Located in the heart of historical Oxford, Old Bank Hotel offers rooms which feature marble bathrooms and modern art. Oxford University is located 0.3 miles from the property. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The spacious rooms are air conditioned and elegantly decorated. Rooms also offer a TV and ample work space. Many have original period features and views of the city. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner in Quod restaurant with its terrace and bar. Traditional roast dinners are also available. The hotel has meeting rooms and private dining rooms. Room service is also available. Just steps away from Merton, All Souls and Oriel Colleges, Old Bank Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Botanic Garden. Magdalen Bridge and the River Cherwell can also be reached in 5 minutes, and Oxford Train Station is a 15-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
Double Room
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Oxford
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    Canada Canada
    Boutique on the High right across from All Souls, the Radcliffe, Bodleian, etc and 5 min walk to the Broad. Modern room and bathroom facilities, my rate with breakfast included in a very good attached restaurant.
  • Gordon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the location and the food in Quod, both dinner and breakfast.
  • Mahir
    Turkey Turkey
    Location is hearth of city. They have good restoran. Clean rooms and good staff.
  • Smith
    United States of America United States of America
    Room service was wonderful. Housekeeping was wonderful. I loved the water and tea and the cookies. It was a nice touch. The restaurant patio was great. The front desk staff very helpful. I would stay again and will recommend.
  • Julie
    Canada Canada
    This is a beautiful hotel with fun art on the walls.
  • Nina
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent experience. Clean, well appointed, spacious.
  • Charlene
    United States of America United States of America
    Everyone was lovely and went out of their way to Make my stay enjoyable. My arrival was fraught with difficulties but I kept them notified of all the delays and they were quite responsive and reassuring. Would stay here again!
  • D
    Danny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room, the staff were very friendly, polite and professional.
  • Denise
    United States of America United States of America
    Well equipped room. Comfortable! Accommodating staff
  • Abdulla
    Qatar Qatar
    Everything was perfect except one girl working in the restaurant, she was not nice with us at all in the first day because we told her that we don’t eat pork, and when we come again next day in same time she said we are closed , but they are not...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Quod Restaurant & Bar
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Old Bank Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Spa

  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Vietnamese

House rules
Old Bank Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 13 years
Extra bed upon request
£65 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that 5 or more rooms booked by one person are considered to be a group booking. Group bookings are subject to a different cancellation policy which must be agreed with the hotel directly.

Please be aware of traffic restrictions on the High Street between 7:30 and 6:30 pm, close to the front of the hotel. Please access the hotel parking lot via Merton Street and Magpie Lane and beware of driving on the High Street between these times. The hotel can be contacted for driving directions.

FAQs about Old Bank Hotel

  • Guests staying at Old Bank Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free

  • Old Bank Hotel is 1,150 feet from the center of Oxford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Old Bank Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Old Bank Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Old Bank Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Old Bank Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Quod Restaurant & Bar

  • Yes, Old Bank Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Old Bank Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental