Ethos Hotel - Oxford City

Hotels
7.9 (1639 reviews)
59 Western Road , Oxford , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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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.

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 1639 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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Jocelyn • couple • nz
8
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Luca • couple • it
10
Eccezionale
Pros:

Mini Appartamento indipendente davanti alla struttura ampio pulito con letto grande e tutto quello che serve. Staff eccezionale ! Una gentilissima addetta che parlava italiano ci ha aiutato perfino pagando con sua carta di credito inglese una multa per divieto di sosta presa giorni prima e che non riuscivamo a pagare on line perché alla fine dava sempre errore! Ovviamente le abbiamo restituito cash .

Cons:

Nulla . Tutto perfetto

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Justin • couple • ie
3
Stay away
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Priced as 4Star but more like a 2Star

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Peters • extended_group • gb
5
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Had everything we needed.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly. The food in their cafe was very good. A good sized room.

Cons:

The shower head had to be handheld, as the support was broken.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • extended_group • de
8
Very British, very lovely
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt in einem netten Nachbarschaftsumfeld. Es gibt ein tolles Frühstück im angeschlossenen Café

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Dace • family_with_children • lv
8
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Jo • extended_group • gb
1
Never again
Pros:

When we checked in it was not a warm welcoming experience. The member of staff showed us to our “apartment”. It was dark and dingy. It was two bedrooms and a kitchen/living room, 2 bathrooms. All the appliances were old and filthy. There were cobwebs all over the place. The bathrooms were dirty and the whole place looked as though it had not been cleaned for a long time. There was no way we could have slept there. We consequently checked out and checked into another hotel.

Cons:

Everything……we didn’t end up staying there because of the poor hygiene.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Close • family_with_children • xx
1
Avoid the apartment!!
Pros:

Staff were very nice and helpful.

Cons:

The 2 bedroom apartment was filthy and definitely not suitable for a wedding party of 5 people. Perhaps a stag or hen party...but even that's at a push. The location of the apartment, the stinky bins outside the main door, the lack of cleanliness throughout....

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Tina • extended_group • dk
8
God seng. Venligt personale. Tæt på bymidte
Pros:

Dejligt værelse med god seng og en lille stue med krus, glas, tallerkner og bestik samt lille køleskab. Der var the, kaffe og kakao samt vandkoger.
Morgenmad var ok. Man kunne tilkøbe div. æg mm.
Kort gåtur til bymidte og tæt Christ Church.
Super imødekommende og hjælpsomt personale.

Cons:

Bolt kørte ikke til adressen.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • gb
9
A lovely pied-a-terre from which to explore Oxford
Pros:

The staff were really friendly and helpful - this did make me feel well-looked after. The room was spacious and well furnished with a lovely entrance hall. The cafe as a location for breakfast was a lovely way to start the day and the breakfast was just right. The location was just far enough outside of the city centre to be quiet, but close enough to be walkable in under 10 minutes. It was also easy to get to from the Oxford Southern Bypass.

Cons:

My only criticisms were that the car park wasn't very well signposted (it's on a dead-end quiet back street) and I had a slight plumbing issue in the bathroom (which did resolve itself and the bathroom was clean and well-decorated). Although once I was able to leave my car and go to reception in the cafe, I was directed to parking which was safe and easy.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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M • family_with_children • nl
6
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Manoja • couple • np
5
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • family_with_children • fr
5
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • nl
10
Subliem
Pros:

Een gezelllige kamer met een heerlijk bed en fijne badkamer. Veel stopcontacten, een kitchenette en verduisterende gordijnen. Het ontbijt was voortreffelijk, de ontbijtzaal heel cosy. Lief personeel, fantastische locatie.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Gernot • family_with_children • at
9
We‘ll be back
Pros:

All good

Cons:

Parkplatz 29 pounds

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
6
Never again
Pros:

It was ok. Lovely lady who showed us to our room

Cons:

Breakfast was shambolic. Complaint after complaint. Waited ages to order and receive food. Staff were clueless

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee