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7.6

1,183 reviews

Vanbrugh House Hotel

Vanbrugh House Hotel

20 - 24 St Michael's Street, Oxford, OX1 2EB, United Kingdom

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Free wifi

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Patio

Bathtub

Vanbrugh House Hotel

Welcome to the Vanbrugh House Hotel, your chic retreat in the heart of historic Oxford! Located at 20-24 St Michael's Street, just a mere 0.2mi from the bustling city center, this four-star gem provides the perfect base for your adventures. With prices starting at $309, indulge in a luxurious stay surrounded by the charm of one of the world's most prestigious university cities.

Upon stepping into the elegant embrace of the Vanbrugh House Hotel, you’ll immediately appreciate the thoughtful amenities designed for your comfort. Enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a 24-hour front desk ready to cater to your needs, and numerous non-smoking rooms that provide a peaceful sanctuary to unwind. Don’t forget to take advantage of the lovely terrace and patio, perfect for enjoying a sunny Oxford day. Plus, with private entrances and bathtubs in your room, you can unwind after a day filled with exploration.

With over 1,183 glowing reviews, it’s clear that guests have found this hotel to be a delightful home-away-from-home. From the warm and welcoming atmosphere to the impeccable service, Vanbrugh House Hotel is not just a place to stay, but an experience to treasure. Treat yourself to a delicious breakfast before embarking on your Oxford adventures, and immerse yourself in the delightful local culture that awaits outside your door!

At the Vanbrugh House Hotel, you’re not just a guest; you’re a part of the vibrant tapestry that is Oxford! Spend your days wandering through cobbled streets steeped in history, exploring the famous university buildings, and soaking up the lively atmosphere of cafes and shops nearby. After a thrilling day of adventure, you’ll love retreating to your elegant accommodation, where comfort meets style. Whether you choose the cozy Standard rooms or opt for the opulent Premier Suite, every choice is designed for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Don't miss the chance to start your mornings the right way! The hotel boasts a delectable breakfast that will fuel your explorations around the city. From classic English breakfasts to lighter continental options—there's something to satisfy every palate! Picture yourself sipping a freshly brewed coffee on the scenic terrace, contemplating your next adventure while taking in the beautiful views of Oxford. The perfect recipe for a day well spent!

And when the sun sets, why not enjoy a delightful evening at the hotel? With a lovely ambiance and attentive staff, you can unwind with a drink and recount tales of your day. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with family, the Vanbrugh House Hotel offers a unique and memorable experience that will leave you wanting to return. Embrace the lush comforts, strategic location, and overall charm—your Oxford escapade awaits!

Closest airports

Luton Airport

39mi

London Heathrow Airport

39.6mi

Birmingham Airport

52.7mi

Southampton / Weather Centre

55.7mi

London City Airport

59mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Patio

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

Superior Twin Room in Vanbrugh House Hotel

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Superior, 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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With a contemporary design, this room offers English hand-crafted furniture, eclectic fixtures, and a luxurious rainfall shower. With free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, along with a media hub, a safe, spa toiletries, a bathrobe, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, and ironing supplies. Some rooms can contain twin beds upon request.

Superior Double Room in Vanbrugh House Hotel

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Superior, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Welcome to our cozy Superior Double Room, perfect for a relaxing stay with your loved one. This spacious room offers a comfortable Queen size bed, a private bathroom, and convenient amenities such as a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV. Enjoy a peaceful sleep in a hypoallergenic environment and wake up refreshed and ready to explore all that our beautiful city has to offer.

Superior Double Room in Vanbrugh House Hotel

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Superior

1 Queen Size Bed

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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With a contemporary design, this room offers English hand-crafted furniture, eclectic fixtures, and a luxurious rainfall shower. With free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, along with a media hub, a safe, spa toiletries, a bathrobe, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, and ironing supplies.

Standard Double Room in Vanbrugh House Hotel

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Standard, Double

1 Double Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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Relax and unwind in our cozy Standard Double Room, perfect for couples seeking a comfortable stay. With a spacious 172 sqft, a private bathroom, and modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and a tea/coffee maker, you'll feel right at home during your stay.

Standard Double Room - Disability Access in Vanbrugh House Hotel

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Standard, Accessible

1 Double Bed

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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Our Standard Double Room - Disability Access is a comfortable and spacious choice, perfect for two adults. Enjoy a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and a complimentary tea/coffee maker in this hypoallergenic room.

Premier Suite in Vanbrugh House Hotel

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Premier Suite

1 King Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Terrace

Private entrance

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With a four-poster bed, this spacious room has an private bathroom with back-to-back baths and a walk-in shower. There is free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a media hub, a safe, spa toiletries and bathrobes. There are also tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and ironing supplies. The room is completed by its own city garden.

Small Single Room in Vanbrugh House Hotel

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Small, Single

1 Twin Bed

95 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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Intimate and comfortable, our Small Single Room is perfect for solo travelers seeking a cozy retreat. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in this quiet sanctuary, complete with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and complimentary tea and coffee.

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Junior Suite

1 Double Bed

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Suite Superior

1 Double Bed

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Standard, Single

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Executive

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Economy, Single

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Guest reviews

7.6

1,183 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Jenna

10

August 2023

Breakfast was a hamper delivered to our room. Plenty to choose from and was convenient as we just got married, so we could properly enjoy our room and time together. The room was huge, bed was comfy, and the bathroom was also amazing. Location couldn't have really been more central yet quiet and away from the tourist crowds. Staff were also incredibly helpful (thank you Hugo & Jasmine) and went above and beyond to help us with arrangements surrounding our wedding and beyond.

Definitely on the more spenny side but worth it for the service, room and convenience. We are glad we lashed out for out special weekend.

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David

8.2

July 2023

Perfect location for sightseeing and cafes and restaurants. It is walking distance to the centre of Oxford and for sightseeing. There are cafes on the street right outside the door of the hotel where we enjoyed alfresco breakfasts.

Unfortunately there was no air conditioning and we had an electric fan to use during the unusually hot summer nights. It is understandable that a 200 year old building would not be air-conditioned. We knew what we were getting when we booked the holiday and it did not detract from an enjoyable stay.

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Ian

9.1

June 2023

The "superior" room was splendid - ample room (indeed 2), chairs, facilities, shower all fine. The location was excellent, in central Oxford, overlooking a lesser street and Oxford Union, so light, if not entirely quiet when windows were open on hot night - but fine and appropriate. Hotel was small and personal. Staff were efficient/polite + very helpful - good at luggage management.

The arrangements for breakfast were quite confusing - at least confused and didnt work well for us. The procedure involved ticking boxes, the (mid) night before, as to what exactly was wanted for breakfast by each person, at what time and whether to be consumed in the bedroom or breakfast room. Quite a bit over managerial - but it was a small place and they did believe in preparing rolls etc. fresh. But it was far from obvious that this had to be completed for a breakfast taken in the breakfast room - so we didn't do that. Result chaos and a rather skimpy breakfast taken rather than accept 25 minutes waiting....

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James

10

August 2023

The room was absolutely beautiful and for the money, exceptionally good value, everything worked as it should and the bed was very comfy. The staff in particular were excellent, able to provide excellent recommendations and directions to some local amenities and overall, just exactly what you would want from a hotel. The location too, just absolutely perfect for a short or longer stay in Oxford

There really wasn't anything I didn't like or found to be lacking, the room was lovely and well presented and I don't think they could improve on anything.

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Emmalee

9.1

May 2023

beautiful property, fabulous space and locations is spectacular. rooms are huge and comfortable feels incredibly luxurious. staff were attentive smart, elegant and great people persons obviously love their job we were treated very warmly. in my opinion the breakfast was not good value for money, although very aesthetically pleasing it was not substantial for the pricing meats and some small rolls plastic 3 cheese wrapped from a multi pack but no butter? a yogurt and crunchy nut cereal in a take away pot but not enough milk no sugar on the tray for the coffee only disappointment. I would stay again but not include the breakfast.

it wasn’t the property as such it was the noise outside we could hear word for word the builders that decided to stand outside our bedroom window at 6:50 am and chatted for an hour before they started working, building work directly outside the hotel of which we were not informed of. they hotel was perfect and our stay was very comfortable and enjoyable

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Jackie

8.2

March 2023

location excellent. room cosy. decoration, of what we saw - reception, corridor, our room- was fine and furniture in room looked modern

tv guide on remote hard to work - and half the time no information available. bed very soft. having to have breakfast in room - lack of choice, eg no fruit. no instructions for coffee machine. poor lighting in room. our room was classed as accessible (because I have knee arthritis and there was no lift, it was the only ground floor option to book); whereas the bathroom/wet room was obviously set up for a wheelchair user (which I am not), there is no way a wheelchair would get into the room or be able to manoeuvre around the furniture! also, the two handles on the wardrobe door had screws sticking out on the inside - I caught my arm on one nearly every time I opened a door. they need covering/capping

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Stephanie

10

December 2022

My family and I were a group of 6 and we wanted adjoining rooms at our arrival as requested. The reception staff did everything to accommodate us in the best way possible considering each of our needs. We were also very happy to find that most of the staff speaks Spanish. The staff was always very friendly, attentive and helpful. Gave us tips for enjoying the city and helped us out with everything. It was great because we were on a long trip around UK so we were carrying heavy luggage and we never felt unattended or unsupported. The rooms are spatious and very nice. The hotel has a homelike feeling. Everything was clean. Water was provided. We loved it, would definitely come back

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Lindsey

10

November 2022

So many great things about this hotel. Location is literally less than 5 minutes to Westgate centre and 30 seconds walk to St Peter's college. The staff are fantastic, friendly and so very helpful and considerate to your needs. I emailed them with a few questions and they replied very quickly and helped with finding me a suitable room for my physical needs. The hotel was spotless and had a really lovely atmosphere. My room was perfect, so comfortable and clean with little touches like water in the fridge and shower gels. Bathroom was lovely with a really great shower. I didn't have breakfast but I imagine it would have been lovely as the hotel clearly had great standards. I stayed in room 4 and I didn't once hear any noise from the outside, the blackout curtains were a godsend as I'm a light sleeper but I definitely slept well in the very comfy double bed. For reference if you need disabled parking there are spaces outside the hotel and on the street opposite St Peter's college. You can park there for free for as long as necessary but it's a first come first served basis. I'll take my car next time. Thank you to the staff for being friendly and kind and for looking after my luggage. I'll definitely return over the next three years while my son is in uni.

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Marian

8.2

September 2022

We were able to drop off our luggage ahead of our check-in time which was super helpful. They also let us leave our luggage after we checked out until it was time for our train. It was very warm when we were there and one of the staff found another fan for us to use which made a big difference in our room. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The best part about the hotel was the location, which was amazing. We ate breakfast every day at the little cafe down the street and it was just lovely. We were able to walk everywhere that we wanted to go. It was also an easy walk to the train and bus station.

The only real issue that we had was with the weather. Those older buildings hold in the heat, and our room, which was on the second floor, got pretty warm, but there isn't anything that the hotel can do about that! And they were as accommodating as they could be.

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Denise

9.1

October 2022

Room was very large and historical with unique features. The bathroom was spacious with all the needed towels and soaps. Clean and comfortable, coffee & tea and cookies, water bottles provided. USB power outlets present. Bed was comfortable. Day staff very helpful and pleasant and taxi comes to the curb in front conveniently.

Very noisy street in the evening all hours till 4am on a week night I suppose students. My room was premium with a view and at street level, so be aware if you need quiet rest or if that bothers you to perhaps consider a different room. There is no land line in the room which you wouldn't think is a problem until your international cellular plan decides to not function properly.

Points of Interest Around Vanbrugh House Hotel

Attractions

Balliol College

0.1mi

Oxford Covered Market

0.1mi

Trinity College

0.2mi

Sheldonian Theatre

0.2mi

Radcliffe Camera

0.2mi

Bodleian Library

0.2mi

Bridge of Sighs

0.3mi

All Souls College

0.3mi

Magdalen College

0.5mi

Blenheim Palace

7.5mi

Cogges

9.4mi

Burford

16.6mi

Highclere Castle

29.8mi

Dorney Court

30.7mi

Broadway Tower

30.9mi

Amenities of Vanbrugh House Hotel

Free wifi

Private entrance

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Patio

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Vanbrugh House Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Vanbrugh House Hotel

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

Vanbrugh House Hotel welcomes guests for check-in at 03:00 PM and the departure or check-out time is set at 11:00 AM.

What are the rates at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

For Vanbrugh House Hotel, room prices kick off at $309. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.

What types of rooms does Vanbrugh House Hotel offer?

The Vanbrugh House Hotel offers a variety of rooms including Standard Double Rooms, Superior Double Rooms, Small Single Rooms, Standard Double Rooms with Accessibility, Superior Twin Rooms, and Premier Suites. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The occupancy ranges from 1 adult in the Small Single Room to 2 adults in all other room types. Bed sizes vary from Twin in the Small Single and Superior Twin rooms, Double in the Standard Double and Standard Double Rooms with Accessibility, Queen in the Superior Double Room, and King in the Premier Suite.

What are the main attractions at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

Guests can spend their time at the Vanbrugh House Hotel by taking advantage of the various leisure amenities available. The hotel offers walking tours, allowing guests to explore the surrounding area and learn about its history and culture. These tours provide an opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in the local attractions and landmarks.

With the hotel located in the heart of Oxford, guests can easily explore famous sites such as Oxford University, Radcliffe Camera, and the Ashmolean Museum, among others. Additionally, the hotel is just a short distance away from the picturesque River Thames, providing guests with the opportunity to enjoy scenic walks along the riverside.

Overall, guests at Vanbrugh House Hotel can engage in leisure activities such as walking tours to make the most of their time and experience the charm and beauty of Oxford and its surroundings.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

No, cash is not a valid payment option at Vanbrugh House Hotel. Accepted payment methods include JCB, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, and Solo.