Marlborough Arms

Hotels
8.9 (972 reviews)
26 Oxford Street , Woodstock , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Weak shower pressure
Some noise from neighboring rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.74
Reviews noted that the hotel was clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.21
Staff were described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful.
Location
9.25
The hotel is centrally located, with easy access to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms were described as spacious and generally comfortable, though there were minor complaints.
Amenities
8.73
Amenities such as the breakfast and common areas were well received.
Value for Money
8.69
Overall, guests felt it was worthwhile for the given price.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Breakfast was frequently praised as delicious and ample.
Overall Experience
9.11
Positive reviews highlight a warm and enjoyable stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 02:33

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Experience the unique blend of history and modernity at The Marlborough Arms, a 15th-century former coaching inn in Woodstock. Admire the historic streets from your light and spacious room, equipped with a flat-screen TV and luxurious amenities. Some rooms even boast beautiful period features for a touch of elegance.

Versatile Event Spaces
Whether it's a business meeting or a special celebration, our venue offers the perfect setting. With space for up to 100 guests in the Gallery and bar area, as well as a charming courtyard for al fresco gatherings, Marlborough Arms caters to your every need.

Explore Woodstock and Beyond
Conveniently located near Oxford and the M40, our hotel provides easy access to local attractions like Blenheim Palace and Rousham Park House & Garden. Don't miss the chance to discover the beauty of Woodstock's town square and intriguing architecture.

Book now to indulge in a memorable stay at The Marlborough Arms!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 972 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.74
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 9.11
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JIAQI family_with_children gb
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Anastasiia solo_traveller ae
4
Pros:

The location is exceptional, very close to a grocery shop, cafés, and small local shops, and only a 10‑minute walk from Blenheim Palace.
The staff are very polite, caring, and assisting.
The room was clean, and overall it’s a clean, well‑kept place.
There is good water pressure in the shower and a coffee and tea making station in the room, which is convenient.

Cons:

The buildings are extremely old and not taken care of from inside , a complete disaster. Everything is very dated, and it’s clear the owners are not investing in maintenance.
The furniture is awful and should not be used anymore, the walls are cracked, and the floors are so noisy you hear every step and every movement from neighbors and across the building.
In the morning, the smell from the kitchen reaches the room, which is very unpleasant.
The product care is poor, and the room price is pricy for this rate, quality is absolutely expected, but not delivered.
Overall the condition is worse than anything I’ve seen — even compared to antique shops.
As a hotelier with 15 years of experience, I experienced real shock seeing a property in this condition.
The only positive point is the people working there , they are polite, caring, and assisting.
I would never recommend this place. Just run.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple gb
9
Overnight StopOver
Pros:

Lovely bedroom with good size bed and cosy soft bedlinen.

Cons:

No restaurant for a meal.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple gb
10
Perfect overnight stay
Pros:

Fabulous large room and bathroom. Really quiet, we slept really well. Staff were all extremely kind and attentive. Breakfast excellent.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Jill couple gb
10
Good location, free parking and lovely staff.
Pros:

Near to the location we were visiting and had parking. Was also very clean and comfortable, with good staff.

Cons:

Unfortunately the main road ran past it so it was quite noisy if the windows were open.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Chiara family_with_children it
10
Pros:

La struttura era comoda e accogliente. Esattamente lo stile che stavamo cercando. Lo staff è stato accogliente fin dal primo istante e ha subito risolto un piccolo disagio che si era creato con la prenotazione in Booking. La colazione è stata superba e le stanze erano spaziose, curate e pulite. I bambini hanno giocato a lungo a dama nella hall in compagnia di altri ospiti tolleranti e gentili. Una permanenza eccezionale. Grazie Marlborough Arms

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Geert couple be
7
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Anna extended_group gb
8
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Philippe family_with_children fr
9
Pros:

Chambres spacieuses et calmes. Bonne literie. Personnel acceuillant

Cons:

pas de climatiseur

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Lorraine extended_group gb
10
Clean and the staff was amazing food was just perfect and fresh although my dippy eggs was hard this morning unfortunate
Pros:

It was old and very well kept . Such a beautiful place to stay .

Cons:

Clean and easy for all locations

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Laura extended_group gb
10
Fabulous lovely hotel
Pros:

Location is superb and all the staff is incredibly friendly.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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KEVIN couple gb
9
Classy
Pros:

Classy and well located

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple nz
9
Very welcoming and enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Wonderful welcome and lovely area inside and out for guests to use. Lovely large bedroom with a good sized appealing ensuite. Really delicious breakfast. Parking included and nice and handy.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Marina solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Sally solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

We had a comfortable bedroom at the top of the 3 storey hotel (no 10). The parking is at the back of the hotel and is a good place to leave the car and walk to Woodstock and Blenheim. Breakfast was partly buffet with plenty of a la carte options too.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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sinead couple gb
10
Pros:

Location, lovely staff, quaint decor

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Leonard couple ca
5
Unfortunately we stayed a week in one of the hottest weeks of the year! With NO Air Conditioning the week was as close t
Pros:

See review

Cons:

See review

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Steven couple gb
9
Very good location and was a pleasant stay, but a little on the expensive side.
Pros:

Bed was good so was the bathroom. Excellent location.

Cons:

Small thing, but bed valence was a bit untidy.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
9
Pros:

Location and friendly staff

Cons:

Location

2026-07-23 via Nuitee