Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1482 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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Mauricio couple us
10
Pros:

Great location and great facilities.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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djl911 Couples Wicklow, County Wicklow
8
Beware of Oxford and their congestion fines !
Pros:

We stayed in this very nice and expensive hotel on the 10 th June ! No complaints about the hotel whatsoever but beware if you like us are tourists and driving a rental car ! We used the post code for specifically the car park even to us by the Hotel !

We arrived at circa 11.45 am on June 10th .. All good .

However today I received an email informing me of an £42 administration charge and a fine attached from Oxford County Council.. I’m extremely disappointed and annoyed and we will not be returning to either the Hotel or the City again.. We had a new Volvo X40 ( just 2000 miles )and not even Google maps are aware of the congestion routes ! So much for tourism.. I’ve phoned the hotel and I got the impression they’ve heard this many times and weren’t particularly interested..Despite the fact that the congestion charge is new !!!

Here’s the thing… You’re driving a rental car in a city that you’re from outside the country and not familiar with the city .. You use the given car park post code and you end up with a congestion charge, admin charge from Hertz for having to email me ! Yep Good luck … We won’t be back !

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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Moataza solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Julie couple us
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Monika couple ch
9
Pros:

It is very well located

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Alexander couple us
8
Lovely but I wouldn’t stay in our room in July or August
Pros:

Center of town. Charming. Great staff.

Cons:

Air conditioning could not keep up with a warm June day.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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dahelm Family Zurich
10
Excellent
Pros:

Everything was just excellent!
But the bid surprise was the breakfast package which we got, leaving at Monday morning at 6.30 am…it was wonderful and very tasty!

See you again as sonn as possible…

Thank you so much, Daniel and Claudia Helmrich

2026-06-19 via Tripadvisor
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Nicole couple gb
9
Enjoyable break in a great location.
Pros:

Staff were very friendly & helpful.
Room was in a quiet part of the hotel.
Well equipped room. Matched expectation.
Breakfast was good both mornings.
Great location for the colleges and other sites that we visited.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Andrada couple ae
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Carsten Nils solo_traveller de
9
Cons:

The right side of the bed was strangely sloped or even a little saggy. You constantly felt like you were lying on a slanted surface. The left side of the bed was fine.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Diana family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The Old Bank hotel is a very special place, we so enjoyed our stay! The accommodations were exceptional, amazing staff and the location doesn’t get any better! Highly recommend!

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Clare couple gb
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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tina couple gb
8
If it’s location you want this is the place !
Pros:

It’s all about the location! The guy on check in was so helpful and gave us some tips for our first visit to Oxford

Cons:

Breakfast was a big disappointment, i gave up wrestling with the sourdough toast which was cold and hard!

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Hiroshi solo_traveller jp
8
Pros:

場所がよい上に、スタッフがみんな感じよく、有能でした。設備類は古風ながら完全に機能していました。

Cons:

この手のホテルにありがちですが、部屋が狭く椅子が1つしかなかったのが、不便でした。

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Sigrid solo_traveller fr
10
Very much enjoyed my short stay and will be back soon. Thank you!
Pros:

Everything. Exceptional attention to detail!

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Susan family_with_children ca
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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P7236COmariab Couples
10
Fabulous stay!
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in a central location that provides outstanding service. We had a great view from our room and could not fault one thing and will return for sure.

2026-06-09 via Tripadvisor
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Mark couple gb
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Mathew couple gb
10
A wonderful stay in a historic city
Pros:

The room is lovely, wonderful bathroom fluffy towels great shower and bath. Staff are professional and friendly. F&B offer is exceptional.

Cons:

The only minor issue is the parking, this could of been better signposted

2026-06-02 via Nuitee