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Vanbrugh House Hotel

Oxford , 20 - 24 St Michael's Street (Show on Map)

7.6

Good

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Summary of reviewsVanbrugh House Hotel is a charming and comfortable hotel located in the heart of Oxford. Guests love the hotel's excellent location, which is central to all of Oxford's sights and attractions. The staff are friendly and helpful, making your stay even more enjoyable. The hotel offers a range of comfortable beds, from very soft to very firm. The rooms are generally clean, comfortable, nicely decorated and equipped with good facilities. The bathrooms are modern and well-equipped. The hotel's exceptional service adds to the overall feeling of luxury, making guests feel truly pampered during their stay. The hotel is accessible for guests with disabilities with some rooms being specifically set up for wheelchair users. The hotel's prime location was deemed worth the stay, even if comfort was not a top priority. Overall, Vanbrugh House Hotel is a fantastic option for those who want to be in the heart of Oxford.
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Room Types

Standard Double Room With a contemporary design, this room offers English hand-crafted furniture, eclectic fixtures, and a luxurious rainfall shower. Offering free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, along with a media hub, a safe, spa toiletries, a bathrobe, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, and ironing supplies.

Superior Double Room With a contemporary design, this room offers English hand-crafted furniture, eclectic fixtures, and a luxurious rainfall shower. With free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, along with a media hub, a safe, spa toiletries, a bathrobe, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, and ironing supplies. Some rooms can contain twin beds upon request.

Premier Suite With a four-poster bed, this spacious room has an en suite bathroom with back-to-back baths and a walk-in shower. There is free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a media hub, a safe, spa toiletries and bathrobes. There are also tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and ironing supplies. The room is completed by its own city garden.

Small Single Room With a contemporary design, this room offers English hand-crafted furniture, eclectic fixtures, and a luxurious rainfall shower. Offering free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, along with a media hub, a safe, spa toiletries, a bathrobe, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, and ironing supplies.

Superior Twin Room With a contemporary design, this room offers English hand-crafted furniture, eclectic fixtures, and a luxurious rainfall shower. With free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, along with a media hub, a safe, spa toiletries, a bathrobe, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, and ironing supplies.

Standard Double Room - Disability Access With a contemporary design, this room offers English hand-crafted furniture, eclectic fixtures, and a luxurious rainfall shower. Offering free WiFi, along with a media hub for connection to an Mp3 player, tablet, or laptop.

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Guest Reviews

7.6

Good

Location

Vanbrugh House Hotel boasts an amazing location which is central to all of Oxford's sights and attractions. Whether you're looking for shops, cafes, restaurants or museums, they're all on your doorstep here. The hotel is located on a quiet street, so you can easily explore the bustling city centre without sacrificing a good night's sleep. Guests love the convenience of being within easy walking distance of everything they need, including the bus and train stations. Moreover, the staff are friendly and helpful, making your stay even more enjoyable. You can't go wrong with this hotel's excellent location!

Breakfast

The breakfast at Vanbrugh House Hotel has been a mixed experience for guests. Some found the continental breakfast with pastries, yogurt and cereals satisfactory, while others found the options limited and poor with pre-packaged food items. Those with dietary restrictions appreciated the gluten-free options, while others missed the full English breakfast. The serving style for breakfast was interesting with guests receiving a picnic hamper in their room, which some found lovely and others found odd. The breakfast staff received mixed reviews with some guests finding the service efficient, while others felt it was poor. The breakfast area lacked atmosphere and some guests preferred to have breakfast delivered to their room. Despite some negative feedback, many guests appreciated the in-room breakfast service or the nearby cafes as alternatives.

Rooms

Vanbrugh House Hotel offers a comfortable stay in the heart of the city with some guests describing their experience as feeling like a grand countryside retreat. While some guests found the rooms to be small and basic, others enjoyed the spaciousness and lovely decor of the rooms. The bathrooms generally received high praise with lovely features such as big showers and plenty of towels and toiletries provided. The hotel's central location is a major advantage and guests found it easy to get around to explore the city. Some rooms can be affected by noise from parties in the street, but overall the hotel is quiet and comfortable. While some guests were disappointed with the outdated decor and small size of their rooms, the majority found the rooms to be clean, comfortable, nicely decorated and equipped with good facilities. Prices were deemed fair for such a central location, making Vanbrugh House Hotel a great option for those who want to be in the heart of Oxford.

Beds

Vanbrugh House Hotel offers a range of comfortable beds, from very soft to very firm. The beds are generally clean and comfortable, although some guests have reported uncomfortable pillows or squeaky mattresses. Some guests found the beds too hard or too firm, while others appreciated the solid support for their backs. The beds are generally spacious and some guests have even described them as massive. However, a few guests have found the beds to be shockingly hard or akin to sleeping on the floor with some even feeling the springs. Overall, the hotel offers a comfortable night's sleep for most guests, who appreciate the range of bed firmness options available.

Cleanliness

If you're looking for a clean and comfortable place to stay in historic Oxford, Vanbrugh House Hotel is a fantastic option. Guests repeatedly mention the high standard of cleanliness with many describing their room as "very clean," "spotless," or simply "clean." The bathrooms are modern and well-equipped. While there were a few comments about areas that needed more attention (such as a leaking tap or a bedside table with marks), the majority of reviews were positive about the cleanliness of the hotel. In addition to being clean, guests also mentioned that the staff were friendly and welcoming and the location is ideal for exploring Oxford. Keep in mind, however, that some guests reported issues with towels and robes and a few noted that their room smelled of grilled meat. Overall, Vanbrugh House Hotel is a good base for your Oxford adventures with gracious hospitality and clean, well-maintained rooms.

Staff

Vanbrugh House Hotel boasts of an excellent and friendly staff that is always willing to help. Despite a few isolated incidents, guests describe the staff as pleasant and accommodating with many praising their warmth and helpfulness. The hotel staff is also described as attentive and considerate with a gracious hospitality that leaves guests feeling at home. The location of the hotel is also convenient and guests appreciate the helpfulness of the staff in navigating the beautiful city of Oxford. The staff's professionalism and efficiency are noteworthy and guests speak of their willingness to go the extra mile to make their stay comfortable. While there seem to be a few exceptions, most guests have had positive experiences with the hotel staff and recommend the hotel for anyone looking for beautiful accommodation with a friendly team.

Nightlife

If you're looking for a hotel with easy access to Oxford's nightlife, then Vanbrugh House Hotel might be just what you're after. Guests have praised its exceptional location, making it perfect for those who want to venture out and explore what the city has to offer. The hotel is close to shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, so you won't have to search far for good food or a drink. For theater-goers, the New Oxford Theatre is just around the corner and within easy walking distance. Though the hotel does not have a bar, guests are relieved to find plenty of options just a stone's throw away. Additionally, the hotel is located near Ship Street, where you'll find some fantastic dinner spots. However, guests have warned that the noise level around the hotel can be high, especially on Friday nights. Some have reported loud music coming from next door and a few have noted that the street can be noisy until the early hours of the morning due to student accommodation across the road. But despite these minor inconveniences, most guests seem to have enjoyed the hotel's proximity to Oxford's nightlife.

4 Star

Vanbrugh House Hotel in historic Oxford offers exceptional, gracious hospitality according to our guests' reviews. The hotel is a good base with nice staff and clean rooms. Although a couple of reviews admitted that, for a 4 star hotel, the room could be better, guests still found it fantastic. Some described the hotel as charming with spacious rooms and exceptional service. However, a few did mention that the hotel is aging and overpriced with basic facilities in some rooms. Despite this, the majority still highly recommends it and would return in the future.

Accessible

Vanbrugh House Hotel is considered accessible for guests with disabilities with some rooms being specifically set up for wheelchair users. Disabled parking spaces are available outside the hotel. Some guests did note steep stairs leading down to the dining room, so those with mobility issues should take caution. Unfortunately, the hotel does not have elevators, but there are some rooms that are accessible with an elevator. The hotel's compact rooms were noted to have some convenient amenities. Overall, the hotel's prime location was deemed worth the stay, even if comfort was not a top priority.

Luxury

If you're looking for a luxurious stay in Oxford, the Vanbrugh House Hotel is a fantastic option. This remarkable hotel in a remarkable city has spacious rooms with lovely decor, creating a charming atmosphere throughout the entire space. The exceptional service provided by the staff adds to the overall feeling of luxury, making guests feel truly pampered during their stay. While some may not have felt as strongly about their experience, most guests found the hotel to be exceptional all around, despite it technically being a four-star hotel. With its exceptional service and lovely space, the Vanbrugh House Hotel is definitely worth considering for your next trip to Oxford.

No, Vanbrugh House Hotel doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Vanbrugh House Hotel.

No, Vanbrugh House Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Vanbrugh House Hotel.

No, Vanbrugh House Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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