Vanbrugh House Hotel
3.8
Good(1,391 Reviews)Hotel in Oxford
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio, TV and more
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About this hotel
This elegant boutique hotel is situated 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.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Balcony or Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Map of Oxford
Available Rooms
Standard Double Room
1 Double • 172 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Double Room
1 Queen • 226 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Premier Suite
1 King • 269 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Small Single Room
1 Single • 96 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Superior Twin Room
2 Single • 247 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
3.8
Good(1,391 Reviews)100% verified reviews
3.8
Location and staff were excellent.
Number 11 was a miserable dark room with virtually no light. The view out of both windows were ghastly. It was very dingy and just generally hugely disappointing
3.8
Location was awesome. The staff was excellent.
The room was just a touch small, but you’re in Oxford and you’re not in your room much at all.
3.8
I did not take breakfast. On past experience it is very poor value for money.
Location good and bed comfortable.
Strange arrangement of shower and bathroom in the room I had. Difficult to heat the room..
3.8
Location
The fact that there was no power for the last two days of my stay.
3.8
Really charming place with helpful staff and wonderful location. I appreciated the coffee and water bottles in the room.
They didnt have a baby blanket for the cot. The room I stayed in really needs a paint job, one of the walls in the “sitting room” was looking very bad. there was mold in the ceiling of the shower.
3.8
Very central
3.8
Breakfast was a hamper delivered to our room. Plenty to choose from and was convenient as we just got married, so we could properly enjoy our room and time together.
The room was huge, bed was comfy, and the bathroom was also amazing. Location couldn't have really been more central yet quiet and away from the tourist crowds.
Staff were also incredibly helpful (thank you Hugo & Jasmine) and went above and beyond to help us with arrangements surrounding our wedding and beyond.
Definitely on the more spenny side but worth it for the service, room and convenience. We are glad we lashed out for out special weekend.
3.8
Comfortable and clean
No lift
3.8
Location and cleanness
Lack of lift
3.8
Loved the location, back patio and breakfast hamper
Room and bathroom were small, no a/c
3.8
Quirky
Breakfast not great
3.8
Location. Size of room.
Wish one could have had a full breakfast in this very nicely located property
3.8
fantastic location and room was incredible.
could make the court yard a little prettier, bowls need to be provided with breakfast hamper for cereal.
3.8
Elegant room. Comfortable bed. Central, but quiet location.
Breakfast choices were limited, breakfast was expensive, added to already premium room price.
3.8
Location was good
Breakfast was not so good. The room was super hot (in may) and windows couldn't be opened.
3.8
This was an older hotel that had been refurbished. The ensuite was modern but the bedroom section was dark and poorly lit. It did have new paint and carpet.
Breakfast was not cooked and and was simply stuff purchased from the grocery store in packets. As I said, the room was poorly lit and dark. It also did not have adequate mirrors. it has no lift. Staff was young and not very helpful with the exception of the one young lady in the morning of April 25, who was of great assistance. One of our party was abruptly told they didn't make restaurant reservations by another staff member.
3.8
Location was good, right in a city center
Room was very small and poorly equipped. All the amenities in the room are on their last leg. Hairdryer not working, espresso machine leaking all over the table after one coffee. Bed pillows and duvet were of the cheapest quality and not comfortable to sleep on.
Our room was on a 2nd floor. The wall near the bed was shared with the building next door. They had a full on club party till 3 am in the morning. It was so loud we could hear the full song with lyrics. Absolutely impossible to sleep.
When we spoke to the staff downstairs, they had no clue what was going and couldn’t either complain to the neighbors or offer us another room, as they were fully booked.
For GBP312 a night it was an absolute nightmare staying there. No comfort and no sleep.
3.8
location good and it was clean
inadequate bathroom, inadequate breakfast, grotesquely overpriced for what it was
3.8
comfy and cool
nothing
3.8
centre city
nil
3.8
The hotel was lovely, staff extremely thoughtful and accommodating. Rooms very clean and beds very comfortable. It was my birthday and they provided some complimentary prosecco and chocolates and made it a really lovely stay. Will definitely visit again.
3.8
great location and staff
3.8
The outside appearance is attractive to architects and historians, as is the name Vanbrugh. Much of original panelling has been retained, at least in the bedroom we had,
Continental breakfast only, and not included in price. No restaurant, but we should have noticed this when booking. We were asked for payment on booking in, which is something we had never experienced before.
3.8
nice building, nice room, we were in 2, the standard room was perfect in size. nice coffee/tea. quiet street. great location
nothing
3.8
location
3.8
Really really good location and excellent staff. The room was brilliant
3.8
convenience to theatre
small room
3.8
The location was perfect
Uncomfortable pillows. There was a miscommunication about the breakfast being included.
3.8
Comfortable bed / clean bathroom
It was not evident when I booked this hotel that there was no restaurant. As a lone business traveller this is essential and I wouldn't have booked had I realised this . Breakfast was appalling and misrepresented- granola with fruit and yoghurt was a shop bought package with no fruit. Bread with 3 cheeses was 3 small plastic cheeses in plastic wrapping - appalling
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Oxford?
The average price for a rental in Oxford is $223 per night. This rental is $7 above the average.
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 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, balcony or patio, tv, and wheelchair accessible.
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