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!

Only stayed here for one night. Downtown Oxford is filled with of nice shops and history. Easy to…read morewalk around and continue to find interesting things. The newer Westgate "outside mall" has various upscale and foreign shops. With no parking near the hotel, we parked underground at the Westgate car park. Very busy some days, but follow the green lights for the parking spots. We paid £38 for overnight parking. Rooms and bathroom were clean. On the small side, but lobby was nice and open. Breakfast is not included, and lots of options in the downtown area.

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.

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.

Quaint 4 star hotel in an old English manor. About a kilometer from the main section of Oxford!…read more Free parking lot for guests. Keep in mind this building is hundreds of years old so it has a lot of character. Beware. No air conditioning. Not an issue as came in mid September. The service I felt was quite good. The breakfast was reasonable. Didn't try any other meals at the restaurant Some old school sitting areas. Worth a stay for sure in pricy Oxford!

Loved everything about our stay here. Staff was warm and friendly. We stayed in the Trinity room…read more It was quiet and comfortable and huge! The windows opened and let a nice breeze in. There was a fridge and a small oscillating fan which was much appreciated as the weekend was quite warm during our stay. We had Sunday roast at the lodge and everything was perfect. Highly recommend! Location of lodge was great, about a 15 minute walk from city centre. Across the road was a fantastic pub called The Rose and Crown as well as a delicious bakery and a small shop. I would definitely stay at this lodge again if I am ever fortunate enough to visit Oxford again.

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.

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!

I can't imagine a better hotel to stay in in Oxford! Although 'hotel' might be a little inaccurate…read more- this place is more of an inn or b&b. The location can't be any more central - down a tiny alley, right on top of the Turf Tavern and just around the corner from the Bodleian and Trinity College, Bath Place really is right in the heart of Oxford. Booking is a bit of a pain - like many smaller English hotels, they prefer that you book by phone, which is less than ideal when you have to pay international calling rates, but that's just a small hiccup. We arrived a bit later than anticipated due to some car trouble, but the hotel was perfectly accommodating. We were greeted by the receptionist and two friendly terriers, and shown to our room. I'd requested room 12 specifically because it's one of their few rooms with two beds, and it was perfectly lovely, but not for the mobility-limited. It's up a narrow, winding flight of stairs and there's no lift, so anyone who might have issues climbing stairs or those with giant luggage might struggle. We didn't mind, and had the top floor of the cottage to ourselves with a view of the bell tower and a pretty back garden. The room was quite spacious, especially for an historic property, and well appointed with a dresser, vanity, and mini-bar complete with tea and coffee fixings. The bath, although lacking a shower, had a generously-sized tub and a heated towel rail, which I was supremely excited about. We had a good night's sleep, uninterrupted by Turf revelers - with the windows closed, we couldn't hear a thing, although I imagine it might be different in the summer - and in the morning availed ourselves of the breakfast buffet. Breakfast is included in the room fee, and the buffet spread wasn't lacking. Meat and cheese, fruit, juice, cereal, yogurt, and tiny glass jars of jam and honey. Fresh bread and warm croissants were brought to our table, as well as a tiny French press of coffee made to order. There was also an option to order additional hot items like eggs or beans on toast, which we didn't bother with as the buffet was plenty. Although checkout was at 11am, we were able to leave our luggage at reception until our train later that afternoon while we explored the town. The room fee was very reasonable, especially considering the historic nature of the property, the central location, and the wonderful breakfast. I can't wait to return to Oxford and stay here again!

We were walking around, discovering Oxford, and on the way to the Turf Tavern passed this place. We…read morewalked in and we greeted warmly and given a short history of the place and a look around. We booked in for a week on our next visit to Oxford. What a lovely place to stay. Our room was well appointed and furnished, the breakfasts filling and tasty, the bar area very welcoming. What a great place to stay. Come enjoy!

I effing love this hotel. LOVE…read more Everyone has said it...there is something about staying in a posh hotel that used to be a prison that is...wonderous and weird and all kinds of things, but that is only part of the charm. The people that work here go above and beyond to make your stay with them amazing. The food is great, service is awesome, beds are HOLY CRAP AMAZING, showers are HOT, hotel is quiet, scenery is gorgeous...I mean, REALLY, I could go on and on. And the location? I had never been to Oxford, and this could not be a more perfect location. Minutes from the main streets and the Thames. Just perfect. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone.

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.

Recently refurbished and the food is fantastic…read more I've been a fan of the restaurant at the Old parsonage for years, and I was nervously apprehensive about the recent refurbishment. Last week I went for the first time since it re-opened and I am happy to say that they have done a brilliant job. The restaurant still feels lovely and cosy and hasn't lost any of its elegance, but it has been freshened up and it feels more up to date. The collection of paintings are still on the wall and the lovely bench seats have been updated with a luxurious purple velvet. The food is lovely, it is modern British cuisine at its best. There is something reassuringly traditional about the menu, but the food tastes refined, is beautifully presented and the portions are sensible. Good wine list too, and the specials are seasonal. I can highly recommend the deserts, the lemon and ginger sponge pudding last week was the perfect end to a meal. The service is attentive but not over-bearing and the atmosphere is relaxed yet smart. This is one of my first choices for when family visit from outside of Oxford, for both afternoon tea and dinner. The champagne high tea does not disappoint, it is everything you would expect and want and it feels more authentic than some of the other places in Oxford. I would recommend making a reservation.

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)

I stayed for two nights at The Buttery Hotel in late April 2015. My third-floor room facing the…read morerear of the hotel was clean and quiet with good hotel-quality furniture. The hotel itself was very clean and well-presented. The bathroom was also very clean and well supplied with fresh towels each day. You may want to ask at the front desk about how the shower nozzles work; they were a bit strange for those of us used to American plumbing fixtures. If you are staying here, you should note that there is no lift, so I had to haul my bag up several flights of stairs. They may offer porter service, but I usually just manhandle my bag to where it should go. They offered a free breakfast, which was enjoyable for what was offered. I usually just have coffee and fruit in the morning, so if you are looking for an elaborate breakfast this service may not give you enough. The wifi worked well enough in my upper level room. I thought for the price offered and the location--right next to the most busy corner of Oxford--the Buttery was a very good choice of accomodations. I was not there on a weekend, but I remember how unbelievably quiet it was for almost all of the night, and I kept the windows open to enjoy the outside air. I would stay there again when I next visit Oxford, and would recommend The Buttery to anyone looking for a good hotel in the downtown area.

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.