Abingdon Road, Oxford, OX1 4PS, United Kingdom
#10 of 47 hotels in Oxford
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3080 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: 21 April 2024
Susan
United KingdomStaff were very friendly. Breakfast great. Drinks slightly expensive.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Sharon
United KingdomThe bar food isn't great. I've eaten there twice now and regretted it both times. Overcooked and just not great quality. Pity, because it's a long walk into town for a meal. And the breakfast was plentiful but a bit canteen-like.
Comfortable rooms and bath. Easy parking, a rarity in Oxford.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Jackie
United KingdomThe restaurant dinner/ meals and service was excellent, however we thought the dining room itself was a little uninspiring and more like a conference room. Maybe some more suitable room dividers, table lamps/ lighting could be used to cheer it up? We usually preferred to eat in the bar area when we could, as it was more cheerful.
We loved the hotel, the location on the edge of town, our room was very comfortable and the facilities and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Beautiful location as well near the river. We especially appreciated that we could park our car by the hotel and this was the reason we opted to stay with you initially as it was not possible at most of the other hotels in Oxford. The dining quality was excellent - including breakfasts - and we loved the welcoming environment. EVERY member of staff we spoke with was very helpful and friendly. Thank you.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Ann
United KingdomPaying additional £20 day for parking
Bright clean inviting Good facilities comfortable room. Able to walk into Oxford along river
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Stephen
United KingdomParking costs.
20 mins easy walk to center of town. Excellent breakfast. Spa facilities great and always clean. Pool as well
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Stephanie
United KingdomParking isn't included in the rate (payable £20 per day), it would be wonderful to offer guests a reduced rate for this - especially those staying longer.
Very warm and human atmosphere at Voco. The front of house were helpful and approachable (I wish I got their names!). We were made to feel comfortable and looked after during food service by Eldhose, and Mali brought great charism as well as a professional management of the bar and breakfast areas. The hotel room was clean, bed comfortable, food quality is great, the location is great proximity to the city, and the surrounding grounds are lovely.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
David
United KingdomNothing!
The location of the hotel suited our needs, out of the city centre but easily reached. This is a modern hotel, beautifully decorated and clean. The staff were welcoming, polite and knowledgeable about Oxford. The bedroom was on the ground floor with a patio outside. It was a large room with everything that we needed for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed the leisure facilities and especially the Steam room! The pool was large enough for a swim work-out. Breakfast was varied and excellent in quality and taste with the manager being friendly and helpful. In all, we had a very pleasant stay in The Voco Oxford Spires and will certainly use you again!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Sid
United KingdomBar menu snacks can be more , kids menu soup needs improvement
The location was serene, loved watching horses every day. Breakfast was great. Staff is attentive & polite. City center is just 10 mins bus ride. Had a park opposite to the hotel which our daughter enjoyed.Elclhose at the f&b was the star of our trip. Exceptional service!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Bigsby
United KingdomService charge of 12.5% was added to our food / bar bills, and we were also invited to add a tip, which felt a bit much.
Location, room, food
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Bigtdog
United KingdomThe rooms were a long way away from the reception. Our room 38 was almost as far away as you could get. My wife had a recently fractured ankle, so with the long walk, it was painful at times. The lounge area was quite small for the size of the hotel. There were very few comfortable soft seats. It looked modern and bright but was not made for comfort. The bedroom was cold at times, and the heating was not adjustable.
Staff were generally friendly, especially the man who seated us for breakfast. He made up for the ones that were just average. Breakfast was very good, plenty of choice hot and cold and all very tasty. Evening food was well presented, plentiful and very nice. The bed was very comfortable and big. The facilities in the bedroom were very good. The room was very quiet, probably due to being so far away. The bathroom was nice, especially having a nice warm shower.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Graham
United KingdomSmall matter of one of the lamps not working, probably the bulb. Two of the power/ plugs not working.
The room was spacious and well equiped. Breakfast excellent. Staff extremely obliging.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Norman
United KingdomLocation is great and so easy to get a bus into town.Breakfast was very good but the evening meal was even better.The staff were very good when we explained that the room was to far for my wife to walk as she is waiting for knee operation,they moved us a lot nearer to reception.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Claudette
United KingdomCost for parking was too high and unexpected. Had to pay £20 for one night on top of the charge for the room I'd already paid for. Would be nice for this to come off the initial receipt so people aren't taken by surprise on the day they book in.
Lovely room, great spa facilities, hot tub was really warm and pool not too deep. Hotel was very clean. Restaurant food was delicious despite the high cost. Location was great, right near the centre but far enough for peace and quiet. Lots of greenery around and plenty of areas to walk.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Elizabeth
AustraliaAlways comfortable
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Clare
United KingdomWe thought that paying £20 to park the car on site was a bit of a joke and should have been free. The coffee at breakfast was poor (from the machine).
The staff made this hotel. Reception were very friendly and helpful. The bar and restaurant staff went out of their way to be helpful. Very laidback. Dinner was excellent and the best buffet breakfast we have seen in a very long time. Lots of choice and very fresh. Oasi was exceptional at dinner in particular. I’m
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Darren
United KingdomIts a very minor issue, but would be great if there was maybe a mini fridge in the room.
Very friendly and helpful staff, if you had a query or question they would do their very best to solve the issue. Very clean. Great facilities,only a short walk (10-15 mins) to the City Centre. Self service breakfast with a great choice of food. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Carolyn
United KingdomWonderful stay x
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Maria
El SalvadorParking was £20 for a day even for hotel guests. It felt overpriced and a bit unreasonable.
The property’s location was perfect. It was not too far from the centre of Oxford and all the but stops are right outside the hotel. Very well connected. The bed was amazing, very very comfortable and the room was clean and very well kept. Staff was lovely. We were checked in by Lily on arrival and she was very helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Alan
United KingdomVery clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff. In ideal spot for walking into Oxford town centre.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Alison
United KingdomConvenient location, friendly staff, friendly open-plan bar behind lobby. We were allocated beautiful rooms and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Brandon
United KingdomOnly dislike I had was that you had to pay £20 for parking. Typically this is free if you’re a guest at other hotels on my experience.
Very modern property, really clean, great area for it to be, only down the road from Oxford centre, meaning it’s about a 15 minute walk.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Richard
United KingdomNothing
It was clean staff friendly and had everything we needed
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 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
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