Ethos Hotel - Oxford City

Hotels
7.9 (1730 reviews)
59 Western Road , Oxford , gb
+44 1865 245800

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Paid
Children 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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1730 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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Susan • couple • gb
7
Great place to stay for a short visit to Oxford.
Pros:

Nice light room, comfy bed and very large tv.
Quite location.
Friendly helpful staff.
Little kitchen area with fridge and kettle was useful.

Cons:

Breakfast room was a little small with people arriving and suitcases everywhere , maybe there should be a separate reception area.
The shower curtain was too short and the water leaked over the bathroom floor.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Hachaguer • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

L'hôtel est très bien situé pour visiter la ville à pied.

Cons:

On entend tout se qui se passe au dessus

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Florian • family_with_children • ch
7
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Margriet • family_with_children • nl
6
Prima locatie
Pros:

Locatie tov Oxford centrum is prima!

Cons:

Het appartement was niet zoals omschreven en er was geen airco aanwezig. Het appartement is op een zolder en was 28 graden binnen. Toen we daar melding van maakte zijn we overgeplaatst naar twee hotelkamers met airco.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Sorin • extended_group • ro
9
Good location.
Pros:

My room was changed for a better one once we diacovered air conditioning isnt working also heat in bathroom was turn on by default in plain summer.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location. Spacious appartment. Parking on site.
Pros:

Wonderful reception. Excellent parking. Comfortable spacious beds. Good spacious lounge and equipped kitchen.

Cons:

As ecplained in reception, the bathroom leaves a lot to be desired. Faulty shower cubicle and temperature control. Dodgy ffloor covering. Worst thing practically though is the absence of fitted mirror in the bathroom (nor in either bedroom). Absolutely essential and so inexpensive to rectify !

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Thaddeus • family_with_children • us
9
Excellent apartment with friendly and helpful staff for a family visiting Oxford
Pros:

I had trouble finding a booking in Oxford the weekend I visited that had beds for my family of four and was within a walk of the colleges, but Ethos served well. We were able to walk to our various destinations in Oxford from here. The serviced apartment we stayed in had everything we needed. We arrived during a UK heatwave, and the apartment has no A/C, but the staff went out and bought multiple fans for the apartment, which we really appreciated -- probably not often needed.

Cons:

The bathroom and kitchen are a bit dated and possibly overdue for renovation, but everything worked fine. Functional, but not fancy! One night we ate at the cafe for dinner, and it was quite mediocre as well as slow. A four-star hotel and restaurant this is not, but it was a great place to sleep during an excellent visit to Oxford.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Jakub • solo_traveller • cz
10
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Sonja • solo_traveller • de
6
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PERE • extended_group • es
7
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LAURA • couple • gb
9
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Ingeborg • family_with_children • no
7
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