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Macdonald Randolph Hotel

4 of 5 • 874 reviews
Gloucester Green
We spent four nights at this hotel and were pleased with almost everything, from service to cleanliness and amenities. Read more
£146

Vanbrugh House Hotel

4.5 of 5 • 70 reviews
Gloucester Green
The hotel was beautifully decorated in keeping with the historic nature of the building and the city, The breakfast was excellent offering a number of options including a full English vegetarian breakfast. My only negatives were that our roo … Read more
£163

Malmaison Oxford

4.2 of 5 • 477 reviews
Gloucester Green
I love this place. So incredible to stay in a prison cell - even though somewhat more luxurious! Book a triple cell luxury room is my tip and take a camera for the 'prison landings' - just like Poridge on TV, but with carpet.If you are staying i … Read more
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River Hotel

5 of 5 • 1 reviews
Gloucester Green
When we first arrived in the carpark, a man coming out of the hotel offered to help with our bags, which we refused the help, we thought it was a kind gesture as this man was on his way out (later discovered he was the owner). Check in was easy … Read more
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Cotswold Lodge Hotel

4.1 of 5 • 85 reviews
Jericho
Breakfast Buffet was minimal and lacked choice. Waiters/Servers at breakfast were non-responsive and the meal took too long.Overall hotel was good and reception Staff were courteous and helpful. The hotel is in a convenient location for Oxford … Read more
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Oxford Spires Hotel

4.1 of 5 • 1,041 reviews
Donnington
Spires is a lovely quiet hotel on the outskirts of Oxford. I and my family enjoyed it very much. Unfortunately they had no rooms with 2 beds causing me to let 3 rooms which was quite pricey. Read more
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De Vere Oxford Thames

4.4 of 5 • 315 reviews
Donnington
Easy check in, lovely grounds, clean, loads of fast hot water. Very relaxing, just a bit too pricey Read more
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The Crown & Thistle

5 of 5 • 2 reviews
Abingdon
Arrived an hour early for check in but room was ready , room a little dark in decor but clean and had a comfy bed. Ate in the hotel restaurant , food was lovely , big open pizza oven . And good cocktail menu . Breakfast good too,. Read more
£83

Oxford Abingdon Hotel

3.8 of 5 • 262 reviews
Abingdon
Very comfortable stay, rooms very clean. The newly refurbished ones are very good. Self service breakfast works well - staff on hand too. Good location with local buses available. Very helpful and friendly staff. Read more
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Macdonald Bear Hotel

4.2 of 5 • 297 reviews
Woodstock
Fabulous suite. Right near Blenheim Palace. Pretty location. Read more
£67

 

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Pocket Guide: Oxford City Centre Balliol College Hotels

Oxfordshire is one of England's most attractive counties. Situated in the southeast of the country, it is a varied landscape of green fields and snaking rivers, and its proximity to London has always made it a popular holiday destination. Oxford itself is packed with attractions, not least of which are its ancient colleges, and Balliol is one of the most fascinating of these.

Balliol Women's Rights from Oxfordshire Hotels

Balliol College has the distinction of being one of the first major colleges in the United Kingdom to create opportunities for female students in the academic sphere. In a male-dominated society, women were allowed to come to Balliol and attend classes, the only stipulation being that 'some elder person' came along with them! At the time this was a pretty revolutionary step and helped pave the way for the later general emancipation of women.

Oxfordshire Hotels for Balliol History

Balliol College derives its name from a supporter of Henry III during the Baron's War of the 13th Century. The Bishop of Durham helped John Balliol establish a house for impoverished students in Oxford in 1260, and when he died nine years later his widow established the house as a college named after him. Balliol College started out with just 16 students registered there, each provided with eight pence per week allowance, and for several centuries it remained a small college. It does have several claims to fame during the medieval period, however, such as John Wycliffe the great church reformer being its Master in 1360.

When the English Civil War came along, Balliol College saw reduced enrolment and slid into debt, eventually lending all its valuable silver plate collection to the king in a bid for royal favour, although the loan was never repaid. Its fortunes only turned when property it owned in Northumberland was discovered to be sitting on a rich coal seam just in time for the Industrial Revolution.

When you visit Balliol College from your Oxfordshire hotel, such as the splendid Victoria House Hotel or Malmaison Oxford, be aware that you'll have to pay a small admission charge inside the main gate.

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