot of thought for his guest's comfort into his amenities.
The guest under me snored all night long, which even earplugs did not address. Also the bright light in the stairwell that came on every time I went to the bathroom (which unfortunately was many times), woke me up even more, when there was plenty of ambient light to see. Also unfortunately, the other guest with whom I shared the bathroom, instead of waiting in his room in the morning when I was already using the bathroom, waited outside the door -- not pleasant first thing in the morning when I was still in my pajamas and in no mood to be sociable... None of these the hotel's fault (tho he did acknowledge he might reduce the wattage of the bulbs in the "nightlight"), BTW.
9.0 / 10.0
Perfect location for walking to where I needed to get to / from. Train station, Waitrose and The King’s Centre all within easy walking distance. Excellent communication prior to arrival. Exceptional continental buffet breakfast laid out. I couldn’t be happier.
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
My room was lovely and cosy. The host was really kind and helpful.The breakfast included ample supply. And the communal breakfast space provided a friendly set up for guests to chat. The inside of the hotel is light and peaceful. TIt feels like the owners really care for the guests comfort
It's a bit of a walk into the centre of town.
10.0 / 10.0
Feel like a home!
N/a
6.0 / 10.0
The bed was comfortable. The room was tired but clean. Entry instructions were accurate.
Our room on the ground floor was filled with a collection of mismatched junk shop furniture. The net curtains didn't extend across the whole of the bay window & we were only around 3 foot from the pavement. Whilst there was a fully accessible wet room, not a need for us, but I wondered how a wheelchair user would enter the building at all as there was no ramp at either entrances. Breakfast was plentiful but dining room was cluttered & cramped.
7.0 / 10.0
The bed was really comfortable
It was a bit run down and grubby especially the bathroom and the decor in the bedroom
9.0 / 10.0
Quiet, spacious room which was perfect for travelling with my child. Comfortable and clean and very close to the train station. I was able to check-in a bit early with no problem. Friendly, helpful host to welcome us. Easy access and departure. There was a huge selection at breakfast ! Gluten free options too :)
I would request a bath next time instead of shower
8.0 / 10.0
Comfortable bed, decent shower and fantastic self-service breakfast with a great coffee machine. Self-check-in instructions easy to follow and great to be able to leave bags the next day.
Decor a bit tired especially in the bathroom.
7.0 / 10.0
Breakfast good
5.0 / 10.0
I was able to park my car and the owner was very friendly
I believe some additional money needs to be spent on decorating and updating the room.
9.0 / 10.0
Clean, good shower, good Breakfast.
Noise from the traffic. Bed too soft.
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this bed and breakfast has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Osney Arms Guest 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 Osney Arms Guest House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Osney Arms Guest House?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, balcony/terrace, and wifi/internet.
