Premier Inn Oxford Botley

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Premier Inn
5.3 (5537 reviews)
West Way, Botley, Oxford, England, OX2 0JF , Oxford , GB

Facilities

Elevator
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Handrails in hallways
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent, central location
Friendly and helpful staff
Good value for money / great price for stopovers
Generally clean and comfortable rooms
Many guests liked the breakfast
Practical features (elevator, luggage storage, bike assistance)
Cons:
No minibar / no fridge in rooms noted repeatedly
Parking limited / tight garage access
Some rooms small for families or group stays
Occasional noise from pedestrian zone
Mixed breakfast variety (some found it limited)
Room issues: pillows uncomfortable, hard extra beds, pillar/curtain coverage problems

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Generally reported as clean and well maintained (clean rooms, good bathroom cleanliness), with a few isolated issues (one review noted a large stain on the hallway carpet).
Service
9
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and accommodating (e.g., assistance with bikes, flexible luggage storage, welcoming reception).
Location
9.5
Very strong positive sentiment: many reviews highlight central, convenient location, often in/near the pedestrian zone and within walking distance of the centre.
Room Quality
7.8
Mixed feedback: comfortable beds and decent rooms reported, but several mentions of small rooms (especially with family), hard extra beds, uncomfortable pillows, a pillar obstructing layout, and limited furniture in some rooms.
Amenities
7
Noted shortcomings: multiple guests mentioned absence of minibar/fridge, small or limited parking, and requests for small fridge; however some practical amenities (e.g., elevator, parking options) were appreciated.
Value for Money
9
Frequently cited as good value or a great price for the offering; many guests felt the price matched the experience, particularly for short stays or stopovers.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast opinions mixed but generally positive: several guests praised a good, plentiful breakfast while a few noted limited variety or that it could be more diverse.
Overall Experience
9
Overall impression is positive: clean, well-located hotel with friendly staff and good value, suitable for short stays and convenient visits despite some minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-25 06:37

Property Description

Discover a modern oasis at Premier Inn Oxford Botley, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Oxford.

Contemporary Rooms
Experience relaxation in one of our 123 smoke-free guestrooms, thoughtfully designed for your utmost comfort.

Prime Location
Situated just 1.1 miles from the University of Oxford and a short drive from Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village, explore the best of local attractions easily.

Convenient Amenities
Start your day right with our buffet breakfast available for a fee or enjoy hassle-free services like express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.

Don’t miss out on the chance to explore Oxford in style—book your stay today!

Important information:

  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

5.3
Based on 5537 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 9
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A5072JXdanielb • Business
10
Friendly and helpful staff
Pros:

Staff very friendly and helpful, food was lovely. Kate, Jonas, Sheila and Yohance were all great. The room was clean and spacious.

2025-12-02 • via Tripadvisor
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N7160ASsusanw • Family
8
Meeting up with family
Pros:

Very enjoyable stay, staff very friendly and helpful. Shame the staff in restaurant were rushed and under staffed.
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2025-12-02 • via Tripadvisor
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judithwJ2674HM • Family
10
Happy experience
Pros:

In the restaurant Kate was very helpful and friendly made us feel welcome.

Unfortunately the room was not as clean ie no loo roll and short of towels

2025-12-02 • via Tripadvisor
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T1823TUmarcom • Friends getaway • London, England
10
Perfect choise for Oxford
Pros:

I have been to this hotel with my students for 6 days. Only one word to describe the staff: AMAZING!!!!!! Check in super fast, breakfast excellent, rooms clean and spacious. I couldn't have asked more for a 3* hotel. It is not in the city centre of Oxford but it conveniently located next to a bus stop that is 10 minutes away form the city centre or 20 minutes walking. There is a supermarket downstair and the area is super safe. SUPER......5*

2025-12-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Christine_A_T • Couples • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
10
Excellent staff
Pros:

Our stay was excellent in all respects. Of particular note were the staff, Naycui and Jonathan. They were very professional, friendly and helpful.

2025-11-28 • via Tripadvisor
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Smk109zl • Business
2
Concerning behaviour regarding management at this hotel
Pros:

Serious concerns regarding the management team at this hotel. The concerns I expressed are deeply worrying and Premier Inn’s Head Office are now engaging in a cover up. The issue relates to the Deputy Manager by the name of Johnathan. His behaviour is deeply worrying to guests and it is not advisable to stay at this hotel whilst he remain in place.

2025-11-27 • via Tripadvisor
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cobranout • NONE • Antwerp, Antwerp Province
8
Recommended,
Pros:

Good Value for money
Good location, two bus lines to oxford centre
Hopefully they worked there breakfast shortages away

2025-11-05 • via Tripadvisor
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W6618LTdavidf • Business
8
Limited heating and hot water
Pros:

No hot water or heating until certain time of day so if working nights no consideration , food and parking and cleanliness good tho

2025-11-04 • via Tripadvisor
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B1874PLcharlotter • NONE
2
Never again
Pros:

We arrive, get checked in and I offer to pay for the breakfast I have added on but told no and to pay in the morning.
Get to the room with all the family, BUT it’s a standard room with no extra bed or cot.
I go back to reception, told he has checked us in as the wrong guest. Manager comes and says I need to get everyone out of room and back to reception- no apology and I need to pay for the breakfast.
I vacate our family out for the room and have to wait 10 mins for a lift as only one of the three work.
Our baby still has not been fed by this point.
Manager finally says sorry and again pushes for payment for breakfast- I comment that’s the first time he has apologized. Get room key but wait 15 mins for lift to get back up to the new room on the 5th floor.
Room has chewing gum next to eldest daughter’s bed, the ceiling in the bathroom is flaking off, missing pillow cases on the extra cushions. It looks as though the room has not been cleaned in a while.
Air con did not work, temperature was at 24c the whole stay far too hot and we hardly slept. Reception not interested. We gave up. We had our breakfast which was feeding time at the zoo as no time given out to each guest and breakfast team could not keep up. Not the usual selection of offerings either. We cut short our trip to Oxford as we were exhausted.

2025-10-28 • via Tripadvisor
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helenn759 • Business • Cheltenham, Cotswolds, England
2
Don't pay for the breakfast.
Pros:

Reception and the room were good. However, the breakfast was an awful experience. Over one hour before the end of service, the croissants,the pancakes, pastries and the orange juice had run out. In addition, there were no knives and none were forthcoming despite repeated requests. The staff (except for Kate who was most pleasant) were rude and there was lipstick on my companion's cereal bowl. We will not be paying again for this experience.

2025-10-27 • via Tripadvisor
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petebM6578BX • NONE
8
Weekend with the cousins
Pros:

Nice clean room,comfy bed,could do with a few more tea and coffees,staff very friendly,quick check in,breakfast a little over cooked,a great stay,would recommend.

2025-10-21 • via Tripadvisor
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Ian
6
Pros:

Fine

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Peter
8
Pros:

Yes

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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U2766OGianb • NONE
8
Another enjoyable stay
Pros:

Another good stay at the Botley PI. Clean room, comfortable bed and good shower. Stay only let down by the number of food items on the menu that were not available on both evenings of our stay.

2025-10-06 • via Tripadvisor
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traceyanddavid2015 • Couples • Cornwall, England
4
Poor Value, Not Recommended.
Pros:

Have stayed here multiple times as it is very convenient for visiting family and Oxford. However, it is poor value for money. Service, cleanliness, facilities all seem to have worsened over the last few years. It has come to the point where we are looking to stay elsewhere in future even if less convenient for our visits.

2025-09-30 • via Tripadvisor
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philcJ3473MN • Business
4
Poor dining experience
Pros:

Rooms are very clean but don’t bother eating at the restaurant, extremely long waits and you get forgotten about 20 minutes to be asked what drink you want, that’s if your asked at all and don’t have to constantly go up to the bar to ask for some service. This isn’t just a one off it’s every night.

2025-09-29 • via Tripadvisor
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Voyage47443540900 • Business
10
Great hotel for Oxford stay
Pros:

Great location for Oxford. Close to the motorway and an easy walk or bus ride into the city centre. Good amenities nearby (Co-op, coffee shops etc.). Rooms as expected - comfy and clean. Brilliant team working here. Friendly and helpful. Everything you need!

2025-09-24 • via Tripadvisor
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TravelwithTaz • NONE
6
Room could of been cleaned better
Pros:

The bed was comfy and clean and also the bathroom was clean. Staff on reception were friendly and welcoming. The desk and bedside table hadn't been cleaned as there was sticky marks on the desk, there was marks on the bedside table and hadn't been wiped down. The carpet hadn't been hoovered or properly has it had bits all over the carpet.

2025-09-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Gerry678317 • NONE • Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, East Anglia, England
10
Oxford Premier Inn.
Pros:

The Premier Inn at Oxford is a professionally hotel with a family feel. The room was just perfect, the bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was really good.

2025-09-16 • via Tripadvisor
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KatyJGB • Business
10
Very Helpful and Friendly staff
Pros:

Particular shout out to Jonathan and Kate. Both have been very kind and helpful to me considering my circumstances in the evenings. A massive credit to this particular branch. Thankyou both of you 😊
Also, all other members of staff have been happy and friendly too.
The hotel itself is both Clean and Comfortable and the food good.
If you want posh food and linens etc then pay the price , but, for me I would do Premier Inn Botley any time I am in Oxford for Business

2025-09-12 • via Tripadvisor