Abingdon Road, Oxford, OX1 4PS, United Kingdom
#9 of 43 hotels in Oxford
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3041 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 March 2024
Roger
United KingdomNo issues
Comfy, clean, well equipped rooms, restaurant and reception efficient and professional.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Linda
United KingdomUse a better taxi service on return to train station cab driver not friendly and taxi inside didn’t look that clean. Also cost £5 more than the taxi we had on arrival from Oxford Station
Brilliant hotel loved the spa and pool . Breakfast amazing so much choice. Room perfect and such comfortable beds and pillows
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Sandra
United KingdomEverything was excellent, but it is a 20-25 minute walk to the city centre.
It seemed to be very new and pristine and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good, with lots of choice and they catered well for my gluten and dairy intolerances. There’s also a large bar area, great for a nightcap.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Lisa
United KingdomNothing.
All staff were welcoming and friendly from receception, restaurant/bar, cleaners, leisure centre staff. All would greet when saw you. Kashish and Claire at reception were exceptional and sorted our minor problem out and were very informative and knowledgable of the area, an asset to the hotel. The room was lovely with a gorgeous view of the fields with the horses ducks and geese. Bed was very comfy. A special mention to Vina for keeping our room spotless. Breakfast was one of the best I've had for a buffet style breakfast. Plenty of it and kept fresh. Staff constantly checking and keeping tidy. Location is perfect being in a country like setting yet on about a 15 minute walk along river thames or by road if prefer into the city centre. Oxford is a lovely city. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return to this hotel if returned to Oxford.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Siobhan
IrelandNothing
Location, value for money.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Kalinowski
United KingdomThe rooms are a little tired, with the carpet in our room showing holes where previous fittings were. The room was large beyond need but the bathroom was poorly laid out with the world's tiniest shower, which had ill-fitting doors and an overhead shower head that dropped even when not selected. Soundproofing, we could hear conversation and singing children even when other visitors were in their rooms.
The location was good, near the city and a nice walk along the river past all the famous rowing crew clubhouses. The staff were amazing, and super helpful at all times with all requests to fulfilled. Our room was at the back of the building with no traffic noise or environmental noise.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Mike
United KingdomBreakfast was fine
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Franco
Italylocation very good,the same for breakfast .
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Long
United KingdomOnly minor issue was that room service number was unavailable and when reception transferred no- one answered.
Excellent location easy to walk into centre. Breakfast quality and choice was first class.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
John
United KingdomExceptional setting, perfect luxury, lovely staff, superb facilities, ideal location, easy parking, generous breakfast, enormous bed, spacious room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Quickenden
United KingdomParking charge was a little steep but I guess that's the south east
Lovely, friendly staff and very welcoming. Facilitated a very early check-in with a smile. Great, well appointed room with everything you needed. Good leisure facilities, warm pool and spa.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Neil
PortugalBreakfast was very good - lot of choice and smiling happy faces on the staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Barbara
United KingdomThis was my first visit to The Spires, and it exceeded my expectations - loved the stylish decor and my room was spacious with a great rain shower and a fabulous comfortable huge bed! A bonus is the relaxed bar and the Spa and Pool that are included in the tariff - I will definitely return!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Dawn
United KingdomI thought the £20 to park your car was a bit extreme.
Lovely clean hotel only dealt with reception and they were very helpful and friendly. Bed was very comfortable. Great location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Jacqui
United KingdomStaff so helpful kind and efficient
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Vidhu
IndiaLocation is very convenient, a 15 min walk takes you into city.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Gail
United KingdomPool area only small - went to use it and relax for couple of hours but no space or loungers around do sit and read our books we thought would’ve been nice . Steam room and spa only small too .
Breakfast lovely lots of choice . Lovely 10 min walk down riverside to Oxford . Lovely rooms and nice bar area and restaurant.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Paul
United KingdomAlthough it is great to be able to leave the car and stroll along the river into Oxford the increase in cost is too much. As we are already paying a relatively high price for the hotel I can't see why the parking charge has to be so high. There is nothing additional offered so £15 should be sufficient. The bedroom was smart and comfortable but the bathroom was a little tired. Noise of the central heating irritating. So we switched it off.
We love the location and relaxing lobby to enjoy in the evening as well as the outside seating space in fine weather. Breakfast is excellent and this time as it was quieter really relaxing. Staff extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Michael
United KingdomPay for parking
Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Rachel
United KingdomPerfect location, great use of spa facilities, good size rooms, comfortable beds, great toiletries and a bar! Staff were also very friendly and helpful! Lovely Thames walk from the hotel to the centre.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Tracey
United KingdomNothing really - just personal observation- Pillows not soft enough. Dressing gowns very small! There was a very large company group booked in and despite being told their food was a pre prepared buffet; our meal still took 35 minutes to come out and we had to eat in 5 minutes before taxi arrived for theatre. Partly our fault for maybe not allowing slightly longer but did not expect it to take so long.
Facilities. Nice decoration.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Rob
United KingdomFriendly welcome and on booking I stated was my wife’s 60th birthday and they put a card and a box of chocolates in our room on arrival
Lovely well run property
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Polina
United KingdomTerrible wifi! :) we usually try to come just to rest so it’s not always an issue, but sometimes we need to do some work and wifi could be better.
We always stay here when we come up to Oxford. Lovely food and music, delicious infused water, and absolutely fantastic spa. All the treatments are spectacular.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Ian
United KingdomThere was nothing that we didn't like.
The breakfast buffet was very good. It was well presented and good quality. We were not so keen on the coffee from the machine as it was barely warm and not hot. All the Staff were very friendly and welcoming. We were helped with booking Taxi pick ups.
Stayed in February 2024
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