Rasa Sayang House
131, 141 Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EJ, GB
Rating: 3.8 ★ (73 ratings)
Details
Simply decorated rooms await at Rasa Sayang House, an unpretentious guesthouse located at 131, 141 Iffley Road, offering a comfortable and straightforward stay in Oxford. Guests can expect essential amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi and the convenience of private parking, making it an ideal base whether you're visiting for leisure or work. Many rooms also include a microwave and fridge, adding a layer of self-sufficiency to your visit. This self-check-in guesthouse ensures a smooth arrival, and its location is praised for being within a good walking distance of Oxford's city centre and surrounding attractions, typically a 10 to 25-minute stroll. The historic building features charming parquet floors, providing a unique and welcoming environment for travellers.
Situated on the noteworthy Iffley Road, the guesthouse is well-placed for exploring the area. Iffley Road itself is a major route leading southeast from near Magdalen Bridge towards the village of Iffley and is famously home to the track where Roger Bannister first broke the four-minute mile. Beyond this historic sporting landmark, visitors will find themselves close to the University of Oxford Botanic Garden, various university colleges like Christ Church and Merton College, and the bustling city centre. For those seeking green spaces, the beautiful Iffley Meadow nature reserve and riverside walks along the Thames Path are easily accessible, offering a tranquil escape. The area also provides good transport links and is near local pubs and the diverse amenities of Cowley Road.
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+44 7462 613837
Comments
Our experience at Rasa Guest House was extremely disappointing.
The mattress was so uncomfortable that my wife couldn't sleep and ended up with back pain the next day. The couch was equally bad completely unusable and uncomfortable to sit on. The room itself was tiny and felt more like a cheap, cramped flat than a proper guest house.
Check-in was another frustrating experience. Instead of sending a clear message with the access code for the keys clearly marked (bold or highlighted), they buried it in a long, disorganized email. I ended up standing outside for nearly 20 minutes, scrolling through the whole thing just to find the code. It was an unnecessary hassle after a long day of travel.
To top it off, the listing on Booking.com stated that parking was available but failed to mention it was paid, very misleading and disappointing.
Overall, it was an uncomfortable stay with poor communication and misleading information. We won’t be returning and wouldn’t recommend it to others.
Almost threaten to check you out if you bring any alcohol inside, also very rudely was asked to leave
I didn’t even spend my second night in the room because of how terrible the beds were. The beds and mattresses feel thin and shaky. The ceilings and walls are apparently paper-thin, so you hear neighbours stomping around. On top of that, our room was at the side of the street, and traffic was very loud.
and need way too many different codes for entering the building and attaining the keys and identification process online feels like I’m applying for immigration to a new country
The customer service cant explain anything and dont even have the patience to take feedback, instead they start arguing with you
They also lie on their emails about you breaking their rules by adding stuff to make it sound bad and are not hospitable and professional at all
overall a horrific experience and will never go again.