Vanbrugh House Hotel
20, 24 Saint Michael's Street, Oxford, OX1 2EB, GB
Rating: 4.0 ★ (288 ratings)
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Vanbrugh House Hotel is an elegant boutique property, housed within an 18th-century building in the very heart of Oxford, surrounded by historic college buildings. This Grade II listed Gothic Revival townhouse with a grand baroque exterior blends its historic presence with a sophisticated boutique polish. Inside, a chic and eclectic mood is created through creamy walls, bold prints, and modern furniture juxtaposed with ornate original fireplaces, further distinguished by a rare surviving stretch of Oxford's medieval city wall visible in the breakfast area.
The hotel offers 22 individually designed rooms, each possessing its own unique character and charm, along with several suites. Guests can enjoy modern amenities such as flat-screen televisions with satellite channels, private en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, and free Wi-Fi available throughout the property. Many bathrooms feature luxurious rainfall showers, and some suites even include private gardens. A delicious Oxfordshire continental breakfast is served daily in the charming Vanbrugh Vaults, and room service is also available. The attentive 24-hour front desk provides a personalised greeting upon arrival, ensuring a warm welcome.
This delightful hotel is an excellent choice for those wishing to explore Oxford's renowned attractions, being ideally situated within walking distance of the Ashmolean Museum, the Covered Market, and numerous historic colleges. Its blend of historic charm and modern comfort particularly appeals to leisure visitors seeking a distinctive boutique experience, with guests frequently commending the helpful staff, comfortable accommodation, and superb central location. As a 'Proud Certified' property, it ensures a welcoming stay for all.
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+44 1865 244622
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I recently stayed at this hotel with my son, and we had a fantastic experience. I want to sincerely thank the team for honoring my requests for a quiet, lower-floor room facing the inner courtyard. It was perfectly tucked away from the street and pub noise, providing us with the privacy and peaceful environment we needed. They also kindly provided a fan to ensure the room stayed cool, which made for a very comfortable sleep.
The service went above and beyond: we were able to store our luggage upon our early arrival, and when we returned later in the afternoon to check in, the staff had already moved all of our luggage into our room for us. Such a thoughtful and amazing surprise!
The service truly stood out during our visit. I would like to specifically commend the two receptionists Juan, Abhishek on duty and the hotel manager; they were all incredibly helpful, welcoming, and professional throughout our stay.
We were very happy with our experience and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a quiet and well-managed place to stay. We look forward to returning!
Feel bad leaving this review but it’s the truth.
We then continued to spend 15 minutes on he the phone as he we discussed how I could spend my stay in Oxford as I am new to the city.
On arrival Elena was fantastic. Amazing service. Thank you to you both for helping me treat my partner and have a wonderful stay. Big clean spacious rooms and fantastic location.
This hotel is extremely expensive for what it offers. It took my husband and I about 20 minutes to check in after a long drive because the woman behind the desk was so slow, which was aggravating.
The room was old and looked absolutely nothing like the online photos.
There were stains on the sofa and on the curtains that looked disgusting.
The mattress was so hard it felt like sleeping on the sidewalk. I travel a lot, and I don’t consider myself very picky, but my god this bed was awful.
As others have said, this hotel is very noisy.
The location is exceptional, around the corner from everything you want to see.
The staff is very kind and accommodating and they definitely made our stay pleasant.
However the state of the hotel does not justify the price point.
Firstly, the pictures shown online are not representative of what you will likely end up getting; an old, small room which at times felt a bit unclean. They photographed one nice room and that’s all you will see online of this hotel.
The furniture is very old fashioned and needs to be replaced, the bed is small and with a hard mattress and very uncomfortable pillows. The room has multiple stains (even on the bed sheets) and a wallpaper that is peeling off.
The bathroom shower doors are crusty, water pressure very low, multiple rusty spots everywhere.
The building is pretty old, charming, however can get quite noisy in the room (though we did not particularly mind it).
Good heating system and we had plenty of coffees, teas, cookies, lots of free waters too. The room has a smart tv which is also a nice plus.
Unfortunately not worth the money and felt a bit scammed by the pictures online
Step access to reception, breakfast room down stairs in basement. No lift, so not the best choice if you have mobility challenges.
I parked in Redbridge Park & Ride, and alighted the bus at George Street. The Vanbrugh is a short walk from there.
Breakfast offering disappointing, poached eggs the only cooked option.