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Vanbrugh House Hotel

4.0 star property
Oxford's historic center welcomes travelers to this boutique hotel, blending academic heritage with warm hospitality and attentive service.

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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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is £152
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun

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About this property

Vanbrugh House Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Thames River
  • A short walk from University of Oxford, Vanbrugh House Hotel provides amenities such as a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
    • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and luggage storage
    • Concierge services
    • 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, 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)

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 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vanbrugh House Hotel on 31 May 2026 start from £152, 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 Jesus College and Thames River. University of Oxford is steps away. Oxford Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 578 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Hotel is centrally and conveniently located but it is on a quiet street. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful room and very conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Herman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cosy, great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really warm welcome and room was lovely! Very central close to shops restaurants and museums and gardens
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfy room, great location, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very clean and fantastic staff. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super location, very central to everything in Oxford. Polite staff. Clean and spacious room. We did not eat breakfast in, so can't comment on that, but loads of options nearby. Heads up to older visitors that there is no elevator, so perhaps ask for a low level room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barnaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and room was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, excellent location, the staff were welcoming and helpful. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, very central to Oxford
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room and staff always friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very cute and situated very well. It’s close to shopping, restaurants, and the colleges of Oxford. My only con would be no real concierge to take the luggage to the rooms and no elevator. I loved our stay here and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely beautiful with excellent amenities. A great location and a high level of service from staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff! Great location! Wonderful room!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. Beautifully located. Warm and comfortable and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room in a good location. Staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room with tea and coffee. Lovely bathroom in an excellent central location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Step into Room 18 , although signed , is a bit precarious if you are unsteady on your feet . Light switch to bathroom kept falling off . Breakfast , although nice , is overpriced . Location is very convenient for city Centre .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

sonali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. The room was very small. Not enough space to fully lay out a cabin size suitcase. Also there are no elevators in the building. Dragging your stuff two flights up the stairs is a great way to start and end a trip. Staff was helpful. Rooms were cleaned daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, clean room, lovely downstairs room with a lovely garden. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was fabulous. Staff wonderful. Breakfast great Small downside the mattress is quite hard
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely cosy room. Location and staff excellent. Exceed expectations - especially when comparing to the cost of other hotels in the area and what we got at Vanbrugh House Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, warm room with good quality facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The last that welcomes us was lovely, easy check in, the room was amazing. Had a very very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025