Vanbrugh House Hotel

Hotels
8 (1866 reviews)
20 - 24 St Michael's Street , Oxford , GB

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

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 1866 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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Tamsin • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Central location, everything in walking distance. Lovely peeps features and calm decor scheme. Spacious room with comfortable bed. Friendly staff, nothing was too much trouble. Very clean and housekeeping made up the room whilst we were out in the daytime. Very quiet and peaceful, you wouldn't know you were in the centre of town. We had a separate external door into our section so it felt like you were staying in your own holiday rental place, not a hotel which we liked.

Cons:

The hot water pressure wasn't great, especially in the shower. However when we told the hotel they said they would look into it soon hopefully that will be fixed for the next guests. Some guests let the front door bang which was right opposite our room which was quite annoying.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
8
Well-located.
Pros:

Fantastic location, great and characterful building.

Cons:

Nothing, it was all very straightforward.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Karagul • solo_traveller • tr
7
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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peter • couple • gb
7
Good stay, would book again, but a bit expensive
Pros:

Bed very comfortable , perfect location for theatre

Cons:

Breakfast very basic, continental

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Carpentier • couple • us
8
Pros:

Great location
Nice big room
Nice views
Good breakfast

Cons:

Bathroom rather small, but well appointed.
Noisy construction next door

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Jake • couple • gb
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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SouthernAlbatross • couple • ch
2
An outstandingly disappointing experience, particularly for the price paid.
Pros:

Location was good. Staff were friendly and polite. The pokey little breakfast room had nuts and enough cereal additions to make breakfast almost acceptable. The poached egg was good. (The only hot item available.) Big shout out to the guy in the breakfast dungeon who was clearly doing his best. 😎

Cons:

Most of it. Being placed in a damp, cold disabled room with corrosion over all the metal supports was just the start. If that’s how the able-bodied treat the disabled we should be appalled. Worn, tired fittings were everywhere. The room tucked away in front of an afterthought of back area complete with luggage trolley was not a plus. That it was located next to a storage area that the staff bashed away in late at night and first thing in the morning even less so. Then again how a disabled person would get their wheelchair up the narrow steps into the hotel and then down the narrow hallway to the room might answer the occupation question. Having a sink just above knee height, chest high mirror, no toilet cover or a flat surface in the bathroom to put anything down was a question of being given the wrong type of room than anything else. But the lukewarm shower and immediate flooding in the bathroom when showering would be as much a problem for a disabled person as it was for me. Towels stopped it spreading. How a disabled person might reach those towels, stored on regular height eye-level shelf might be interesting. Or not.
Breakfast was spoiled by the foreign piece of something floating in the soy milk I requested (provided with a smile😎) and the milk (nor the salmon, ham and cheese slices for that matter) not being refrigerated. Really?

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Fatima • couple • ae
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Chin-Yi • couple • tw
7
我們住了4晚,大致上都不錯!地點很好
Pros:

地點很熱鬧,又方便!櫃檯人員服務還可以,最佳服務是在早餐主廚,很親切問候!

Cons:

浴室的設計有問題,用完永遠濕漉漉還積水,要再踩進濕地板浴室超級不舒服😞
房間的搖控器超難按,根本無法順心使用網路功能

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Rosanna • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

Location in the center of Oxford was perfect

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Pia • solo_traveller • fr
6
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Turi • couple • dk
9
😊👏🥰
Pros:

Søde og hjælpsomme. Meget fin rengøring

Cons:

Intet

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Rajiv • couple • gb
9
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • solo_traveller • be
7
Great location
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Some parts could use a renovation.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Mary Stewart • solo_traveller • dk
9
Pricy and worth it
Pros:

The hotel's location couldn't be better: very central and yet quiet. It's housed in a lovely old building and the room was very well equipped and comfortable, with the best bed I slept in on my holiday. Staff are very helpful.

Cons:

Considering the price, the breakfast was a little disappointing: Continental only. The staff were very helpful and accommodating, however. The building has no elevator, which is not surprising considering its age. Desk staff willingly carried my heavy bag up the stairs.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jeannette • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Good location and quiet. Comfy bed! Clean room.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Patrycja • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

The staff, went out of their way to meet my every need . Excellent service by all staff.

Cons:

The room was quiet warm, even with windows open and fan on.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee