Ethos Hotel - Oxford City

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7.9 (1691 reviews)
59 Western Road , Oxford , gb

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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 1691 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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Lyn • couple • gb
8
Great
Pros:

Everything was great

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Matzzz • solo_traveller • gb
1
Avoid.
Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Dirty, dusty or both. All(!) kitchen utensils had to be washed before using. Fridge disgusting. Radiators not switched on. Had to get Staff to fix that. Radiator in one bedroom inoperative. Shower cold, hot, extremely(!) hot, cold again and so on. Shower area extremely dirty and uncomfortable. Obnoxiously expensive.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Rose • family_with_children • au
2
Uncomfortable stay for hot days in Oxford
Pros:

Location

Cons:

We were given a two bedroom apartment that is not the same one in the photos. It was two of hottest days in UK and we were on the top floors and only given fans. The place is very small and not that clean.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • family_with_children • ch
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • se
7
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Ann-Kristin • solo_traveller • se
8
Trevligt hotell med fina faciliteter och trevlig personal nära Oxford centrum.
Pros:

Läget, rummets storlek, frukosten, badrummet, personalen.

Cons:

Täcket var lite konstigt, depositen (som dock reglerades fort).

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Federico • solo_traveller • ar
10
Perfecta experiencia en Oxford
Pros:

Muy amplio, cómodo, perfecta ubicación a solo 8 minutos a pie del centro de Oxford
El personal muy amable y amistoso.
Volveremos sin duda!

Cons:

Nada.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Sverre • extended_group • se
7
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Ernst • couple • at
5
Ein B&B als 4 Sterne Hotel ausgewiesen
Pros:

freundliches Personal

Cons:

Das Zimmer war unzureichend renoviert. Fenster konnte nicht geschlossen werden. Safenummer war dem Personal bekannt und konnte nicht geändert werden. Im Kasten Utensilien vom Vorgänger. ...

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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TLF77550 • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Petit studio bien agencé dans une rue très calme.
Petit déjeuner très bien
Personnel très accueillant et souriant

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Megan • solo_traveller • us
10
Perfect for a base to eat, shower, sleep, as you explore the beauty of Oxford!
Pros:

The check in process was easy and the staff is very friendly and attentive. The room is simple and has the basics. It is quite small but I was not looking for a big spacious room. It's located in a family oriented neighborhood. I planned on being out and about all day so it wasn't important to me to have a room I wanted to hang out it in. I was a little worried it would be loud as my room was ajoining, however it was very quiet! Either the other guests were the most silent polite quiet people on earth or the sound proofing is quite substantial. I really appreciated this having come from a location that was not the case. The AC worked! I was able to manage the temperature from the thermostat on the wall. It really chilled the room to my desire. The onsite restaraunt and bar has a wide variety of choices in food and drink. The pizza was tasty. The included breakfast is a very good deal. Lots of selections. Go early, it gets busy!
This is a great choice if you want to explore all day, close to town, close to Hinksey Lake, fairly close to M & S, 30 minute walk to the train station.
I will book again on my next visit.

Cons:

This isn't the fault of the property but there was a lot of debris on the street from flats that were or are being renovated. Not going to get a pristine "Oxford" view here. Perhaps a passing thing.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Dana • family_with_children • us
7
Convenient and comfortable
Pros:

The location was excellent. The price for a 2-bedroom was good. The snacks in the cafe each day.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Vendula Anna • extended_group • cz
8
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Miia • solo_traveller • fi
3
Oxforf - amazing city!
Pros:

Staff was very friendly and hotel quite near to the city central. Room was quite large, so I could recommend it to families that don't have high acceptations for quality and don't easily get symptoms from smells, moisture damages etc.

Cons:

Room had very weird smell in it, and I got some symptoms from it, headache etc. I had to sleep windows open, because of the smell. I think they tried to cover the smell by different fragnances and incense sticks but that just made things worse... There propably was moisture damages or some other problems in our room.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • solo_traveller • us
8
Clean place to spread out during Skoll week. Not fancy, but the price was right!
Pros:

We stayed during Skoll week and School was also in session. Lots of space for a couple and a friend.

Cons:

It was a little far from downtown. It was not fancy, but it was very functional.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Connie • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Historic aspects, falcon show

Cons:

No seating. Target seems to be children under 8 years old. J

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • au
9
A comfortable stay in a good location
Pros:

Great location, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable bed and good value for money

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Donovan78 • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Chambre

Cons:

Insonorisation, bruit, prix parking excessif

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • extended_group • at
7
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee