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Reviews of Vanbrugh House Hotel 4 stars

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

#37 of 46 hotels in Oxford

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1181 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really really good location and excellent staff. The room was brilliant

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2023

    8.0
    very handy for city centre but inside emission zone
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    small room

    convenience to theatre

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Uncomfortable pillows. There was a miscommunication about the breakfast being included.

    The location was perfect

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2023

    8.0
    great location but facilities need attention
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

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

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2023

    9.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

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  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steep stairs down to the dining room. So people with mobility issues beware. The dining room appeared to be a converted cellar and rather souless. Being served with a quarterful pot of tea that wasn't particularly hot was lacking in thought. The bedroom was smaller than we expected and there were no instructions on how to operate the TV.

    The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The bed was very clean and comfortable. The bathroom was excellent along with the lovely spacious shower. The tea making facilities and the hairdryer were very welcome. We were very grateful when the cleaner located my alarm clock which I had forgotten.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2023

    9.0
    Great location, very comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the staff were lovely, the room was very clean and warm, the bed very comfortable and a great shower. Location is perfect.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bed and pillow were not super comfortable

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    8.0
    Just what we needed for one night, friendly staff and nice place. Just some small improvements neede
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet seat wasn't fixed on properly, forgot to mention this before leaving. The bed was also very solid. This was great for my boyfriend and his back but not great for me being 32 weeks pregnant. We did use the bath but the water didn't run very hot, so ended up enjoying it lukewarm.

    We were very lucky to be offered an upgraded room when we got there, which was amazing. The breakfast was also great and catered for my gluten-free diet.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location for exploring Oxford. The staff were friendly.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is at perfect location. Right opposite to Oxford Union and in the middle of bustling area of city.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    8.0
    Great location and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was quite hard so my back was a little sore in the morning.

    Brilliant location :) Pleasant employees. Clean room. Lovely shower.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    8.0
    Lovely place to stay. Fantastic location and the staff were wonderful when one of our party fell ill
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They turned the heating iff at night so it was very cold.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2023

    7.0
    perfect location for a city stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    thin walls we could hear the people in the room next to us, we were also next to where the staff store laundry / cleaning supplies and we were woken up by staff opening and closing doors and talking right outside our room at 7:45

    lovely hotel right in the centre on Oxford was perfect for our stay, lovely room and facilities couldn’t have asked for more.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2023

    7.0
    Central location for a short stay trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room could be darker - there was light shining in from the corridor. It is rooms only no bar or sitting areas.

    Excellent location & nicely furnished room.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2023

    8.0
    A comfortable stay in a great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was a tad snug!

    Breakfast was beautifully presented in a hamper and delivered to our room on time by a friendly, courteous staff member. The location was perfect! Staff were friendly and the room was spacious and comfortable. Also, liked the inclusion of a robe and slippers!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    8.0
    All good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    All good

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    8.0
    Great location, nice room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was a little small. There was also noise from some of the other guests, but that was no fault of the hotel.

    Room was a really good size and well decorated. We had good views and decent access to the city. Bed was massive and really comfy.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2023

    9.0
    Good room in very central location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slow check out due to ancient computer system

    good value for money in very central but quiet location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2023

    9.0
    it was a lovely stay. thank you
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    none

    I like the the location and the breakfast. The kindness of the staff. I will definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2023

    8.0
    functional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no food

    location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2023

    9.0
    Convenient, comfortable, friendly and value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location, lovely quiet room with everything we needed and really comfy bed. Staff were great, very helpful with leaving luggage and with loving us to first floor instead of second without us asking as I have difficulty with stairs. will definitely use it again.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2023

    7.0
    Centrally located and a convenient walking distance to most of the cultural and tourist venues.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was small. There was only a continental breakfast option.

    Friendly staff and a central location.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2023

    8.0
    Lovely House Hotel in the perfect location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Room was lovely and location excellent

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Amazing location just 30 seconds from all the shops/colleges etc. Staff really helpful when I left an item behing they were very helpful and efficient in posting it on to me.

    Stayed in December 2022

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