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.

My husband and I stayed here for two nights during a trip to the UK. The hotel and grounds are…read moreabsolutely magnificent. We lucked out in the weather department and had sunny skies for our entire stay. The service during our stay was impeccable. We ate in the restaurant both nights but only opted for the seven course menu one night. They made me a custom menu because I do not eat seafood so all of the seafood dishes were replaced with vegetarian dishes on the menu they brought to me. All of the food was outstanding but our favorite dish was the beetroot tartar with horseradish sorbet. I cannot wait to come back here!

What a delight it was to dine here! We were not super familiar with the area and our GPS took us to…read moreChurch Road in Wheatley instead of Great Milton but we made it! Upon arrival you are in awe of the beautifully maintained grounds. We arrived during sunset and it could not have been more gorgeous. This is the first restaurant I have been to where you are first taken to a seating room and served some snacks, a few amuse bouche, and drinks instead of just being taken to your table. They also take your entire order here so once you are seated at your table everything is ready to go. The sitting rooms and the dining room have an upscale but relaxed ambiance. I wish we came earlier in the day so we could walk and enjoy the beautiful grounds. I don't recall what our amuse bouche items were but I really liked one of them that was on a thin cracker with a sharp cheesy taste. Complimentary olives and popcorn were provided as well but the popcorn was not too exciting. We started out with a rose and then moved on to a red for dinner. The 2007 Chateau Belgrave we had with our meal was so smooth! We opted for the 6 course tasting menu but one of us switched the seafood items to vegetarian. My favorite dish was the Summer Vegetable Risotto. So delicious I could have licked that bowl clean. For the Comte Cheese course, you are provided aged cheese, each aged for a different length of time. They provide complimentary wine that really brings out the flavor of the cheeses which is also from the Comte region! Dessert was quite delicious as well. Overall the service was friendly and efficient. Our waitress was a particularly charming lady but the others on service that night lacked a bit of personality. They provide you a nice print out of your meal and all of its courses so you don't have to ask them what you are eating but they still offer to tell you if you want. 2007 Chateau Belgrave Terrine of baby beetroot, buffalo mozzarella, horseradish sorbet Lemon Verbana Marinated Organic Scottish Salmon, Garden Radish, Yuzu Cream Summer Vegetable Risotto, Sicilian Tomatoes, Mascarpone Cheese Spiced aubergine, chick peas, Medjool dates, preserved lemon Cornish Brill, Scallop, Cucumber, and Wasabi Assiette of Cornish Lamb, Peas, Bacon, and Spring Garlic Puree A Selection of three Comte Cheeses from Raymond Blanc's native region Wine from Le Comte A theme on Strawberry Dessert

Lovely 15th century property. Nice cozy rooms in the pub and kind staff. I had some fish and chips,…read morebrought the dog, sat by the fire. Friend had the pie and really enjoyed. Good menu with varied gastropub fare offerings. I'd love to check out the hotel, they've really done a nice job restoring and maintaining the buildings and interiors. Very sweet village.

I found this a fine place for bit to eat at the adjacent restaurant from the hotel. It's very…read moreinviting with a nice little menu featuring regular pub fare. I had some fish and chips while I watched the cricket match. The fish was over cooked but tasty and the chips are fabulous. Note: I hate generalizations but I do find everything over cooked in England. It seams to me you have a few choices in food preparation I.E. Done, well done, burnt to a crisp. Perfect. Enough of that...the staff is wonderful and attentive. When I started to pay I was informed their credit card machine wasn't working. The barkeep said no worries you can pay later. That would never happen in LA! I scrounged up a few ponds and all was good. I would stop in anytime!

Nice place! We were seated near an incredibly loud table but they moved us kindly when we asked…read more Yummy food, good selection of drinks too. Nice looking both inside and out, and kind staff. Great!

Stay away. The owners of this "establishment" have ZERO flexibility. They show the lowest price…read morerates and hide the normal rates. Be sure to scroll way down when reading the terms. The terms are in the opposite order as the rates. Very deceptive.

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!

Absolutely great little countryside hotel, considering the price to quality ratio. Simple, but have…read moreall the conveniences - A/C, nice breakfast buffet, quiet rooms facing the courtyard, and then Philip and Aga, lovely staffers who run the place. Wifey was thrilled because the vegetarian dinners were actually GOOD! And all this for a very low daily rate. We should come to the English country more often! Highly recommended.

According to their website the Lambert is a remodeled origonal coaching inn. We stayed here for…read morebusiness reasons. We were lodged in the newy refurbished area. Nicely furnished rooms with a good sized bathroom, free wifi, and a nice pasture view. The Pub/restaurant has a good ale selection and a fullbar. There is also a full lunch and dinner menu with your traditional pub fare. My fish and chip dinner was very good. A large moist white fish, a good portion of chips and mashed peas hit the spot. The fitness center is large and well equipped . There is also a spa treatment center on site so I may have to take advantage of their 1/2 price massage deals....

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.

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.