Vanbrugh House Hotel

Hotels
8 (1707 reviews)
20 - 24 St Michael's Street , Oxford , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room comfort concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.08
Some reviews mention cleanliness issues such as odor in the bathroom and maintenance concerns.
Service
9.05
Many reviews highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
9.09
Repeatedly noted as excellent, with convenient access to local attractions.
Room Quality
7.54
Complaints about small rooms, uncomfortable beds, and maintenance issues were noted.
Amenities
8.07
Amenities were acceptable, though some guests expected more, particularly regarding food options.
Value for Money
8.03
Generally perceived as good value, but some reviews indicate mixed feelings due to comfort issues.
Food and Beverage
7.08
Guests noted limited food options for breakfast and some dissatisfaction with offerings.
Overall Experience
8.05
Most guests reported a positive experience, largely due to location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 20:21

Property Description

Charming Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Oxford

Individually Designed Rooms: Dating back to the 18th century, Vanbrugh House Hotel offers 22 uniquely designed rooms, each exuding its own character and charm. Enjoy modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a luxurious en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Free Wi-Fi and Delicious Breakfast: Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the property. Wake up to a delicious Oxfordshire continental breakfast served daily, ensuring a delightful start to your day.

Convenient Location: Situated in the heart of Oxford, surrounded by historic college buildings, our hotel offers easy access to Oxford Rail Station and a plethora of shops and restaurants. Explore the city or venture to nearby destinations like Reading and London.

Experience the allure of Vanbrugh House Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that there is no parking available at the property.

Please note that reservations for 7 or more nights will be subject to different terms and conditions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1707 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 7.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 7.08
Overall Experience: 8.05
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James • couple • au
7
Adequate
Pros:

Location great. Bed a bit hard. TV remote worked on and off.

Cons:

Mouldy smell in the bathroom from the old external windows.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
9
Very good . Will return .
Pros:

Great location, room 1 very good . Clean, comfortable bed . Higher recommend.

Cons:

Breakfast , not much hot choice only poch eggs. Would have been nice to have more options .

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Ana • solo_traveller • es
9
Ubicación perfecta en el centro histórico de Oxford, se puede ir paseando a cualquier lugar con interés
Pros:

Me encantó, muy señorial y agradable.
Fernando, en la recepción fue extremadamente amable y acogedor. El desayuno es muy correcto y la zona es tranquila pero a un paso del centro.

Cons:

Las moquetas de la habitación

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Fabienne • couple • ch
10
Top Lage
Pros:

Top Lage, grosses Zimmer, bequeme Betten, Tee, Kaffee, Kekse werden jeden Tag wieder aufgefüllt

Cons:

Für sehr Lärmempfindliche evt. suboptimal, am Wochenende abends kann es mal etwas lauter sein von der Strasse resp. der gegenüber liegenden Oxford Union.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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monica • extended_group • es
7
Recomendable
Pros:

Ubicación muy céntrica

Cons:

No tiene ascensor

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • gb
7
Lovely hotel with lovely staff.
Pros:

Location and history of building. Beautiful building.

Cons:

Very uncomfortable bed and pillows. Poor shower not much pressure. Very small room
Very hot in the whole hotel. not much air

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Kris • solo_traveller • be
9
Zeer goed.
Pros:

Mooie rustige kamer, comfortabel bed. Uitgebreid ontbijt van prima kwaliteit. Super vriendelijk personeelslid, die me hielp mijn (verkeerd geboekte) treinreis te annuleren.

Cons:

De prijs van het ontbijt? Dacht dat het inbegrepen was. Maar was zeer goed ontbijt.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Ursula • family_with_children • at
8
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
8
Excellent, I would stay again!
Pros:

Very comfy bed, all very clean. Amazing location. Loved our little extra room in the superior double. Excellent staff. Even had robes and slippers.

Cons:

Very difficult to change shower temperature. Bit noisy outside in the street but was Saturday night in central Oxford. Housekeeping seemed to be stomping around from about 7am, being an old building it was a bit noisy.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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victoria • solo_traveller • gb
4
Avoid unless you enjoy building works adjacent
Pros:

Location was the only appealing feature

Cons:

Hotel did not advise that there is major building works directly next door where a church is being renovated. Excessive drilling and banging could be heard from my room. Raised this with them within minutes and they did offer me another room which was directly below the one I was in, I declined as I could not believe that the noise disturbance would have improved. Bed in room was extremely uncomfortable with deep divots across the mattress, given also the bed was sloped due to the uneven floor not much sleep was had, concluding with a very painful back the next day. When I raised this at 8am at checkout I suggested they changed the mattress it was greeted with a very nonchalant disinterest.

Overall for the £139 paid this was a very poor experience.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • couple • gb
7
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Bashayer • solo_traveller • qa
1
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Kristen • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Great location, excellent room. Loved the double tubs, and patio

Cons:

The bed was very hard

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Adele • family_with_children • gb
2
Fawlty Towers. Avoid!
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Unfriendly staff on arrival & departure. Room disappointing. Very overpriced. We are regular visitors to Oxford and regret booking this hotel.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
8
Welcoming and friendly, clean tidy and everything we wanted
Pros:

Great size and location

Cons:

Everything was great but the wheelchair friendly bathroom could be more helpful to non wheelchair chair but that’s being very critical

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • couple • gb
8
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Central location and room very comfortable.

Cons:

Breakfast disappointing, over priced.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Asha • couple • nl
8
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee