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Vanbrugh House Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from University of Oxford

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Superior Twin Room
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Fireplace
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Premier Suite | Terrace/patio
Vanbrugh House Hotel in central Oxford offers a peaceful terrace retreat amid the city's scholarly surroundings. Travelers appreciate the multilingual staff, in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and concierge assistance. Oxford's attractions are within easy walking distance.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €191
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premier Suite

Premier Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Accessible (Disabled access)

Standard Double Room, Accessible (Disabled access)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Accessible Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Map
20-24 St Michaels Street, Oxford, England, OX1 2EB

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oxford Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Christ Church College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bodleian Library - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 9 min walk
  • Oxford (OXF) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grapes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oxford Union Members Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Itsu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Plough at 38 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Franco Manca Oxford - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Vanbrugh House Hotel

Upscale hotel near University of Oxford
Vanbrugh House Hotel provides a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 20 for adults and GBP 20 for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and from GBP 20.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Vanbrugh House Hotel Oxford
Vanbrugh House Hotel
Vanbrugh House Oxford
Vanbrugh House
Vanbrugh House Hotel Hotel
Vanbrugh House Hotel Oxford
Vanbrugh House Hotel Hotel Oxford

Frequently asked questions

Is Vanbrugh House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vanbrugh House Hotel on 21 Sept 2025 start from €190.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Vanbrugh House Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Vanbrugh House Hotel located?

Located in Oxford City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Oxford and Thames River. Jesus College and New Theatre Oxford are just steps away. Oxford Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Vanbrugh House Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jilly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, beautiful room and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel and room and the staff were amazing. Walkable to everywhere and loads of food options nearby. The reception staff were great, would 100% stay again. Thank you for a great trip to Oxford.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel right in the centre of Oxford with easy walk to the theatre. Rooms were ok and breakfast was a bit basic but it's the location that makes this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dropping off bags SO helpful, and all the staff were extremely pleasant and helpful. Excellent continental breakfast included. So walkable in this beautiful university town full of history.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay for our trip to Oxford. It was a very handy location for walking to all the attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Renovations nextdoor very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will be staying here again

Had a fantastic stay and the staff couldnt have done more
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only disappointment was the continental breakfast was poor
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was clean and spacious. No air conditioning, but there is a fan in the room. Windows also open for a nice breeze. Office staff is friendly and helpful. Bottle of wine was a nice welcome gift.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Oxford

Good cozy hotell in the middle of the city
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
outside garden for room great. sound proofing not so good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An historic property in the centre of Oxford. All the major sites are in walking distance. We had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location. We also had a lovely, quiet room with a small outdoor area. Lovely oasis after the bustle of central Oxford.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

L Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Vanbrugh House Hotel was a nice hotel in a wonderful location in Oxford. It is surrounded by the university colleges and many restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oxford Boutique Hotel

Nice hotel, centrally located, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Perfect location. Excellent staff. Historic building but comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff, great location for discovering Oxford
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and central Small hotel culture with warm hospitality with helpful staff and welcoming vibe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the centre of Oxford, lovely bedroom and excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in the heart of Oxford - would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great staff. Clean. Convenient. Love this place. Generous upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Renee

Location was great. And it stops there. An expensive error
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of the worst stays I’ve had in a hotel ever. The biggest things include poor service, no hot water, and no water pressure. There were multiple other little things that went wrong within our room as well. Also, when I was about to leave they tried charging me 20 £ a day for having a second person at breakfast. The breakfast deal is a complete rip off. On multiple days I only had a cup of tea but they still charged me an exorbitant amount for 2 people. I recommend staying somewhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were fabulous nothing was to much trouble hotel was well placed for everything in close proximity to transport clean and in great repair lovely would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025