Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Noise from construction
Cleanliness issues
Cold rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.03
There are several mentions of cobwebs and cleanliness issues in the reviews.
Service
8.5
Guests mention friendly and helpful staff consistently.
Location
8.54
Multiple reviews highlight the hotel's excellent location near transport and attractions.
Room Quality
6.49
Rooms are described as small and cold, with issues like low shower pressure.
Amenities
6.52
Basic amenities are provided, but breakfast options are limited and affected by external noise.
Value for Money
6.98
Guests feel some amenities and room quality do not align with the price.
Food and Beverage
8.03
Breakfast is well-received, though some items come at an additional cost.
Overall Experience
7.3
Overall sentiments reflect satisfaction despite ongoing external noise.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:05

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in the Heart of Oxford

Convenient Location: Situated near Said Business School and a short walk from town centre and colleges. Close proximity to Ashmolean Museum and Westgate shopping center.

Comfortable Rooms: Most rooms offer private bathrooms, with some in the Annexe featuring shared bathrooms. All rooms include a kettle, free wifi, and hairdryers available at reception.

Delightful Amenities: Enjoy a continental breakfast and visit the on-site breakfast cafe. Unwind on the terrace or grab a drink at the bar.

Book your stay at Westgate Hotel for a memorable experience in Oxford!

Important information:

The property has reported that construction is currently under way at the Oxford Railway station and the station bridge, close to the property.

Special Group Terms and Conditions

- A booking for five or more rooms (or eight or more occupants) is considered a group booking.
- Stag/hen/sports parties are not generally accepted.
- no modifications or date changes less than 30 days before arrival.
- cancelation less than 30 days before arrival, the first night will be charged as cancelation.
- cancelation or amendments less than seven days before arrival or no show, total booking amount will be charged.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 12 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 1010 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.03
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 6.49
Amenities: 6.52
Value for Money: 6.98
Food and Beverage: 8.03
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Gofurjonov • couple • gb
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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robert • couple • gb
7
it was ok
Pros:

we did not have breakfast, but tte menu choices looked hoid

Cons:

the stairs

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Håkon Sigvard • extended_group • no
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Rahman • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Kristine • extended_group • nz
6
The place has potential, though some added care and attention would greatly improve the experience.
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Murat Can • extended_group • tr
7
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Narvaez Ortiz • couple • gb
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Beth • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location, brilliant stay
Pros:

Really cosy room, all clean and lovely buffet breakfast

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Lummis • family_with_children • gb
10
Westgate Hotel Oxford
Pros:

Friendly Staff.. We were upgraded.
Perfect for the 3 seniors

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Rabah • family_with_children • ae
8
Overall is ok
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

No water in the room

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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May • solo_traveller • gb
8
Quite nice due to location and staff assistance.
Pros:

- Location
- Cleanness

Cons:

- Breakfast is minimal

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
G
Geert • solo_traveller • be
9
Prijs/kwaliteit een echt aanrader.
Pros:

Heel vriendelijk personeel. Ontbijt was ruim voldoende. Prijs/kwaliteit een echt aanrader.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
7
Great location, easy paid for parking, but breakfast a huge disappointment.
Pros:

Location and paid parking was great.

Cons:

Assumed the breakfast was cooked, but just fruit and toast. Given the distubance with building work which we were aware of and no fault of the hotel it didnt bother us that much and we were directly looking at it from our window.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Karim • family_with_children • ie
1
Stay away from it.
Pros:

The location.

Cons:

*A Hotel That Forgot It’s a Hotel – Save Your Money.*

I stayed three nights at the Westgate Hotel in Oxford, lured by a rate 25% cheaper than nearby hotels. Now I understand why. This isn’t a hotel—it’s a budget hostel with a reception desk and a shocking lack of self-awareness.

Let’s dissect the scam:

"Breakfast included" means:
- Coffee (acceptable, but hard to mess up).
- "Juice" that could pass for industrial coolant.
- A defrosted or pre-packaged Lidl/Aldi croissant—because nothing says hospitality like supermarket leftovers.

Upgrade to real food? Pay extra. Because why would a hotel actually feed you?

Parking? Technically, yes—for £12.50/day in a nearby lot (cheap for Oxford, but don’t confuse that for convenience). If you need an on-site car park, look elsewhere. This place won’t have one until the next ice age.

Now, the rooms—or as I call them, "the betrayal":
- Shared bathrooms down the hall (because privacy is overrated).
- No fridge, no water, no toiletries—not even the bare minimum you’d get in a prison cell.
- A vibe of "we converted a crumbling townhouse and called it an annexe."

The staff? Charming, polite, utterly powerless to fix the fact that this "hotel" is a bait-and-switch.

Final verdict: If you’re okay with paying for a subpar Airbnb experience with a fake hotel badge, go ahead. Otherwise, Oxford has real hotels—book one.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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May • solo_traveller • gb
8
Quite nice :)
Pros:

- location is superb
- room is nice and clean

Cons:

- breakfast

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Pulak • family_with_children • in
10
Excellent...
Pros:

Everything......

Cons:

not really...
all are good

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rebeka • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Evelyn • solo_traveller • at
4
Pros:

Die Sauberkeit

Cons:

Dünne Decke, es war kalt, kein Bad im Zimmer, nicht einmal am gleichen Stock.

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Atiye Seda • couple • tr
2
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
Óscar • solo_traveller • es
8
Localización perfecta para una muy buena relación calidad precio
Pros:

Ubicación perfecta junto a la Oxford Train Station y muy cerca del centro. Desyuno ok. Personal muy bien.

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee