Linton Lodge a BW Signature Collection Hotel
11-13 Linton Road, Oxford, OX2 6UJ, GB
Rating: 3.9 ★ (826 ratings)
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Linton Lodge a BW Signature Collection Hotel presents itself as a charming and well-appointed establishment, thoughtfully set within three sympathetically renovated Edwardian houses on a quiet residential street just a mile north of Oxford city centre. This tranquil setting is complemented by one and a half acres of mature, well-tended gardens, creating a peaceful haven away from the city's bustle. The hotel expertly blends captivating Edwardian architectural details with contemporary comforts, offering a distinctive character that allows guests to experience a gentler pace of Oxford life.
The accommodation features 87 comfortable rooms, each equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi. For those seeking enhanced luxury, executive rooms provide larger beds, more extensive working spaces, and a spacious seating area complete with armchairs and luxury toiletries. Guests can enjoy a highly-rated healthy option buffet breakfast, which includes continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices, served in the bright dining area. An à la carte restaurant offering European specialities and a lounge bar are also available, alongside convenient on-site parking and garden games such as lawn croquet.
This hotel is particularly well-suited for both leisure and business travellers, offering a peaceful retreat ideal for sightseers and couples. Its convenient location ensures easy access to Oxford's renowned university, museums, and vibrant shopping areas, which can be reached either by a pleasant walk through leafy streets or via regular bus services. The expansive private garden provides a serene spot for relaxation after a day of exploring the historic city, making it a perfect base for either a short break or an extended stay. Many guests frequently commend the excellent breakfast and the friendly, helpful staff.
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Comments
BBC1 wasn’t working properly on the TV but was fine for example in the small lounge near the lobby. Just on the same night England had a World Cup game! Wifi was so weak in the room that I couldn't even get e-mails done, let alone use iPlayer to watch the match with audio.
Breakfast was good in parts - nice sausages and croissants - but both types of eggs were disgusting and the coffee machine had no milk in it.
The location is of course lovely, with the centre walkable and in a quiet suburban street. In a city with few affordable options, this is at least that.
Oxford was warm this weekend. Close to 30c. There’s aircon in the room but no controller. We went and asked for it were told that the aircon was broken. So rather than fixing it they just removed the control. The alternative was a desk fan which was of little use. There’s no fridge in the room so you can’t have a cold drink. The shower doors aren’t in the grooves properly so the bathroom floods each time you shower. At £140 a night you’d expect a bit more
Hotel good location, circa 20 minute walk to city centre.
Rooms are ageing with 3/4 size baths and showers above baths - though the showers are powerful.
Good breakfast
Friendly staff
Firm mattress
Enjoyed our stay.
We had to go to reception and ask about service ....... apparently you have to request at reception for someone to take your order. Rather novel but effective, a lady appeared before we had sat back down .....
We placed our order and eagerly awaited our 9pm dinner ....... there was one other person eating so we were unsure as to what warranted the 35min wait for food ..... It arrived but not together, there was 15mins between the first and last dish coming out ......
I'm sad to say the wait was not justified ...... The fish was solid and rubbery and the burger was so solid you had a job to bite into it and it was totally inedible (it was spat out by a foodie who eats anything!) .......
No one checked back in so we had to find someone to complain to ....... The lady who took the order pulled the burger apart in front of us (blue gloves and all) ..... waved it about and slapped it together before promptly proclaiming ..... yes you are right, I'll tell my manager 🙈🤦
On the plus side reception had some apples on the desk so I grabbed one for the 🐴
The bed is comfortable and the room clean although dated.
There is a raised drain under the hallway carpet (ground floor towards rooms 17-20) that is so well camouflaged I fell over (at 39 I'm pretty stable on my feet!). I told reception and was told, yes that can be a problem. There's no tape or warning.
I'm staying for work and the location is great, outside of the city and really close to a beautiful walk along the river. Parking is a problem, the car park was full by 7 although work had booked and paid for parking.
However, I had to change rooms twice because the first two rooms I stayed in had massive spiders in every corner, on the curtains, and even on the ceiling lights. Seeing the exact same situation in the second room, I realized it was a hotelwide issue and gave up trying to move again.
Hotel management urgently needs to step in and take care of this property. Leaving windows wide open after housekeeping and skipping pest control is truly ruining what could otherwise be a great place.