Oxford House

Hotels
7.9 (1096 reviews)
21 Oxford Street (near Greens Road) , Sydney , AU

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Unfriendly staff
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.13
Cleaning staff reportedly overlooked tasks, leading to dissatisfaction.
Service
7.6
Staff was unfriendly at times, particularly during check-in.
Location
8.64
Great location with accessibility to various attractions.
Room Quality
7.89
Rooms comfortable but issues with noise and amenities reported.
Amenities
7.62
Basic amenities provided; some complaints about housekeeping availability.
Value for Money
8.08
Reasonable pricing for the level of comfort offered.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Positive remarks about the nearby café and overall food environment.
Overall Experience
8.1
Mixed feelings, some positive aspects overshadowed by service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 06:57

Property Description

Central Location in Vibrant Paddington
Oxford House in Paddington is a hub for city exploration, with Taylor Square just 400 meters away and an array of dining and entertainment options at your doorstep.

Convenient Access to Key Landmarks
Situated near UNSW Art & Design, Victoria Barracks, and St Vincent's Hospital, the hotel offers easy access to Allianz Stadium, Sydney Cricket Ground, and iconic Sydney landmarks within a short walk or drive.

Relaxing Stay with Essential Amenities
Unwind in rooms featuring private bathrooms with showers, and take a refreshing dip in the on-site swimming pool.

Book your stay at Oxford House now for a memorable and convenient experience in the heart of Sydney!

Important information:

You must show a valid credit card upon check in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation. If you are unable to provide this card please contact the property in advance using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that a 1% surcharge applies for payments with American Express and Diners Club credit card.

Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'. Failure to comply with property policies may result in the eviction of guests and the loss of any deposits or payments made.

Please note that this hotel has a 'No Smoking Policy'.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1096 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.13
Service: 7.6
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 7.62
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Nicos • couple • au
7
Great spot, clean but needs a bit of quality control.
Pros:

New look of the hotel is great, along with the location.

Cons:

No coffee available in room or on request. Door not secured after the room was cleaned.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • au
10
Very relaxing and worth the money
Pros:

The design, cleanliness and aesthetics, pool bar very nicely laid out and welcoming, arts suite spacious

Cons:

A second tv in the arts suite lounge would have been nice

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • couple • au
5
Pros:

The Location, it was located close to everything we wanted to do

Cons:

The loud road noise and pedestrian noise coming from the street bellow. Got very little sleep.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Banh Anna • couple • au
10
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kirrily • couple • au
6
Has declined since last time
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noisy

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Milly • solo_traveller • gb
5
Would not recommend or return
Pros:

The pool (which still needed a clean)

Cons:

The pictures make it look better than it is. Rooms are tired and shabby looking need to be maintained. Unhelpful staff. Misleading information on their website. On the first night of my two night stay I was woken up my cleaner hoovering in the hallway early in the morning which continued to look dirty even after. On the second night I didn’t sleep at all as there was booming music playing from the pool bar area all night long which my room overlooked. I emailed the 24 hour reception to ask them to turn it down to get no response. When speaking to reception on checkout she was extremely unhelpful and said our mistake we aren’t actually 24 hour and I did see your email. So basically she ignored it

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • solo_traveller • es
5
Staff were friendly and helpful
Cons:

Did not get room i booked as double booked but I was there early. Could not ring them to discuss early check in due to a funeral i was attending. No hair dryer.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • au
6
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Kristin • couple • au
6
Pros:

Very close to Allianz Stadium,

Cons:

No hair dryer, there were two hand moisturisers bolted in the wall instead of hand wash and had to reach out to the shower to wash my hand, lights are dim and I cannot see what's inside the room

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Daria • solo_traveller • ae
6
This hotel definitely does not deserve a four-star rating. The overall quality is disappointing, especially considering
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The cleanliness was below expectations - I found someone else’s hair clip on the floor, which suggests the room had not been properly cleaned before my arrival.

The walls are extremely thin, so you can hear everything, from people talking in neighbouring rooms to doors slamming. To make matters worse, housekeeping starts vacuuming as early as 7 AM, disturbing guests who may still be sleeping.

There is also no complimentary drinking water provided in the room, which is a basic amenity I would expect from a hotel of this standard, especially at this price point.

Overall, the cleanliness, noise levels and lack of basic amenities fall well below what I would expect from a four-star hotel. Unfortunately, I would not recommend staying here.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Mia • couple • au
4
Good location and aesthetic, but everything else needs some work
Pros:

Good location, good vibe, nice pool area

Cons:

Poorly constructed. Shower flooded throughout the room, small room despite being a deluxe room. The curtain was broken and would not close and when brought up to reception nothing was done and the request barely acknowledged. When needed to collect belongings from reception no one was there and the phone not answered, despite it being during their open hours.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Lloyd • couple • au
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • solo_traveller • au
7
Really enjoyable, i will stay again and look forward to my next trip to NSW
Pros:

I had a great visit and will book again as the team were great and location was perfect.

Cons:

No having TV 2 nights of my stay

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Casey • couple • au
8
Pros:

Beautiful large room, light, comfortable bed.

Cons:

Bathroom was tight, but nicely renovated.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Emily • extended_group • au
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Location is great

Cons:

Sadly - no breakfast options, minimal amenities in rooms. Overpriced for what it is

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • extended_group • au
1
Would never come back
Pros:

The bathroom tiles if they weren’t chipped

Cons:

We did not recieve the amenities that we paid for and as advertised on the website and through booking.com
Missing amenisities:
- no toiletries
- no robe or slippers
- no coffee machine
- no tv remotes
- no water supplied

We paid extra for a deluxe room to recieve an unusable
Balcony that is half painted. The windows are not double glazed and you can hear everything outside.

Staff were exceptionally unhelpful and were certainly
Not going out of there way to assist us when asked.

We waited for an for fries when there was no one else in the ‘pool bar’. No one apologised and no one was willing to accomodate us.

No wifi instructions, no information on as provided to us.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • au
5
Good location, staff not very friendly/woken up early when trying to rest.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Was woken up before 8am Saturday-Monday by the staff vacuuming outside our room. Didn’t change bed sheets even though we stayed for 5 nights.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Elodie • couple • nc
7
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Kianah • couple • au
6
Pros:

Loved the pool & bar

Cons:

Very noisy and no parking close by

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Uma • couple • au
1
A bleak stay
Pros:

NA

Cons:

During the middle of the night, unbearably loud music started playing. This started at 245am and didn’t stop until 730am. It was coming from the pool bar/area and all guests were complaining in the morning, due to not being able to sleep at all. We had called the “all night” number to no avail, multiple times through the night.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee