The Vanbrugh House Hotel
8.4Rating
ExcellentRated by Guests
1,006Reviews
What to expect
Pros
- 🏖️Great central location in the heart of Oxford with easy access to attractions and shops.
- 🛏️Comfortable and cozy rooms with some offering private gardens for a peaceful stay.
- 👨👩👧Friendly and helpful staff providing excellent service, making guests feel welcome and at home.
- 🛌Peaceful and quiet ambiance, ensuring a relaxing stay away from the hustle and bustle.
- 🍳Delicious breakfast options with high-quality food served in a timely manner.
- 🚶♂️Convenient location for exploring Oxford on foot, near tourist sites and eateries.
- 🔑Attentive and accommodating staff willing to go the extra mile to meet guests' needs.
- 🍾Special touches for celebrations, such as complimentary prosecco and chocolates, adding a personal touch to the stay.
- 🌟Lovely decor and boutique charm, creating a unique and stylish ambiance.
- 🚗Blue badge parking available right outside the hotel for easy accessibility.
Cons
- 💸High room rates for the value provided, making it seem overpriced compared to alternatives.
- 🛏️Inconsistent mattress quality, with reports of beds being too hard or uncomfortable.
- 🔊Noise issues reported, such as loud music from nearby establishments affecting sleep quality.
- 🍽️Limited breakfast options, with some guests expecting a cooked breakfast instead of continental offerings.
- 🏢Rooms described as cramped and dark, lacking proper lighting and space for luggage.
- 🧹Housekeeping concerns, including cleanliness issues and rooms not being adequately refreshed during the stay.
- 🚪Room amenities missing or inadequate, such as no hairdryer, glasses, or minibar in some accommodations.
- 🛋️Lack of facilities like a lounge, bar, or restaurant on-site, impacting the overall guest experience.
- 🛠️Maintenance issues reported, including broken sockets, shower controls, and leaks that affected the comfort of the stay.
- 🤝Inconsistencies in customer service quality, with some guests feeling unwelcomed or overlooked by staff members.
What this place has to offer
Things to do and ways to relaxHiking, Tours
Services and conveniencesConcierge, Contactless check-in/out, Daily housekeeping, Elevator, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Luggage storage
Internet accessFree Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Wi-Fi in public areas
Languages spokenEnglish
The Vanbrugh House Hotel is conveniently located in the popular Oxford City Center area. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the property's facilities and services. Facilities like free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi in public areas, room service are readily available for you to enjoy. Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. In some of the rooms, guests can find flat screen television, carpeting, private entrance, closet, internet access – wireless. The property offers various recreational opportunities. Convenience and comfort make The Vanbrugh House Hotel the perfect choice for your stay in Oxford.
Where you'll be sleeping
16 m²
Standard Double Room
1 double bed
23 m²
Superior Twin Room
2 single beds
25 m²
Premier Suite
1 double bed
14 m²
Disabled Access Room
1 double bed
21 m²
Superior Double Room
1 double bed or 2 single beds
10 m²
Small Single Room
1 single bed
Standard Single Room
1 single bed
21 m²
Superior Room
1 double bed or 2 single beds
10 m²
Small Double Room
1 double bed
17 m²
Super Deluxe Double Room
1 double bed
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