Ethos Hotel - Oxford City

Hotels
7.9 (1700 reviews)
59 Western Road , Oxford , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.29
There were complaints about cleanliness and maintenance, with mentions of damp smells and initial room conditions.
Service
8.76
Numerous reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff and exceptional customer service.
Location
8.8
The location received positive remarks for being convenient for exploring the area.
Room Quality
7.25
Mixed sentiments regarding room quality, particularly in relation to cleanliness and amenities.
Amenities
7.78
Some positive feedback on amenities; however, breakfast offerings and specific issues were noted.
Value for Money
7.74
Concerns about pricing related to the quality and amenities of the breakfast and room provided.
Food and Beverage
7.29
Reviewers expressed disappointment with the breakfast variety and overall quality.
Overall Experience
8.26
General enjoyment noted despite the issues, but overall complaints impacted the score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:38

Property Description

Luxurious Suites with Modern Amenities

Experience the ultimate comfort in our Suites featuring super king-size beds, mini kitchens, and air-conditioning. Relax in the separate living space with sofabeds while enjoying free WiFi and large screen TVs.

Gastronomic Delights at Caffè Ethos

Indulge in a culinary journey at our fully licensed bar and restaurant. Enjoy daily breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner with complimentary snacks all day. Don't miss the complimentary bruschetta served every evening from 18:00 to 20:00.

Convenient Location and Extra Perks

Located in a quiet residential area within walking distance to the city centre, Ethos Hotel offers easy access to Oxford's attractions. Benefit from private parking (additional fee) and complimentary Cole & Lewis toiletries. Book now for a memorable stay at Ethos Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that parking spaces are limited and and must be reserved before arrival.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 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 15 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 29 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1700 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.29
Service: 8.76
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 7.78
Value for Money: 7.74
Food and Beverage: 7.29
Overall Experience: 8.26
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Sonja solo_traveller de
6
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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PERE extended_group es
7
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Ingeborg family_with_children no
7
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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LAURA couple gb
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Ana María solo_traveller es
8
Hotel céntrico de Oxford
Pros:

Bien ubicado, hotel moderno, el baño muy amplio con espejo de aumento, pagamos el parking y nos dejaron aparcar el coche antes de hora.

Cons:

No funcionan ninguna de las 4 lámparas de la habitación y dos bombillas del baño. Pero lo peor es que te obligan a firmar una pre-order de 150 £ con la tarjeta de crédito, aunque hayas pagado la habitación... Y dicen que la anulan horas después de dejar la habitación y tienes que fiarte de ellos, como me quejé, lo hicieron en el momento de dejar la habitación. He viajado mucho y nunca me ha pasado esto.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Gloria solo_traveller it
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Simone family_with_children de
4
Die Lage ist super, das Hotel wirkt eigentlich gut auf den ersten Blick. Vielleicht gibt es Zimmer die bereits renoviert
Pros:

Die Lage ist sehr gut, man ist in wenigen Gehminuten in der Innenstadt

Cons:

Wir waren in einer Wohnung im Nebengebäude ganz oben untergebracht. Die Wohnung war in keinem guten Zustand, es war nicht sauber und das Bad hatte entweder einen Wasserschaden oder es ist dringend sanierungsbedürftig. Es war nicht gut gereinigt, die Teppiche waren voller Dreck von vorherigen Gästen und in den Betten und dem Bad waren überall Haare.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Heidi family_with_children us
2
Requested a partial refund 🤞🏽
Pros:

I suppose the location of the property was fine, although being in the basement sucked. Doors slammed all hours of the night, people walking incredibly loud and if you had your windows open because it was scorching hot outside and there was NO AC, strangers walking on the street could see you in bed.

Cons:

The property clearly deceived us by saying there was AC. We let them know this was unacceptable and the changed their website info, but offered no compensation. It was filthy, with spiders looming in corners, mold and flooring peeling up, paint chipping everywhere, This place needs to be remodeled properly.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Roberto family_with_children br
9
Very comfortable hotel with friendly staff and good value.
Pros:

Comfortable room and easy to access restaurant.

Cons:

The smell in the room was not pleasant.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Susanne couple de
8
Top Lage für einen Besuch in Oxford
Pros:

Hervorragende Lage für einen Besuch in Oxford. Gutes Frühstück, sehr nettes Personal

Cons:

Es wurde angegeben, dass man in direkter Umgebung vom Hotel kostenlos parken kann. Alle Parkplätze waren jedoch für Anwohner. Das Hotel hat sehr wenige Parkplätze, die mit 29 GBP recht teuer sind. Allerdings bekommt man einen Gutschein über 20 GBP, den man im Restaurant/Bar einlösen kann.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Susan extended_group gb
9
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Melissa solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Sissel Johanne Aas couple no
8
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Christian extended_group gb
8
Excellent location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dated and needs renovation

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Daniele Mulas solo_traveller it
7
Pros:

Appartamento grande, ottima posizione per visitare la città.

Cons:

L'appartamento molto datato e vecchio. Non troppo accogliente.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Toko family_with_children as
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location, comfortable bed

Cons:

Previous occupant left overs in fridge, poor drainage on shower, waste needs cleaning and having to pay for parking when it's already a decent price.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Dieter solo_traveller de
8
Würde wieder dort buchen
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Kristian solo_traveller gb
6
Good location basic rooms
Pros:

Nothing to rave about. Good location but basic rooms that had small dehumidifier running to clearly deal with a damp/mould issue.

Cons:

Nothing to rave about. Good location but basic rooms that had small dehumidifier running to clearly deal with a damp/mould issue.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee