Oxford Hotel

Hotels
8 (3877 reviews)
16-18 & 24 Penywern Road , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near Earl's Court and tube stations
Rooms described as clean and spotless with daily housekeeping
Friendly, helpful front desk/staff
Good value for money
Modern rooms with kettle, AC, fridge and good showers
Comfortable beds
Convenient for short stays
Quiet and good sleep reported by several guests
Cons:
Many rooms are very small (typical 'shoebox' size)
Some rooms have poor views or face hotel storage areas
Breakfast limited; vegan options lacking
Occasional signage/entrance confusion (hotel sign not visible)
Deposit requirement (£100) not always clearly communicated
Some noise between rooms/floor creaks and door slamming reported

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviews explicitly state rooms were clean, spotless, with daily housekeeping and towel changes; overall cleanliness is a strong positive.
Service
8.5
Numerous comments describe staff as friendly, helpful, and exceptionally kind; a small number mentioned unfriendly staff, but overall service sentiment is positive.
Location
9
Consistently praised as an outstanding, highly convenient location near Earl's Court and the tube (2–5 minute walk); location is a major strength.
Room Quality
7
Recurring complaints about very small rooms (typical London size/‘shoebox’) and some noise/poor views, though some guests noted modern, well-appointed and comfortable rooms; overall mixed-to-low on room size and layout.
Amenities
8
Rooms often include kettle, coffee/tea, AC, fridge and good showers; amenities are modern and adequate for short stays.
Value for Money
8.5
Multiple reviewers call it excellent value for money given location and cleanliness; generally perceived as good price-to-quality ratio.
Food and Beverage
6
Few mentions of breakfast; where present breakfast options were described as just OK with limited vegan choices—food/beverage is the weakest area.
Overall Experience
8
Overall sentiment is positive: pleasant stays, would return for location, cleanliness and helpful staff despite small rooms and occasional issues like signage or deposit policy.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 21:46

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just meters from Earl's Court London Underground Station, The Oxford Hotel offers easy access to top attractions like Hyde Park and South Kensington museums.

Comfortable Accommodation
With en suite rooms featuring modern amenities such as TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and free WiFi, guests can unwind in comfort after a day of exploring the city.

Charming Setting
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of a quiet, tree-lined street and private gardens, providing a serene escape from the bustling city.

Experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort at The Oxford Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable London getaway.

Important information:

Please note that group bookings of 3 rooms or more will be accepted on request only and subject to the hotel policy and terms and conditions.

For advance purchase reservations, we require to see the credit card used for the reservation upon arrival. If that is not possible we need to receive in advance from the card holder a third party agreement authorizing usage of the card, copy of ID and copy of credit card.

Please note that luggage storage is available for free before check-in. However, luggage storage after check-out will be subject to an additional charge.

No onsite car parking. An NCP car park is located 0.8 miles away from the hotel.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 3877 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 8.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 8
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Elif Melek • couple • tr
2
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel for the night

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Nils • couple • de
1
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Manjit • couple • in
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Fiorasi • couple • it
9
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • couple • pt
8
Pros:

Everything was very clean and the location was great

Cons:

The bed was a sofa bed and the window was a glass door that lead to a backyard with trash

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
C
Camillia • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • au
8
Mini break in Earl’s Court.
Pros:

The location, the air conditioning, very clean and modern. Amazing shower.

Cons:

If anything I would say the pillows and hair dryer could be updated but that is all.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Federica • couple • it
9
Soggiorno perfetto
Pros:

Abbiamo soggiornato in questa struttura per 2 notti. La posizione è perfetta per visitare la città muovendosi comodamente in metro (la stazione dista pochi minuti). La camera, nonostante gli spazi limitati, era dotata di tutto (letto matrimoniale grande e comodo) accogliente, luminosa, fresca e super pulita. Rapporto qualità prezzo davvero conveniente. Staff gentilissimo.

Cons:

Attualmente il nome dell’hotel è Merit, sarebbe stato opportuno avvisarci.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
R
Ryan • solo_traveller • ke
8
Pros:

Privacy. Nice room

Cons:

Air con ligjt very bright at night

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
A
Ashraf • couple • ie
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
A
Andrea • extended_group • it
9
buona soluzione
Pros:

la vicininanza alla metro e la pulizia

Cons:

nulla

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
G
giulia • couple • it
9
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Good location, close to tube station, restaurants/ pubs.

Cons:

Some rooms are quite small, also noise from the room above when people are dragging chairs across the floor or walking around.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
E
Ernesto • couple • it
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Martha • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

Good Location

Cons:

Room 453 should not be sold as a double room - it is too small - we asked to be moved twice but nothing was sorted - see photos outlining space between door and the bed

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
A
Antonio • couple • it
7
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Panni • family_with_children • hu
9
I recommend this hotel.
Pros:

It's suprisingly quiet and calm close to the city centre. Very clean rooms.

Cons:

n/a

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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magali • family_with_children • fr
6
la chambre est joli le mobilier neuf mais il n y a pas de place dans la salle de bain, le ménage est fait tous les jours
Pros:

le quartier est calme dommage qu il y est quelques drogues à l entrée de la rue

Cons:

La chambre aubrrzvde chausse avec vu sur le débarras de l hôtel c est vraiment abusé et ensuite manque d insonorité entre les chambres du dessus et les portes qui claquent

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Raffaele • solo_traveller • it
1
Cons:

Nothing at all like the photos on the site. Shoebox sized bedroom.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee