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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
Interior detail
Fireplace
Front of property
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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Premier Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
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
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Oxford City Centre, a neighborhood in Oxford, Vanbrugh House Hotel is near a train station. New Theatre Oxford and Oxford Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Frilford Heath Golf Club and Bicester Golf and Country Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oxford Ice Rink or Iffley Road Track. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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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

  • ‪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

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), multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • 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

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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Vanbrugh House Hotel Hotel Oxford

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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Vanbrugh House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 548 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, beautiful room and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel and room and the staff were amazing. Walkable to everywhere and loads of food options nearby. The reception staff were great, would 100% stay again. Thank you for a great trip to Oxford.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel right in the centre of Oxford with easy walk to the theatre. Rooms were ok and breakfast was a bit basic but it's the location that makes this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dropping off bags SO helpful, and all the staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. Excellent continental breakfast included. So walkable in this beautiful university town full of history.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay for our trip to Oxford. It was a very handy location for walking to all the attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

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

I will be staying here again

Had a fantastic stay and the staff couldnt have done more
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only disappointment was the continental breakfast was poor
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was clean and spacious. No air conditioning, but there is a fan in the room. Windows also open for a nice breeze. Office staff is friendly and helpful. Bottle of wine was a nice welcome gift.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
outside garden for room great. sound proofing not so good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great stay in Oxford

Good cozy hotell in the middle of the city
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An historic property in the centre of Oxford. All the major sites are in walking distance. We had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location. We also had a lovely, quiet room with a small outdoor area. Lovely oasis after the bustle of central Oxford.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

L Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Vanbrugh House Hotel was a nice hotel in a wonderful location in Oxford. It is surrounded by the university colleges and many restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Perfect location. Excellent staff. Historic building but comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rosie

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

Oxford Boutique Hotel

Nice hotel, centrally located, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff, great location for discovering Oxford
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and central Small hotel culture with warm hospitality with helpful staff and welcoming vibe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the centre of Oxford, lovely bedroom and excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in the heart of Oxford - would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Renee

Location was great. And it stops there. An expensive error
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great staff. Clean. Convenient. Love this place. Generous upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were fabulous nothing was to much trouble hotel was well placed for everything in close proximity to transport clean and in great repair lovely would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tte best hotel in Oxford for everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable and clean room. Friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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