Macdonald Bear Hotel

Top rated by guests

Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

8.2Excellent

(988 Ratings)

"We have enjoyed a wonderful stay at The Bear Hotel. We came to enjoy a private family sunday lunch which the hotel did admirably. The lunch was very generous with great selection of vegetables with th..."

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8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(988 Ratings)

Hotel in West Oxfordshire District

4-Star Hotel

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

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About this hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Oxfordshire Museum
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service, and conference space.
Macdonald Bear Hotel offers 54 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Amenities at Macdonald Bear Hotel

Restaurant

Non-smoking

Bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Laundry services

Bath or shower

Ironing facilities

Free toiletries

Towels

Safe

Desk

Hairdryer

Map of West Oxfordshire District

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

7.5 mi

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

13.7 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

27.8 mi

National Trust - Stowe

19.1 mi

Available Rooms

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Top rated by guests

8.2Excellent

(988 Ratings)

SIMON

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(988 Ratings)

Hotel in West Oxfordshire District

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of West Oxfordshire District

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

7.5 mi

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

13.7 mi

Stratford Butterfly Farm

27.8 mi

National Trust - Stowe

19.1 mi

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Restaurant

Non-smoking

Bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Laundry services

Bath or shower

Ironing facilities

Free toiletries

Towels

Safe

Desk

Hairdryer

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(988 Ratings)

5.0 / 10.0

Rooms are great

4.0 / 10.0

I had a gorgeous room (no.4, the studio). Very comfortable bed and pillows, lovely decor!

5.0 / 10.0

Amazing room on the top floor,it was huge with a seperate living room. The view was not great but that didnt bother us as we were there to visit Blenheim Palace. Good breakfast and friendly staff. Parking is restricted so arrive early.

4.0 / 10.0

Nice spacious room - a bit cold but you provided an extra radiator - thank you

5.0 / 10.0

Everything about the hotel was lovely, staff, food, rooms, service.

3.0 / 10.0

Lovely old coaching inn with loads of character. Obviously very popular for that reason. However the Bed was absolutely terrible, two singles that did their best to separate. Base sides of bed showing a lot of wear. Need serious replacement of bed. Bedding immaculate though. Lovely pillows. Breakfast was very poor. Firstly, out of smoked salmon! Onto Full English, the poached egg was cold and very hard boiled. Deep fried "scone" or flatbread, just don't bother!. Beans cold, toast on poor quality loaf and had to be asked for, not offered. Butter was borderline stale or just "off". Shame the breakfast let's down a lovely hotel. Will NOT be BACK. Come on manager, get a grip!

5.0 / 10.0

We didn't have breakfast as it wasn't included

4.0 / 10.0

We didn't have breakfast. Room was very spacious though lighting was poor and bathroom a bit "tired!"

4.0 / 10.0

very long wait for breakfast, food was excellent.

5.0 / 10.0

The reception staff were very helpful and welcoming.

5.0 / 10.0

Very good stay - would recommend

10.0 / 10.0

We have enjoyed a wonderful stay at The Bear Hotel. We came to enjoy a private family sunday lunch which the hotel did admirably. The lunch was very generous with great selection of vegetables with the roast. The staff were great, serving 25 people promptly without fuss. We stayed overnight and our room facing the rear courtyard was quiet, spacious and clean. Overall we would recommend The Bear Hotel for a stay.

8.0 / 10.0

Roo, though a little dated, was clean and comfortable . The male member of staff (sorry dont know his name)on the evening in bar, was attentive and kept us well lubricated into the early hours! Breakfast was average, coffee lukewarm, and personal preference didn't like the sausage and poached egg! Overall would stay again, prime location for the Palace and Woodstock

5.0 / 10.0

The breakfast was spot on & the location is the best we could have wished for.

3.0 / 10.0

Rubbish from previous guests in the bin in the room.,otherwise clean. Reception Staff friendly,but short of information about Oxford.

10.0 / 10.0

I loved the set up of the rooms. In a great location, amazing price and right next to loads of shops so really handy. A few things that I would say needs to be looked at is the water pressure in the shower , it was really low. There was mould above the shower which just needed simply wiping down. Room was lovely and would 100% book and come back again!

4.0 / 10.0

Very good hotel in a great location.

8.0 / 10.0

Nice clean hotel in Woodstock. Dog friendly (water bawl and dog bed provided)

6.0 / 10.0

Was a bit tired in appearance. Parking was difficult when busy.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location and friendly staff

4.0 / 10.0

I would have given the whole stay excellent however, the hotel and its reception staff were excellent. What has let it down was the poor service and breakfast this morning. The staff were inattentive and ignored my hand waving to attract their attention. Our full English breakfast was delivered to the wrong table, taken back to the kitchen and then landed on our table. The food was of poor quality with the majority of it cold. I asked for toast and was given one side cooked. I asked for it to be replaced and the second delivery was burnt. The hotel room was exceptional and I would definitely return however I probably would not pay for the breakfast again.

10.0 / 10.0

Location to Bleniem

8.0 / 10.0

Beautiful hotel, such an amazing old building and although our room was on the top floor, we loved it. The room was clean and the main bed is super comfy, but for the love of all that is holy, please replace that sofa bed/back torture device!!! The staff was fantastic and we would love to come back again!

6.0 / 10.0

Historic building

10.0 / 10.0

Great place to stay

2.0 / 10.0

Very poor as I had no hot (or warm water) during my 24hr stay. I was asked to wait for maintenance in my room, which wasted two hours of my time and resulted in nothing; as a result, I was unable to shave or shower. I was offered a derisory 20% discount.

8.0 / 10.0

Convenient

10.0 / 10.0

We stayed after a day at Blenheim palace. Was a lovely quirky hotel. We stayed in the park suite which was on the high street. Great room although noise from upstairs room guests.

4.0 / 10.0

Good food, minimal parking, top end prices but you’re paying for the location. Hot room but fan provided and not sure they’d get planning for air con units on their historic building. Should consider portable air con units in rooms on very hot days.

8.0 / 10.0

Recommendable for a stay in Oxford as alternative to highly expensive hotels in the city. Blenheim Palace directly in front of the door and the charming small city centre of Woodstock. Staff very friendly and helpful. Menu could be improved but in general okay.

5.0 / 10.0

Nice room. Comfortable bed. Both kettle and coffee maker available with biscuits! Bottled water in fridge. Quiet and great location on main high street. Plenty of parking. Staff polite, friendly and helpful.

3.0 / 10.0

Hotel rather tired since we last visited, very noisy coming from room above

5.0 / 10.0

Impromptu trip away. Booked last minute. Hotel perfect location for exploring Oxfordshire and Cotswolds. Room was spacious and had everything needed for our stay. Staff friendly and very helpful

6.0 / 10.0

We stayed in a suite room 47 which has a separate living space to the bedroom. Bedroom was lovely, however there is zero WIFI access in the bedroom. The cold water tap makes a loud whistling noise when turned on. Both issues probably need a solution, especially the WIFI. This is our 3rd stay at the hotel. Previously our room was out in the courtyard and if we were to stay again this would be the preference

5.0 / 10.0

We spent one night here with our dog - who was very pleased to have been provided with his own bed! Everything was excellent - the room was wonderfully clean with nice additions (water in the fridge, coffee, slippers & gowns etc. ), fantastic location, just round the corner from Blenheim Palace and right in the centre of town. Lovely breakfast in the morning and the staff were all lovely, friendly and helpful.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely historic hotel building and town.

8.0 / 10.0

enjoyable stay

5.0 / 10.0

Lovely hotel. Calm pleasant atmosphere and

4.0 / 10.0

The Bear is not only an institution, it’s a beautiful example

5.0 / 10.0

Staff were very polite and friendly. We were lucky to receive a nice upgrade. The breakfast was excellent.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Macdonald Bear 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 Macdonald Bear Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

We found 16 amenities for this rental. This includes restaurant, non-smoking, tv, bathroom, and coffee/tea maker.

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Macdonald Bear Hotel

Hotel in West Oxfordshire District

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About this hotel

Amenities at Macdonald Bear Hotel

Map of West Oxfordshire District

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Available Rooms

Hotel in West Oxfordshire District

Reasons to book

Map of West Oxfordshire District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Macdonald Bear Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Macdonald Bear Hotel?

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