Rhodes House, Oxford

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Rhodes House, Oxford is located conveniently in Oxford, and has a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around 7.8 miles from Blenheim Palace, 16 miles from Notley Abbey and 29 miles from Silverstone.

Amenities at Rhodes House, Oxford

Free WiFi/internet

Non-smoking

Heating

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Map of Oxford

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

0.1 mi

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

17.1 mi

National Trust - Ashridge Estate

28.5 mi

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

31 mi

Available Rooms

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Top rated by guests

8.7Excellent

(261 Ratings)

"Friendly welcome after hours, very comfortable rooms. And great value!"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(261 Ratings)

Hostel in Oxford

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceA high end property in 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 Oxford

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

0.1 mi

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

17.1 mi

National Trust - Ashridge Estate

28.5 mi

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

31 mi

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Non-smoking

Heating

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Ratings and reviews

8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(261 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Lovely location for exploring the university

Friendly welcome after hours, very comfortable rooms. And great value!

Nothing!

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent stay

Lovely building, good location, staff very friendly. Spotlessly clean.

This is only a personal choice but would have liked a TV in the room.

9.0 / 10.0

Very good location. Highly recommend.

The staff was very kind and friendly. The room was spacious and newly furnished.

Probably, a bit smell of waste water.

8.0 / 10.0

Comfortable and close .

The building was magnificent once you found your way into the hotel. It’s a little inconspicuous from the outside.

Certain things niggled me such as the light switch to the bathroom was hidden behind the bedstead. No side table to put your water or phone on. I had to place it on the water cup on the floor which I knocked over in the morning.

7.0 / 10.0

Lovely setting and gardens. Grand but rather plain room. Not great value for money.

Very clean. Large room. Friendly welcoming staff.

It was expensive for what it was. The room was comfortable but rather plain. The bathroom was quite basic with a basic shower and lukewarm water. No frills.

9.0 / 10.0

Very comfortable stay in a beautiful hotel in a lovely part of Oxford close to the museums and parks

We did not have breakfast at the hotel as we wanted to head straight into town.

The water pressure in the shower wasn't great but the bathroom was clean and spacious and warm.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing and very pleasing stay.

The history Beautiful building with a modern twist in places Lovely comfortable bed

No tv

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful, quiet and with lots of history

Staff was lovely, helped with the bags and booked a taxi for us.

Nothing

5.0 / 10.0

Would probably not stay there again.

It looked recently refurbished so looked good and clean. Location was also a short walk to the theatre which was the reason why we went to Oxford.

Staff weren’t helpful when we asked for help with parking. Gave me a scripted response. When I asked to speak to a human, they stopped responding altogether and ignored me. Shower pressure was extremely poor and the radiator made a very loud noise, twice in the middle of the night which woke us up.

9.0 / 10.0

Great base for a exploration of Oxford.

Great location Easy check in Great size room Large bathroom Close to park and ride bus stop Next to natural history museum

Nothing not to like, just no TV which didn't bother us.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely rooms - not a hotel though

We had a deluxe double and it was lovely. Clean and comfortable. No TV or parking, but we knew that. Grounds were well maintained and beautiful to walk around

No TV, no biscuits, Cafe left a lot to be desired. Could be a little gold mine, , but I'm sure it will be improved

7.0 / 10.0

Nice but the room smelt like sewage.

Nice building, good location. Bed was comfy. Staff were friendly.

The room smelt of sewage. It helped when I shut the bathroom door. But it was still noticeable even when the door was shut. Friend who was staying next door to me also had the issue.

7.0 / 10.0

Needs attention - basis of a great stay exists, needs homely touched and soft furnishings.

Great location, beautiful building, friendly staff

No television in room, very noisy in room, woken 3x by other guests or staff moving around outside our room (room 3).

8.0 / 10.0

Great location. Beautiful building. Friendly, helpful staff

The beautiful building and character

an extra easy chair in the room would have been nice

9.0 / 10.0

Iconic location, perfect stay to visit the city.

Beautiful building at the heart of Oxford University. Lovely room—very comfortable and clean

Longer window for Breakfast

3.0 / 10.0

Lovely building but rooms feel dated. Staff were polite but not particularly helpful or informative about Oxford. Unfort

Lovely building and nice room - slightly dated and lack of amenities considering the price (no TV, kettle, access to control heating, toiletries, robes).

We stayed on 22nd November, which coincided with “Queer Fest” — a concert at Wadham College (around a 5-minute walk from Rhodes House). Unfortunately, it was extremely loud, with bass so strong that the windows and furniture in our room physically vibrated. We checked in around 4pm while the sound check was happening. It was already disruptive, but we assumed it would be finished by the time we returned from our evening plans. Instead, the noise continued until after midnight and seemed to get louder as the night went on. I asked reception around 10:30pm if we could move to a quieter room (ours was directly opposite the concert site). The staff were dismissive, said the music would stop by 11pm, and offered no alternative. In the end, the music carried on more than an hour beyond what we were told, leaving us stuck in our room, unable to sleep, and wishing we could relocate. While I understand the event itself wasn’t organised by the hotel, I would have appreciated being informed at booking that a major outdoor concert was scheduled. Had I known, I would have chosen a different date or location. For such a premium hotel, the lack of sound-proofing and the absence of any mitigation made the experience really disappointing. Overall, the noise completely ruined what was meant to be a special first visit to Oxford. I would strongly advise future guests to check whether nearby events are taking place, as our room offered no protection from the sound.

10.0 / 10.0

we really enjoyed our brief stay and would certainly recommend and/or book again

It was close proximity to Natural History Museum, we were attending a wedding there. Also was in a good location for colleges and city centre.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautifully clean, exceptionally appointed.

6.0 / 10.0

Great location no wardrobe at all - wouldn't stay again

Excellent location

Water pressure in shower was awful - I could not have rinsed my hair properly for example. Only place to hang clothing was one hook on bedroom door. Since we were attending a posh event and had appropriate clothing this was a pain.

5.0 / 10.0

way too expensive for what they offer. You feel like a monk in a monastery, very stoic.

Location, Building from outside

no wardrobe, 3 coat hook but no more knobs -> all out cloth gad to stay in the suitcase, no space to put towels in the bathroom, very small bed size, no tv, Elevator didn‘t work (employee offered help, no complain here)

8.0 / 10.0

Comfortable accommodation, centrally located.

Smallish but very cosy room.

Very basic ameneties available in the room.

7.0 / 10.0

Small place, as expected, but gets the job done

Beds were small but could fit 2 people.However, there was no late checkout option here

Bigger room, late checkout, more availability with rooms

10.0 / 10.0

Super stay in heart of Oxford

What a find! What a great location... super comfortable room with a lovely college atmosphere. Friendly helpful staff. Perfect in every way and superb value.

Nothing to dislike.

8.0 / 10.0

Beautiful building with modern comforts

Beautiful building and location within walking distance to all the sites. Info sent ahead of arrival suggesting travel options was really helpful. Lighting in the bathroom was really good and manned 24 hrs so not locked out if arriving late. Bed was comfy and clean, staff were very friendly and helpful.

Couldn't get one of my windows shut, old so perhaps rusted which meant radiatior was on full blast to combat any draft. I wasn't cold but noise from the cafe below in the mornings then also came through very easily.

9.0 / 10.0

Central, beautifully decorated hotel in the center of Oxford.

A bit bare bones, no breakfast, no toiletries, no hangout places. But not a surprise, was all clear from the start!

10.0 / 10.0

Definitely will come back!

Superior!

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

A perfect stay

Loved everything about it.

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Perfect Oxford experience

Gorgeous building. Willing staff. Perfect location

Pictures on booking.com are only if the superior suites. Our room was perfectly adequate but not what we anticipated. No parking in Oxford (understandably) so that needs to be stated too.

4.0 / 10.0

Disappointing for the price.

The location is good, and the room is spacious, clean and all the furniture is substantial.

When we arrived the room had full heating on (in August) but there is no way to cool the room down besides opening the front door. The seal around the front door was broken so insects and spiders were coming in. One of the only two plug sockets near the bed was broken. Considering the price (over £200/night), the amenities were disappointing - no TV, nothing but a kettle and coffee pod machine. The room was also next to what we assume was the pump room, so the constant drone meant we struggled to sleep. It's a shame, the location is good and the room is pretty, but we would have had a similar, if not better, experience in a Travelodge for half the price.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely place to stay to explore Oxford

The location is excellent for exploring Oxford. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was lovely. I would stay here again and would recommend it to any one looking for a central location to explore Oxford.

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9.0 / 10.0

A comfortable place to stay in lovely surroundings

Would have been better if there had been cereal available for breakfast and a little more choice ( like a warm croissant/ toast)although Aboss was very friendly and helpful . Annie was very kind and helpful. The cameras are great, Annie saw I was struggling outside and came to my aid. Thank you.

TV in the room, & maybe a biscuit to be available with the tea? Breakfast to be served an extra half hour later perhaps with more availability of a hot sandwich such as bacon. A later check out such as 11 .

9.0 / 10.0

Perfect accomdodation all round

Location Style

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Good location, amongst historical buildings of main Oxford University colleges.

Good location amongst the main Oxford colleges, walking distance to shops, restaurants. Beautiful side garden.

We were there during the heat wave, no aircon, only a tiny desk fan. Originally the room did not have refrigerator, however, the staff brought us a small refrigerator for our drinks. Elevator was not working.

7.0 / 10.0

Great stay

Location, staff

Lack of bar and other facilities. Room not cleaned everyday

8.0 / 10.0

A comfortable, perfectly situated and well appointed place to stay in the heart of academic Oxford.

Extremely clean and comfortable. Compact but well appointed and practical. Beautiful grounds surrounding the building. Tables and chairs in the pretty outdoors garden space. Lovely, friendly staff

Shower pressure very low. Loud, on and off hum of a nearby ventilation system or something - audible across the top floor. Nothing the staff could do about it. Got used to it in the end

4.0 / 10.0

Uncomfortable.

Good location and breakfast. The house was interesting.

Third floor room without a working lift!! Impossible for a couple of 83 and 86. The replacement room was warm and the open window exposed us to a permanently working machine. No single duvet. Second double duvet provided was a thick winter one... In the morning we discovered that the heating was on!

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely

I stayed first in the main building which I loved- the room was cozy and lovely with beautiful windows and a great bed and good bathroom. Afterwards I stayed down stairs, which has a good, clean big space, great bed and nice big bathroom- room was a bit dark . The cafe is very nice .

The downstairs rooms are a little dark, and my door lock was broken but lovely rhodes house ofcourse feels like a very secure place so I was not worried

8.0 / 10.0

Amazing place, great location.

Beautiful building and it was lovely to stay in amongst history. Great location and good value for an Oxford stay.

Only negative was the carpet in the bedroom was very stained, it looked as though an iron had been dropped and there was large brown patches.

5.0 / 10.0

Nor worth the £204 room only stay

The Building was elegant.

Initially one of the Receptionist entered the hotel about a metre in front of us and let the door close in our face. The room was tiny with less than 50cm clearance from the bottom of the bed. I mentioned when booking that my wifr was celebrating her 65th birthday; most hotels usually leave a small token, but nothing here.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Rhodes House, Oxford. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Rhodes House, Oxford pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Rhodes House, Oxford?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, non-smoking, heating, balcony/terrace, and wifi/internet.

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Hostel in Oxford

Reasons to book

Map of Oxford

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hostel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Rhodes House, Oxford pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Rhodes House, Oxford?

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