Rhodes House, Oxford

Hotels
8.8 (221 reviews)
South Parks Road , Oxford , gb

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
First aid kit available
Free wired internet
Internet access
Japanese garden

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Sewage smell in room
Limited amenities like no TV

Categories

Cleanliness
8.09
Room smelled like sewage and had some maintenance issues.
Service
9.06
Staff were friendly but sometimes unhelpful.
Location
9.6
Great location, close to theater and other attractions.
Room Quality
8.55
Rooms were clean and comfortable but some noise issues reported.
Amenities
8.58
Some amenities missing like a TV but overall well-maintained.
Value for Money
9.04
Good value considering the location and quality.
Food and Beverage
8.09
Café small and not very cozy, room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall a pleasant stay despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 11:42

Property Description

Ideal Location
Situated in the heart of Oxford, Rhodes House offers easy access to popular attractions such as Blenheim Palace and the University of Oxford.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at Rhodes House features a desk for your convenience, along with a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer for a comfortable stay.

Convenient Amenities
Guests can enjoy the serene garden, stay connected with free WiFi, and unwind on the terrace at Rhodes House in Oxford.

To experience a seamless blend of comfort and convenience in Oxford, book your stay at Rhodes House today.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 221 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.09
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 9.04
Food and Beverage: 8.09
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Michele • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location. Very convenient.
Pros:

Convenience. Location. Heritage building.

Cons:

Absence of a common area to meet colleagues.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Mark C • couple • de
9
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Diane • family_with_children • ie
8
Pros:

Location perfect - quiet and safe. Easy walk to the centre

Cons:

Very few facilities included for this price. No TV in the bedroom and the double bed was quite small. There is no bar or restuarant - just a tiny cafe that serves coffee and sandwiches and pastries up to lunchtime. Also no parking at all

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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PATRICK • solo_traveller • us
10
Great stay
Pros:

Historic manicured

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Adinda • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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tomlinson • couple • gb
6
Decent with good location
Pros:

Good location
Pleasant and helpful staff
Good size bathroom

Cons:

Room on the small size
No seating in room
Room opposite noisy lift

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Georgina • couple • gb
10
Staff went over and above!
Pros:

Extremely helpful staff who went over and above to make our anniversary stay memorable.

Cons:

The bathroom/shower water pressure was very low and the shower head was rather dated.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Angharad • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We had the most wonderful welcome and a fantastic stay. The building was beautifully maintained and had a calm and peaceful atmosphere. The gardens were stunning and we had the pleasure of eating breakfast overlooking them. I couldn’t recommend Rhodes House highly enough.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
8
Very pleasent and peaceful.
Pros:

Staff on reception particulary good. The gardens were great and a delight to walk around. The architecture. It felt more like a college than a hotel. Peaceful. Mindful ethics.

Cons:

Breakfast Ok. Patisserie limited. How about ordering on line to enable you to offer a wider range. Good service but he could supervise a patisserie warming oven.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Abi • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Fantastic location, and gorgeous building, and a wonderful view from the room. The gardens are lovely and the staff very friendly.

Cons:

The blind on the window didn't go all the way up, and it was important to shut the door to the bathroom, as the plumbing had a bit of an aroma. I would have liked it if the cafe opened a little earlier than 8 am to buy some breakfast. It isn't far to walk to cafes that are open on Little Claredon Street.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • gb
9
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • couple • gb
10
Really relaxing, nostalgic and convenient.
Pros:

We were in Oxford for our graduation and Rhodes House was a really lovely place to stay, somewhere between boutique hotel and graduate college. The room was spacious with all the little things that make a hotel luxurious (coffee machine, tea, fluffy towels, good light and views, good wardrobe space, comfy bed). The staff were also really helpful letting us leave our bags behind the desk after we had checked out.

Cons:

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2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Ankar • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • extended_group • gb
9
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Tim • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely location for exploring the university
Pros:

Friendly welcome after hours, very comfortable rooms. And great value!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • gb
10
Pros:

View out of bay window is lovely

Cons:

Bathroom a bit smelly

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • gb
9
Excellent stay
Pros:

Lovely building, good location, staff very friendly. Spotlessly clean.

Cons:

This is only a personal choice but would have liked a TV in the room.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Eryn • couple • gb
9
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • couple • gb
1
Cons:

Slow responses to requests.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee