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' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1181 hotel reviews
7.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.3
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Comfort
8.3
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
7.5
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
7.1
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Free WiFi
8.7
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Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Lord
United Kingdom15 reviews8.0“Tired room”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The cleanliness of a the very tired room that we stayed. Found a rougue downbelow hair under the duvet. Not pleasant, the carpet was not nice too put your bare feet on. Felt dirty. Other than that it was clean. You can hear the nightclub next door if you stay in the room we were in but that's not to much of a problem as you are in the middle of a beautiful city
Central location
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Karen
United Kingdom5 reviews7.0“w”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast disappointing. We had placed our order the night before and opted to eat in the dining room a girl appeared and asked our room number and then brought our tray . The coffee was undrinkable. The member of staff had forgotten the yougart, bowl for cereal, glasses for orange juice.
Great city centre location, friendly reception staff. Comfortable room although small.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Mike
United Kingdom73 reviews6 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No breakfast
Great central location
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Marcia
United Kingdom21 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“excellently situated for new theatre”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
only criticism is the firmness of the mattress, far to firm for old bones. there is no more, it was perfect except for very firm mattress my advice change the mattress pronto up a narrow lane ,no parking. didn't bother us we travelled by train
the staff were cheerful, helpful & very polite the room was clean, well designed, well lite & very pleasant bathroom was great with walk-in shower the breakfast was continental only but was very good with lots of choice. the hotel is right in the middle of Oxford with easy access to all the attractions
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Michael
Italy6 reviews8.0“Definitely worth themoney. Friendly and helpful staff. My room could have been larger.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
THe room was very, very small, but it was as I expected.
Excellent location
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 3 November 2023
黒妖财猫
Australia10 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Don't have a lift, no laundry service.
Location is great, staff were friendly.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Elisavet
Greece6 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No elevator
Centrally located, polite staff, comfortable bed, nespresso machine in the room.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Hazel
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“I would return.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent location an oasis of peace and calm away from the bustling Oxford streets. Friendly and efficient staff.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Lynn
United Kingdom12 reviews8.0“Great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Needs revamped and quite noisy very dark in the room
Area and location
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Moira
United Kingdom14 reviews8.0“A central location in Oxford which was very convenient and made for a pleasant short visit.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was a bit dark. And it would have been nice for staff to offer to bring my suitcase upstairs.
It was a quirky building with unusual corridors . The best thing about this hotel was its location in central Oxford. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. We were supplied with water ,coffee and biscuits daily. We enjoyed the breakfast basket which we ate in the dining room.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Mark
United Kingdom16 reviews8.0“Great location but maybe ask for a rear facing room”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
hard bed and noisy street outside
location
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Collins
United States1 review8.0“had a great trip, valuable to have good hotel in right spot without worry about internet access”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
staff were very nice and helpful breakfast delivery was also great
perfect location for my meeting at Oxford
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Stephen
United Kingdom5 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very disturbed saturday night due to loud music coming from nearby pub. [ from 10pm till 1am]
Good location and comfortable room.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Laurence
United Kingdom11 reviews8.0“Great hotel in a very central location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Bathroom fittings were dated and damaged but still functional.
The room was warm and comfortable. The bed was extremely comfortable which allowd me to have a great night of rest. The location was perfect, close to many restaurants, theatre, etc. I booked to take part in the Oxford Half Marathon and I got a great night-sleep and was only 2 mins away from the start line. I did not have breakfast on this occasion due to the race start time.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Kaixi
China3 reviews7.0“good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No elevator so if your luggage is heavy it’s gonna be a bit difficult.
Location is good, very centre of the city
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Nancy
Canada5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Loved the classic rooms, large space, breakfast delivered in a picnic hamper, helpful staff.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Daniela
Netherlands66 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Reasonable”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very hard mattress, room quite hot.
Location, cleanness
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Jptravels
United Kingdom8 reviews8.0“Ideal for short stay in Oxford.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Central but quiet location, interesting historic building.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Laraine
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
It was extremely hot that week and the fan in the room made little difference. However we were out most of the time.
Location
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 5 October 2023
David
United States2 reviews7.0“Great location small room with no airflow”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No AC
Location
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Tim
Hong Kong7 reviews9.0“Small, friendly and well-appointed hotel in the heart of Oxford,better value than most Oxford hotels”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Exellent location in the heart of Oxford, walking distance to all the city's sites and amenities.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Stuart
New Zealand3 reviews8.0“Very suitable accommodation for our short stay at Oxford. Value for money. Would be happy to return.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The modernising of the interior was well done, and the room was clean and very comfortable. The location was excellent--within walking distance of the sites we wished to visit: Balliol College, Ashmolean Museum and History of Science Museum. The only difficulty for us as elderly folks was the lack of an elevator, but the kindly staff transferred our pre-check-in deposited luggage to our upstairs room while we were out and about.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Mary
United States42 reviews5 helpful votes7.0“Great location, minimal comforts.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room small and awkward. Room and hallway narrow and many levels. Difficult with suitcases. No sitting area. Dining /breakfast room ugly and depressing, down in basement.
Location!
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Carol
Canada12 reviews8.0“A comfortable, convenient place to stay while in Oxford.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I didn’t like having to carry my suitcase up flights of stairs and found it noisy when others were doing do.
The location and cleanliness was much appreciated.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Maurice
Italy13 reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Good, but could have been better.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The mirrors in the bathroom of Room 2 were far too low and the lighting there inadequate for shaving.
The breakfast was a disappointment with so much pre-packaged.
Stayed in September 2023
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