Vanbrugh House Hotel

Hotels
8 (1825 reviews)
20 - 24 St Michael's Street , Oxford , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1825 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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Małgorzata • solo_traveller • pl
7
Pros:

Location was great.

Cons:

Rooms facing the back of the building smell all the smalls from the restaurant including fish. Windows were very dirty.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • gb
7
Overall it was well placed for our theatre visit and to explore the city
Pros:

Great location for exploring Oxford. Spacious room and bathroom

Cons:

Lack of air on was noted on a very hot night, however electric fans were provided on each bedside - we had to keep them running all night to be able to sleep.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Celina • solo_traveller • ar
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Anastasia • family_with_children • ch
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Ana • solo_traveller • hr
5
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Xiaojing • family_with_children • es
7
Pros:

la ubicacion

Cons:

no tiene ascensor， tenemos que subir la maleta por las escaleras

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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HollyJohns22 • Family • Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
2
Great Location, Ridiculously Priced
Pros:

We paid A$785 for a Saturday Night. The room was only a double (too small for a 6ft 2in guy with any size girl!). Quite like the high bed and complimentary water (still and sparkling) albeit warm but…the shower cubicle was separated from the WC by the entrance “foyer” (step) which was also a health and safety hazard with a step up after opening front door and a step down into the bedroom and a step up/down into shower and (separately) the WC. We kept the lights on all night and put cushion by the steps to highlight them and make sure we didn’t fall. It was horribly hot and the two small fans had no switches apart from on/off, were incredibly noisy, and had no remote/instructions. The comfortable bee was the only place you could watch the TV with two chairs the other side of the TV with no way to turn it around to watch it and no table between the chairs. Did I mention that there was no fridge? 5* pricing with less than 2* amenities. No bar, no room service, no restaurant, but they did have continental breakfast for £20 pp which we didn’t sample. Oh yes, no lifts but an amazing number of stairs!Great location though 😂😂😂

2026-07-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Hussein • solo_traveller • pt
4
Horrible experience for an outrageous price
Pros:

The location and he staff.

Cons:

The hotel is extremely run down. It is a carpeted wooden building. The carpet smells horrible and the wood flooring under produces constant noise. The Deluxe room is not as depicted in the pictures and its location, at the entrance of the building, makes it the most noisy rooms. Its bathroom is the smallest possible with tape glueing the shower area and one can hear everything from the floors above.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • solo_traveller • au
6
Information re parking (in detail)l would have been useful as it was difficult and costly.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dark
Lack of information

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • gb
8
Friendly refuge in heart of Oxford
Pros:

Great, central location in Oxford city centre. Lovely hotel with a quirky mix of rooms and lovely staff.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Nanette • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent value and great quality
Pros:

Very central

Cons:

Very hot in the bedroom

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Urs • couple • ch
7
Sehr gute Lage für einen Aufenthalt in Oxford
Pros:

Das Hotel befindet sich in der Altstadt von Oxford und alle Sehenswürdigkeiten und Lokale können zu Fuss erreicht werden.
Das Personal in jeder Position ist freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Die Matratzen sind extrem bequem und man schläft bestens.
Das Doppel Superior Zimmer Nr. 17 ist top.

Cons:

Nicht alle Zimmer sehen so aus, wie auf der Webseite abgebildet, daher beim Bezug des Zimmer prüfen ob es einem entspricht.
Aufgrund des historischen Gebäudes gibt es verständlicherweise keinen Lift und Klimaanlage. Es gibt aber mobile gute Ventilatoren.
Als Hinweis für den Inhaber: es wäre wünschenswert, wenn es in den Zimmern einen Kühlschrank gäbe, damit Getränke gekühlt werde können.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Bryant • solo_traveller • gb
10
Vanburgh hotel simply stunning
Pros:

Staff are amazing from being greeted at check in, taken to the most amazing room. The location is fabulous as you walk 50m down a little road and it opens up into oxford....what a beautiful place to be from the architect, shopping and foodie heaven. Vanburgh staff second to none, they just want you to enjoy your stay....we loved it and will be back. Huge thanks.

Cons:

Absolutely Nothing.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Florence • couple • gb
7
Cute hotel, air conditioning would have made our stay so much more comfortable. Was a shame as the location, the buildin
Pros:

The building and its charm

Cons:

No air conditioning! Expensive stay with limited comfort!

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Tristan • couple • gb
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • ie
9
Pros:

great breakfast and central location in Oxford

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Dyfrig • couple • gb
7
Not a good place to stay during hot weather
Pros:

The location is great, the rooms are pretty spacious.

Cons:

It’s not really fair to blame the hotel for a heatwave, I know. But while it was hot outside, my room was even worse - like being in an oven. There’s no air conditioning, and even with four fans on full blast it was only just bearable. The minifridge in the room didn’t work, so reception had to bring up an ice bucket. And the temprature control on the shower didn’t work, so couldn’t go for a cold shower to cool down.

Also - totally unreleated to the heatwave - the breakfast is very basic. Not really worth paying for, better to go to one of the neighbouring cafes.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
6
It was just ok.
Pros:

Building, location and the staff were great.

Cons:

Room was too hot although staff did provide me with a fan.
There were no dressing gowns.
Dining area is small and the breakfast choice was very limited.
It was very expensive for what was on offer.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Bernadette • solo_traveller • gb
10
Wonderful! Staff prepared to go above and beyond.
Pros:

Historic, individual character, situation. Exceptional staff. Special shout-out to Abby

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Julian • couple • ae
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee