Macdonald Bear Hotel
Hotel in West Oxfordshire District
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio, TV and more
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About this hotel
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
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.
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
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of West Oxfordshire District
Available Rooms
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)
Beds not specified • 266 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)
Beds not specified • 344 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Suite, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)
Beds not specified • 322 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Standard King)
Beds not specified • 226 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed
Beds not specified • 258 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
2.5 / 5.0
Love the hotel and have stayed before, love the rooms, noticed some cleaning issues that we alerted staff whom immediately upgraded us and we was happy
Breakfast service, server not very friendly
Would have liked some toast with our full English. Overall 8 out of 10 would go back
2.5 / 5.0
Love the hotel and have stayed before, love the rooms, noticed some cleaning issues that we alerted staff whom immediately upgraded us and we was happy
Breakfast service, server not very friendly
Would have liked some toast with our full English. Overall 8 out of 10 would go back
2.0 / 5.0
Always enjoyable - just love Woodstock!
2.0 / 5.0
Always enjoyable - just love Woodstock!
2.5 / 5.0
We had a 3 night stay at the Bear hotel.
The hotels location is fantastic...Blenheim palace grounds are less than a 5 minute walk and the hotel also has its own car park. Itis also situated in the town square. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby.
We had a delux room (room 11). Although its front door lead onto the main car park and to be honest is not much to look at from the outside once inside it had a fantastic gallery bedroom that overlooked the lounge. It had a very comfy large bed and a separate shower cubice.
Breakfast was very tasty and catered for all food groups.
The evening menu had an adequate choice of meal. Service was friendly and polite.
I think the hotel is really good value for money and would recommend it to anyone going to visit Blenheim.
2.5 / 5.0
Fantastic stay at this prestigious coaching house hotel.
Everything about the stay was fantastic.
Room exceptional, friendly staff and good food.
As it's an old property parking can be an issue with limited space, however, as in middle of Woodstock, plenty of parking around at a reasonable price
2.5 / 5.0
Fantastic stay at this prestigious coaching house hotel.
Everything about the stay was fantastic.
Room exceptional, friendly staff and good food.
As it's an old property parking can be an issue with limited space, however, as in middle of Woodstock, plenty of parking around at a reasonable price
2.0 / 5.0
Hotel was well located and easy access to local conveniences.
Room was clean.
Evening meal was very good. Both bar and restaurant staff were very attentive.
2.0 / 5.0
Hotel was well located and easy access to local conveniences.
Room was clean.
Evening meal was very good. Both bar and restaurant staff were very attentive.
2.5 / 5.0
Very friendly staff and lovely hotel
2.5 / 5.0
Very friendly staff and lovely hotel
5.0 / 5.0
Great parking option!
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent
3.0 / 5.0
Very disappointed by the restaurant in this hotel. Room prices were heavily overpriced for the weekend we stayed and it wasn’t any where near as good as we’ve experienced before. Very slow sloppy service. Mayonnaise was brought in a plastic sachet you’d expect a service station. Questioning whether we will go back again which is a shame as we’ve been going there for 30 years!
3.0 / 5.0
Very disappointed by the restaurant in this hotel. Room prices were heavily overpriced for the weekend we stayed and it wasn’t any where near as good as we’ve experienced before. Very slow sloppy service. Mayonnaise was brought in a plastic sachet you’d expect a service station. Questioning whether we will go back again which is a shame as we’ve been going there for 30 years!
2.0 / 5.0
Sadly this hotel is lacking in even the basics of acceptable hospitality, Zero welcome experience, unacceptably hot, grubby and tired looking room, very uncomfortable bed that sagged badly in the middle, water and coffee not replaced when room serviced, noisy tap woke our child up if we used the bathroom, other than one friendly staff member at breakfast each morning the staff seemed as depressed as the hotel decor, Lovely location and could be special but just very poor and unacceptable in todays world and at this price, check out was just as disengaged and disinterested as the check in, this hotel left me glad to be home for a prober bed and proper shower.
2.0 / 5.0
Sadly this hotel is lacking in even the basics of acceptable hospitality, Zero welcome experience, unacceptably hot, grubby and tired looking room, very uncomfortable bed that sagged badly in the middle, water and coffee not replaced when room serviced, noisy tap woke our child up if we used the bathroom, other than one friendly staff member at breakfast each morning the staff seemed as depressed as the hotel decor, Lovely location and could be special but just very poor and unacceptable in todays world and at this price, check out was just as disengaged and disinterested as the check in, this hotel left me glad to be home for a prober bed and proper shower.
4.0 / 5.0
I stayed here as I was working nearby. I checked in late and it was easy to park.
4.0 / 5.0
I stayed here as I was working nearby. I checked in late and it was easy to park.
2.5 / 5.0
Outstanding Hotel, I’ve stayed on many occasions and it’s never disappointed me in the slightest. Staff always very accommodating.
2.5 / 5.0
Outstanding Hotel, I’ve stayed on many occasions and it’s never disappointed me in the slightest. Staff always very accommodating.
2.5 / 5.0
Fantastic location for Blenheim Palace walking distance. Woodstock is a lovely village so many nice places to eat and drink hotel is right in the heart of everything. Plenty of parking at rear.
Nice hotel lots of original features. Staff were polite breakfast was good, beds comfortable and a good shower.
2.5 / 5.0
Fantastic location for Blenheim Palace walking distance. Woodstock is a lovely village so many nice places to eat and drink hotel is right in the heart of everything. Plenty of parking at rear.
Nice hotel lots of original features. Staff were polite breakfast was good, beds comfortable and a good shower.
3.0 / 5.0
The hotel is super convenient for Blenheim and the staff are nice. The bar service is rather slow but it was busy.
Our main disappointment was the noise, we were in a room overlooking the courtyard and there were people talking in the courtyard from maybe 6am and at 7am a staff member was emptying the bottles from the bar into the recycling bin. A bit of a pain after a long day.
3.0 / 5.0
The hotel is super convenient for Blenheim and the staff are nice. The bar service is rather slow but it was busy.
Our main disappointment was the noise, we were in a room overlooking the courtyard and there were people talking in the courtyard from maybe 6am and at 7am a staff member was emptying the bottles from the bar into the recycling bin. A bit of a pain after a long day.
2.5 / 5.0
Such a brilliant hotel. Would highly recommend. We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you for great service and a lovely room ans stay!
2.5 / 5.0
Such a brilliant hotel. Would highly recommend. We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you for great service and a lovely room ans stay!
1.0 / 5.0
Arrived late, couldn’t find my booking and was shoved into a disabled room.
1.0 / 5.0
Arrived late, couldn’t find my booking and was shoved into a disabled room.
4.0 / 5.0
Nice Country Hotel
4.0 / 5.0
Nice Country Hotel
2.5 / 5.0
Very comfortable and clean with decor that is appropriate for the historical atmosphere of the hotel. Food excellent and staff very obliging. I deliberately wanted to walk up 2 flights of stairs but that might not suit others.
2.5 / 5.0
Lovely hotel right in the middle of Woodstock. The place is well appointed and a quintessential 13th Century English Hotel. Room 11 was just superb But no air conditioning (probably due to the listed status of the building) on one of the hottest days and nights of 2024. 500 yds away from Blenheim Palace gates.
2.5 / 5.0
Lovely hotel right in the middle of Woodstock. The place is well appointed and a quintessential 13th Century English Hotel. Room 11 was just superb But no air conditioning (probably due to the listed status of the building) on one of the hottest days and nights of 2024. 500 yds away from Blenheim Palace gates.
5.0 / 5.0
Breakfast was delicious.
5.0 / 5.0
Breakfast was delicious.
3.0 / 5.0
The hotel is very expensive so didn't feel like overall value for money. The room was cramped because there was not enough room to easily get in and out of the bed on both sides. It was also noisy with people and cars outside. Breakfast was disappointing, overcooked and barely warm when it arrived.
3.0 / 5.0
The hotel is very expensive so didn't feel like overall value for money. The room was cramped because there was not enough room to easily get in and out of the bed on both sides. It was also noisy with people and cars outside. Breakfast was disappointing, overcooked and barely warm when it arrived.
5.0 / 5.0
Really impressed with The Bear at Woodstock. It provides very high quality accommodation in a fabulous location. And the staff, especially at reception, are very friendly too.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in West Oxfordshire District?
The average price for a rental in West Oxfordshire District is £135 per night. This rental is £32 less expensive than the average.
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 4 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, laundry, balcony or patio, and tv.
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