Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Fantastic customer service
Great location
Beautiful rooms
High-quality food
Cons:
Noisy cleaners in the morning
Some restaurant staff strictness
Breakfast quality inconsistency

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
Immaculate and stylish rooms mentioned positively, but some disruption from cleaners noted.
Service
9.91
Fantastic customer service with friendly and helpful staff highlighted in multiple reviews.
Location
9.95
Great location mentioned consistently across reviews, especially for easy access to the city center.
Room Quality
9.4
Rooms are lovely and have attention to detail, as stated in several reviews.
Amenities
9.43
Excellent amenities mentioned, including great parking and stylish decorations for the holidays.
Value for Money
8.39
Some reviews mentioned the hotel being expensive, affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Food quality praised in many reviews, but a few comments about breakfast being terrible.
Overall Experience
9.91
General sentiment of a delightful and high-quality stay experienced by most guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 13:50

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in marble bathrooms and modern art in the heart of historical Oxford at Old Bank Hotel. Air-conditioned rooms with original period features offer stunning city views and ample work space.

Exquisite Dining Experience
Savor breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Quod restaurant, known for its terrace and bar. Traditional roast dinners are a must-try. Private dining rooms and room service are available for a personalized experience.

Prime Location
Explore Oxford's iconic colleges and attractions just steps away from the hotel. With the Botanic Garden, River Cherwell, and the train station within a short walk, Old Bank Hotel offers convenience and luxury at your fingertips.

Book now to experience the charm and elegance of Old Bank Hotel in Oxford.

Important information:

Please note that 5 or more rooms booked by one person are considered to be a group booking. Group bookings are subject to a different cancellation policy which must be agreed with the hotel directly.

Please be aware of traffic restrictions on the High Street between 7:30 and 6:30 pm, close to the front of the hotel. Please access the hotel parking lot via Merton Street and Magpie Lane and beware of driving on the High Street between these times. The hotel can be contacted for driving directions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 4 years old to 13 years old stay for £65 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 1396 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 9.91
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 9.43
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 9.91
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George • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Stevenson • couple • gb
9
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
10
This boutique hotel provides a luxurious, comfortable, and centrally-located place to stay in Oxford
Pros:

This hotel checks all of the boxes. It is centrally located. It is a beautiful and well maintained property. Their staff is professional, friendly, and attentive. The food and beverage are delicious! I loved the beautiful and thoughtful bathroom design and desk with a mirror and makeup mirror. The bed and bath linens are luxurious. The TV is modern so you can cast streaming services from your phone. The room was quiet thanks to double glazed windows and traffic limitations in front of hotel. I loved the air conditioning to cool the room for sleeping. It was so comfortable.

Cons:

I have no complaints.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Hill • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful hotel, great location but pricey
Pros:

Beautifully presented, spotlessly clean and super friendly and helpful staff. Location was perfect for all of the Oxford sights.

Cons:

Mattress was on the firm side and may not suit everyone whilst rooms also come at quite a high price bracket which made it prohibitive for more than a 1 night stay.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • couple • nl
7
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
9
The upgrade made it feel even more special/
Pros:

I was upgraded and had a stunning room with views on the High. The staff were lovely.

Cons:

It was excellent. Amazing night’s sleep, which I normally never have in hotels. Wonderful bed.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Geoff and Gill • couple • gb
10
Thoroughly recommended and in a great location
Pros:

Excellent welcome at reception and car parking was reserved for us and free. Room was beautiful, very clean and excellent facilities. Breakfast was served from 7-11am and was of a very high standard with good choice. We really enjoyed the Library area where we sat, read the daily newspapers and had tea & coffee.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • extended_group • it
8
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Haydn • couple • gb
9
Very friendly staff
Pros:

Great location

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Diana • family_with_children • gb
7
Wonderful location - hope the management listen to the feedback.
Pros:

Location and staff.

Cons:

Beds way too hard. And there was a weird machine noise in the night from outside which reverberated through the pillow. It was intermittent. We were in room 36.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Robert Nicholas • extended_group • gb
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Giovanna • couple • us
10
Excellent.
Pros:

The location and services

Cons:

A bit pricey especially the restaurant.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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chris • couple • gb
10
Excellent stay in a great location
Pros:

Fantastic location with very friendly and helpful staff

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Joan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good stay. Helpful staff and lovely breakfast.
Pros:

Location. I’ve stayed here before. Lovely hotel. And great breakfast.

Cons:

We were affected by poor guest behaviour in the study at the back who carried out Covid tests and left all the testing kits on the table next to us. Really gross. We felt that the hotel knew the guest and his clients and hadn’t facilitated their activities as they should have done, so as not to affect other guests. It was sorted out but after we had made a huge fuss. Not a great experience.

My room was cold and had a quite damp smell and feeling when I checked into it.
It did warm up once the heating was on but this room should have been prepared and aired properly first.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
Excellent central location very pleasant staff very clean room fantastic view
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Service at breakfast very pleasant but a little slow

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Penny • extended_group • gb
10
EXCEPTIONAL !!
Pros:

Staff exceptional, service exceptional, location exceptional, hotel beautiful, room [classic double] was beautiful, bed very comfortable, bathroom beautiful, breakfast amazing, staff couldn't' t do enough for you. It was my husband's birthday and there were complimentary cakes in the room on arrival also, very much appreciated.
I just wanted to mention again that however beautiful the hotel is, it is only as good as the staff that work there and ALL staff at this hotel go above and beyond to make your stay an enjoyable one. We will definitely be returning. Thank you

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Jonathon • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Michel • couple • fr
10
Would absolutely recommend
Pros:

Gorgeous hotel. My wife and I have stayed here many times and the high standards we’ve come to expect from the Old Bank have never failed. Professional staff, excellent house keeping services, great restaurant.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Arie • couple • ad
8
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Indra • couple • gb
9
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee