What an amazing couple day holiday stay at the old bank hotel centrally located on high Street in…read moreOxford. This is my second visit to the hotel, and I splurge this time on a room called the room with a view. An amazing patio of more than 500 ft.² greet to you as you walk into the room outside floor ceiling windows and doors. The room is super tech savvy with almost all functions controlled from a panel on the wall next to the desk. This includes automated lowering and raising of blinds for the floor ceiling windows, as well as closing and opening full length draperies for the same. The bathroom is super spacious with double sink vanities in a large walk-in shower. This would be a wonderful room for anyone to celebrate the holidays in. It's equipped with a super comfy king size bed, and down comforter. There's also two couches in the room, facing the large picture windows and a small round table with two chairs for indoor dining. But the patio is unreal and includes a larger outdoor dining table for four and two large chase lounges. What makes this room so spectacular is the views of Saint Mary's church and the whole of Oxford University. Aspires of Oxford are magical and at night it's absolutely spectacular. Everything about this hotel is five star from the service the moment you check in until you check out. Room service is fast and efficient as is maid service in the mornings. Included with the room is a fully stocked mini bar and wine refrigerator. that's updated daily. You're also given a large platter of super fresh fruit, that is also refreshed daily. There's a hot pot for making tea and a really nice coffee pod machine that makes espresso. The wall opposite the bed sports a large flat panel TV. Location of the old bank hotel is prime real estate in the center of high Street in the middle of shops, pubs and restaurants. Cross the street and you are immediately on the grounds of Oxford University a wonderful place for exploring. Can't say enough about this hotel, the physical aspects, the service, and the location. I will always choose this place when I'm in Oxford.

This is easily the best hotel in Oxford and one of the best hotels I've stayed in Britain. I had a…read moresmaller room, but it was anything but claustrophobic. The design is excellent, a beautiful desk and chairs and tables--modern and tasteful. They keep everything impeccably clean. The art collection is stunning. The bath spacious, even in my room for one. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and charming. Coffee and tea are abundant. The lounging areas--a snook in the rear of the hotel--is a great place to prepare for the day. The food is excellent. The hotel sits on Oxford's High Street, right across from the towering All Souls College. Old Bank is a perfect hotel. I can't wait to stay there again.

The location is amazing - very close to the train station which is very helpful when your evening…read moretrain is delayed. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. Rooms were very clean and tidy, I even had mint chocolate on the bed. The only problem I can think of - rooms have quite think walls. Luckily my neighbours weren't noisy, but if they were it would have been another story;)

Absolutely perfect! Beautiful hotel in a great location. Staff from the moment we arrived until we…read moreleft was attentive, helpful and pleasant. The spa was also lovely. I absolutely would return and highly recommend this hotel!

We stayed at the Courtyard Oxford four nights. We didn't have one issue or complaint. The hotel…read moreis new, modern, and clean. The rooms are the same. The beds are comfortable with soft linens and nice pillows. They stock the bathroom with soft towels and lovely smelling toiletries. The wifi is solid. Breakfast is offered, but we didn't try it. There is a bar with a selection of beer, wine, and liquor open in the afternoon/evening. The location is perfect. Walking distance to a variety of sights, restaurants, shops, and the train station. You won;t need a car. I think you'll enjoy your stay.

We were pleasantly surprised how modern and clean this Courtyard location was. It was so easy to…read moreget to from the Oxford station. We easily walked to all the sights we wanted to go to from this hotel. As a Marriott Titanium member, we were so impressed with how we were welcomed and acknowledged. We even got a room upgrade with a castle view. Make sure book this type of room. The staff were so eager to help with directions and recommendations. So great to encounter such friendly and positive people.

It's worth mentioning that it is clear this hotel is not being regularly updated on Yelp. It has…read moresince been taken over by Graduate Hotels and likely under new management. We absolutely loved our stay. The staff were friendly and professional. They even entertained my line of nerdy history questioning. The building has a long history and it's been well taken care of over many years. Centrally located and easy for us to get around Oxford with little effort. The suite we had was a great value and the entire hotel is incredibly charming. Be sure not to miss a cocktail at the Morse Bar located just off the lobby entrance.

Came here only for the afternoon tea experience. This is one of those places I've bookmarked for a…read morewhile now... the Randolph does high tea in the most proper, balanced way in Oxford. For what you see in the photo, you can expect to pay around £100. Though it's worth almost £50 per head, it's obvious that the quality and quantity speaks for itself. I got full already from just the basic tea sandwiches, before even touching the scones or the delectable desserts. Another reminder to come with an empty stomach! It's simply not a "snack" but rather, closer to a full-course meal. One thing I'd note is that the cakes & jam are very ordinary. Clotted cream was better at the Tea Garden as well. Nonetheless, the atmosphere was lovely, and you can't find a better place in Oxford. I'd absolutely recommend the afternoon tea at the Randolph if you are able. One minor hiccup was the reservation part. Even though my party arrived on time, we had to wait an additional 15-20 minutes to be seated. Other than that, the quality of our experience was exceptional.

Love this reminder of a comfy Edwardian hotel in the heart of North Oxford. It's squeaky…read morefloorboards and splendid interiors will have you thinking you are living in an Agatha Christie mystery. The staff are lovely and helpful. The beds comfy. The baths up to date. Just a lovely place I return to over and over.

The only two good things about this hotel are the location and the car park. We were down in…read moreCheltenham during the Easter weekend this year and thought of spending a day in Oxford, with an overnight stay. The staff seemed quite aloof with not a lot of interest in marking up local attractions on a map. They were more keen on trying to make us have dinner at their restaurant. The room itself was located in the courtyard and we felt there was a distinct lack of privacy. The room layout was extremely cramped and didn't feel very luxurious. What made life even more miserable was the snoring from the adjacent room, which suggested that the hotel owners were apathetic about the comfort of their guests and couldn't be bothered to acoustically insulate the rooms properly. I don't think I'd stay here again.

Love everything about this hotel! The staff is amazingly helpful (particularly the breakfast girl)!…read moreThe breakfast itself was wonderful, with fresh-baked bread, croissants and even Nutella madeleines. And the room was splendid! The whole place has been refurbished, but still retains that Old World charm that us Americans love about coming to England. Highly, highly recommend this place!

Incredibly disappointing stay. Remodeling and we arrived meant there was next to no service at all…read more Had to haul bags up stairs. Rooms are smaller than anticipated, and we were ready for small. No complimentary waters. But the worst is the air. No AC, room is at 26c and when we called the manager, she tried to say it was because we had something plugged in! One tiny fan circulating and I'm sharing a bed with my mom. The bed frames are quite hard on the shins as well. Would never recommend or stay here again.

Absolutely outstanding on all fronts. I came here from the US with my whole family including our 5…read moremonth old baby, which is obviously a heightened degree of difficulty for travel. The hotel was extraordinarily accommodating, ensuring that we had everything we needed. Nearby rooms to be closer to nana and grandpa? Done. Baby cot? Right away. Freezer for breast milk? They were on it. The non-baby-related facets of the experience were excellent as well. The location is right in the center of Oxford and convenient to everything. The hotel restaurant had very good food. Even the artwork was funky and enjoyable. I will absolutely stay here again the next time I'm back in Oxford.

No air conditioning despite paying £500+ for your stay?!?! If that does not sound awesome stay…read moresomewhere else. No clue how an upscale boutique hotel gets away with that at this price point. I guess it's on me since it didn't strike my mind that that would be possible. When I asked I was told that "our caliber room doesn't have air conditioning" which is insane since we literally booked the nicest non suite via the hotel site. Avoid if you like air.

I visited Oxford for the first time in May. It was the loveliest hotel I have ever stayed in. Very…read moreelegant but not uncomfortably so. The staff was friendly and helpful. The service was extraordinary and the rooms were freshened everyday with clean sheets that smelled like lavender. It was the perfect place to unwind and relax after a day of exploring. I was lucky and had a room that had a small patio, it was so lovely to have my tea there. I highly recommend this hotel, and I hope to someday go back. (One warning, if you stay overnight tbrough Sunday the church bells from next door are pretty loud and ring throughout the morning)

Perfect example of stellar service and accommodations. Building is beautifully preserved (some…read moreareas from the 17th century). Our room was modern and cozy, the food was delicious.

Such a cute hotel! Everything was nice & clean but it was middle of May and very hot on the 3rd…read morefloor! Fan is provided but the air did not work. Climbed 3 flights of stairs so not for the elderly

Note: I only give out 5 stars to surprisingly EXCEPTIONAL, best-in-class establishments…read more My wife and I spent our honeymoon in the UK. We chose this establishment for the one night we were planning to stay in Oxford. This property has the best location of any hotel or bed & breakfast in the immediate area. It's right on Broad street almost smack dab in the middle of town. Frankly, the location can't be beat. We stayed in a remarkably average room. The bed wasn't very comfortable, the television had very poor reception and limited channels and the bathroom was VERY oddly designed; we had to dangerously climb onto a polished marble "step" to enter the raised bathtub area. Again, the saving grace for this property is its wonderful location. Also, the complimentary breakfast is delicious and hearty. To my knowledge, this property does not have an elevator available for guest use, so be prepared to begrudgingly carry heavy suitcases up a steep flight of stairs to the reception area, and then possibly up more steps to your room. Pleasingly, all the staff we encountered were friendly and accommodating. However, after dark, the area has a generally seedy feeling to it, with dim lighting and sketchy characters lurking about. I definitely recommend this property to anyone planning to stay overnight in Oxford. Third time's a charm: the location of this establishment is IDEAL.