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Vanbrugh House Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from University of Oxford

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Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Fireplace
Front of property
Interior detail
Premier Suite | Terrace/patio
Vanbrugh House Hotel in central Oxford offers a peaceful terrace retreat amid the city's scholarly surroundings. Travelers appreciate the multilingual staff, in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and concierge assistance. Oxford's attractions are within easy walking distance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Accessible (Disabled access) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Accessible (Disabled access)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premier Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
20-24 St Michaels 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
  • Christ Church College - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Permit Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Grapes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Plough at 38 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oxford Union Members Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Vanbrugh House Hotel

Upscale hotel near University of Oxford
Vanbrugh House Hotel provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 20 for adults and GBP 20 for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 20.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vanbrugh House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Vanbrugh House Hotel located?

Located in Oxford City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Oxford and Thames River. Jesus College and New Theatre Oxford are just steps away. Oxford Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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