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Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, OX4 4DZ, United Kingdom
#13 of 47 hotels in Oxford
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 2103 hotel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
9.1
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Location
8.7
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
8.2
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Free WiFi
8.4
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Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Julian
United Kingdom5 Reviews9.0“Great location, nice hotel and friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We booked a small double and bed was a small double. We should have booked next size room
Excellent location., recently renovated and excellent staff. All at a sensible price
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Katherine
United Kingdom30 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Good location with parking”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Privilege Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They need a second coffee machine at breakfast!
Spacious, clean, with parking
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Justin
United Kingdom9 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
EV chargers not working.
Spotless.. great staff.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Richard
United Kingdom15 Reviews8.0“Great hotel, very comfortable and welcoming”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Privilege Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Being placed in a separate house away from the main building
Room was comfortable and clean... great location and staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Jonathan
Singapore58 Reviews11 helpful votes9.0“New and nicely furnished room”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not near the city centre, but it’s ok cos we drive.
Very nicely decorated room, well furnished. It was newly renovated and very clean.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Adrian
Australia32 Reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Located a couple of miles from city centre but bus was just down on the corner and a cheap fare into town. Didn't eat at their restaurant as prices seemed on the high side
Spacious grounds and building in a quiet area. Lift access . Room large with good ensuite Breakfast extensive varieties offered. Staff friendly and welcoming. .plenty of room for parking. Facilities were all we could ask. Bed and pillows comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Jagjeet
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0“A pleasant stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Privilege Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast a little overpriced but adequate.
The hotel presents itself well and is maintained to a good standard. Intelligent decor throughout highlighting Oxford past and present is appreciated. The polite staff ensure a smooth stay.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 1, 2024
Alec
United Kingdom7 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Privilege Family twin room with sofa bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
The weather had turned cold which resulted in us getting in to a cold room which we never really managed to warm up.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Lucy
United Kingdom3 Reviews9.0“Nice hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beds where made of of 2 singles zipped together which makes for an uncomfortable join in the middle of the bed and sleepless night.
It was clean, well looked after. Bedroom was as expected. The hotel had a nice bar area to chill in but we didn’t try the restaurant food. I like the location not too far from a nice river walk.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Janre
United Kingdom4 Reviews8.0“Lovely hotel made even better by amazing staff - particularly reception and the lady on breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Clean and modern
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 29, 2024
David
United Kingdom7 Reviews10“Brilliant!! Would have no problem in recommending you to friends”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Accessible Classic Room with Two Twin Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
The only thing we had a little gripe about was the tap in the bathroom (room 101). My wife has arthritis in her hands and found the tap rather stiff, especially as that is a disability room. We did mention it to reception. But that was our only niggle.
Everything was superb. The reception staff were exceptional, as were those in the dining room, and the breakfast room. A special mention for Tenzi here. All in all, nothing but praise for every one and every thing. Thank you for two wonderful days.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Nicky
United Kingdom5 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“We were pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed our stay. The bed was very comfortable and along with the quiet, dar”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We were really impressed with the service, breakfast and the comfort of the bed! The location close to a bus route directly into Oxford centre meant we could go in and out of the city without worrying about parking.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Emma
United Kingdom1 review10“Excellent! Wonderful breakfast, friendly staff, immaculate room very cosy and comfortable and love”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wonderful breakfast, friendly staff, immaculate room very cosy and comfortable and lovely grounds. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom1 review10“Refreshing rooms and good prices.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was all good!
Friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bit pricey for what it was
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Louise
United Kingdom6 Reviews9.0“Great location for visiting Oxford City centre”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfasts was of good quality and choice but were a little expensive, that was the only thing though, everything else was great
We loved the location, ideal for travelling into the city centre and lovely and quiet at the hotel. The room wa lovely and looked out to the garden and the bed was very comfortable. We'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Frances
New Zealand12 Reviews9.0“Park-like setting. A great place to relax.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We would get a room on the other side of the hallway next time as we got woken by deliveries into the carpark. Otherwise it was beautifully quiet. The bath/shower was very slippery.There was no slip mat so we put a towel down in the bottom of the bath when showering. Great heated towel rail but wished there were face-cloths. Absence of face cloths seems to be a common theme in all the hotels we have used in the UK.
Comfy and ambient bar/restaurant with large windows overlooking lawns and trees. We met up with family we hadnt seen for 7 years and spent 9 hours relaxing and eating there. We didnt even bother going out. Very welcoming front desk person and a server with a great sense of humour (older lady)who added some joy to our day and at also breakfast. Loved the attention to detail with the Oxford brogue interior design theme.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Vadym
United Kingdom38 Reviews4 helpful votes10“Exquisite stay in Oxford”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing, everything was very good!
It is my 2nd time at the hotel, and my first stay. What can I say - I believe it may be Oxford's best hotel for a short stay alone or as a couple. The location is nice, about 10 min drive from the city centre, and at the same time - very quiet, which was good for us. The lobby is fantastic, spacious, of character, and allowed us to sit by the fire place enjoying our drinks. The room is exquisitely decorated, very fashionable too. The old style phone, the chair. Liked the mirror most, and the bed was very comfy too. Very pleased with the overall experience, and will definitely come again should we need a good night stay in Oxford!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Amanda
United Kingdom5 Reviews10“Wonderful”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Privilege Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location is great! We drive to the hotel, park and get the bus into the city. Lovely breakfast , wonderful friendly staff. Rooms have everything you need, always very comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Grace
United Kingdom11 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really comfortable beds. Good location, for a walk through the village and along the river and for getting the bus to the centre. Plenty of free parking which we were encouraged to make use of outside of our checked in hours.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Alexis
Cyprus3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Privilege Family twin room with sofa bed
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Parking space
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Virginia
United Kingdom5 Reviews10“Staff so friendly and professional. Quiet, lovely one night stay in big comfy bed!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Room, staff, shower, location, cleanliness
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Julie
United Kingdom23 Reviews7.0“An enjoyable stay in a comfortable hotel in a pretty part of Oxford”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Comedy decor. Good facilities. Parking. Friendly staff. Comfortable bed. Good shower
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Susan
United Kingdom7 Reviews8.0“Excellent well run peaceful hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Single Room with Small Double Bed
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast too expensive. I requested a fried egg rolls but it would have cost £23.
Quiet peaceful atmosphere with staff available. I have a friend who lives in a nearby nursing home and this is an ideal base fir visiting her.
Stayed in April 2024
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