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Henry's

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Oxford, steps from University of Oxford

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Interior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Golf
Espresso maker, electric kettle
Henry's sits just steps from Carfax Tower in the heart of Oxford. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi that makes planning day trips simple. The property offers practical touches like express check-out and luggage storage that help travelers maximize their time exploring the city.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Oxford City Centre, a neighborhood in Oxford, Henry's is near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include Oxford Castle and Carfax Tower, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Ashmolean Museum. University of Oxford and Said Business School are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
26 St Michael's Street, Oxford, England, OX1 2EB

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ashmolean Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Said Business School - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 9 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Four Candles (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Permit Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Grapes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oxford Union Members Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Plough at 38 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Henry's

Upscale guesthouse near University of Oxford
Located close to Carfax Tower and Oxford Visitor Information Centre, Henry's has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi and safes, as well as espresso makers and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 13 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Henry's Hotel Oxford
Henry's Oxford
Henry's Guesthouse Oxford
Henry's Oxford
Henry's Guesthouse
Henry's Guesthouse Oxford

Frequently asked questions

Is Henry's pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Henry's?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Henry's?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Henry's?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Henry's located?

Located in Oxford City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of University of Oxford, Oxford Visitor Information Centre, and Covered Market. Carfax Tower and Ashmolean Museum are also within 5 minutes. Oxford Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Henry's Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel is really just several rooms for rent without anyone onsite. Rooms do not have air conditioning, and amenities are sparse. The location is close to the heart of town but the alley pretty noisy with crowds at night and delivery trucks morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to get around town. Would stay here again. Ceiling fans didn’t work but other than that, it was a very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Henry's location off the main traffic streets but easily walkable to all points makes it the perfect location. The building is very secure. Just know our unit was up many steps and no lift, but we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Everything smooth
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Roland

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not sure what to say

Safe didn't work, there was no room turnover, fridge contained an empty beer bottle, and there was a cockroach in the bathroom (never seen a cockroach in the UK before). The room door didn't deadlock, or lock from the inside. Quaint and in a good location though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay near all the shops and tourist areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location and OK accommodation.

Henry's location is excellent. And the accommodation is OK. It's a bit tired around the edges (mould in the shower, windows not cleaned for several years, etc.) But OK. We missed the little things, like not being able to store our bags anywhere safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable room.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness
My boyfriend and I stayed here for 3 nights. We got the third level room and it was nice and served its purpose. My only complaint with the room was that the bathroom absolutely reeked of mold. Other than that, the location was great, very walkable, and we enjoyed our stay (other than the terrible mold smell).

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Yueh-Yen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near city center, very easy to access. Oxford is the beautiful town, definitely worth to stay at least two nights to explore the surrounding countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Quiet, quirky clean and comfortable. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find , close to car park , shops close by and restaurants. Great for a short break .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location but horrible service!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

nancy

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location had set a set air conditioner to 20-23 degrees Celsius and it would not go down at all nor cool, we had to sleep with all the windows open because of the heat. The reception is not in the building and nobody could come and help us at all when we discovered none of the ceiling fans worked. When I called the reception the reception person had me check under the bed for a switch that was non existent, then flip all of the switches multiple times to see if any worked for the fan. On top of it he told me nobody could come to fix it since he couldn’t leave the reception desk at his location. It was unbearably hot inside and no a/c and no overhead fans was a terrible combo. I would not go here again personally.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

AirBnB like place, but they did not provide the entry codes ahead of time. When I called the front desk (of a different hotel) the gentleman who answered also didn't know the entry code, but he did call back 20 minutes later with the code. Also adjusting thermostat did nothing, it was cold no matter what I set it to.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable stay, it was lovely having a table and having a few plates and things as well as a fridge. It has been well thought out and was easy to access and it felt secure. Some noise from the upstairs apartment but they weren’t too noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hurrah for Henry's

Excellent location, 6min (flat) walk from station, tucked away on a quiet, central road. Local amenities minutes away. Room itself, compact but everything needed available. Plenty to do around the city... Mon - Fri break just right.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welsh girl graduated.

We met Rupert the owner at the property and he was very friendly and helpful. We had two rooms for two nights because we were attending our daughters graduation. The location was excellent right in the centre of town and made our visit extra special. Thank you’
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rupert was a courteous and responsive host. He ensured that our room was as cool and comfortable as possible during our heatwave stay. He resolved a couple of issues promptly and to our satisfaction. The location was superb and we had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house in the old town, historic place - but with modern comfort (new Bathroom, cozy bed ...). They did a great job restoring it! We had a tiny kitchen with fridge, tea/coffee, a sitting room and there even was a fan. We didn't get the welcome email, but we just gave them a call and everything was handled perfectly. If you have problems with stairs, you should know there are two sets, the last quite narrow, because it's an old house. We would love to stay here again - highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab place - we loved it

We loved our stay here - very nicely furnished and lots of extras to make the stay both comfortable and seamless - hairdryer, iron/ironing board, fridge, wine glasses, bottle opener, coffee maker, table and chairs - really well thought about. If it can be improved in nay way it would be to have just slightly longer shower screen so that you don't soak the bathroom floor so much! In all, a lovely stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Great central location, no parking mind but we used the "just park" app and parked on somebody's driveway for £36 for two nights, just a seven-minute walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not interact face-to-face with owner or staff, but enough info. was given in an email for us to get in and settled. We called the phone number with questions, and spoke to someone who was courteous and helpful. We were able to leave our luggage on site before check-in time and again on check-out day. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Central location, convenient to all the places in Oxford we wanted to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very good. Access was secure. Mini fridge was helpful.Bath towels were nice size. Lighting was fine. Coffee maker leaked when turned on, hot water pot old and deteriorated, needs replacing. bath sink drains a bit slow. Room temp couldn't be regulated. Shower water temp too hot, could not be lowered and no one to call to service or discuss situation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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